A Better Life: ItsYourFuture!

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A Better Life: ItsYourFuture!

Be Happy, Be Healthy, Live Long and Prosper
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Vol. 1, No. 5 July 1, 1999 ISSN 1442-5211

CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE
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1. Welcome - From the Publisher

2. Our Motto

3. BE HAPPY: the MIND-ATTITUDE
Poem: The Dash
A Touch of Humor

4. BE HEALTHY, LIVE LONG: the BODY-HEALTH/FITNESS/NUTRITION
Article Preview: Fitness And Health Are NOT The Same
Article: Top 18 Benefits of Weight Training- Greg Landry
Regular Feature: Food Fit for the Fit Recipe-Glen Esse
Nutrition Report: High Vitamin E Levels Can Prevent
Age-Related Decline In Brainfunction

5. PROSPER: MONEY-CAREER/BUSINESS/INVESTING/HOME BUSINESS
Poem: Comfort Zone
Article: The Greatest Marketing Secret of All-
Dr. Michel Fortin Ph.D.

6. Privacy Policy, Disclaimer and Copyright Notice

7. Contact Information

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1. Welcome from the Publisher
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Hi all!,

Today I'd like to welcome a special subscriber- our 100th!
Cindy Gaudet is a mother of 3 from Fitchburg in Massachusetts.
Cindy is working two jobs, and is also just starting a small
business on her computer. She's got one terrific attitude-
"I'm working hard now, so that I won't have to later"! Cindy-
you are just the sort of person that I hope our Ezine will be
an encouragement, inspiration and support to. Welcome, Cindy!

I am delighted to see that our Ezine is truly International.
>From the email addresses, I can see that we go to at least 11
countries! However, many people have email addresses without
their country's ID, so would you please drop me a quick
email if YOUR country isn't listed here.

The list, in alphabetical order, is;
Australia, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Lithuania,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Phillipines, Taiwan, United Kingdom,
United States.

Don't forget the New Subscriber Contest! We appreciate your
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Jul 13. by email (at [email protected]), and the reader
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winner in our July 15th. Issue.

Till next Issue,

Best wishes,

John

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2. Our Motto
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Our Motto is- "Be Happy, Be Healthy, Live Long and Prosper."
>From this Motto, we can define the three main areas in which
we intend to assist our readers..

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3. BE HAPPY: the MIND-ATTITUDE
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"The greatest discovery of the 20th Century is that our
attitude of mind determines the quality of life, not
circumstances."
-William James, Father Of Modern Day Psychology

HOW YOU LIVE YOUR DASH
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(author unknown)

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
>From the beginning...to the end.
He noted that first came her date of birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years. (1934-1998)

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.
And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
The cars..the house...the cash,
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard..
Are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.
If we could just slow down enough
To consider what's true & real
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life's actions to rehash....
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

"Blessed is the person who is too busy to worry in the
daytime and too sleepy to worry at night."
-Author unknown

I found this beautiful quote in one of my favourite Ezines,
Dan Mitchell's Quote Me. To enjoy Dan's facinating selections
of quotes, delivered regularly to your Inbox, just send a
blank email to mailto:[email protected]

A Touch of Humour
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It's time for some lighthearted nonsense- time for a small
collection of silly questions!

*Why is there an expiry date on sour cream?

*If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

*If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?

*Why do they call them apartments, when they're all together?

*What do sheep count when they can't get to sleep?

*Why is the word dictionary in the dictionary?

*Why is a boxing ring square?

*Why do flammable and inflammable, mean the same thing?

*Why do we drive on parkways, and park on driveways?

*Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand?

*Why do they report power outages on television?

*Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?

*What's another word for synonym?

*Why are there Interstate Highways in Hawaii?

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4. BE HEALTHY, LIVE LONG: the BODY-HEALTH/FITNESS/NUTRITION
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Fitness and Health are Not the Same
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Members of my Veterans Athletic Club are in mourning this
week. A popular local, competing in the National Mountain
Running Championships (and in line for National selection),
collapsed and died of a massive heart attack. Most of us have
heard a similar story. Many know the story of Dr. James Fixx,
who helped put the jogging/running phenomenon on the map-
super-fit guy, logging up huge distances, seemed like he
could run forever. Then a heart attack! What's the story?
How can people who are so fit have a heart attack? What hope
is there for those of us who don't exercise much at all?
And how come Uncle Charlie the couch potato, lived to 100?

Watch out for our next Issue, and a very important article
that explores these questions. Learn how to beat the odds.

Top 18 Benefits of Weight Training
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Copyright 1999 by Greg Landry, M.S., All Rights Reserved

1. Weight training tones your muscles which looks
great and raises your basal metabolism... which causes
you to burn more calories 24 hours-a-day. You'll even
burn more calories while you're sleeping

2. Weight training can *reverse* the natural decline
in your metabolism which begins around age 30.

3. Weight training energizes you.

4. Weight training has a positive affect on almost all
of your 650+ muscles.

5. Weight training strengthens your bones reducing
your risk of developing osteoporosis.

6. Weight training improves your muscular endurance.

7. Weight training will NOT develop big muscles on
women....just toned muscles!

8. Weight training makes you strong. Strength gives
you confidence and makes daily activities easier.

9. Weight training makes you less prone to low-back
injuries.

10.Weight training decreases your resting blood
pressure.

11.Weight training decreases your risk of developing
adult onset diabetes.

12.Weight training decreases your gastrointestinal
transit time, reducing your risk for developing colon
cancer.

13.Weight training increases your blood level of HDL
cholesterol (the good type).

14.Weight training improves your posture.

15.Weight training improves the functioning of your
immune system.

16.Weight training lowers your resting heart rate, a
sign of a more efficient heart.

17.Weight training improves your balance and
coordination.

18. Weight training elevates your mood.

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Author and exercise physiologist, Greg Landry, M.S.,
publishes a FREE email newsletter, "Fitness, Health,
& Weight Loss"! Click Here to find out how to
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� Copyright 1999 By Greg Landry, M.S.
Email Greg: [email protected]
Email Webmaster: [email protected]

* Glens "Food Fit for the Fit" Recipe *
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with Glen Esse

MUESLI BARS
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1/2 cup Honey
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
3/4 cup Wholemeal S.R. Flour
3/4 cup Rolled Oats
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup Sultanas
1/2 cup dried Apricots
1/2 cup dried Apples

Apricots and apples can be substituted with any other dried
fruit. I have found Mango, Paw-Paw, Dates and Pineapple all
to be suitable. 1 tabs. Sesame Seeds (to sprinkle on top of
uncooked mixture).

1. Chop fruit into small cubes.
2. Spray with non-stick cooking spray a 19cmX19cm Pan
3. Microwave Peanut Butter and Honey until combined.
4. Sift flout into bowl.
5. Add remaining ingredients, mix well, spread into pan.
6. Sprinkle Sesame seeds on top.
7. Bake in a mod. oven about 20-25 mins. until browned
8. Cut into bars while hot.
9. Remove from pan when cool.

* Makes 18 bars
* Suitable to freeze

Glen's Tip for the Day...

"Put 'Eat chocolate' on the top of your list of Things To Do
Today. That way at least you'll get ONE thing done!!!"

Nutrition Report: High Vitamin E Levels Can Prevent
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Age-Related Decline In Brainfunction
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Older people with higher vitamin E levels are less likely to
experience the decline in intellectual function that occurs
with aging.

Austrian researchers assessed vitamin E levels and
intellectual function in almost 1800 adults aged from 50 to
75. They found that those with higher vitamin E levels were
less likely to have low scores on tests of intellectual
capacity. These tests are used to measure decline in
Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 1998;46:1407-10

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5. PROSPER: MONEY-CAREER/BUSINESS/INVESTING/HOME BUSINESS
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I discovered the following item in the MLM Woman Newsletter.
Linda Locke, who produces MLM Woman, also has an excellent
website at http://www.mlmwoman.com, with loads of information
for those interested in Multi Level Marketing.

If you are thinking of starting up a business of your own-
here's some motivation! -Ed.

COMFORT ZONE
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(author unknown)

I used to have a comfort zone
where I thought I could not fail,
same four walls and busy work
were really more like jail.

I longed so much to do the things
I had never done before,
but I stayed inside my comfort zone
and paced the same old floor.

I said it didn't matter
that I wasn't doing much,
I said I didn't care for things
like diamonds, furs and such.

I claimed to be so busy
with things inside my zone,
but deep inside I longed for
something special of my own.

I could not let life go by
just watching others win,
I held my breath and stepped outside
and let the change begin.

I took a step and with new strength
I had never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye
and closed and locked the door.

If you are in a comfort zone
afraid to venture out,
remember that all winners were
at one time filled with doubt.

A step or two and words of praise
can make your dreams come true.
Greet your future with a smile
SUCCESS is there for you!

Now that you're enthused to get out and DO SOMETHING, the
question is what? The next article will help provide you with
two important ingredients- direction and purpose-Ed.

The Greatest Marketing Secret of All
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By Dr. Michel Fortin Ph.D.

If there is something about which I am pretty adamant, it's
the concept of attracting clients that are pre-qualified
and willing to do business. And this involves many different
things. In fact, most of it comes down to three core
practices:
1) Focus,
2) targeting, and
3) multiplication (such as focusing on a niche,
market targeting, and multiplying one's marketing efforts).

However, this fundamental magnetism is not only based on
pure marketing practices or strategies. It also involves
something at a much deeper level that is far more
effective than any other marketing tool or process. This
"thing" to which I am referring is, I believe, the most
important marketing secret that I can ever teach you -- and
it's far from being a secret at all. But it is considered
as one to a certain degree simply because this "secret" is
often neglected or ignored by many businesspeople.

What is this elusive secret? Before I divulge it to you,
let me give you a little preamble. First, I must admit that
it upsets me terribly to see when people tend to scoff their
most valuable marketing assets. No, I'm not referring to
salespeople or promotional activities. I'm not referring to
prospects or clients either. I'm referring to talents,
dreams, and passions.

"Marketing is not a battle of products, but of perceptions,"
marketing expert Jack Trout once wrote. If people perceive
that doing business with you has an implicit added value,
especially when compared to your competitors that are
fiercely fighting for your market's attention, you will
often end up with their confidence (and their repeat and
referral business) as a result.

Of course, there are numerous ways that value can be added
to your business -- e.g. by specializing, by packaging
(naming) your products and services, by presenting benefits
rather than features, by delivering personalized services,
by presenting a professional image, by offering something
for free, and so on.

But the most effective way to communicate this added value
is through the genuine, sincere, and passionate zest you
have for what you do. People have a tendency to gravitate
toward other people who love what they do -- their
enthusiasm, charisma, and authentic desire to serve others
are instantly communicated through their actions and
particularly their marketing efforts.

Sadly, however, the marketplace is filled with so many
people who jump into business for one sole purpose: Money.
In other words, they work for a pension instead of a
passion. And they are so bottom-line minded or profit-
oriented that they fail to enjoy the process. The great
anthropologist, Joseph Campbell, said it best when he said
that old clich�: "Follow your bliss."

The Chinese sage Confucius, in 500 B.C., said: "Do what
you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life."
Author Marsha Sinetar wrote a book, entitled: "Do what you
love and the money will follow." Peter McWilliams, author
of "Life 101," claimed: "Do what you love and the
necessary resources will follow."

Now, it's my turn. I say...

"Do what you love and the business will follow."

Well folks, there you have it. That's the greatest
marketing secret of all. It's to do what you love or to
love what you do. And if you don't, find it. As Jim Rohn
once said, "If you don't like where you are, then change
it! You're not a tree."

Doing what one loves is a fundamental marketing process.
For example, when you deal with two people competing for
your business, and if one of them has the "fire burning in
their belly" (a genuine passion for what that person does),
then how much more willing will you be to do business with
that person than the other? How much more believable and
credible will that person be compared to the other? And
most important, how much more value will that person bring
to the table than the other?

Enough said.

People who love what they do generate far more "word-of-
mouth" advertising. They communicate in subtle ways that
they are experts, that they are interested more in your
needs than your money, and that they will go out of their
way to please you.

Entrepreneurialism has increased in fervor these days, and
that's good. But as a result, the hypercompetitive nature of
the marketplace will in turn increase the demand for more
uniqueness, more competitive value, more specialization, and
greater customer service. However, if you love what you do,
your passion will intrinsically communicate all of those
things combined.

When people jump into business, and just as people choose to
work in jobs they hate, many will choose an endeavor that
gives them no sense of purpose. They attempt to earn a
living and do so with retirement in mind (or the thought of
financial independence), anxiously awaiting those golden
years when they will finally start to enjoy their lives.
(The funny part is that the future is guaranteed to no one.
So, the key is to enjoy it now.)

Needless to say, if you do what you love or focus on a
business you enjoy (instead of the money you want to earn
from your business), you will not only make the money as a
natural byproduct but also enjoy much happiness and inner
peace.

How many millionaires out there have reached phenomenal
levels of success but failed in other areas? According to
Bob Proctor in his book "Born to be Rich," the list is
endless. To make it short, he mentions the names of
numerous wealthy and famous Wall Street magnates in the
past century that have ended up going insane, getting
divorced (multiple times), going broke, suffering from heart
attacks, or even killing themselves. Ultimately, if you do
what you love you will naturally attract more business by
the sheer fact that your passion is also communicating to
others that you are offering the best solution to their
problems. Why? You are offering them the best... YOU.

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Michel Fortin, Ph.D. of http://SuccessDoctor.com is a
consultant dedicated to helping businesses turn into powerful
magnets. Mike is a college professor in marketing, a
professional speaker, the author of numerous books (get a
FREE book at his site), and the editor of the "Internet
Marketing Chronicles" e-zine (subscribe FREE at
http://www.marketingchallenge.com/home/success-doctor).
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