First, let’s be sure you have this right. This is NOT the “daughter-in-law rules” as in “the cat rules, the dog drools” but as in rules of behavior for daughters-in-law or “101 Surefire Ways to Manage (and Make Friends with) Your Mother-In-Law”.
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Two time Emmy winning newscaster Deborah Norville is a successful author of several books including her latest Knit with Deborah Norville
The May issue of Success magazine contained an interview with Norville about her recent book Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You
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Part of rural living, especially in more remote areas, is the simplification of your approach to life. Living so close to the natural world–hanging out clothes on the line, growing your own vegetables, watching the deer in the fields–makes you aware of things that are not real.
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I read Success magazine every month at the suggestion of my business mentor. The articles are short & punchy; in fact, several features are only a paragraph or two. That makes it a lot easier for today’s busy professional to grab useful tidbits from its pages.
The regular “1 ON 1″ column in the April 2009 issue asks the question: “What are some everyday ways I can give back more to the people in my life who matter most–family & friends?”
Denis Waitley, sought-after speaker and best selling author (including Seeds of Greatness) suggests this:
“Take the time to send handwritten notes to those you care about. Text messages, voice mails and e-mails are convenient, but expedient. Be different. Send a card or note by regular mail.”
I couldn’t agree more! The novelty has long worn off e-cards. Hand-written cards, Read the rest of this entry »
