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One of the questions from my Live Chat today, which is still going on right here. Just click 'Chat Button' on the purple tool bar at the button of that page.

HolisticSister asked:

what is the difference between a special report and a ebook? whats a good price point to sell your first ebook or special report if you donthavea list

My response: @holisticister Reports are generally 4 - 10 pages, small, and free. eBooks range in length, usually under 45-60 pages, and are for purchase. Your price point for your eBook, has nothing to do with having a list. It's moreso about three things: demand, how much you want, and how much eBooks in your genre are being sold for. It's up to you to do the research and find out if there are similar eBooks on your topic and how much they are being sold for. Truth be told, if the demand is big enough, you can sell your eBook for however much you want.

One of my favorite eBooks, Desperate Buyers Only, which explains how to increase your eBook Sales... I spent $77 for and it was well worth it because it gave me a fresh perspective on how I was marketing my books. Just know that from experience, going the route of selling your ebooks at $1 or even $5 won't get you very far. With no list, 5 ebooks at $1 will only get you 5 bucks! Not a big profit, but you'd be surprised how many newbie ebook authors push their books for little to nothing because they THINK if its cheap enough, somebody will buy it. When that actually rarely happens and again the few sales you get won't break the bank.

The not-so secret secret here is setting a price that both works for you and your target audience and before anybody even thinks to question your price you've already shown that that both your information and your eBook is well worth it! Showing them that.... selling yourself as a valuable expert is what I plan on teaching you and 9 other women in the SistaSense Circle.

This was one of the questions I answered about selling ebooks, information, and/or coaching online. (scroll down on this page to read all responses) OR ask a question. This is all apart of something I'm putting together for my fellow infopreneurs (those who need help selling their ebooks, services, and or coaching online) to ask me questions about selling information online and ultimately be apart of my SistaSense Circle (details here), a 4 Week Telecourse series for Information Entrepreneurs. There are currently less than 8 spaces left, I hope you join us!
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ChariT's Inspirational Creations!

Hellofriends!!

I have recently been moved to create an inspirational line of jewelry!! I am SOexcited!!

Please join my group on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ChariTs.Inspirational.Creationsand visit my store www.chariT.etsy.comand purchase a pair of earrings for yourself or as a nice gift to inspiresomeone!
Thank you for your support!!

Be beautiful and blessed!


Chari Twitty
ChariT’s Inspirational Creations
www.chariT.etsy.com

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DO YOU NEED A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP?


(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship list for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011.

Pros and Cons of Historically Black Colleges & Universities?

Question: Is there anything wrong with attending a Historically Black college/university? Will my degree be looked upon differently?

Depending on your current preferences and your goals in life, choosing a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) could turn out to be a big plus. For instance, if you decide to apply to graduate school, you may find that admission officials are especially interested in you because of your *atypical undergraduate experience. Most grad school admission committees seek students who come from a range of undergraduate backgrounds, so the fact that you attended an HBCU might help you stand out in the crowd.

Also, there are a number of alumni associations that welcome graduates from all HBCU’s, which can be a great way to take advantage of social and career networking opportunities once you’re out of college. Sure, individual colleges and universities of all sorts usually have their own alumni groups, and many of these are also great ways to make and maintain connections, but as a member of the broader community of HBCU alums, your network will be even wider.

 

 

Keep in mind that there are some HBCU’s (e.g. Spelman and Morehouse colleges, Howard University) that are quite renowned and draw their students from across the country and beyond. Other HBCU’s enroll mostly local or regional students and are not so well known–or as academically challenging. So, depending on where you *matriculate, you can expect that some people will nod with understanding and approval or simply stare at you blankly when you provide your college’s name. Of course, this is true whether you attend an HBCU or not … some schools are familiar to many; others are obscure.

As with most colleges, too, there are pros and cons to attending an HBCU. I’ve known some students who missed the *racial diversity that they had in high school so they transferred out of an HBCU, but there are also many who *relished the support that an HBCU provided. I’ve also known African-American students who attended primarily white high schools and valued the chance that an HBCU provided to make strong ties with others who shared their own racial background.

So, the short answer to your question is that there is definitely nothing “wrong” with attending any Historically Black College or University. But, as with every college choice, the key is to find a school that seems to be the right fit for you, and even among the 100+ HBCU’s there is a lot of variety, so choose wisely.

Source:College Confidential

American Meteorological Society/Industry Minority

 

Scholarships

Two-year scholarships of $3000 per year for minority students entering their freshman year of college. Must plan to pursue careers in the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply.

Deadline: February

Academic/Career : Areas Meteorology/Atmospheric Science.

Award Scholarship for use in freshman year; not renewable Number: 7-10.

Amount: $3000-$6000.

Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black (non-Hispanic), or Hispanic; high school student and planning to enroll or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution or university. Available to U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements: application, references, test scores, transcript.

Deadline: February 9.

Donna Fernandez, Development Program Coordinator
Contact: American Meteorological Society
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
Phone: 617-227-2426 Ext. 246
Fax: 617-742-8718
E-mail:
dfernand@ametsoc.org
Web:
http://www.ametsoc.org

http://www.studentedge.com/scholarshipsearch/programvc.aspx?level=u&region=s&sponsor=16519&inunid=151528

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These days, I spend most of my time conversing with the wonderful women over on my social network Black Business Women Online. By the way, did I share the BBWO50 with you? 50 Fabulous Women Entrepreneurs of Color on Black Business Women Online. Alright, be sure to review the list and let me get back to the post at hand. One of our members, Lavada, recently started a great discussion on client attraction and I just had to share it with you + post my response. Her post:
Many women I speak to feel it's their marketing strategies and tactics that need to change in order for them to get more clients. That may be the case; however, there are other things to consider before going this route. What are some of those other things, BBWO? I'll go first. How about the time you spend actively marketing? How much time do you ladies spend each week actively marketing your businesses?
My response: I have to agree with you Lavada, its not just about what your are doing ... it's also about how often and for whom? In other words: the frequency of your marketing campaigns and also the target market you choose to focus on. I find many women entrepreneurs feel they have a great product and are excited about bringing in the sales BUT they have no clue about market research nor do they truly understand what it means to be consistent with your marketing. For example: think about commercials... do you buy something every time you look at a commercial? No! But that is not the point... the point is to consistently be in the face of your target audience so when they are ready to buy ... they remember you. That is a BIG theme that we talk about in the Women of Color Coaching Program. More important to discovering the right marketing solutions is learning how to effectively work them! -lh Leave a comment to share your two cents or click here to join this discussion on BBWO.
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9 Spaces Left ...

for10women-sistasense

Last night, I began spreading the word about my soon to begin SistaSense Circle, a new group for the women in my circle who are information entrepreneurs (selling ebooks, services, or coaching online). This is all stuff that I do, know and love to teach, so I decided to create this group for you. When you join the circle we'll do a one-on-one session to talk about your business and as a group, for four weeks we'll talk about what your marketing is missing, how to sell information online, and how to become a well known expert in your field.

Is this something you would be interested in? If yes...

#1: I'm doing a Live Chat on SistaSense.com for my fellow Infopreneurs who have questions about selling services, ebooks, coaching, etc. (link below). This live chat will continue all day tomorrow, Sunday, so be sure to join me on the website (link below) if you have questions.

#2: For some of you, your online business needed help yesterday, which is why I am eager to get this new group started asap. Once you join the circle, the first thing we'll do is setup a time for us to talk one-on-one about your business. Then we will get together as a group to let the new ideas in and the bad ideas go! There are currently 9 spaces left and the first group call is this coming Wednesday.

To join the Live Chat all Day Sunday, find out what is blocking your business today, and/or become one of the 10 women in my SistaSense Circle visit: http://www.sistasense.com/the-1st-conversation

Let’s reconnect and start talking,
LaShanda Henry

p.s. When you click the link above you'll see details about the Live Chat in the top right sidebar. If you miss the chat don’t worry, you can still reach me by posting a question.
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Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up every morning with a smile on your face,
energy and life balance?



Work at home women are experiencing their share of stress. Between caring for family, their business, nurturing their Faith and otherroles it can be a bit overwhelming.


Did you know that stress can be attributed to 90% of all chronic diseases. Stress can ead to heart attacks, strokes and other chronicdiseases..


What are some of your areas of stress?

Three essential keys to stress management include…


Discovering how to leverage your time


Mastering your mindset


Working on and following a system for life balance


It’s important for you as a Work at home woman to begin taking stress reduction
serious. Take something from this post and apply it to your life.


A powerful stress reduction tip is to laugh. It has been stated that
laughter is like medicine for the soul.


List ways you can integrate laughter into your schedule.


Want additional information on how you can begin reducing stress?
Request my free special report – “Stress reduction and the powers of
a positive mind” by clicking here.


How can you use the information shared in this post before your head hits
the pillow tonight? Go ahead write it down and add one to two daily action steps
to focus on.


Here’s to the new stressed-less you!

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BOOKKEEPING TIP: As a sole Proprietorship, you are responsible Self-employment and income taxes on the NET EARNINGS/PROFIT your business earns. It is important to keep accurate records of payments received from sales and be sure not to record non-payroll payments to yourself as an expense. Need help figuring out how to... track this? Visit our site or Call us to schedule a complimentary 30-consultation 888-449-4145 or visit this link to schedule a 30-min complimentary telephone consultation NOW!


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canwetalk What a week! I should actually say weeks because since the back to school buzz started, I’ve been having a lot of phone conversations with women who have questions about building their businesses online. Most of these women are information entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants like myself who have information and/or services they want to sell online, but they are finding it difficult to get people to buy. These calls got me thinking about questions that you might be having, so I put together an audio conversation for the two of us. Well me and you and the thousands of woman in my circle (lol). I couldn’t figure out a magical way to talk to all of you one-on-one SO, I thought I could at the very least create an audio conversation for you about business block, the things that are currently affecting your sales, and how you can fix them. Listen to the Conversation http://www.sistasense.com/the-1st-conversation/ If you have the time, I recommend listening to that audio now because I also want to tell you about the SistaSense Circle, a new, special group I’m creating for 10 women in my circle who want to learn more about selling their information online. For this project to work, I can only do it with a small group of women, I hope you are one of them.
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DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?



(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship list for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011.

What Is Your Ideal College?

Can you *envision your ideal college: what it will look like, what your fellow students will be like, and the academic and social experiences you hope to have? Whether you have a crystal clear image or no idea at all, giving it some careful thought is essential.

The "Perfect" Fit

Your ideal college must be, above all else, a place where you can succeed. When students find such a place, many describe it as a school that "fits," feels like "home," or challenges them to become the person they want to be. What are the opportunities for success that might give you such feelings? The chance to earn high grades? To live in surroundings that suit you? To make lasting friendships? To earn a marketable degree? To land a good job after graduation or get into a top-notch graduate school? A combination of these?

The colleges on your final list should meet your top requirements. But keep in mind that the perfect college probably does not exist. Each college is a complex mix of qualities. Your final choice may not perfectly meet your needs, but it might be perfectly wonderful anyway.

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

8-13-2010

 

Scholarship Name:

Zina Garrison Minority Internship

Sponsor: Women's Sports Foundation

Address: Eisenhower Park East Meadow, NY 11554

Phone: Fax: Email:

Website: http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org

 

Eligibility And Application: Applicant must be a woman of color who wishes to gain experience in a sports-related career and interact in the sports community.

Amount: $12,000

Deadline: None

p.s. If you need additional help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o Norris Coleman @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

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Is your mindset holding you back?


Don’t know?


I’m going to share 3 mindsets to avoid.


1) I’m not good enough.
I’ve been there and have seen all too many times women who are always

Getting better and this is not simply personal development it’s continued activities based on the comparison with others. You should
always avoid this self doubt. It is draining and will sabotage any
endeavor of empowering success. So shake the mindset of “I’m not good
enough.”

2) It’s too late for me. Sure things may not have happened the way you want them to happen, however, as long as you have breath in your body there’s hope. Take inventory of why things are not working. Don’t
be a victim of time. There are many who started in there latter years
and actually realized more in their latter years than their earlier
years. Spend your time discovering new ideals, strategies and
resources. Determine who it is you are here to serve. Develop an
appropriate brand and make sure you have an online visibility plan.


3) Who am I to charge that? Okay this is where I had an incredible shift in my life and business. I kept hearing the limiting belief or
you could say negative chatter and it included “Who am I to charge
that?” If you have determined who you serve, a solution to their
problem and can help them get results, you had better charge for that.
Don’t look at it as what hourly rate you can charge but rather what are
the results that you help them achieve? What’s it worth to them? If you
can provide solutions and help them manifest the desired results, you’re the person for the job. Besides it’s not a money thing
with everyone. Charge too little and they may start doubting the
effectiveness of your program, product or service.


I have shared 3 mindsets to avoid. There are many more that you want to stay clear of. There are also mindset shifts that need to be made and this comes as you master your mindset.

I’ll be sharing this during my upcoming live event in Sacramento, CA Click here to learn more ,as well as The Women’s Empowerment and Mindset Breakthrough Online Boost Camp click here to learn more.


If you’re tired of being stuck, not getting results and reinventing the wheel
be sure to connect via one of these opportunities.

Having the right mindset is crucial to your Authentically Brilliant Life and Business Empowerment. Empowerment is a choice. Make the choice for maximum empowerment today!



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Quick message for today:

It has officially started. What, you ask? BBWO members are already generating extra income via our new Affiliate Program. Are you in yet? Have you started yet? New affiliates receive $5 per new member signup and soon super affiliates will receive $10 per signup (this could be you). Wouldn't it be great to make a little extra just for letting others know about our great network? I'm especially excited about this new project for those of you who are looking to boost your income or find something to do online / part-time. Giving back to you is truly one of my biggest goals! Get started now and get more details: click here.


MORE NEWS ON BBWO

More to come!

LaShanda Henry | @sistasense

p.s. BBWO MOMS be sure to join our sister network: Black Moms Club ... not business talk, just relaxing and friendly mommy conversation.

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I Want to Start My First Social Network

Today I came across a Start a Network Discussion question on my social network Black Business Women Online. One of the members asked:
I want to start my own social book club site. I have my own Ning site and I need some helpful pointers regarding content, promotion, marketing and sales to get the ball rolling...
My response: Quick Tips:
  • Write at least 3 - 5 forum discussions to get the ball rolling: They can be of value (ie you sharing information or questions).
  • Invite people you feel either are interested in that type of network or would bring value to the space.
  • Find some great youtube videos on your network topic to add good content fast without having to create it.
  • Recommend websites or articles you think your members should read.
  • Start a discussion asking members to share their sites (folks like shameless self promotion and good conversation)
  • Start small similar groups on bigger networks like BBWO to attract members and then invite them to your space.
  • Create a Facebook fanpage for your network.
A few quick tips from my eBook series Create Your Own Ningalicous Network
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What keeps you up at night?

Do you struggle with limiting beliefs?

Are you influenced by the thoughts of others about who you are and find that when you start trying to play a bigger game as a womanentrepreneur or make endeavors towards women’s empowerment you shrinkdown to make them feel comfortable?

Maybe you’re experiencing overwhelm and that your life is out of control leaving no time for the things that matter most. Or you workhard to have clients and customers but it seems that it’s not working.


Could you be in your own way and don’t even know it?

Take inventory of how you may be getting in your own way.
How do you do this? One thing that is very important to any endeavor
towards women’s empowerment, personal development etc. is to begin with you.

Take inventory of where you are. Assessments are key in this process.
One is a self discovery assessment. You discover more about yourself and
may uncover self sabotaging behaviors that you weren’t aware of. It is nota negative process, however, it helps you to also discover theuniqueness of you. Doing this assists you in developing a plan for bestpractices to achieve what it is you desire. It also assists inuncovering the blocks.


2. Acknowledge the truth.
You may have already arrived at the a fore-mentioned , however, maybe your challenge is that you are indenial. You cannot correct or change what you don’t acknowledge. Youcannot change what you tolerate.


3. Move past the pain of your past. One area that I’m passionate about is helping women to get unstuck. How long have you been feelinglike you have? How long have you followed the same system with noresults? How long have you been struggling to become confident? Thepain of your past will imprison you.


You wonder why you tend to reach an impasse when trying to reach your goals. There are many reasons for this, however, one is movingpast the pain of your past. Of course there are issues that need to beaddressed and you seek closure, however, do not pitch a tent there.Work through it and move on. In this area it is also critical that youdon’t take on the victim mentality. Everything that comes out of yourmouth is how they did you. You don’t understand. I can’t do thisbecause I’m still hurt because. If you’re going to realize trueprosperity “Spirit, Soul and Body” you’ve got to move on!!!

I’ll go over this in the upcoming Empowerment Gathering live here in Sacramento, CA.

I’ve given you three things you need to do to start the process of getting out of your own way.


For additional keys request my free empowering audio
“Get out of your own way and manifest the Authentically Brilliant you, so you canlive a big, bold, beautiful life of empowerment and prosperity “spirit,soul and body!”

You can request it here http://budurl.com/getoutofyourway

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DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship list for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free, you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011.

 

 

What Does It Take to Get a Scholarship?

Because there are millions of scholarships available, you’re almost guaranteed to fit eligibility requirements. We have hundreds of scholarships worth millions of dollars that are available to just about anyone. Many students assume that they have to be brilliant, or athletically talented, or gifted musically, to earn a scholarship for college. What they don’t realize is that sometimes they just need to be *persistent!

Be persistent in getting good grades. Many colleges award scholarships to students with significant financial need in the accepted applicant group — a grant that you don’t need to repay, just for making the cut and getting admitted!

Good grades won’t hurt if you hope to get a scholarship even if your family doesn’t demonstrate financial need. When scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, without regard for need, students who have worked hard and achieved results in high school will be the winners.

You should also be persistent in seeking out other scholarship sources. Sometimes all it takes to get a scholarship is to find out who in your area is offering them: your church, your employer, your parents’ employers, local civic organizations. You’ll just need to fill out any required applications or interviews on time in order to be considered. http://edu.theapple.com

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

8-13-2010

 

Porter Physiology Fellowship

 

Sponsor: American Physiological Society

Address: 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: 301 634-7787

Fax: Email: mlowy@the-aps.org

Website: http://www.the-aps.org

Program Summary: Eligibility And Application: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be a member of one of the following ethnic minority groups African-American, Hispanic, Native Alaskan, Native American, or Pacific Islander.

Amount: $18,000 Deadline: June 15; January 15

http://edu.excelle.com/scholarships/step4?id=330

 

p.s. If you need additional help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o Norris Coleman @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

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BlackWeb2.0 Giveaway: Win an HP Mini 210 HD

hpblackweb20 Just found out that BlackWeb2.0.com has a great giveaway contest going on right now for the new HP Mini 210 HD (details here). I already have an HP (although I wouldn't mind winning a mini), so I figured I would pass the contest over to you (in case you wanted to try your luck too). I've been debating getting a mini though or an ipad, not sure yet. BUT I have to say, of all the computer brands that I've had ( IBM, Apple, Sony, Fujitsu, Dell, AND Hewlett Packard) ... my HP gave me the best bang for my buck with all the features that I wanted. Clearly this ain't my contest, so you know I'm not here to sell you on HP. Just saying, its a good brand and if you are into giveaways and/or looking to upgrade your mobile office ... this is worth looking into. Plus BlackWeb2.0 is a pretty good website for us Tech loving Black Entrepreneurs who want to stay in the loop. Well alright, this is my quickie post for the day. Take Care - lh Related: African American Moms Talk Greeting Cards - $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway from BirthdayInaBox.com Startup Nation Leading Moms in Business Competition p.s. If you have a giveaway going on right now, be sure to post it in the Black Business Women Online Forum, under Contests and Giveaways.
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If you're anything like me, you probably compare yourself to others sometimes; and for me, this is especially true when it comes to other entrepreneurs.

Amy Dubois Barnett, author of "Get Yours: How to Have Everything You Ever Dreamed of and More," has this to say about making comparisons (this applies to guys as well, by the way):

"What she's got, that's nice for her. But you, girlfriend, are unparalleled. Your life and your path are your own. Learn from others' successes and failures, but do you."
For the most part, this quote encourages me when I feel down. It also helps me remember that I should think about my assests and what I have to offer instead of concerning myself with what others are doing.

How do you stop this habit?

  • Become aware of what you're doing. Comparing is usually done without you even really thinking about it. The solution? Watch out for those thoughts. If you're on the lookout for them for a few days, they'll be easier to recognize, and soon, it will be hard not to notice them.
  • Stop. When you see that you're comparing, take a moment, and realize what you're doing. Don't criticize yourself or feel bad-- simply recognize the thought and gently alter your concentration.
  • Recognize your blessings. You'll be much better off if you focus on the things you already have-- shelter and food, the people in your life and the fact that you're still breathing!
  • Focus on your skills and talents. That doesn't mean boast and brag, but you should feel good about them and use them to your best advantage.
  • Be okay with imperfection. Realize you aren't perfect, and you never will be. Of course, you should always strive for excellence, but don't think you'll be the "perfect person." Your flaws make you you so you're already perfect.
  • Don't belittle others. At times, we criticize other people to make ourselves feel and look better. Doing this, however, is damaging, and in the end, it hurts you, too. How about encouraging someone instead?
  • Concentrate on your journey. Regardless of what society thinks and portrays, life isn't a competition-- it's a journey, and you should only be concerned with yours.
  • Embrace having enough. By wanting what the Jones's have, you won't see that you have everything you need. Realize that even if you only have the basics and people who love you, you are blessed.

Feel free to share your tips below!


Get more posts like this on my blog, www.mochawrites.com.

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Do you work for a company that requires you to wear a standard uniform. Maybe a dark pair of pants and a solid color top. Well you can add your own "UNIQUIC" style to that by acessorizing with fashion jewelry (as your companies policy allows you to ).

By acessorizing your work uniform you allow "yourself" to show through, while complying to company policy. With our UNIQUIC collection of acessories you will BE SURE to stand-out at work, why be ORDINARY when you are EXTRAORDINARY!


www.uniquic.com

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Hello everyone,

On behalf of my company Glamour Girl Celebrations, I'm hosting our 1st annual golf outing entitled Just Fore Fun, Sunday, September 26, 2010 here in the Chicagoland area.

As I solicit marketing materials and donations for our goody bags, I thought it would be nice to open the opportunity to my BBOW community as well.

If you have a company, product or service that my attendees can use or purchase online or from another state, please feel free to contact me. I would love to add your marketing materials to our goody bags. Also, if you have any product samples, coupons or specials you are running for new or existing clients, we would greatly appreciate you donating them to our bags as well.

The demographic for the event is:
Male and Female
Ages: 30-50
Income: above $75,000

Please feel free to email me on my page or send an email to danielle@glamourgirlcelebrations.com

If you are in the area and would like to attend, or just learn more about the event please click the link below

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2z3p0x3c3d8ed00

Thanks everyone,

Danielle L. Gilcrest
Glamour Girl Celebrations

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DO YOU NEED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE?

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free! you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011 American College Testing Assessment

( ACT )

The Act (American College Testing Assessment) assess a student's knowledge in English, Math, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences. The test is administered by the American College Testing Program and it consists of four tests 35-40 minutes long.

Specifically, the American College Test was created to test college bound students cumulative knowledge in four different subjects: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science Reasoning. This multiple choice based test, which is usually administered in the south, is known for testing a student’s ability to recall formulas and fundamentals from the aforementioned subjects as well as a student’s ability to solve graphs. Students are graded on a scale of one (lowest) to thirty-six (highest) in each of these four categories. The four sub-scores recorded from these four respective topics are then averaged together for a composite score that is looked at upon universities for various purposes such as acceptance, scholarship qualification and then eventually class placement. This assessment does not penalize students for having incorrect answers as only correct answers affect the scoring. According to Mary Beth Marklein of USA Today, the national composite test score average in 2004 was 20.9, as a record number of test takers (1.2 million) were recorded. She also reported that in 2004, students tested higher in the reading section of the assessment (21.3), despite rants that the allotted time for this portion of the test is too short. The lower composite test scores throughout the years have created many jobs in preparing for the ACT. Test centers have been developed nationwide, and companies such as *Kaplan offer strategies to taking the ACT along with practice tests (which are actual ACT tests administered throughout the years). According to the ACT official website, the test is given on six dates a year, at hundreds of locations, and students can take the test as many times as they desire, as the highest score is the only looked at determining acceptance. The traditional format of the ACT will now feature a writing assessment starting in October 2005 that tests students abilities to write a short essay.

http://www.act.org/ *Kaplan - http://www.kaptest.com/index.jhtml?cmp=sch:yahoo

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