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I am a simple man who loves being with my wife and two children. Sales is my profession and writing is my passion. I try to understand everyone's point of view even if I don't agree. I have two motto's in life:

1) "Money doesn't change you! It only enhances

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Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Can a marriage continue without the couple being in love?: 1 of 20
I was 25 years old and stood in a back room of the church waiting anxiuosly to marry the woman who I had been with off and on through the college and career searching years of our lives, six to be exact. It was about 20 minutes before the ceremony when one of my groomsmen joined me in the room. We talked and joked about thing... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Job interview follow-up dos and don'ts: 1 of 18
In a world where instant gratification has become a way of life, waiting on a response for the job interview you believe you nailed can be nerve racking and unforgiving. You will second guess your replies to questions a million times. There will be one or two questions that will haunt you with flashbacks of what you answered ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas 2008: Ways to have a joyful Christmas while in a recession: 6 of 48
A recession can be depressing, unforgiving, and down right scary. During the holidays they can be discouraging when all you want to do is give your loved ones the best Christmas memories. It is sad to say, but this recession just might be what our country needed to wake us up and remind us of what is important in life and wha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Should fans boycott college football because of the BCS ranking system?: 2 of 13
Fans should not and would not boycott college football just because of the BCS system. This in turn would mean boycotting their favorite college program and their love of the game. Not to mention you could never get enough boycotting individuals to actually make a difference. However, there are some that could boycott that co... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Your "meaning of life": 16 of 74
The alarm echoes across the halls in the house as I hurry to reach over and kill that agonizing noise. Slowly put that first leg down on that cold hardwood floor and head for the bathroom. Throw some cold water on the face and look up at myself in the mirror. Oh yeah, it is Monday for sure. Break out the Gilette Fusion razor ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Would you sacrifice family for career?: 6 of 24
YOUR CAREER IS YOUR FAMILY! We have forgotten this somewhere in the journey of generations. It is an age of more money is never enough and the kids can take care of themselves. We have created a state of greed and coldness with each other and our children.Careers are an important part of your self esteem, but family is the en... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Best plans for a second date: 7 of 27
It is after midnight and you enter your car with a slight case of giddiness. Looking out the window you give a calm, but confident wave to the woman you just enjoyed hours with over dinner and coffee. Appearing in control, you drive away. However, inside you cannot wait to see her again. The best part is she too wants to see ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Family: Joy of children: 5 of 19
Sitting on a blazing hot white sandy beach in the Mayan Rivera, Mexico on the last day of an unforgettable honeymoon, I sip on my ice cold rum runner and look over at my unintentionally sexy new wife as she lies with her eyes closed browning her baby soft skin in the beaming rays of the sun. I watch a sweat bead roll down the... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How to shop for car insurance: 9 of 30
Few things in life give us more excitement and joy than car insurance shopping. Ok so maybe I am exaggerating a bit. Unfortunately, car insurance is and will always be apart of our lives if we want to continue to be awarded the luxury of driving. Good news is we have come a long way from the days of making phone call after ph... More..
Business > Leadership Strategies As a manager, is it important for your employees to like you?: 25 of 69
Without a doubt you have to have a likability factor with your employees. In this day and age of just being a number to most companies employees are looking for that connection at work where they feel appreciated and heard. Managers who are able to establish this are only setting themselves up for success. However, you have t... More..