Mood:  energetic

We've all heard the fantastic stories about average Joes making loads of cash using the internet. Well guess what? These stories really aren't all that unusual or unachievable. You too can tap into the goldmine that is the internet superhighway. Learn how to make real money online using the power of affiliate marketing programs.

First you will need to choose your subject matter. The key to making money online using affiliate programs is to focus on a topic area that will interest a particular group of people and then only join affiliate programs that will complement this topic. Of course your chosen subject must be one that you are also highly passionate about to ensure your success. Choosing a topic that you find boring or that is of little consequence to others will only yield a poor return. If you are already a business owner, this step can be pretty easy as you can use your existing area of expertise or take this opportunity to launch a supplementary product or service. 

Learn more about how to make real money online with affiliate programs.

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Let's face it. No relationship is completely perfect. Even though we all have our faults, there are ways to give feedback to your partner without causing a knock-down, drag-out argument or worse, a physical fight. Take heed to the following tips on how to give feedback in a relationship.

So your partner has really ticked you off. Now what? Rather than air your differences in a manner that could bring further detriment to your relationship, take a moment to step back from the situation at hand. Giving yourself the time to calm down and reassess the situation with a cool head could mean the difference between an easily correctable issue and a major argument. Retreat to your separate corners until you can approach your partner in a less threatening tone and disposition. Even if your partner seems ready to address the matter, request a short timeout if you don't feel that you are capable of having ...

Read more about how to give feedback in relationships.

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The job market can be highly competitive. With so many other job candidates possessing the same level of education, experience and qualifications as you do, how then can you set yourself apart from the competition? You do this by building your personal brand. Read more about how to build your personal brand.

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It is a question as old as life itself. How do I find true love? If you really want to know the answer to this question then be prepared to go on a journey of personal development.

The first step to finding true love is to not seek it at all. I know that sounds crazy. How can you find something that you are not looking for? But that's just it. As long as you are looking, it will continue to evade you. Finding true love should not be your focus. Read more about how to find true love.

Did you know that you could turn your knowledge into a cash-making machine? People pay well for the convenience of having information readily available. By teaching other people what you know you could rake in hundreds or even thousands of dollars extra each month. There are many ways to do this. You could start a blog, write articles or even a book. One of the most lucrative methods; however, is through public speaking. Create a training class and watch the money roll in. 

Choose a topic. First, you must pick a topic that you are really interested in and passionate about. If you find the topic boring then you will fail before you begin. Your passion of the subject is what will sell the training class to your audience. Think about things that you know a lot about or that you really love to do. Ask yourself what is one thing that you could talk about forever.

Read more about how to create a training class.

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Is your business on the web? If it isn't then you are way behind your competitors and missing out on a valuable marketing tool. With so many options available, it is fairly easy to get a website these days. Follow these tips to be on par with your competition and build a quality website.

Develop a plan. This is an often overlooked step. You should do this before doing anything else. Your website is a communication tool. You will use it to relate information to your target audience. Think about what type of information you would like to share and what type of things your audience would want to know. Determine if your website will be purely informational or if it will be interactive and offer customers the opportunity to request a quote or purchase directly from the site. 

Create an outline of the site. What pages should it include? At a minimum you should have a home page and a contact page. Additionally you might have an about page, a products and/or services page and/or a shopping cart. You might also desire to publish a blog. Decide all of this first. Decide on your color scheme and where you might place your logo. Your website should be an extension of your brand. Choose colors for the background, headers and text that are uniform with your other promotional materials (i.e. brochures and business cards). 

Read more about how to build a quality website.

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Internet marketing is no longer a huge mystery to most businesses. Almost everyone has an informational webpage at the very least. Unfortunately, throwing up a one-page site isn't enough anymore. Potential customers are looking for more of a personal connection. Social media is what makes that possible. Here are a few tips to get started on one of the most ...read more about how to use Twitter effectively.

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Subject matter experts are highly sought-after individuals. Every one has something of value to share with the rest of the world. Establishing yourself as a subject matter expert within your area of interest will allow you to capitalize off of what you know. Follow these steps to become a subject matter expert and begin reaping the incredible rewards... Read more about how to establish yourself as a subject matter expert.

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The wellness industry is a trillion dollar industry. Your employees and customers want it. Some companies offer massage and gyms to their employees. One company featured recently on the news offers treadmill desks. Another great alternative is to incorporate aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is the art and science of using essential oils (oils extracted directly from plants) for therapeutic benefit. It is a cost-effective, holistic approach of taking care of the body by enhancing the senses with pleasant smelling botanical oils through stimulating the olfactory nerves. The following are ways to incorporate the use of essential oils to promote health and ...Read more about how to use aromatherpay to promote health and productivity.

Credit card payments will no longer reflect my name, NFULBRIGHT.  All credit card payments will now show up as BLDG BRGES or BLDG BRIDGES CHGO on your credit card statement.  This change is to relfect the new umbrella of Building Bridges Chicago.  A new domain will be launched March 1st as http://www.buildingbridgeschicago.com.  This domain will still be active.

Thank you!

Mood:  celebratory

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, N'DIGO decided to revisit an old but favorite topic: relationships and dating.

The Truth about Single Men & Women

In 1990, N’Digo posed the question: Whom Will She Marry and Why? To celebrate our 20th anniversary, N’Digo is revisiting the topic of singles with a twist: We’ve collaborated with cinematographer Chris Griffin of AAA Studios Chicago to produce a special video companion piece to this article.

N’Digo selected a group of panelists consisting of television personality Rosa Zamora, relationship coach Niquenya D. Fulbright, Designer Vagina age renewal specialist Dr. Lewanzer Lassiter and entrepreneurs Karyn Beard and Khamiya Beard of Kham’Ryn B. Shoes to share their candid views on men and relationships.

Watch the video portion of the interview at http://ndigo.com/coverstory2.asp and pick up your free copy of the printed edition today!

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Make 2009 Your Year to Prosper & Shine

Mood:  happy

Check out this article on personal branding by Kyra Kyles in today's issue of the Red Eye.  Kyra asks my expert opinion on how people can set themselves apart from the competition in today's competitive job market.

 http://tinyurl.com/brandingstory

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 As a life coach, I am inundated with clients who are having issues with their intimate relationships. One of the most common complaints I hear from the women I serve is that they just don't understand men. These clients fume in relentless self-talk wondering the answers to questions such as "why can't he just listen to me?", "why won't he just do what I need him to do?", "what is so hard for him to just pick up the phone?" and the list goes on. The following 5 tips will assist you in reexamining your relationships so that you can begin to truly understand men.

Are you suffering from the need to be rescued? The first key to understanding men is to realize that a man can not complete you. Let me say that again; a man can not complete you. You have to be whole in yourself and by yourself before you ever even think about entering a relationship. I watched the most beautiful love story not too long ago called "August Rush". The most memorable scene for me was when a young woman affected by a severe loss of love was in a deep conversation with her best friend about happiness. Her friend asked her the most powerful question one can ever ask themselves, "are you happy after everyone else goes home?" I want you to think about that for a moment. Are you happy after everyone else goes home? When you are sitting by yourself can you truly say that you are fulfilled and at peace with who you are? If the answer is no, then it is time to do some work on yourself. Until you can answer this question with a definitive "yes", then you are not ready for a relationship. You will only bring negativity and baggage to the table. Your potential mate can not fill that empty space. That hole can only be filled by you. It places an unfair expectation on your mate to give him that responsibility.

If love is always fleeting, it might be time to look inside yourself for answers. That brings me to the next step to understanding men; know yourself. You will need to examine who you are, what you want out of your life and how you will achieve that. This may require taking a look at all the things, the circumstances, the negative and positive talk that has created who you are today. We are all made up of values, morals, beliefs and expectations that may or may not be of our own choosing. It is up to you to increase your self-awareness so that you can have a clear understanding of what you need and want in your life. For instance, if you are a product of a single-parent household, maybe you have issues with older men. Or if you come from an abusive childhood, perhaps there is a pattern there. You owe it to yourself and your future partner to do the work to become as self-aware as possible so that you can overcome those innate, negative, self-sabotaging roadblocks that are the detriment to a fulfilling relationship.

Is your mate your complement? Once you have fully examined yourself, know your purpose in life and are firmly planted on the road to achieving that big picture, you are ready for the next step; finding your complement. Opposites do not attract. I know you have heard that they do but this is a myth. Opposites do not attract, complements do. For instance, if you are a person who loves to talk, then you should not be with someone who hates conversations. That is your opposite and would never work. You would never understand him. But on the other hand, if your talkative nature attracted someone who loved to listen, then he is your complement. You can work well together and understand one another. This is what is meant in the Holy Bible by not choosing someone who is "unequally yoked". You have to be on the same level in order to communicate effectively and truly be partners within the relationship. Opposites can not do this. Only complements can. Reexamine your likes, dislikes, passions and pet peeves for the type of person who might complement you. Anyone who is your opposite should be immediately disqualified. Your mate should be the yin to your yang.

Can you recognize true love when you see it? By now you have a running list of all the things you want from your mate. You know exactly who will do well as your complement. Now here is where many women fall short in the journey to finding true love; never expect more from your mate than you are willing to give yourself. How can you expect your man to respect and honor you if you don't give him that same respect? How can you desire a man who is financially secure if you don't manage your money well or have severely poor credit? This is the time for further self-examination. I am sure you have heard that if you want to get to a certain point in your life then you need to surround yourself with those who are already there. Let me add one additional caveat to this - you must also be working diligently to get there yourself. Being in the company of those who are where you want to be can only serve as inspiration but it is up to you to do the work to actually get there. Don't expect your mate to be all that you want and desire if you are not all that you want and desire or at least working on it. Furthermore, if you are lucky enough to encounter someone who is at least on the road, don't discount him for having not yet arrived if you haven't gotten their either. Many women lose out on true love for the belief that his having not yet achieved success is a shortcoming rather than viewing his consistent hard work as a strength.

Willing him to be the right one will only set yourself up for missing the one who is. The final step in understanding men is to not read more into the relationship than what is there right before you. We all get red flags from time to time but we choose to ignore them. When seeking a committed relationship you have to throw that bad habit out the door. Those red flags are waving for a reason. Something that man has done or said clearly identified that he is not your complement and may be in fact your opposite and we already know that opposites do not attract. So instead of asking all those questions about "why" he isn't this or that, how about asking yourself why you're even into him. Afterall, Greg Behrendt has already clued as in that "maybe he's just not that into you." So guess what? You don't have to be into him either. Wasting your time with fruitless, deadend relationships only prevents you from finding the fulfilling relationship you want, need and deserve.