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August 30, 2008

The Wonderful Nokia 2630

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The Nokia 2630 has proved a really successful Bar mobile phone since its first appearance. Compared to other mobile handsets for the price the 2630 is quite functional, if a little basic. The Nokia 2630 has a very good feel to it, and we really liked its cutting edge sleek styling.

The ring-tones on the 2630 are Polyphonic (24 channels), MP3 along with a vibrating alert . This handset is bluetooth enabled meaning it very simple to integrate with devices, like hands free sets or even a computer. The Nokia 2630 is fitted to a Standard battery, Li-Ion 700 mAh (BL-4B) battery. The battery cell life the 2630 is 6:00 talk time and 310 hours standby charge. The 2630 weighs 66 g which is reasonable for a mobile handset in its price bracket. We found the 2630 very compact and easy to carry. If the visual appearance handset is something you are interested in, you should be aware that the 2630 only comes in Black. The 2630 supports 2G GSM 850 / 1900 – US version . A VGA, 640×480 pixels, video(128 x 96) camera is integrated into the 2630 camera. A WAP 2.0/xHTML browser allows this mobile phone to be used for mobile Internet access. The screen is a TFT, 65K colors. The 2630 has a number of other useful features such as:

  • Calculator
  • Built-in handsfree
  • Calendar
  • Currency converter
  • Java MIDP 2.0
  • FM radio
  • Although this is quite a new model, the Nokia 2630 has some stiff competition from rival manufacturers products. This means it is fairly easy to pick up a great bargain on this mobile handset.

    The most cost effective place to shop for a mobile phone at the present time is online. A convenient way of finding the best offers is by try using a mobile phone comparison site to compare prices on the Nokia 2630 .

    August 28, 2008

    Working for money VS Building assets that makes money

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    I am always interested in internet marketing.Because the
    internet market is vast & the potential of financial reward is
    huge. I am looking into all the aspect of internet marketing – ‘
    Selling on line ‘ so to speak. But I found it very confusing.
    Every time you subscribe to a newsletter or a teach you how to
    make money online courses, the writer/marketeer want to push on
    to you their product. Whether it works or not. The more
    information you get, the more confusion you become. Besides the
    technical information about the computer is over whelming,so is
    the information from all the marketeer in the WORLD WILD WEB.
    Who to trust ? Which internet marketing course to spend your
    hard earn money on ? Will it work ? so many questions but no
    answers. Then one day ,I was checking out ‘ A ‘ newsletter
    referred by another newsletter that I subscrebed to. that’new’
    newsletter completly open my eyes. One of the concept in this
    newsletter said,’GET OUT OF TRADING HOURS FOR DOLLARS
    MENTALITY,AND FOCUS ON BUILDING ASSETS THAT MAKE MONEY FOR ME
    WHILE I AM NOT WORKING.’ it make perfect sense for me. Say you
    are making $100 dollars an hour( a very good hourly wage), to
    earn $500,000 a year, you have to work 5000 hours a year(base on
    100 hours a week for a year).To earn $1000,000 a year, you have
    to work 10000 hours a year. Can you work that many hours ?
    Difinitely NOT ! Because there are only 8760 hours in a year. On
    top of that, you will have no time to enjoy life. Most people
    can’t work 2000 hours per year. In another scenario,if you build
    an asset( for exemple, a money making website for a niche market
    ),it will make money for you while you are working or sleeping.
    Day or night, no hourly restrictions. Because one of the beauty
    of the internet marketing is – Every thing is done automatically
    by the software & the hardware. Conclusion – Building assets
    that makes money infinitely are far better than working for
    money. SAM WONG This is just one of the concept that i pick up,
    for more amazing concepts & techniques GO TO
    http://www.internetprofitmentor.com. you will be glad that you
    did

    August 25, 2008

    Deciding on the Best Fast Internet Access Deal

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    When internet users are looking at the fast internet access landscape internet users will often feel lost. The broadband market is full to the brim with providers offering so many high speed packages with very fast upload and download speeds and download allocations.

    Customers may want to investigate every internet provider directly to ascertain what internet packages the provider supply, upload speeds the firm provide and the company’s contract terms. If potential customers want to discover this high speed broadband info in 1 place broadband users may want to use a comparison website. Get the cheapest Orange broadband deals available with Compare Broadband UK.

    If surfers currently have a high speed broadband service provider and desire to move to a faster firm then nothing should deter you from using another broadband firm, especially if a saving is to be made. Comparison firms will be able to guide surfers through the process and what steps may be taken.

    When browsers are looking for the most appropriate offer price may not be the main factor. Plentiful internet providers will advertise an unusually low entry deal to get potential customers over to them. When internet packages are incredibly low in price please make sure you find out what broadband speed the broadband firm will provide, what download allocation you will be provided with and also the terms of the broadband contract. The download allocation is vital as lots of businesses will probably charge browsers per Gigabyte that clients go over, so if your package has an 8GB download limits and you download 10 horror movies that month, you are more than likely to have downloaded 10GB (i.e. 1GB per movie) – that is 2GB’s over your allocation, and that is 2GB worth of downloads the provider will often bill over and above your monthly package cost.

    When seeking the best deal please additionally check whether or not the provider will charge a connection fee and if there are any charges associated with being offered a wireless internet router. The combination of these additional costs will often all mount up and surfers might often be left with little savings when compared to other broadband packages.

    Thankfully, high speed broadband comparison corporations might highlight any extra costs and potential customers can make a clever and impartial decision.

    August 23, 2008

    How To Set Yourself Apart In The Sea Of Online Marketers

    Filed under: Uncategorized — @ 12:18 pm

    Do you feel odd when you write marketing material to publish online? Do you read over old marketing items and wonder why in the world it says what it does? Do you think, “I can’t believe I published that!”? Do you hire a copywriter and just accept whatever they come up with? After all, they are professionals!

    If your online marketing material stimulates an image in your mind that is just not you, likely you’ve been trying to model your approach after someone else or you’ve been using work produced by someone else without giving them the benefit of knowing you, learning your approach, sharing your ideas and interjecting your personality into the material.

    Let’s admit it. We all do it!

    When we get ready to publish something online we surf the net. We look for articles, ezines, web pages or auto-responders that resemble what we are working on, usually those published by direct competitors or sometimes published by mentors that we admire – successful online marketers.

    While everything is fresh in our minds, we start to work on our own online marketing materials, thesaurus at hand, and we sometimes use words we don’t even know the meaning of. We end up with something that sounds really good to us because it is comparable to something we’ve read. We publish it.

    So what happens?

    We end up with a hodge-podge of material on the internet, published in our name, that doesn’t sound a bit like us. What’s really interesting is the mixed image that results. Two articles on the same topic may even reflect different points of view or different personalities.

    So, what’s the solution?

    The solution to this dilemma is to be ourselves and let our personalities show through in our online marketing materials.

    If you are a Texan and the word “ya’ll” is prevalent in your vocabulary, use it! If you are writing a blog entry in the midst of a snow storm and it is “a bit nippy outside” don’t hesitate to say so. When you let your personality shine your image will be your own, not one you have crafted that will change from day to day depending upon what you have read most recently.

    There’s lots of talk about branding in regard to online marketing. The basic principles of branding are to decide on the image you wish to portray and what message you want to drive home.

    While some people could write a book on how to brand your business, there are really only a handful of factors to consider – 1) your image; 2) your purpose; and 3) your marketing message. The purpose of a brand is to craft something that will stick in the minds of people and help them to remember your business.

    Creating and building a strong brand does not have to compromise your personality. The only real decision is whether you want to be casual or professional. We all speak differently when we are in a business setting than we do when we are hanging out with friends, but either way, our whole personality doesn’t change when we walk from one setting to the other.

    In the world of online marketing, retaining your personality and your identity will go far in branding your business. You’ll be much happier with the long-term effects of your online marketing if you don’t try to be someone you are not. Be yourself and have fun!

    Jason Tarasi publishes the reciprocal links newsletter “Elite Links” Learn HOW thousands of other Elite Links members generate FREE traffic and increase their search engine rankings by swapping links. Grab your free lifetime subscription now at: www.elitelinksnewsletter.com

    What Exactly is Grace?

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    This question, “what is grace” plagued me more into
    knowing the answer and being sure beyond a shadow of a
    doubt.

    In the beginning of time, It was God’s intention to be in
    fellowship with His people. We all know that sin took us
    right out of that equation. But, since God is always way
    ahead of Satan, He already had a plan set in motion to bring
    us back to Himself, all was not lost.

    He told Satan that the seed of the woman would crush his
    head. That seed was Christ who would be sent to redeem
    God’s children and set them free from captivity to sin.
    Through Christ’s sinless life, death and resurrection, He
    alone healed all our diseases and freed us from Satan’s
    trap of death. This is the doctrine of Atonement.

    Christ came to earth as God in a manly form to show us the
    way to become “at one” with Him. This atonement increases
    our desire to enter into God’s Kingdom with righteousness
    and virtue. This “at one” experience is God’s free gift of
    grace. Yes, it is undeserved, it’s unmerited but He gave us
    His all in order to humble us and give Him all our praise.

    God gives this free gift of grace to those who are truly
    repentent of their sins. Not everyone will take it. This is not a
    gift for the faint of heart. God is just and holy and therefore
    He will not wince at our sins, He will punish those who do
    not accept this gift.

    We can either pay for our own sins, but that would take
    forever and then some as we would spend our eternity in
    hell. It is a serious crime against God. Or…we can let
    someone else pay the price for our sins. We all have them
    and Jesus is the One Who paid that price already.

    “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten
    Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but
    have eternal life.” John 3:16

    This is the ultimate gift of unconditional love that God so
    freely gives us. It’s ours for the taking when we truly confess
    Jesus with our mouth and mean it with our whole heart.

    Upon this confession, God then makes new creatures out of
    us. His grace isn’t ever having to go through life on our own.
    Even though things seem overwhelming, His grace is
    sufficient to carry us through the tests so that they may
    become our testimonies in giving Him all the glory.

    Salvation is not to be presumed however. It’s not just doing
    good works. Being a good person who has no faith will not
    earn you a place in God’s Kingdom. Only true faith through
    His gift of grace will get you there.

    “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that
    not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of
    works, that no one should boast. For we are His
    workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works,
    which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in
    them.” Ephes. 2:8-10

    In the end times, people will listen to false doctrine and they
    will ask “Where is God?” But know this, He is in you, He will
    never leave you nor forsake you.

    “You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on
    your guard lest, being carried away be the error of
    unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness, but
    grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior
    Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day
    of eternity. Amen” 2 Peter 3:18-19

    We will have to face God on judgement day, first those of us
    who are saved through grace. We will have to answer for the
    deeds we did while here on earth and then those who
    remain unrepentant will have to answer to Him at the Great
    White Throne of Judgement before He casts them into the
    lake of fire forever.

    Just as He did in the days of Noah, those who weren’t
    prepared were destroyed in the flood. The second time
    around He says He will destroy us with fire. This is
    something I don’t care to test Him on.

    He is giving us all a chance to come into fellowship with
    Him by giving us His grace and mercy. He is very patient, but
    make no mistake, His patience is going to run out and when
    we hear that blast of the trumpet, it will then be too late as
    Christ will be on His way to collect His bride, the church,
    those who accepted God’s grace through repentance of
    sins.

    God’s grace covers our sins, they are thrown away in the
    Sea of Forgetfulness, and never shall they be remembered.
    But it doesn’t end there. We may still fall into sin and God
    can’t keep us from sinning, but He can give us the power to
    resist them. We can’t blame God for our shortcomings, they
    are our own fault. But He will give us the grace to be
    released from the sins.

    His grace is also a divine protection. His grace gives us
    peace in the middle of life’s storms, it’s walking in holy
    sincerity with Christ and among humanity. We are God’s
    pioneers. We are willing to leave all, in order to gain all!

    His grace also gives us knowledge and wisdom to do what
    is right and then leave the rest up to Him and rest assured
    that He will meet all our needs.

    “I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I
    perish, I perish.” Esther 4:16

    God’s grace was shown throughout the book of Esther
    although His name was never mentioned. His hand was
    throughout the pages. God had hidden Esther away until He
    could use her for His glory and purpose to save His beloved
    children. When the time came, He positioned Esther in such
    a time as this, and used her for His divine plan. As it turned
    out, Esther saved her people from destruction in order that
    Christ could come. All throughout history, God protected His
    chosen ones for the very purpose of saving us all through
    His grace. The whole Jewish nation could have easily been
    wiped off the face of the earth before Christ came but for this
    reason, God kept His covenant with Abraham.

    God’s grace is truly amazing, it’s truly undeserved, it’s truly
    unmerited, and to knowingly turn aside from a Creator Who
    loves us all without measure is truly a mystery.

    I write this in hopes of reaching anyone who has not been
    saved by grace and doesn’t know what that undeserved,
    unmerited love is truly like in their lives. God doesn’t care
    what you’ve done, He doesn’t measure a man by his deeds,
    He measures them by what’s in his heart. Only God can fix
    the mess that you made, just ask Him and leave the rest up
    to Him. This is His job.

    If you are need of healing and need grace just say this
    simple prayer from your heart. God’s gift of grace will be
    delivered immediately.

    “Dear Lord, I have sinned, I am a sinner. I can’t do this on
    my own. I recognize Your Son Christ Who died and rose
    again to pay for these sins as my Savior. Please come into
    my life as I give it totally unto You. I accept Your free gift of
    grace for my life and will continue to live for You. Amen.”

    Jesus took our place that we might have His peace.

    What is grace? It’s Amazing!!!

    EzineArticles Expert Author Vivian Gordon

    Vivian Gordon inspired to teach and write by the power of the
    Holy Spirit. She has been called to be a warrior for the Lord
    in bringing lost souls and ones who have fallen away back
    to the Lord.

    Your Universal Real Estate Market Space — Made Possible by The PropertyIndex.com Company

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    Find one of the most exclusive selections of American properties here!

    Regardless the fact that the Property Index service is seen as a newcomer business, they were incorporated in March 2007, they have established expert status very quickly. De facto, they are a pretty down to earth business fully concentrated on looking after and guiding every customer who is designing to rent, buy, etc. assets across the globe. What they avow to do is be of help to you to discover squarely what’s required quick and, likewise, without hassle. Property is available wherever you want today, one of the choicest areas being real estate for sale in America. It should really be easy to pinpoint all the tremendous realty available for sale in America, the argument for investigating real property here is the houses and apartments available and the fun opportunity of living right amid this dynamic population.

    It is one of the most fashionable property markets today, and with the scenic splendor and sunshine surrounding you all day long, how could you say no…. Property in America is steeped in history, this area of the world has a long tradition as a home to a fair number of indigenous nations. Some twenty years ago there was merely a tiny number of Britons in search of realty in America. Just ask about anyone who has removed to America and they’ll back it up. Plenty of people would insist on seeing it as a craze and others insist on seeing it as a near to an obsession. People who are keen on moving to this place may range from young well to do couples keen on a perspective to seniors looking to have fun in life.

    Bear in mind, however, that you may hit on a few setbacks when purchasing realty abroad — expectably there are a hundred actions to bear in mind whether strategising, sightseeing or buying and completing. If you only miss a single minute procedure that is certain to definitely engender impassable setbacks and, more important, financial damage. Obviously, as is to be anticipated with this sought after location, realty can be high-cost in this place and that’s naturally on account of the peaking market demand. This notwithstanding, the real estate buyer definitely is pretty much spoiled in such a place so wonderful in terms of fair surroundings. Truly it offers all, stock and barrel, a patron may long for etc.

    August 22, 2008

    Texas Holdem and Its Many Influences

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    Texas Holdem has become extremely popular in the last few years. Online poker sites are loaded with poker tables with just that game. Satellite tournaments offered as well with online sites having particular games geared toward that.

    The popular game of Texas Holdem has shown up in movies and television programs. It shows a way for people to gather, have fun and play a great game. Actors come to play in these movies and sometimes already know how to play poker and their skills shown in the character’s play.

    Texas Holdem has had influenced in another way for charity events to occur. Players will play for their favorite charity and donate the winnings. It is also, easier to organize, because some chips, cards and a table maybe all that is required to start the event. Everything else such as beverages, snacks an extra bonus. People enjoy playing for a cause and a game of poker that is fun.

    The game of Texas Holdem has had a major influence on society today. All over the world, card games are coming up, movies made, players making history and games played to help causes. In addition, even more television programs where tournaments can be seen by the general public.

    Is Your Car A ‘Lemon’?

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    Sooner or later we all must buy a car. And when we can, we buy them brand new.

    However, most of us are stuck having to a buy a used car from a dealer or private party at some point. The downside to this is that you can get a car that at first seems like everything you ever wanted, but soon becomes your worst nightmare.

    What I have come to learn is that by the time that you begin to realize that you have a lemon on your hands, it is usually too late. The car has already outlived its 90 day warranty which is often filled with loopholes for the dealer anyway. What does this mean for you? If you’re like most people, you’re thinking to yourself, “it means you’re screwed.” However, read on.

    Most people who buy their cars used know that dealers set up their agreements in terms that will serve only their best interests. Buyers also assume that there is really nothing that they can do in order to get the most out of their money.

    But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

    In fact, there is a lot that you can do to protect yourself even after you have bought yourself a lemon.

    That’s right: as a buyer you do have rights as well.

    In fact, there are laws that are designed to protect you should you find that you get stuck with a bad car and a terrible dealer.

    Did you know that now is the best time to buy a car? There are very large cash rebates, dealer discounts and employee discounts offered just about everywhere.

    The recent major drop in the car industry had forced many people to steer away from buying new cars and also has prompted some of the best discounts ever from the dealerships. You need to do some online research before hitting the dealership and it could save you money and headaches.

    Websites like Autoweb.com, Edmund’s Automobile Buyers Guide, Autolink, Autopedia, Kelley Blue Book and CarPrice.com are just some of the sites that are currently giving up to date pricing information on new cars.

    You should however make note of the dates when each rebate is set to expire so that you can take advantage of these special offers.

    When you are looking for the best prices, you want to visit several different Web sites when researching pricing information for the obvious reasons.

    Everything from sticker price to customer rebate information may vary from site to site. It’s wise to cover all the bases. Whenever you are in doubt, contact an auto manufacturer directly.

    When it comes to the basics behind the lemon laws, knowing the basics can be the difference between whether or not you get screwed or get the chance to recover the money that you spent on the car.

    The state and federal statutes offer a wide array of relief for consumers who get stuck with a bad car or truck after they buy.

    At the same time, these statutes provide buyers with the chance for recovery of costs and attorney fees which are a strong incentive for attorneys who would like to take up the cause on behalf of unhappy lemon owners.

    “Lemon laws” basically outline all of the procedures that are used in order to settle these sorts of new car problems.

    These lemon laws differ from one state to another, but lemon laws in general are designed to provide the owner with a refund or replacement vehicle should this problem occur.

    For example, some states mandate a refund or a new car if a large enough problems cannot be repaired within four tries, or if the car has been out of service for around a month within the first year or 12,000 miles driven.

    However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as; some states only provide you with the chance to make one attempt for significant safety related issues such as the brakes or steering.

    Some states do not even stop with just providing lemon owners with either a refund or a new car. Some of them will, in fact, also let you recover any sort of attorney’s fees that you have to deal with during your pursuit of getting some satisfaction from your purchase of a lemon.

    It is always good to know that you can get some sort of return on your money when you buy a lemon. It happens so often that eventually there was bound to be some laws protecting the buyers.

    What is sometimes sad about the lemon laws is that they do not necessarily help you. It all depends on your specific situation.

    Give me 45 minutes and I’ll share with you the powerful secrets for winning compensation for your broken down car that came straight from the dealership! If you don’t take action now, the law says you may be too late. Visit www.lemon-law-action-plan.com for more info.

    August 18, 2008

    Is Pain Stopping You From Losing Weight?

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    If you are overweight and suffer from pain in your feet that radiates from your heel, you are not alone. Almost one quarter of overweight people suffer from plantar fasciitis, a debilitating condition that causes heel pain and can limit a person’s ability to walk or exercise. It is estimated that one out of every ten people will suffer from heel pain at some point in his or her life.

    Being overweight and suffering from heel pain can create a vicious cycle. We all know that exercise is a key component to losing weight. The problem is that heel pain often strikes when you put more stress on your feet by increasing your physical activity. If heel pain then forces you to limit exercise, it becomes challenging to lose weight and can actually cause an increase in weight. Increasing weight and a sedentary lifestyle can cause more heel pain and other common health problems, such as depression and heart disease.

    The good news is that when properly treated, most heel pain improves in 6 to 8 weeks. The bad news is that most people do not have the information to properly treat it. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons estimates that 2 million people seek treatment for plantar fasciitis every year in the United States, and several million more go untreated. Those who don’t seek treatment often hope that plantar fasciitis will just go away on its own – which it usually doesn’t.

    Daniel Marein-Efrn, founder of a new company called Heeling Solutions, suffered from heel pain and weight gain for over a year. He became frustrated with his lack of improvement after investing thousands of dollars in special foot devices and visits to the podiatrist. He sought out the nation’s experts on the subject of heel pain and found that the solution did not involve surgery or a magic pill, but several months of special stretches, icing, extra support for his feet and modifications to his lifestyle. After several months of sticking to this regimen, he was free of plantar fasciitis and training for a marathon.

    “The first steps to relieving heel pain can be as simple as stretching your foot before getting out of bed in the morning, icing your foot regularly and wearing proper footwear,” says Jeffrey S. Peterson, M.A., M.D Northern California Institute of Sports Medicine. “Many people also require additional steps such as using orthotics in their shoes or wearing a supportive foot device at night called a night splint.”

    How do you know if you have plantar fasciitis? Only a licensed medical professional can confirm your diagnosis. Seek out a practitioner who specializes in conditions of the foot and ankle, such as a podiatrist or orthopedist. The most common symptom of plantar fasciitis is intense pain with the first few steps in the morning. It can strike people of any age and is most common in people who are runners, overweight or spend a lot of time on their feet. For more information, go to www.heelingsolutions.com, or http://orthoinfo.aaos.org.

    Daniel Marein-Efron is a former plantar fasciitis sufferer and President of Heeling Solutions LLC. Mr. Marein-Efron has been involved with a variety of entrepreneurial business through his consulting company DMEX Consulting LLC.

    August 16, 2008

    The Corners We Don’t Mind Cutting

    Filed under: Uncategorized — @ 5:42 am

    It happens fairly often. About one customer in 50 steals from me.

    But I’m not alone. Virtually every person I know who sells information products says they have the same experience.

    No matter how good your product, no matter how much value you pile on, about two percent of your customers will order your product, download it, then immediately request a refund. And usually there’s only a delay of a few minutes between download and refund demand.

    “Sorry this isn’t what I expected.”
    “I didn’t find anything new in your book.”
    “I was curious, but it didn’t meet my expectations.”
    “It wasn’t worth the money.”

    And my all-time favorite:

    “Give me a refund, then eat **** and die.”

    I think of them as “professional refunders.” But some of my friends aren’t that polite — thieves they call ‘em.

    Now I’m not talking about the occasional person who reads a book thoughtfully and truly does find it lacking. This happens; nobody’s writing style is a perfect fit for every reader, not even mine. But these cases account for only about half my refunds, and most other info marketers find the proportion is about the same.

    Do I resent these thieves? I used to. When I first began selling online, the first few refunds were a slap in the face to me.

    Now, however, I just feel sorry for these people. They’re so poor, so utterly impoverished in spirit, that they have to resort to stealing just to try and keep up with the world around them.

    They’re telling the entire world: “I’m such I loser that I can’t compete on fair terms. I need an edge. I have to take unfair advantage just to try and stay even with others. Without cheating, I’d have no hope at all. I’m pitiful.”

    So what’s my point here? It’s about cutting corners.

    That’s what my “professional refunders” — my thieves — are doing. They’re just cutting corners. And to them it’s nothing more than a slick little shortcut. An edge.

    “After all, it doesn’t hurt anybody. Those guys in business, have plenty of money, so it’s okay if I lift a bit of value for nothing. That’s why they offer guarantees — I say I’m not satisfied, and I get my money back. That’s the way the game is played.”

    But refunding isn’t the only shortcut.

    How many items in your garage or on your bookshelf have been borrowed and never returned?

    How many times have you flattered a boss you can’t stand just to make life easier?

    A friend of mine once complained that his wife would get all lovey and romantic till she got him “inspired” then she’d switch gears and start the hard sell for something she wanted him to buy. It didn’t take my friend long to figure out what was happening, but it took him years before he finally walked away from that game. He got tired of his wife’s shortcut to persuasion.

    It’s possible that you lecture your kids about honesty and integrity, but you cheat on your diet, your income taxes and your spouse.

    Or maybe you want to build a business, but you spend all your spare time at the television rather than the textbooks.

    Whatever you’re claiming you want to accomplish… those are your words. Do your actions match?

    It’s still true that actions speak louder than words.

    I used to believe that absolutely anybody could become a success. I’ve changed my mind.

    The fact is, you probably don’t have what it takes.

    Statistics show that 94% to 97% of the population won’t ever accumulate much success in life. So the deck is stacked against you from the start.

    Statistically, failure is normal.

    That means one thing: you WILL fail…. unless you do something abnormal.

    Normal people are all busy taking shortcuts, cutting corners, trying to find an edge that’ll make up for their being losers. And as long as you think cutting a corner is okay for you, then you’re proclaiming to your inner mind that you truly are a loser.

    Look around you. What’s your situation? Are you coasting along in the slow lane? Are you taking shortcuts?

    For most people, the biggest, most common shortcut of all is this: working for someone else.

    Are you letting another person:

    - Make the decisions…
    – Find the opportunities…
    – Reap the lion’s share of the profits…
    – Decide how you’ll spend YOUR time…
    – Set limits on what home you’ll live in…
    – Dictate the size of your life…
    – Decide how long you’ll work; when you’ll retire…
    – Decide who you’ll be…

    Shortcuts all.

    Are you cutting these corners? Letting somebody else make all the important decisions about your life and how you’ll live it?

    If so, be sure you know what it means.

    It means you’re telling the world you’re poor, impoverished and lacking in confidence. You’re saying you’re so sure you’re incompetent, that you’re ready to let just anybody tell you where to stand, what to do, where to live, how much to earn, what vacations you can take, and how little you value your own life.

    So the next time you’re driving like a maniac, speeding to get to work on time, here are three questions you can turn over in your mind:

    1. Am I trying to crowd both work and home activities into the same time slot? If so, does that mean I’m too lazy to make a realistic choice between them?
    2. If what I was doing before leaving the house was important enough to delay me, why didn’t I just keep doing that and skip work?
    3. If work is so important that I must put lives at risk by driving this way, why didn’t I leave early enough to get there safely?

    Cutting corners. It’s trying to get something we want without having to pay the full price… because we think we’re too poor.

    Cutting corners — we all do it. But successful people do it less because they’re NOT poor.

    And that’s THEIR edge.

    Charles Burke is the author of Command More Luck, the book that shows you why all those things keep happening to you. Learn why “luck” doesn’t work the way you’ve always been told. Not even close. The bad news — There’s no such thing as luck. The good news — There’s something even better. Learn how it works at http://www.moreluck.com

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