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		<title>David B. Bohl in  Christine Louise Hohlbaum&#8217;s The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World</title>
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		<dc:creator>David B. Bohl</dc:creator>
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“The Power of Slow is a life-changing book. Far from stating the obvious, Christine Hohlbaum provides new insights and persuasive arguments for reshaping our time and changing our lives for the better. A must read in our over-scheduled world!”&#8211;Wendy Walker, author of Social Lives, Four Wives, and Chicken Soup for the Soul [...]]]></description>
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<p>“The Power of Slow is a life-changing book. Far from stating the obvious, Christine Hohlbaum provides new insights and persuasive arguments for reshaping our time and changing our lives for the better. A must read in our over-scheduled world!”&#8211;Wendy Walker, author of Social Lives, Four Wives, and Chicken Soup for the Soul &#8211; Power Moms</p>
<p>“In the fast-paced world of Blackberrys, Iphones, and Twitter, it’s hard to find one’s footing. In an easy-to-read style, Ms. Hohlbaum has described a process of slowing down that is so very important to our wholeness, balance, and well being. She does so in a poetic and sometimes humorous way. She has captured a heavy topic with a light touch and yet we learn many lessons.  I highly recommend this book to help anyone who wants to stay healthy, sane, and enjoy life more fully.”&#8211;Bonnie Michaels, work-life balance expert and author of Solving the Work/Family Puzzle and A Journey of Work-Life Renewal</p>
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<p>Getting to the heart of our hassled and over-scheduled existence, Christine Louise Hohlbaum cheerfully investigates 101 ways to increase our quality of life and productivity by reevalu ating how we perceive and use time. She claims that everyone has their own personal bank account of time. We cannot control time itself, but we can manage the activities within the time we do have. The Power of Slow gives readers practical, concise directions to change the relationship they have with time and debunks the myths of multitasking, speed, and urgency as the only ways to efficiency.</p>
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		<title>Five Great Leaders of Our Time and What We Can Learn from Them</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>David B. Bohl</dc:creator>
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The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a leader as &#8220;a person who has commanding authority or influence.&#8221;  Though this definition leaves room for leaders who influence their followers in a negative manner, such as Adolf Hitler, there are many leaders who have changed the world for good.  In [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.slowdownfast.com/images/davidbohl.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="228" align="right" />by <a href="http://slowdownfast.com" target="_blank">David Bohl, Personal Coach and Lifestyle Designer</a></p>
<p>The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a leader as &#8220;a person who has commanding authority or influence.&#8221;  Though this definition leaves room for leaders who influence their followers in a negative manner, such as Adolf Hitler, there are many leaders who have changed the world for good.  In taking a page from the book of these modern-day leaders for positive change, you can improve upon your own life.</p>
<p><strong>Oprah Winfrey</strong></p>
<p>Oprah’s rags-to-riches rise to fame is a well-known story, especially since she has been noted as the most influential woman in the world.  However, despite the fact that she can afford the best of the best, Oprah has remained true to her humble roots.  Being at the head of a media empire as large as hers has subjected her to criticism and mocking, whether aimed at her weight, her romantic life, or her choice of reading material, but Oprah has found a way to succeed in spite of the naysayers.  Through all of her ups and downs in the public eye, Oprah has upheld her own values and done things the way she believed was right.  Take a tip from Oprah and follow your gut.  It doesn’t mean you will be without hardships or criticisms, but when you do achieve something great, you’ll know it was because you stayed true to yourself.</p>
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<p><strong>Martin Luther King Jr.</strong></p>
<p>Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is one of the most quoted and most recognized speeches in all of history.  At the time in American history when Martin Luther King Jr. spoke his famous words, the climate was tense and racially charged.  Yet somehow, Dr. King remained a dreamer.   He did not give up hope that one day his mission would be accomplished.  Though his life met a tragic and early end, Dr. King should inspire you to dare to dream.  When you allow yourself to have hope for the future, you never know when your dreams will come true.</p>
<p><strong>Bono</strong></p>
<p>It may be trendy to go by a one-word name, but Bono has done much more for the world than just following in the footsteps of Cher or Madonna.  He is known as one of the world’s most prominent philanthropists and is often seen singing at benefit shows or acting as a spokesperson for charitable organizations.  The lesson to learn from Bono is an obvious one – remember those less fortunate than you.  Whether you have been blessed with unfathomable riches or you barely earn more than minimum wage, everyone can find something to give back to the global community.  You’ll find that not only are you changing the lives of others when you give your time or money, but you’re also bettering yourself.</p>
<p><strong>Al Gore</strong></p>
<p>Al Gore has come a long way since losing the 2000 presidential election by a narrow margin.  Whether you are a Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian, you have to acknowledge that for someone to spend the amount of time as is required to run for President of the United States and then lose in such a closely contended race as Mr. Gore, the result must be devastating.  However, in the year 2008, the tides have turned.  Al Gore is now a Nobel Prize winner and a well-known advocate for the fight against global warming.   After his loss in the presidential race, he regrouped and found a way to follow his passion.  In the same way, when you experience a disappointment in life, don’t give up.  Use your setback to reevaluate your goals and find opportunities for future successes.</p>
<p><strong>Bill Gates</strong></p>
<p>A lot can be said about Bill Gates’ accomplishments as a businessman and a philanthropist.  He is the richest American and one of the most well-known entrepreneurs ever.  However, as much as Mr. Gates’ fame and fortune have brought him, he chose to step down as chief executive officer of Microsoft in 2000.  You’d think it would be easy to become a workaholic when your company is as successful as his, but Bill Gates chose to pass on his obligations as a full-time Microsoft leader and pursue other opportunities.  Similarly, even if you don’t have the luxury to retire early, make sure to maintain a balance between your work life and your personal life.  No matter how successful you are in your career, you won’t be able to keep up “all work and no play” forever.</p>
<p>New leaders emerge each and every day in the world.  They come from different walks of life and can teach you different lessons about how to succeed.  The leaders in this article have been successful in their endeavors to change the world.  By learning from the way they live their lives, you too can become a mover and a shaker.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Go Green! That is the new war cry of everyone from food manufacturers to financial institutions, as more and more people take on the responsibility for preserving our environment.
As citizens of the world, each of us is responsible for the health of our planet. Our choices and our actions contribute to the well being or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/green.jpg" title="green.jpg" alt="green.jpg" align="right" /><em>Go Green! </em>That is the new war cry of everyone from food manufacturers to financial institutions, as more and more people take on the responsibility for preserving our environment.</p>
<p>As citizens of the world, each of us is responsible for the health of our planet. Our choices and our actions contribute to the well being or deterioration of the environment. Yet, it’s our earth, the only one we have. If we don’t care about the environment, who will?</p>
<p>Who will preserve the quality of the air? Who will restore our natural resources? Who will help make the planet safe for many generations to come? You will! Anyone and everyone can participate in making our world a safer, less harmful place.</p>
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<p>Have you ever thought about how your choices affect the earth&#8217;s well being and how you can minimize the impact you and your family make on the environment? From the cars you drive to the products you consume, every choice you make on a daily basis has a consequence for the environment.</p>
<p><strong>Why should you care about the environment? </strong></p>
<p>How about for your health and the health of your children? How about for your quality of life and that of other citizens of the planet? How about for the choices you have of resources that are now being depleted? How about for the air you breathe and the water you drink?</p>
<p>Our natural environment becomes unbalanced and unsustainable when it is polluted and stripped of its natural resources by over-consumption. Our lives are at stake as we find our health being affected by environmental toxins in the air, water, and foods we consume. Our earth is a fragile planet with limited resources. The growing threat of climatic changes means everyone from individuals to businesses must reassess their environmental impact and daily choices.</p>
<p><strong>If you don’t think this situation is critical, here are some facts to consider:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>We use 50% of the Earth&#8217;s land area for food production and 50% of the Earth&#8217;s available fresh water for drinking.</li>
<li>The main source of water pollution is not chemical waste but the excrement of farm animals.</li>
<li>About 70% of the world’s marine species are at risk of extinction.</li>
<li>By the year 2100, extinction may reach one third of all species now living.</li>
<li>Animals raised for food currently generate between 15 and 20% of methane emissions globally.</li>
<li>Every ton of recycled office paper saves 380 gallons of oil.</li>
<li>Around 50 million tons of paper are consumed annually by Americans, more than 850 million trees are cut down.</li>
<li>Each year, over 63,000 square miles are destroyed resulting in more than half the world’s tropical forests being lost.</li>
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<p>We are changing the climate and health of the planet by our every choice. What can you do to show you care about the environment and contribute to its health and longevity? Lots. Here are just a few suggestions. For more ways to save the environment, check some books out of the library or do some online research.</p>
<p><strong>1. Conserve energy at home.</strong></p>
<p>Fix leaky faucets, turn off lights and appliances when not in use, and buy energy efficient products. Check showerheads and toilets for leaks, and consider low flow models. Reduce the settings on water heaters and household thermostats; limit use of air conditioning. Make sure your home is efficiently insulated.</p>
<p><strong>2. Reduce, reuse, recycle.</strong></p>
<p>Dispose of harmful materials properly, re-use or recycle things you no longer need, and place recyclables in proper bins for pick up. For every ton of paper recycled, 17 trees are saved.</p>
<p><strong>3. Buy safe products.</strong></p>
<p>Don’t support toxic materials such as home improvement products like paint with lead or food products with pesticides. Buy organic produce when possible, and learn what products are safest for your consumption and for the health of the planet.</p>
<p><strong>4. Drive conservatively. </strong></p>
<p>Carpool or take public transportation when you can, and consolidate your trips for gas conservation. Observe speed limits, and avoid rapid acceleration and excessive breaking and idling. Ride a bike and walk for local errands. Research how you can reduce carbon emissions by keeping your car in top shape. Keep tires properly inflated to improve gas mileage. Every 10 days, drivers with under-inflated tires and poorly maintained engines waste 70 million gallons of gasoline.</p>
<p><strong>5. Green up your life.</strong></p>
<p>Switch to solar energy at home if feasible, grow as much of your own food as you can, use natural fiber clothing, and make your own cleaning and beauty care products.</p>
<p>Educate yourself as much as possible about the environmental issues that concern every earth citizen, and start taking actions that show you care about the environment. Be a role model and leader for others. Each individual contributes to the success of the whole. Go green now!</p>
<p>For an informative slide show on the environment visit: <a href="www.colleges.org/enviro/workshops/2006/WadeWorthen_WhySaveEnviro.ppt">www.colleges.org/enviro/workshops/2006/WadeWorthen_WhySaveEnviro.ppt</a></p>
<p>For more facts about how you can preserve the environment check out these sites: <a href="www.worldwatch.org/node/3915"></a><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/wp-admin/www.worldwatch.org/node/3915%3C/a%3E%20and%20www.usa.gov/Citizen/Facts/Facts_Environment.shtml">www.worldwatch.org/node/3915</a> and www.usa.gov/Citizen/Facts/Facts_Environment.shtml.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Bohl
If you had a dime for every time someone told you, &#8220;life isn&#8217;t fair,&#8221; you might dethrone Warren Buffet from his seat as richest man in the world.  Unfortunately, being aware of life&#8217;s inequities doesn&#8217;t prevent them.  In fact, hardships are virtually guaranteed to occur &#8212; it&#8217;s just a matter of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by <a href="http://slowdownfast.com">David Bohl</a></p>
<p>If you had a dime for every time someone told you, &#8220;life isn&#8217;t fair,&#8221; you might dethrone Warren Buffet from his seat as richest man in the world.  Unfortunately, being aware of life&#8217;s inequities doesn&#8217;t prevent them.  In fact, hardships are virtually guaranteed to occur &#8212; it&#8217;s just a matter of when and where.   So, when disaster strikes, you usually have one of two options – crumble under the pressure or become a survivor.  Survivors persevere, but perseverance may not come naturally.</p>
<p>To find out how to be a survivor, read this collection of characteristics of those who keep at it when life gets rough and apply them to your own life.</p>
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<p><strong>Ask Questions</strong></p>
<p>Survivors don&#8217;t just sit back and let life happen to them.  Even though they are in the midst of a breakdown, they use their intuition and ingenuity to pose questions about what is happening to them.  And they aren&#8217;t simply asking, &#8220;why me?&#8221;.  Survivors use questions to gather information about the situation they are in and how it can be resolved.  They also ask questions to learn how to prevent problems from occurring in the future.</p>
<p><strong>See Things in a Different Light</strong></p>
<p>Have you ever been stumped by a brainteaser and decided to let the puzzle simmer in your brain and return to it later, only to come back and find that the answer was right in front of your eyes the whole time?  In this same manner, it&#8217;s helpful to attempt to find new ways to solve old problems.  Survivors don&#8217;t get burnt out trying to fit a square key in a circular lock.  In other words, they don&#8217;t repeatedly try a solution that clearly isn&#8217;t helping to solve a problem.   To become a survivor, you need to look at things from all perspectives in order to find the best possible resolution.</p>
<p><strong>Be Flexible</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/think.jpg" title="think.jpg" alt="think.jpg" align="right" />One of the absolute pillars of being a survivor is being flexible.  Most people are not expecting it when disaster strikes.  Therefore, it might be necessary to change your plans to accommodate the new developments.</p>
<p>If you become stressed by the thought of altering your roadmap to life, you will only add to the difficulties that have already been presented to you.  Instead, work hard to keep an open mind and bend, don&#8217;t break.</p>
<p><strong>Plan Ahead</strong></p>
<p>There is a difference between worrying and planning.  Worrying does little to prepare you for future challenges.  It only deprives you of the time spent fretting over impossible-to-predict scenarios.  Planning, on the other hand, is a practice used by survivors to allow them to effectively handle hardships when they do occur.  For instance, keeping a first-aid kit in your house is a positive way to be ready if someone gets hurt.  Worrying about your child scraping her knees every time she leaves the house is not.  Survivors certainly aren&#8217;t psychic, but their ability to make effective and quality plans in advance of trouble&#8217;s wake allows them to rise above the ashes when the flames have been put out.</p>
<p><strong>Set Goals</strong></p>
<p>Goal-setting is an excellent strategy that allows you to step back and view a situation from an outsider&#8217;s perspective.  Survivors can remove themselves from what is happening to them and see things rationally, which allows them to make benchmarks for restoration.  You can set goals for how to deal with current problems or how to handle them in future settings.  The idea is that you use goal-setting as a tool to step out from behind the &#8220;victim&#8221; title and become someone who makes the most of what they&#8217;ve got.</p>
<p>There is no telling what sorts of trials and tribulations you will go through in life, but there are always options as to how you can deal with it when these trials occur.  Perseverance may be difficult, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.  To be a survivor, you must simply use techniques and tactics that allow you to tackle your problems effectively and with an eye to the future.</p>
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		<title>Boomers, Keep Your Head in the Learning Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Bohl 
You’re never too old to learn! Once we graduate from high school, college, or even beyond, many of us never take another class. We may have decided that school is meant for the youth of our culture, and we assume that for the rest of our lives, we’ll only be getting our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>by <a href="http://slowdownfast.com">David Bohl </a></p>
<p>You’re never too old to learn! Once we graduate from high school, college, or even beyond, many of us never take another class. We may have decided that school is meant for the youth of our culture, and we assume that for the rest of our lives, we’ll only be getting our lessons from the school of hard knocks. While it’s true we learn an awful lot from life experience&#8211;that is if we are open to the lessons&#8211;there’s every reason to continue learning in school, through books, and now even on the Internet.</p>
<p>The opportunities for learning today are unlimited. However you like to learn, there’s a way to do it. Whatever you want to learn, there’s a place to learn it.</p>
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<p><strong>How do you like to learn? </strong>Some of the ways include: going to school and taking classes; taking weekend seminars; reading books; listening to audio tapes; working with a coach or mentor; or taking an online class. Can you think of some other ways you like to learn?</p>
<p><strong>What do you want to learn?</strong> For business you may want to keep up your learning in your industry; maintain your skill set in your area of expertise; or continue to study business skills if you run a business. For personal interests you might want to hone existing skills like golf or guitar; or you might want to take up a new hobby like ballroom dancing or a foreign language. What would you like to learn now as an adult?</p>
<p>Why should you keep your head in the learning game? Some people are information junkies and others are content with limited data. You might fall somewhere in between. The reason I&#8217;m in favor of ongoing learning is that we live in a time where information is more accessible than ever before and technological advances are causing rapid changes in the knowledge base. If you want to keep up with what&#8217;s going on in the world, in your personal life, and in your business or work environment, you&#8217;ve got to keep your head in the learning game.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re still not sure what you could be learning about at this age and stage of your life, here are 5 areas I would suggest for your ongoing education:</p>
<p><strong>1. Health &#8211;</strong> Staying healthy today can be somewhat complicated. What foods are best? What exercises can keep you fit? What healing methods are most effective? This kind of information changes on a daily basis. One day red wine is the panacea for all ills, the next day it&#8217;s a detriment to your health. One day running is the rage, the next it&#8217;s bad for your knees. The only way to keep abreast of the latest on health is to stay informed. Read books, journals, and periodicals; attend seminars, talks, and conferences. Pursue the areas that interest you most whether it&#8217;s traditional or alternative medicine.</p>
<p><strong>2. Finances &#8212; </strong>Lately we have been going through challenging economic times. The better informed you are, the better chance you have of preserving your assets and knowing what to do with your finances now and in the future. Anyone can learn about saving, spending, and investing. There are more books and seminars available on these subjects than you can imagine. Whether you want to learn about starting and running a business, getting a loan or grant, budgeting and tracking your income and expenses, or investing in real estate, stocks, or bonds, someone is teaching this somewhere.</p>
<p><strong>3. Career &#8211;</strong> If you own your own business or work as an employee, many opportunities present themselves to you for continuing education in your field of expertise. Often employers bring in training companies to keep their employees well trained in their skills and in their industry. Business owners have access to seminars, conferences, and teleclasses to keep up on their area of expertise as well as current business and marketing practices.</p>
<p><strong>4. Relationships &#8212; </strong>If you&#8217;re in an intimate relationship, you and your spouse may enjoy taking classes together that either enhance your relationship or where you can learn something new like a sport or hobby. If you&#8217;re looking to build an intimate relationship, plenty of classes are available for singles looking for love in all the right places!</p>
<p>5. Leisure &#8212; As I&#8217;ve already mentioned, you may want to brush up on an existing skill or take up a new one. As boomers enter retirement, they need to stay active both physically and mentally. Continuing your education is one of the best ways to do this. A client of mine who was bored in retirement took a pottery class at the local adult school and showered his family and friends with his creations&#8211;whether or not they wanted them. He&#8217;d never done anything artistic in his life but became fairly accomplished at making mugs, vases, and sculptures.</p>
<p>What have you always wanted to learn but never had the time? What&#8217;s stopping you now? Keep your head in the learning game, and you&#8217;ll never be bored&#8211;or boring!</p>
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		<title>How to Weather Life’s Storms and Rise Above the Rain</title>
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You know that when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. But sometimes, when the going gets rough, there’s no money for sugar and the lemonade ends up tasting sour.
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<p>You know that when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade. But sometimes, when the going gets rough, there’s no money for sugar and the lemonade ends up tasting sour.</p>
<p>A bad analogy, perhaps, but the point is that making it through the hard times in life is not always as easy as the clichés make it sound.  Trials and tribulations are inevitable, so it’s not the lack of trouble in your life but rather how you weather the storms that really counts.</p>
<p>First, when you sense a storm is brewing, take a tip from the sailors of the world and batten down the hatches!  Sometimes storms seemingly come out of nowhere, but almost always, there are signs that danger is on the horizon.  The sky gets dark, the wind picks up, and there is that unidentifiable ominous feeling in the air.  Furthermore, there are people in your life who may even tell you a storm is on its way.</p>
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<p>You wouldn’t leave the sunroof on your car wide open when the weatherman calls for a 90% chance of rain.  Similarly, you shouldn’t ignore your boss’s warnings that your company is going under and then act surprised when a pink slip lands on your desk.   When you sense that things in your life are about to go awry, don’t ignore your feelings!  Take initiative and do what you can to prepare yourself for the eventual downturn.</p>
<p>When the storm you have braced yourself for rears its ugly head, be brave.  Don’t run when you feel the first drop of rain.  After all, you’re not the Wicked Witch of the West, and a little water won’t make you melt.  Hiding from your troubles will only cripple your ability to properly analyze them and predict their consequences.  Needless to say, that doesn’t mean you should run out into the midst of a category 4 hurricane, but if you can, find a safe place where you can face what you’re dealing with head-on.  If your predicament doesn’t disappear right away, have patience and wait it out.  No storm can last forever, so it’s important to press on until the sun peeks out from behind the clouds once again.</p>
<p>After the storm has passed, it’s time to survey the damages.  Whether a tornado came careening into your life and swept away everything in the blink of an eye or floodwaters rose and are still slowly seeping away, you need to take stock of what can be fixed and in what areas you need to start from scratch.  As heartbreaking as this process may be, it’s an important part of recovery.  Facing the facts will not only allow you to determine your next step, but it will help you to see what your areas of weakness are and how you can improve your preparations for the next time around.</p>
<p>Lastly, when the rain is gone and you have picked up the pieces, it’s time to look for the rainbow.  Something positive almost always stems from the negative occurrences in life, if only you are willing to see it.  Maybe being fired from your job has allowed you to be home more often to spend time with your children.  Your relative’s death may give you a new appreciation for life and the loved ones who are still with you.</p>
<p>Whatever the case may be, those who are willing to look on the bright side have a much easier time coping with hardships.  After all, it’s been said that there are no roses without thorns, no sunshine without shadows, and no mountains without valleys.  Now there’s a cliché with some truth to it!</p>
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		<title>5 Ways to Stay True to Yourself and Not Offend Others in the Process</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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The business world can be a tricky place when dealing with doing what&#8217;s right&#8211;keeping your personal values and morals in check. While you have to separate your business life from your personal life, it doesn&#8217;t mean you have to turn into someone you&#8217;re not in order to be successful.
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<p>The business world can be a tricky place when dealing with doing what&#8217;s right&#8211;keeping your personal values and morals in check. While you have to separate your business life from your personal life, it doesn&#8217;t mean you have to turn into someone you&#8217;re not in order to be successful.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also important not to offend others in the process of doing what you think is right. You have to keep you personal views and what others think balanced. Keep these five suggestions in mind and you&#8217;ll be well on your way to doing what is right for you and not ticking people off as you go.</p>
<p><strong>1. Know yourself. </strong></p>
<p>We&#8217;re all different, which makes the world a much more interesting place. You may have a big mouth without a filter&#8211;saying exactly how you feel about things without thinking about how it sounds or how others will take it. Maybe you make faces that come off as bad to an observer but you really don&#8217;t mean anything by it. You have to know yourself&#8211;what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are. When you have this knowledge, you can do something about it so that you can still speak your mind and be yourself, but in more of an appropriate manner.</p>
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<p><strong>2. Express yourself. </strong></p>
<p>It’s kind of like the Madonna song, you have to learn how to express yourself. If you&#8217;re supposed to be a marketing consultant and you&#8217;re attending a client meeting, but you just sit there like a timid mouse and don&#8217;t say a word, what do you think your chances are for landing this company as a new client? Zippo! If one of their ways of promoting their service to potential clients is killing their sales, find a tactful way to let them know this. It&#8217;s not by blurting out, &#8220;You&#8217;re doing it all wrong. No wonder your sales are down!&#8221; Maybe it&#8217;s something more refined like, &#8220;My other clients that have used the same type of promotion saw a rapid decline in their sales also. When we started working together and put together a comprehensive marketing plan that incorporated a combination of print, online, radio, and TV ads, their business increased by 30%.&#8221; It&#8217;s not always what you say, but how you say it. But you have to say it&#8211;don&#8217;t just sit there and say nothing.</p>
<p><strong>3. Set boundaries. </strong></p>
<p>Boundaries getting crossed are what usually makes you feel uncomfortable&#8211;like you&#8217;re not being true to yourself. So make sure that you set boundaries and don&#8217;t let them get crossed. For example, may be your company throws happy hour networking events all of the time. Your colleagues come to the event and treat it more like a college kegger than a business meeting&#8211;getting drunk and slurring their words as they talk to prospective clients. It&#8217;s not that you have something against drinking, but it’s the excess you have an issue with. Nobody says you have to drink to the point of getting drunk. Nobody says you have to drink at all. You can only be responsible for your own actions. If you really feel like these cocktail parties are affecting the business, then suggest an alternative way to mingle with prospects that&#8217;ll shed a better light on your company.</p>
<p><strong>4. Be accountable. </strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s worth repeating, you are the only one that can control your actions. Be accountable for what you do. If you make a mistake, owe up to it. If you do something that is successful, share it with your boss and colleagues. Don’t be boastful and say it with an &#8220;I&#8217;m better than you&#8221; attitude, but be matter of fact and truthful.</p>
<p><strong>5. Be fair and respectful. </strong></p>
<p>Everyone is different. The way that you see something or the way you believe may be completely different from what others think. You have to be fair and respectful of these differences. Agree to disagree if necessary. Just like you want someone to respect your wishes, you have to respect others wishes as well. It goes back to that &#8220;don’t talk about politics and religion&#8221; rule because if your opinions differ then it could be war.</p>
<p>You can do what you feel is right without offending other people. First, you&#8217;ve got to take a good look at who you are. Then you&#8217;ve got to respect the differences between you and others. Finally, you have to find a way to tactfully and respectfully do what you think is right in a way that doesn&#8217;t hurt the people around you.</p>
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		<title>6 Things You Didn&#8217;t Know About How to Improve Your Credit</title>
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		<dc:creator>David B. Bohl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by David Bohl
Credit makes the world go round. OK. That&#8217;s not exactly true, but if you have bad credit, it can sure throw your world off its axis.
If you want to pay a decent interest rate on a mortgage or any loan you get or just get approved for a credit card, then you have [...]]]></description>
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<p>Credit makes the world go round. OK. That&#8217;s not exactly true, but if you have bad credit, it can sure throw your world off its axis.</p>
<p>If you want to pay a decent interest rate on a mortgage or any loan you get or just get approved for a credit card, then you have to act to bump, bump, bump, bump it up (your credit score that is).</p>
<p>If you have blemished credit or downright bad credit, take these steps to get your credit back on track. While you already know that you have to pay your bills and pay them on time to increase your credit score, here are some lesser-known ways to get the job done.</p>
<p><strong>Credit piggybacking.</strong></p>
<p>If you&#8217;re married or have a close friend or relative with good credit, use this to your advantage. Have them add you to one of their established credit accounts&#8211;a credit card account usually works best for these purposes. With a simple phone call to the credit card company, your trusted credit buddy can request to add you as a cardholder on their account. Once this happens, their good credit becomes part of your credit report too. Simple and easy. The hard part&#8211;getting someone to add you to their account.</p>
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<p><strong>Pay down your debts (not off).</strong></p>
<p>Debt is like cholesterol&#8211;there&#8217;s good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. There is good debt and bad debt. Credit cards quickly become bad debt when you&#8217;re paying 22% interest on a balance that you carry month after month. Mortgage debt that is generally tax deductible is good debt (as long as you pay and you pay on time). You may think that you have to pay off all of your debt to better your credit, but this isn&#8217;t true. Creditors like to see that you can manage your debt. This means that you should carry balances on certain types of debt&#8211;paying it down as necessary. If you don&#8217;t have any debt because you paid it all off then there isn&#8217;t anything to manage! Just be wise about what debt you have and how you manage it.</p>
<p><strong>Don&#8217;t close your credit accounts.</strong></p>
<p>You&#8217;ve probably done it. You&#8217;ve had a credit card sitting in your wallet for the past ten years, but haven’t touched it. One day you&#8217;re trying to free up space in your wallet and you call and cancel the unused card. Bad idea. The longer your good credit history with the credit card company, the better it is for your credit report and score. So pay your debt down and pay it off, but don&#8217;t close the account. It&#8217;s like a fine wine, it gets better with age!</p>
<p><strong>Mix it up.</strong></p>
<p>You wouldn&#8217;t want to eat a salad for lunch everyday for the rest of your life. You want to mix it up and try different foods&#8211;a good mix of choices. The same holds true for your credit. Your credit score vibes off a mix of different types of credit&#8211;auto loans, personal loans, and credit cards (revolving credit). Again, this illustrates your ability to manage your credit.</p>
<p><strong>Get rid of your bad credit.</strong></p>
<p>Everyone makes mistakes and creditors and credit agencies aren&#8217;t exceptions to this rule. This means that it is possible you&#8217;ll find errors on your credit report&#8211;accounts that aren&#8217;t yours, late payments that weren&#8217;t late, or debts sent to collection that were paid. Listen up because this is important. When you find these errors, dispute them. Write a letter to the credit agency reporting this bad information telling them why it is wrong information and request for it to be removed from your credit report. Within 30 days the credit agency will respond and send you a new copy of your report when the information is removed. This is an instant boost in your credit.</p>
<p><strong>Don’t file for bankruptcy.</strong></p>
<p>Many people think filing for bankruptcy is the perfect solution to wipe their debt clean and start their credit history over again. Don’t fall into this trap. Bankruptcies stay on your credit for 7-10 years and make it extremely difficult to reestablish your credit. It also proves to creditors that you can&#8217;t manage your own credit so you have to resort to filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy should not be used as a solution to your credit and debt problems&#8211;only as a last resort when you&#8217;ve exhausted all of your other options.</p>
<p>Use these six ways to bump up your credit score and to clean up your credit. Once you do, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to getting your world spinning back on its axis.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:24:11 +0000</pubDate>
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Here are the 12 Most-Read Numbered Posts in 2008 at Slow Down FAST:
12.    5 Tips for Becoming a Better Listener
11.    5 Qualities of Successful Relationships
10.    6 Ways for Effecting Change in Your Life
9.      6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Busting Out of the Rat Race
8.      5 Signs It’s Time to Slow Down Fast
7.      6 Ways [...]]]></description>
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<p>Here are the <strong>12 Most-Read Numbered Posts</strong> in 2008 at Slow Down FAST:</p>
<p>12.   <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-tips-for-becoming-a-better-listener/" target="_blank"> 5 Tips for Becoming a Better Listener</a><br />
11.    <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-qualities-of-successful-relationships/" target="_blank">5 Qualities of Successful Relationships</a><br />
10.    <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/6-ways-for-efecting-change-in-your-life/" target="_blank">6 Ways for Effecting Change in Your Life</a><br />
9.     <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/6-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-busting-out-of-the-rat-race/" target="_blank"> 6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Busting Out of the Rat Rac</a>e<br />
8.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-signs-its-time-to-slow-down-fast/" target="_blank">5 Signs It’s Time to Slow Down Fast</a><br />
7.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/6-ways-to-be-a-friend-without-involving-money-gifts-or-obligation/" target="_blank">6 Ways to Be a Friend Without Involving Money, Gifts or Obligation</a><br />
6.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-ways-to-reconnect-to-your-inner-child/" target="_blank">5 Ways to Reconnect to Your Inner Child</a><br />
5.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/10-great-productivity-web-sites/" target="_blank">10 Great Productivity Web Sites</a><br />
4.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-signs-youre-a-pleaser-and-what-to-do-about-it/" target="_blank">5 Signs You’re a Pleaser and What to Do About It</a><br />
3.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-simple-tricks-to-make-you-smarter/" target="_blank">5 Simple Tricks To Make You Smarter</a><br />
2.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/8-essential-ingredients-to-master-your-time/" target="_blank">8 Essential Ingredients to Master Your Time</a><br />
1.      <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/the-causes-and-cures-of-procrastination/" target="_blank">The Causes and Cures of Procrastination</a></p>
<p>Thank you all for your support throughout the year, and best wishes in all your future endeavors.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know it isn&#8217;t year-end yet, but experience and observation have shown that not many people want to begin the heavy lifting of reflection and self-assessment near the Holidays.
So, after 700+ posts in 2008, I&#8217;m publishing the 12 Most Read Posts at Slow Down FAST so we can all get a jump on the new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know it isn&#8217;t year-end yet, but experience and observation have shown that not many people want to begin the heavy lifting of reflection and self-assessment near the Holidays.</p>
<p>So, after 700+ posts in 2008, I&#8217;m publishing the <strong>12 Most Read Posts</strong> at Slow Down FAST so we can all get a jump on the new year.</p>
<p>Thank you all for your support throughout the year.</p>
<p><strong>Here they are:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/the-causes-and-cures-of-procrastination/">The Causes and Cures of Procrastination</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/mindhacks-5-ways-to-increase-creativity-productivity-and-intelligence/">Mindhacks: 5 Ways to Increase Creativity, Productivity and Intelligence</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/how-to-overcome-the-1-fear-public-speaking/">How to Overcome the #1 Fear: Public Speaking</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/8-essential-ingredients-to-master-your-time/">8 Essential Ingredients to Master Your Time</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/do-not-wage-psychological-warfare/">Do Not Wage Psychological Warfare</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/stuck-in-a-rut-fire-up-your-creativity-with-these-7-steps/">Stuck in a Rut? Fire Up Your Creativity with These 7 Steps</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/what-are-you-passionate-about/">What Are You Passionate About?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/see-how-easily-you-can-handle-change/">See How Easily You Can Handle Change</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/how-to-maintain-professional-boundaries/">How to Maintain Professional Boundaries</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-simple-tricks-to-make-you-smarter/">5 Simple Tricks To Make You Smarter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/5-signs-youre-a-pleaser-and-what-to-do-about-it/" target="_blank">5 Signs You’re a Pleaser and What to Do About It</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/from-greedy-to-grateful-appreciating-what-you-have/">From Greedy to Grateful &#8211; Appreciating What You Have</a></li>
</ol>
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