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(Sharing a post written on behalf of me and our Along Comes Hope® Financial Advisory Board Advocate, Jeffrey A. Forrest)

Two years ago, I met a local financial adviser, Jeffrey A. Forrest with The CORE Financial Group, . . .

Is your company looking for a way to simultaneously increase employee engagement and customer loyalty? In a study of 47,000, 42% of how people feel about a company was based on their perceptions of the firm's corporate s . . .

This week sparks a shift in the air and begins the "Season of Gratitude" as we head toward Thanksgiving. For many, it is a spirit of thanks and the practice of giving. But why wait for a holiday, a season or a tragedy to . . .

STOP CRYING: Yes I said it!

SO YOU WANTED TO GET IN THE RING OF ONLINE COURSES, the ring of business, the online world of digital millionaires who are sharing their passion and living their purpose. So you went out a . . .

I found myself ready to be done working and not knowing for sure what was next. What would you do? Would you like to know how I made this happen for myself  Now, I'll share with you how…. One day, when I was out for a wa . . .

Do you have a dream? Do you really want to reach it? In this article I describe the four steps that I uncovered on my journey that you need to take to turn your dreams into goals, and your goals into reality. The Figure . . .

Here are some suggestions to change your thinking:

• Breathing and some quiet time. Make the time, and go to a quiet place. Close your eyes and count tour breathing. No one wants to meditate in the middle of a crises . . .

It all started with a tweet.

Recently, while you were occupied with the Snap IPO and Uber thing (and that other Uber thing), one small corner of the internet waged a minor battle that has far-reaching ramifications fo . . .

Are you procrastinating right now? Take a moment to read this and become more productive.

Have you ever found yourself during an incredible burst of productivity right before a deadline? It's amazing; you finally found . . .

Recently we’ve seen a historical number of disasters destroy lives, homes, animals, nature, and businesses. We may feel heartbroken and paralyzed and wonder what we should do. What actions can we take? How do we metaboli . . .

Trees don’t seek out a therapist to help transition from autumn to winter. Day does not fear the inevitability of night. The moon doesn’t grieve the loss of fullness when it’s time to wane. What if we don't need to learn . . .

How would your life be different if you made one minor adjustment? You slowed down. The slow movement is about taking the time to examine our relationship with everything. Through fundamentally revaluing quality over qua . . .

On leadership and learning: (“Emergent Leadership: A Report from my First Selfistry Teacher Training”)

They arrived from all over the world—nine individuals ready to embark on a journey with me and with Selfistry. I was . . .

Since publishing Being Selfish I’ve to come to appreciate how dramatically the book’s title riles people up. The mere mention of the word “selfish” can ignite a host of sundry emotions from the politely offended to the o . . .

The 7 Stages of Business Growth

Did you know that over 50% of businesses fail within the five years? And only a tiny fraction make it to 10 years (and beyond.)

Here’s a pretty alarming graph courtesy of the SBA, co . . .

Frankly Clarity is everything! AS it applies to your online course and the marketing of that course it is absolutely in the TOP THREE THINGS you must have when creating an online course. Actually, it is among the top thr . . .

Someone asked me an interesting Question:

Peter Anthony, why did you start [YouWillChangetheWorld.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FYouWillChangetheWorld.com%2F&h=ATOevpkPSKEwHghZPRDjGBRKCQbOti7soQFeTIU2F . . .

WHY WE NEED RAVING FANS:
It perhaps seems obvious, raving fans of course we need them, But the truth is you NEED THEM. What I mean is that it is not 'NICE TO HAVE THEM' but you actually need them. These are not the fai . . .

WHY HAVE YOUR SHARED:
Your 'why' is as important as your content. The reason that you feel compelled to help others find their voice and move forward on their journey. We cannot get there alone and creating a path for . . .

EXCITEMENT:
If you are not excited about your own course then who will be? AS an online educator it is important to always be excited about what you are sharing, your excitement will excite others.

We must always reme . . .

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER:

We share the importance of "mentoring" but what really does mentoring mean? Well it means "an experienced and trusted adviser". BUT consider this an online instructor is not a mentor, tough but in . . .

"HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE WORLD?"
The Simple answer is obvious, start by changing yourself. I Would offer that there is another way to remove judgement and offer help. I believe "UNTIL WE ALL" choose to remove judgment we . . .

Truly you need to be a celebrity in order to create a great Online Course, a great online business that involves selling books, courses, and even speaking events.

CELEBRITY - the state of being celebrated ... Your tribe . . .

FROM EXPERT to EDUCATOR:

Are people connecting to your message? One of the most important things that can happen when you are transitioning from EXPERT to EDUCATOR is that people are really understanding your message. T . . .

WHY WOULD YOU LEAVE A MILLION Dollars on the table for someone else to have? PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE, WHO CARES!? So how will you sell a course and share your expertise?

Everyday people are getting involved with . . .

Gary Vaynerchuck of Vayner Media [https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/gary-vaynerchuk-all-successful-entrepreneurs-have-these-5-traits.html] firmly believes that entrepreneurship is all about having a chip on your shoul . . .

As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal ~ Robin Sharma

As humans, we make choices everyday. It’s these choices we make that determine what we do, the s . . .

During negotiations, the purchase price often assumes that certain synergies will be realized. However, the value of a deal and any sustainable added value is based on the accuracy of the work prior to post-merger integr . . .

Right when you finished writing a book, where you probably spent late nights working on it, might have even shed a few tears even, you still have one thing to work on: your Book Launching Party. Have no fear, we have som . . .

Social media is such an integral part of our everyday lives that sometimes, we forget the impact it can have. Authors must rely on social media when it comes to their books because of the fact it is how they create their . . .

Publishing a book is always amazing, but what’s even better is being able to tell everyone that you are the #1 on Amazon’s Bestseller list. You may think it’s impossible, but it may not be as hard as you think it will be . . .

Self-publishing is a great way to get your novel out into the world. However, it can be a bit daunting. Here are some tips you should know when it comes to self-publishing:

It’s important to make sure that you have the . . .

So, you finally finished writing the book you have sweated and cried over. With all you have done to write it, people should have the chance to read it. Of course you could go to a big publishing company, but you can alw . . .

Many people want to write a book, but the majority of them never go through with it because they think it will be too hard. In just 8 easy steps, we will show you how to get started on writing the book that you have alwa . . .

Having a book published is a great opportunity to help create buzz about your business. A book shows that you are an expert in your field, and since everyone trusts an expert, they can be expected to want to work with yo . . .

Marketing your book is always tricky. There’s so many routes to go on, and it’s hard to know where to even begin! A way to reduce your stress about marketing your novel is to work with a marketing influencer. A marketing . . .

You wrote your book: great! However, marketing it is a whole other story. There are many ways to market your book. With that in mind, some may work for you and some may not. Your book is unique and so will your marketing . . .

As much as you want to write a book for reasons such as increasing your platform, leaving a legacy behind, or just because it sounded like fun, there is always an underlying reason of wanting your book published: to make . . .

The book that you write is an extension of who you are. For that reason, once you have a book published, you will see that your book can do many things for you.

It can increase your speaking platform.

When you write a . . .

I couldn't control the tragic events that happened in my life such as:

• Losing my father in a car explosion,
• Preventing my stepfather from being murdered,
• Being robbed at the age 7 with a gun pointed to my he . . .

No one cares about your business as much as you do, and the only hope you’ll ride on when you start and run your business is that you have a solution to the problem your potential customers have. You'll also make sure yo . . .

Do you feel nervous and unprepared for every IEP meeting? Do you feel like you’ve made mistakes on your student’s IEP? Are things taking too long or are you experiencing too little progress? Is your student failing or ne . . .

Do you have special needs learners in your classroom? Do you feel intimidated at the thought of meeting the needs of these students? Have you had specialized training in the areas of their unique exceptionalities? As inc . . .

Top 5 IEP actions to complete before school starts

Many of us will be going back to school in the next week or so or by early September. It’s important to enjoy your summer vacation and spend precious moments with fami . . .

We recently got to connect with 120 of the really top top influencers from around the world, so, first of all, thank you Peter Halm, big shout out to you Andy Shaw, too. You guys rocked it, absolutely rocked it. So here' . . .

What is the Life Tuneups series?

In her new book, Life Tuneups: Your Personal Plan to find Balance, Discover Your Passion, and Step into Greatness, accomplished inspirational speaker and author Loren Slocum is committed . . .

What is your personal story and how did you get to where you are today?

Ever since I was a young girl, I always fought for the underdog. My belief has always been that everyone deserves a chance to find his/her place. . . .

As technology and work demands increase, we continue to explore more creative ways to make life easier. We are making it easier, yes, but does not necessarily mean more enjoyable and more fulfilling? Since 46% of the Ame . . .

People are talking about

STAY TRUE

…and speaker Loren Slocum Lahav

“Loren is a dynamic woman and mother. She is such an amazing young woman accomplishing so much. Consistently achieving her goals, Loren’s guidance has . . .

A mirror might be the best tool available for personal growth.  It is the easiest way to identify any problem in our life.  Go look in the mirror!

The idea of a mirror, reveals the beginning, the very first step in pers . . .

Most of us have had the experience of hearing/seeing a fantastic musician perform, and thinking that he or she made it look easy. Chances are that it actually was fairly easy for the performer. Why was it easy? Because t . . .

Since 1989 when I became a music educator, I have worked with many hundreds of children and adolescents. While I hold no specialized certification outside of my license as an instructor of the Childbloom Guitar Program, . . .

I commonly ask music students what they think they need to do to improve their performance of a certain piece of music. The common response is “practice more.” While more practice may be part of the solution, it is defin . . .

I believe that learning to read music is an important part of becoming a musician. However, there are those who will point out that many wonderful musicians do not read music. I freely admit this is true, but there are a . . .

Reading music is an activity in three and sometimes four dimensions;

1. Pitch (highness or lowness of the sound),
2. Rhythm (when notes are played & how long they last),
3. Dynamics (the volume of the music played), . . .

As I mentioned previously, I believe all people should learn to read music. I have witnessed how learning to read music helps children (and adults) develop their cognitive abilities, improve their understanding of concep . . .

If readers have been playing close attention, you might have noticed that last time I said “Next time we’ll talk dynamics.” Well, it’s that time, but I decided to add the subject of timbre to this article.

Lets again re . . .

A question I often hear from parents this time of year is- “Should my child major in music, in college?” When I hear this question, it usually means that their child is 17 or 18, college is looming just ahead, and it’s t . . .

Last month we talked about your child pursuing music education in college and/or pursuing a career in music. I mentioned that there are basically three types of formal music education programs: the traditional university . . .

“The effect of music on our bodies” has been a topic of scientific studies for a very long time. We all remember listening to our favorite singer or band for extensive hours and how it lifts our mood and cheers us up. Th . . .

I want to warn you that contents of this article may provoke some uncomfortable thoughts. However, if you love your children (and I know you do) I urge you to read on. After all, every parent is concerned about their chi . . .

We all have dreams. Some dreams are small and others large. When we reach one dream there is always another waiting in the wings to take its’ place. The thing about dreams is that we are usually a bit nervous to tell oth . . .

No matter what we do, the fact of life is that we are all getting older. Even those who eat the healthiest diets, hydrate daily, and exercise as a way of life, will all see signs of aging. We get the occasional gray hair . . .

I was taking an early morning walk with my pup which is something I do regularly. Mornings are the best time to reflect, think about the day ahead, makes plans, and get in a bit of exercise in the process. Who knew that . . .

As the mom of a young man who recently went off to college and other kids still at home who are growing up faster than I care to admit, I know all too well the feelings that come with empty nest syndrome or preparing for . . .

I am a firm believer in positive affirmations and I find that many people are still not sure exactly what they are or how to use them in their daily life. I will be doing several blog posts on this topic over the next fe . . .

It’s no secret that when our lives are filled with drama we struggle with pretty much everything. We tend to not manage time efficiently, our decision making skills suffer, and we begin to lack confidence and positivity. . . .

People know that I am very into health and wellness. Anytime the topic comes up with other moms about a healthy diet for their family and making exercise part of their lifestyle, I get the same question,

How do you get . . .

The word ͞fail͟ isn’t even in my vocabulary. That doesn’t mean that I succeed at everything I do but it does mean that I use every ͞non-success͟ as a learning opportunity therefore it’s not a fail.  But, when it comes to . . .

To say that I am honored and humbled to be a part of “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive: 101 Inspiring Stories about Growth, Wisdom, and Dreams” is a huge understatement. To be associated with one of the world’s . . .

I work with hard to sell and luxury listings. Let me be the first to tell you that when you are a listing agent for these particular homes you cannot just place a sign on the front yard, put cell phone pictures in the ML . . .

Congratulations, you have been invited to attend your child's first Independent Educational Plan (IEP) meeting. Awesome! Now what do I do? What is an IEP meeting? How do I participate? What is all of this paperwork they . . .

Attention real estate agents!  As a real estate agent you are in sales!

It’s interesting that when I asked real estate agents if they are in sales their first response is “I am not good at sales.”

In my opinion, the #1 . . .

Forensic psychiatry is a subspecialty of the field of general psychiatry. In order to become a board certified forensic psychiatrist, you must first attend medical school, then you are required to complete a residency in . . .

Our next step is to find a teacher, system, or process to help you develop your intuitive gifts!

The first step is to recognize the system or technique that you are using...and if you are a natural intuitive, and haven’ . . .

When your goal is to generate more leads, the process can be as simple as...

• Writing 400 words of valuable content.
• Getting it in front of the right people.
• Asking these people to do something.

Platforms ranging . . .

Robert Kiyosaki, in his book Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing, points out on the opening page, his rich dad’s advice on investing, “Don’t be average.” The same advice can be given to every entrepreneur who dreams of strikin . . .

Anytime you are in a negotiation, you are there for one reason and one reason only: To do better than your alternatives. You are negotiating to see if you can improve upon your existing situation. If you can, then you ar . . .

It is so easy to make money when times are good, the wind is at your back and the tide is rising. In fact, for most people, the more they make the smarter they seem to become, venturing into all kinds of investments and . . .

After you’ve gotten your DNA activated, the next step is to convince yourself that you really canvuse this material to develop and refine your intuitive abilities, no matter your current skill or experience level.

I kno . . .

Your intuition is arguably the single most important and most powerful tool you can use to achieve health, success, love, happiness, and anything else you can imagine, for both yourself and others. Personally, I think th . . .

Intuition is your 6th sense - or more precisely, it’s really a whole bunch of non-physical senses!

All of us humans (and lots of non-humans too!) have all of the intuitive senses, but they are often undeveloped and/or u . . .

The world of television hosting sure has changed over the last few decades. Long gone are the days of cheesy game show hosts with bad hair plugs and super white teeth awkwardly chuckling while delivering bad jokes with a . . .

During early historical periods, individuals who were regarded as being mentally ill or who acted strangely were often taken care of in the communities where they lived, sometimes performing an important social role. By . . .

In Chapter Nine of my latest Book "Overcoming the Rockstar Mentality" I discuss the importance of defining your culture and the simple elements that cultures all must have in order to thrive. A strong business culture ne . . .

One of the primary rights that an individual has within the United States is the right to stand trial and to confront one’s accusers in that process. This basic right distinguished the United States from most of Europe d . . .

The young woman, perfect and coiffed, hears the countdown in her ear and her heart beats a bit faster. The pen she’s holding begins to shine from the sweat of her palms.

3-2- 1….You’re ON!

She has strapped herself in t . . .

Understanding the juvenile justice system can be at times complicated and frustrating especially to the parent or guardian of their child. It is imperative that you know who is involved in your child’s case, it will make . . .

What juvenile justice means to you and how to avoid what could potentially be a very difficult experience most often depends on if you are properly informed or not. You shouldn’t be left to feel like you are the one behi . . .

When we think of Juvenile Delinquency, the causes of juvenile delinquency and some of the help available to youth and their families, sometimes it can be so overwhelming that there may seem like there is no hope at all. . . .

From time to time, you may feel some regret about events that happen in your life. Feelings of regret, numbness, disbelief, sadness, and anger are all “normal”, especially after life-changing events. Elizabeth Kubler R . . .

Even an everyday grain of sand can be truly extraordinary, if we look closely enough. In his Nov 2012 TED talk, “The Beautiful Nano Details of Our World,” Gary Greenberg showed stunning closeup pictures of sand looking l . . .

If you learn just one thing from my teachings, let it be the ability to find your calm center in the midst of the chaos and commotion of life. The world can be a whirlwind of activity, and it’s easy to get carried away . . .

If you are reading this article, you are probably asking yourself, "What is a missional organization?"

The missional organization is a company or enterprise that isn't simply focused on making profit or generating reven . . .

Throughout the history of the United States; entrepreneurship has been the very engine to our economy. An economy built upon the hopes, dreams, imagination, and innovation of entrepreneurs who believe in a vision inspire . . .

With a rapidly expanding, growing, and challenging global economy; organizations increasingly feel the strain to remain competitive. These new economic dynamics have created a new paradigm in workplace relationships whic . . .

I will always remember the day my first box of books arrived. I had never been so happy to pick up a 50 pound box – I ripped it open like a little kid on Christmas day. Seeing my books for the first time and holding th . . .

The first thing you want to do before you begin writing is to prepare to write – just like anything you do, you prepare. Let me give you an example:

I would like you to think of something that you really enjoy doing. . . .

Have you ever thought of writing a book? How long have you been thinking about it? How much progress have you made? I meet and talk to people every day who want to write a book. They always ask, how long will it take?

. . .

Why write a book? As a Speaker, Coach, Entrepreneur, or any professional that markets their products and services, having a published book gives you a tremendous advantage over your competition. Not only does it give y . . .