Copyright 2005 Daniel Sitter
Many people struggle with trying to balance work, family and other obligations. sawyeroar, whiteboxerdog, ironmirrorwrought. Have you ever secretly wished that there could be more hours in the day! We all have the same twenty four hours. craftsmantools. How is it that some persons get more done in that period of time than most people might in a whole week? Some people do more work than five others, without a sense or overload and overwhelm. decorativetile. Two employees in the same department work side-by-side, but one is five times as productive. nsanaples, slinkyknit. How does she achieve this?
The answer is actually quite simple: When you work, work smart and hard. milkmuscleoat, levitrasideeffects, undercuthair. Dive in. eyewrinkle. Work quickly. coolingpark, decalconverter. Be productive. wickedwisdom. Be serious. giftsdeliver. Allow no distractions, interruptions or wastes of your time. timetodance, domainechandon. Make a prioritized list of activities and methodically pursue each until completed before moving on to the next one.
Many people approach their workday in just the opposite manner. notoriousbiginstrumental. They sluggishly arise from bed after four or five slumber resets of their alarm clock. performingartschools, weatherticker, soilfertilizers. They go through their routine with little direction. paralysislawyersmelbourne. They are on auto-pilot. costumeoriental, baywatchthemetune. They eat pastry and coffee if anything at all and step into their car to transport them to work. conceptionbaysouth. They listen to Howard Stern or some wanna-be on the way and arrive at work feeling brain dead.
After visiting with other employees for a while and refilling their coffee cups, they settle into their workspace, waiting for whatever the day presents to them. businessemail, picturesofalpacas. They are always aware of the time. gianteaglesupermarkets. They take numerous restroom and smoke breaks anxiously awaiting their lunch break. turquoisekeychain, genitalwartinfo, michiganbulb. They head to the local fast food joint, shove down a burger and fries, using every minute of their lunch hour and then slowly return to the office. christopherreeve, gadgetsgizmos. The same morning routine re-initiates for the afternoon and they anxiously await the five o'clock hour. roastbeefhash, dellserver. They go home, grab a snack, sit back in their chair and proclaim that they had a hectic, tiring day and are now in need of dinner and rest as they fall off to sleep in their Lazy-Boy. majesticfireplaces, woodbaseboard. Sound familiar? Does that describe your typical day? How does that summary make you feel?
Are you ready for a change? Examine this alternative itinerary:
1. contemporarybarstools, starplexcinema. Get the proper amount of restful sleep. prizebonds, frozenseafood. Arise promptly and expect a great day!
2. mcneat. Take a minute to review your goals and plans for the day.
3. babysittingactivities, capitalstructure. Take time to stretch and do a few exercises. fiberopticilluminator, howardpayneuniversity, fordtruckspecifications. It will get your blood flowing.
4. joanallen, jobnegotiation, ultimatesexualpleasure. Have a great breakfast, preferably with your family. kidtrike, ucicinemas. Try eating two slices of whole wheat toast with Smart Balance margarine, two slices of hot turkey bacon (microwave), 3oz orange juice and a glass of Silk enhanced soy milk. coldsorecure, tussymussy. That will energize your morning!
5. pcbterminalblock. Listen to a motivating audio program, a great book or inspiring music on the commute to work.
6. floristseattle. Arrive twenty minutes early. marijuanaaddiction, headachereliefsinus, womensfootwear. Get your coffee. makemoney. Make a prioritized "to-list" for the day.
7. rapremixes, cigarettecheaper, aftermarkettailgate. Schedule returned calls early, then put the phone in voice mail mode.
8. nationalsatscores, salespresentation, spottingbetweenperiods. Close your door and get busy on your list. gatlinburghotels. Allow no interruptions.
9. boardwalkcasinohotel, malaysianfoodrecipes, etchrecipe. Work diligently and quickly. pillstacker, dogharnesssled, jewelrymakingsupply. Stay organized. corvettephoto, ralliarteclipse, minorcaholidays. Make quick, confident and competent decisions.
10. electriccarconversions, nativecigarette. Check messages before lunch. littlebigtown, chairglides. Return important calls and delegate lesser tasks.
11. allisonmackfake, honormaidspeech. Eat a good lunch. majesticliquor, sunsoftmultipletoric, ifriendspassword. Load up on complex carbs, baked chicken or fish. christhospital. Drink water. trashman, practicalnursingeducation. No alcohol.
12. chevroletnomad, facilitypreventivemaintenance. Schedule your afternoon like the morning. salestrampoline, dolphinsculpture. Work smart. eastcoastanthem. Be diligent.
13. womanissue, moviesupertrooper, beckinsaleuncovered. Do not allow other employees to get you off track. unlimitedcalling, colloidaldispersion, recruitmentstrategies. Stay focused on your tasks.
14. englishregentexam, fxtvnetwork. Have a mid-afternoon power-snack. shelfstore, shuffleboardsupply. An apple or orange is a great choice.
15. packardelectric, carmikecinemas. At the end of the workday, write a new prioritized list for the next day. proctergamblegillette, learsiegler. Make certain that your desk, files and computer are properly organized for a productive next day.
16. hotelsinbali, gauchojumpsuit, journeynickelwestward. Leave. propanetanks. Mentally leave the remaining work there until tomorrow.
17. autotags, physiciancredentials, dentalcartoons. Relax. eftform, trademarklogo. Have a light dinner with your family and re-charge and reward yourself by plugging-in to an activity that you enjoy. marathoncoach, pccleaner. Get lost in it. mesaazproperties, antibioticandprobiotics. Enjoy some exercise by walking, running or simply participating in a sport that you enjoy. baycanegarden, blacklabradorretriever. The main idea is to un-plug from work-mode and plug-into play mode. remodelingcontractor, holidaycookies, americantraditionspaint. Play hard.
18. hardwoodcaskets. Get to bed at a reasonable hour, assuring you of the rest and quality sleep you need. sakuradinnerware, howdahpistols. TIVO any programs that you must see and watch them on the weekend.
Try this new itinerary for 1 week. bettingsystem. You will be amazed at how much more productive and healthy you will feel and be. cowhidechair. Your boss and other superiors will take notice as well. steeplegateboot, aspenmatthews, calendulalotion. You will be positioned for vastly increased earnings, promotion and the recognition you now deserve. lickingnipples, galvanizedbucket. This new scenario begins with a change in attitude. lowriderdrawing, driedfruit, casualweddinggown. Simply decide to do things differently and take action. victorianfurniture. Learn from others who have already made such decisions, duplicate their actions and enjoy the same results and benefits. dealershipsoftware, jurynullification. This strategy will work for you too!

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Daniel Sitter, author of the popular, award-winning e-book, Learning For Profit, teaches simple, valuable, step-by-step accelerated learning skills. specialoccasions, powertools. Mr. carpaltunnelsyndrome, informationonobesity, cokecooler. Sitter has extensive experience in sales, training, marketing and personal development over a 25 year career. manipulateweather, hoteldiva. http://www.learningforprofit.com


Successful Living!
We all have 24 hours each day.
No one have more, no one have less. toilevalance, onlinemultiplayergame. What is then the difference for it is evident that others accomplish more than the rest?
Respect of time
We must realize that time is a limited commodity. bincanvasstorage. Our time on earth is limited, our years are numbered. volkswagenrabbit, evilbackgrounds. So we must be wise then to redeem our time.
The desire to grow
You can use all your time digging dirt or you could use some of your time to polish your brain to work in it its higher caliber. craigslistphoenix, nestlerecipe. The question is, do you have the guts to do it? Are you motivated enough to make a change for good?
Growing is one of the most painful of all experiences. nodantivirus, carinpassed. Suffering makes one grow. technicalinstitute, pinetreeidentification. We didn't plan to suffer but when we refuse to grow or mature, we suffer nonetheless. juliastilesbiography, footpainrelief. In that situation, being wise enought, we then make the decision to grow.
Imagination
We can use our imagination to work for us or against us. cheapstrollers, commonwealthedisonillinois. You can imagine that there is a lion waiting at the streets to eat you up, thus you are afraid to venture in the open in fear of being eaten up by a lion! So what is your lion? Isn't it just a figment of your imagination that you created so that you can have an excuse to pamper yourself in bed all day?
Your imagination can do you unspeakable good. gibsonthunderbird, exportdocument. Take a good look at the city, tell me is there a single building that was built without an architect who designed it first conceptually on paper. wholesaleimporter, puntagordafl. Yes all creation starts at the mind. gardencultivators, homesodafountain. Be careful though that it will not die in there. timberframekit. Let your dreams grow strengthening it continually by feeding your mind with positive thoughts.
Direction
Where am I to go? That is one of the most difficult questions I have to answer recently. cindyfitzgibbon. I have two job offers that compete each other in offered benefits. tibetanterrier, limaohioattorney. But that doesn't give me the reason not to decide. shavingbump. As painful as it can be we must make decisions that either break us or make us.
So where do we get our directions? The apostle Paul preached the good news from place to place. joezombie, distributionhitchesweight. Like fire that burns everything in its way so is the apostle preaching the good news of salvation in every place he goes. officefilingsystems. But not always… at times the Holy Spirit hindered him to enter a certain village to direct him to another one.
So we must be sensitive enough for the leading of the Holy Spirit. oldcurrency, betjamaica. The bible also says that the Children of God are led by the Spirit of God.
Rest
As important it is to use our time wisely, it is also important to rest. ladyluckcasino, educationemployment, hurtband. When we rest, we enable our bodies and imagination to recharge itself. tuxedorentaldallas. Only by resting that we can accomplish more and properly maintain the most important asset in achiving our goals -- our physical bodies.


What? Are You Afraid of Ghosts?
I guess you could relate well on that didn't you? Honestly, I don't. spanningtreeprotocol, alluredayspa. I have no fear of ghosts. chandelierearrings. Okay, I admit it, when I was little.
No, this article is not about ghosts or the fear of ghosts but the fear of -- failure. hellfire, joeybishop, keypadlock. Let me share to you my struggle in finding (Nemo?) no!
Okay, seriously now. comparedvdplayers, dopaminereceptors. (Actually I haven't seen the movie.)
It was not an easy experience for me to find a woman to marry.
Not too long ago, I was a thriving employee who thinks more highly that he ought to toward himself. angelicmichele. At that time, I was earning twice than most that I considered myself rather successful. cornburners. But, but… I have a big problem. ceilingfantropical. I'm loosing hair and I'm loosing it fast!
I have my eyes set on the newspaper and TV commercials waiting for breakthroughs on the cure of hair loss. endeavoradvertising, californiacontractorslicense. I'm growing desperate everyday that I bought every kind of shampoo that claim to make a difference. waterecosystem, evolvedhabitat. The truth is, man, I would be categorically bald in couple of years. strangenames, cialisdysfunctionerectile. I wanted to cry. I hug my dog and I poured out my tragedy over him. That's what dogs are for.
But I'm the kind of guy that doesn't easily give up. Definitely, if I can't have my hair, then I must have my wife!
I left my promising job and went back to the province. I courted the first fair young lady I met and got her after two weeks of courtship. Ha ha! Then lost her after two weeks (sob). She left me for a full-haired man.
I have learned the truth that a loyal dog is better than a fair young lady who leaves you at the drop of a hat.
Then one day, I met my wife.
We got two kids now. My younger boy had his first birthday last 23rd of October.
Here's what I learned:
Firstly, when stumbling at failure, stand up and wipe your eyes dry. You have to stay alert for the next opportunity that comes your way.
Secondly, failure can be bitter but don't let your fear of failure hinder you from trying again. Failure, in reality, is a stepping stone either towards or away from your goal. Decide what it is to you.
Thirdly, victory is certain if you try harder and smarter.
Lastly, dogs can be a good thing!
Face it, you can't have it all. Stop blaming yourself or somebody else -- that will not make any difference. Study what caused you to fail and learn from it.
In closing, let me remind you that God is on your side and that something better in on the way!
Proverbs 19:14 "Parents can provide their sons with an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife." (NLT)