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Casual Articles - 35 Ways To Tune-Up Your Creativity
Anyone who has ever stepped foot into a retail establishment has felt it: dozens of manufacturers competing for the consumer’s attention. In order to stand out in the sea of items desperate for consumption, manufacturers have had to find ways to make their product noticeable and distinguishable from the rest.Every year, businesses spend billions of dollars on ways to increase the likelihood consumers will purchase what they have to offer. But oftentimes their efforts are either lost or overlooked because the materials used to create merchandising displays are not made to withstand the type of exposure and stress typically encountered in a retail establishment. In addition, many point-of-purchase displays are made from materials like cardboard corrugated that cannot be easily or cost-effectively customized with branding and marketing information.But today’s diverse marketplace does offer alternatives to the traditional materials typically used in the creation of point-of-purchase displays. One such material, plastic
When you meet a little hound on the street, say hello. Baby talk is fine. Bend over a little and let the little guy know that it is all about him. Watch the tail wag. Watch the grin. Watch the instant excitement. Now apply what you have learned to humans.
20. Be nice to an old person daily. Help them get around. Open a door. Help them get their things on and off the bus. Help them get something down from a shelf they can’t reach. Just help them. You’ve got time.
21. Be nice to a kid daily.
Ask a teen what he thinks. Make eye contact. Make the teen feel important. Let the teen use his personality. Open expression for both of you. See life through some different eyes.
22. Be nice.
Enough said. There is a shortage of nice today.
23. Exercise daily. (But carry a pad & pen!)
Walk. Ride a bike. Jog. Lift some weights. Do something for 20 minutes. But have a pad and working pen nearby.
24. Learn to
Many complain that CEO make too much money, as the average is some 300% more than the rank and file. If the companies were doing well that is no problem, yet if the company is rolling in the profits it would make sense and the shareholders might agree that this is a good policy, as it is a reward for success. Unfortunately many poorly performing companies are still paying the CEO too much. The CEOs say it is very difficult to run a company in bankruptcy or which is losing money? Yet, if that is the defense then the reward comment for profitable companies makes no sense. After all if we pay for success we must take away for lack of success. So if a company goes Chapter 11, then the CEO ought to give all the money back that he earned in destroying the company and taking away all those jobs and causing the lay offs right? Well, sure it makes sense but we probably will not see that will we?The biggest complaint of the rank and file is not only the CEO pay, their biggest complaints in fact are the treatment, lack of respect an
1. Listen.
You have two ears and one mouth. Use in proportion.
2. Touch. Pretend you are blind and learn about life in an entirely new way.
3. See. You have the gift of sight. But most people seldom use it. Go for a walk and try to find 10 different and new things on a familiar street that you have never noticed before.
4. Observe.
There is a difference between a glance and an observation. Remember the phrase…doesn’t have a clue? Part of the solution is to really understand what you are seeing. Take time to observe things.
5. Remember.
Take notes. Take pictures. Create an idea “swipe file.”
6. Put pad & pen everywhere. Your mind is like a computer with the “print” key selected. That means it could print out anything at any time. The only problem, you don’t get a hard copy. Have note pads everywhere. There is nothing worse than the gift of a good idea with no way to remember it.
7. Take notes.
Don’t rely on your memory to recall meetings. Take notes. Develop your own version of idea shorthand using underlines or a star. Write down questions you want answered. You'll be amazed what happens.
8. Doodle.
Doodling is a great way to free your mind. Just do it. Do it when you are on the phone. Do it when you are waiting at the airport. You will be amazed what “comes to mind.”
9. Create and mental “in-basket”. You don’t have to do everything but it might be nice to investigate. If you see or hear about something that interests you. It will make you more curious.
10. Chill twice a day.
Take a break. Go for a walk. Find a coffee shop. Stop at a pet store. Stop at the children’s museum or zoo. Find smile places!
11. Never nap negative.
Naps are good but not when you are in a bad mood or have something negative on your mind. That will just ruin your chance to be more creative. Let stuff go first. Write what is bothering you on one of your note pads and ask yourself…will this be important in a year? Why are you surrendering to other people? Let them stew in their soup. Now go nap.
12. Always have something to learn. Keep learning. It doesn’t matter what, just keep learning. Gardening. Karate. Painting. Photography. Send you mind to the gym!
13. Play fair.
Like to take advantage of other people? No wonder your life is a mess. Remember, what comes around goes around. It’s called Karma and good Karma shows.
14. Share your toys.
Don’t be the kid who hoards the toys. Share them. Teach. Make somebody smile today.
15. Paint once a week. (Finger painting is OK) I know, this one is close to doodling but I am adding more color. Color creates heat in the mind. That’s good.
16. Load and go. (But carry a pad & pen!) Trying to solve a big problem? Load all of the facts into your head. Pick up a pad and a pen that works. Go outside. Get ready for a print out. It’s coming.
17. Keep a positive journal. People who journal tend to write negative things. Journal about positive things. In fact, close your entry with a section called “Gratefuls.” List some simple thing you are grateful for TODAY. A good cup of coffee? A gentle rain? A pen that works good? Little gratefuls turn into a happier life.
18. Take weekend mind stretches.
Do something different on the weekend. Your weekends should turn into time off ruts. Do something different. Ride a bike to a little town and have a piece of pie at a local caf?. Climb a tree. Put your golf clubs in the garage once in a while. Go watch storms. Rent a canoe. Experience new roads.
19. Be nice to an animal daily.
When you meet a little hound on the street, say hello. Baby talk is fine. Bend over a little and let the little guy know that it is all about him. Watch the tail wag. Watch the grin. Watch the instant excitement. Now apply what you have learned to humans.
20. Be nice to an old person daily. Help them get around. Open a door. Help them get their things on and off the bus. Help them get something down from a shelf they can’t reach. Just help them. You’ve got time.
21. Be nice to a kid daily.
Ask a teen what he thinks. Make eye contact. Make the teen feel important. Let the teen use his personality. Open expression for both of you. See life through some different eyes.
22. Be nice.
Enough said. There is a shortage of nice today.
23. Exercise daily. (But carry a pad & pen!)
Walk. Ride a bike. Jog. Lift some weights. Do something for 20 minutes. But have a pad and working pen nearby.
24. Learn to
Traditionally, in American businesses, the same person occupies the role of chairman of the board and chief executive officer, though this is gradually shifting to the European model. In most European, British, and Canadian businesses, the roles are usually split, in an effort to ensure better governance of the company, and in turn bring higher returns to investors.Combining the roles does have its advantages, such giving the CEO multiple perspectives on the company as a result of their multiple roles, and empowering them to act with determination. However, this allows for little transparency into the CEO’s acts, and as such their actions can go unmonitored, it paves the way for scandal and corruption.According to Ira Millstein, an expert in corporate governance, an effectively independent board is a shareholder’s best protection. Separating the roles allows the chair to check up on the CEO, and in turn the company’s overall performance, on behalf of the stockholders.Separating the roles also allows the C
7. Take notes.
Don’t rely on your memory to recall meetings. Take notes. Develop your own version of idea shorthand using underlines or a star. Write down questions you want answered. You'll be amazed what happens.
8. Doodle.
Doodling is a great way to free your mind. Just do it. Do it when you are on the phone. Do it when you are waiting at the airport. You will be amazed what “comes to mind.”
9. Create and mental “in-basket”. You don’t have to do everything but it might be nice to investigate. If you see or hear about something that interests you. It will make you more curious.
10. Chill twice a day.
Take a break. Go for a walk. Find a coffee shop. Stop at a pet store. Stop at the children’s museum or zoo. Find smile places!
11. Never nap negative.
Naps are good but not when you are in a bad mood or have something negative on your mind. That will just ruin your chance to be more creative. Let stuff go first. Write what is bothering you on one of your note pads and ask yourself…will this be important in a year? Why are you surrendering to other people? Let them stew in their soup. Now go nap.
12. Always have something to learn. Keep learning. It doesn’t matter what, just keep learning. Gardening. Karate. Painting. Photography. Send you mind to the gym!
13. Play fair.
Like to take advantage of other people? No wonder your life is a mess. Remember, what comes around goes around. It’s called Karma and good Karma shows.
14. Share your toys.
Don’t be the kid who hoards the toys. Share them. Teach. Make somebody smile today.
15. Paint once a week. (Finger painting is OK) I know, this one is close to doodling but I am adding more color. Color creates heat in the mind. That’s good.
16. Load and go. (But carry a pad & pen!) Trying to solve a big problem? Load all of the facts into your head. Pick up a pad and a pen that works. Go outside. Get ready for a print out. It’s coming.
17. Keep a positive journal. People who journal tend to write negative things. Journal about positive things. In fact, close your entry with a section called “Gratefuls.” List some simple thing you are grateful for TODAY. A good cup of coffee? A gentle rain? A pen that works good? Little gratefuls turn into a happier life.
18. Take weekend mind stretches.
Do something different on the weekend. Your weekends should turn into time off ruts. Do something different. Ride a bike to a little town and have a piece of pie at a local caf?. Climb a tree. Put your golf clubs in the garage once in a while. Go watch storms. Rent a canoe. Experience new roads.
19. Be nice to an animal daily.
When you meet a little hound on the street, say hello. Baby talk is fine. Bend over a little and let the little guy know that it is all about him. Watch the tail wag. Watch the grin. Watch the instant excitement. Now apply what you have learned to humans.
20. Be nice to an old person daily. Help them get around. Open a door. Help them get their things on and off the bus. Help them get something down from a shelf they can’t reach. Just help them. You’ve got time.
21. Be nice to a kid daily.
Ask a teen what he thinks. Make eye contact. Make the teen feel important. Let the teen use his personality. Open expression for both of you. See life through some different eyes.
22. Be nice.
Enough said. There is a shortage of nice today.
23. Exercise daily. (But carry a pad & pen!)
Walk. Ride a bike. Jog. Lift some weights. Do something for 20 minutes. But have a pad and working pen nearby.
24. Learn to
In developing a personal, home-based, or small community business, you may find that it will grow to the point that informal transactions are no longer advisable – this is where business credit card processing comes into the picture. You will need to upgrade your operational methods in order to provide customers with the highest quality of doing business with your company, which will undoubtedly include the benefits of business credit card processing.Some merchants prefer to keep accounts on a cash-only basis. They believe that money transactions can be handled more quickly and accurately than business credit card processing. However, what they do not take into account is the amount of manual labor and the potential for human error that typically accompany cash transactions. That is why, as your business grows, it may be time to invest in a credit card processing system.Inexpensive and easy to operate, a business credit card processing program will attract customers who enjoy the ease of doing business with your or
11. Never nap negative.
Naps are good but not when you are in a bad mood or have something negative on your mind. That will just ruin your chance to be more creative. Let stuff go first. Write what is bothering you on one of your note pads and ask yourself…will this be important in a year? Why are you surrendering to other people? Let them stew in their soup. Now go nap.
12. Always have something to learn. Keep learning. It doesn’t matter what, just keep learning. Gardening. Karate. Painting. Photography. Send you mind to the gym!
13. Play fair.
Like to take advantage of other people? No wonder your life is a mess. Remember, what comes around goes around. It’s called Karma and good Karma shows.
14. Share your toys.
Don’t be the kid who hoards the toys. Share them. Teach. Make somebody smile today.
15. Paint once a week. (Finger painting is OK) I know, this one is close to doodling but I am adding more color. Color creates heat in the mind. That’s good.
16. Load and go. (But carry a pad & pen!) Trying to solve a big problem? Load all of the facts into your head. Pick up a pad and a pen that works. Go outside. Get ready for a print out. It’s coming.
17. Keep a positive journal. People who journal tend to write negative things. Journal about positive things. In fact, close your entry with a section called “Gratefuls.” List some simple thing you are grateful for TODAY. A good cup of coffee? A gentle rain? A pen that works good? Little gratefuls turn into a happier life.
18. Take weekend mind stretches.
Do something different on the weekend. Your weekends should turn into time off ruts. Do something different. Ride a bike to a little town and have a piece of pie at a local caf?. Climb a tree. Put your golf clubs in the garage once in a while. Go watch storms. Rent a canoe. Experience new roads.
19. Be nice to an animal daily.
When you meet a little hound on the street, say hello. Baby talk is fine. Bend over a little and let the little guy know that it is all about him. Watch the tail wag. Watch the grin. Watch the instant excitement. Now apply what you have learned to humans.
20. Be nice to an old person daily. Help them get around. Open a door. Help them get their things on and off the bus. Help them get something down from a shelf they can’t reach. Just help them. You’ve got time.
21. Be nice to a kid daily.
Ask a teen what he thinks. Make eye contact. Make the teen feel important. Let the teen use his personality. Open expression for both of you. See life through some different eyes.
22. Be nice.
Enough said. There is a shortage of nice today.
23. Exercise daily. (But carry a pad & pen!)
Walk. Ride a bike. Jog. Lift some weights. Do something for 20 minutes. But have a pad and working pen nearby.
24. Learn to 16. Load and go. (But carry a pad & pen!)
Trying to solve a big problem? Load all of the facts into your head. Pick up a pad and a pen that works. Go outside. Get ready for a print out. It’s coming. 17. Keep a positive journal.
People who journal tend to write negative things. Journal about positive things. In fact, close your entry with a section called “Gratefuls.” List some simple thing you are grateful for TODAY. A good cup of coffee? A gentle rain? A pen that works good? Little gratefuls turn into a happier life. 18. Take weekend mind stretches. Do something different on the weekend. Your weekends should turn into time off ruts. Do something different. Ride a bike to a little town and have a piece of pie at a local caf?. Climb a tree. Put your golf clubs in the garage once in a while. Go watch storms. Rent a canoe. Experience new roads. 19. Be nice to an animal daily. When you meet a little hound on the street, say hello. Baby talk is fine. Bend over a little and let the little guy know that it is all about him. Watch the tail wag. Watch the grin. Watch the instant excitement. Now apply what you have learned to humans. 20. Be nice to an old person daily.
Help them get around. Open a door. Help them get their things on and off the bus. Help them get something down from a shelf they can’t reach. Just help them. You’ve got time. 21. Be nice to a kid daily. Ask a teen what he thinks. Make eye contact. Make the teen feel important. Let the teen use his personality. Open expression for both of you. See life through some different eyes. 22. Be nice. Enough said. There is a shortage of nice today. 23. Exercise daily. (But carry a pad & pen!) Walk. Ride a bike. Jog. Lift some weights. Do something for 20 minutes. But have a pad and working pen nearby. 24. Learn to When you meet a little hound on the street, say hello. Baby talk is fine. Bend over a little and let the little guy know that it is all about him. Watch the tail wag. Watch the grin. Watch the instant excitement. Now apply what you have learned to humans. 20. Be nice to an old person daily.
Help them get around. Open a door. Help them get their things on and off the bus. Help them get something down from a shelf they can’t reach. Just help them. You’ve got time. 21. Be nice to a kid daily. Ask a teen what he thinks. Make eye contact. Make the teen feel important. Let the teen use his personality. Open expression for both of you. See life through some different eyes. 22. Be nice. Enough said. There is a shortage of nice today. 23. Exercise daily. (But carry a pad & pen!) Walk. Ride a bike. Jog. Lift some weights. Do something for 20 minutes. But have a pad and working pen nearby. 24. Learn to laugh.
No, a snicker isn’t good enough. Learn to laugh. Don’t be bashful about laughing. It’s infectious! 25. Read good humor.
Find something funny to read. No, I don’t mean dirty email. I mean find a funny writer like Will Rogers or Erma Baumbeck and read. It will make your day better and it helps load that computer above your shoulders with a positive point of view. 26. Read a biography every month.
A life worth lived is probably in print somewhere. Get in the habit of finding out how someone else lived their life. Maybe they can help you with some of your problems. 27. Use good mind oil.
Crossword puzzles. Find the word games. That numbers game. Next time you are in one of the W stores, buy a magazine or booklet of them and have it handy when you need to oil your head. 28. Listen to jazz when you need to create. Jazz is suppose to inspire creativity. Learn to like it if your don’t. Remember what I said about trying something new? 29. Trust your instincts.
If you have made it this far and still find these steps interesting, chances are good you are on the way to developing good creative instincts. Trust them. Go with a new idea. Let it develop. Don’t let someone talk or bully you out of it. 30. Believe in something. There is something bigger out there than you. Investigate philosophy and belief systems. Find something right for you. Learn to meditate. Create a special place where you can learn about thought. 31. Develop a statement of personal gratitude. It was an incredible journey for you to become a human being. You won. You were born. You are here. What do you bring to life? What is at your core? Write it down. 32. Go on vacation.
You earned it. It will help you get fresh. You will discover new things. But, go on a “new” vacation. Sell your timeshare. Find a different lake. If you haven’t been on vacation in a few years--a real away vacation--no wonder you’re stale and grumpy! 33. Share what you know.
You have spent a lifetime learning things. Share what you know. Write stories about it. Post the stories online. Help people grow. You are smarter than you think! Become somebody's hero. 33. Don’t get into gossip sessions.
Nothing good ever comes from it and if gossip is your way of making yourself better than someone, you need to do and inventory and start concentrating on things that will help you grow as a person. 34. Shut off your cell phone for a half day a week. Just get away from it. If the call is important, they will leave a voicemail. 35. The biggie! Go computer free for an entire day a week.
Now you have time to read one of those books. Why let the computer run your life? Find a day and go computer free. Be a pal with yourslef.
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What are the debtor’s assets?How can I determine what the debtor owns? First, you must determine what are the assets of the debtor. This basically means- If the debtor does not have cash, what do they own and could be sold to make up the amount that the debtor owes on their debt?Below is a check list for conducting an asset search.Historical Financial Standing
__ Up & Down __ Steady __ TragedyCurrent Financial Standing
__ Job Status __ IFM Job Status __ Windfalls __ Home StatusFuture Financial Standing
Tax Refund Job Bonus Commission Check Settlement
Big Sale Family Health Moving Birth DeathWhat assets are available to the debtor?
Motor Vehicles
Boats / Watercraft Planes
Deeds of Trusts
Tax Liens
Judgments
401ks
Lawsuits
UCC Filings
Partnerships
Inventory
Owned Equipment
Royalties
Contracts
Accounts Receivable
Till Tap
Bank Accounts
Wages
Other Income
Not many are aware that as of the 23rd of May, Ebay has introduced a new seller
policy that all international cross sellers. (i.e sellers who are registered
at
one country but also list their items in another country) can no longer list
their items in any other country other than their registered country unless they
have a verified paypal account.Now Ebay's reason for doing this is to claim it is to prevent fraud, but
one may
ask how about those sellers who do not use paypal, who only accept cheques or
bank wire? A service acknowledged by the banks themselves as extremely safe for both parties, as a trace can be placed on the bank account in the case of any irregularities or seller non performance. Ebay is still adamant that such sellers, still must have a
verified
paypal account inorder to cross sell.Of course what many seller's suspect
is
this is not about preventing fraud at all (if that is the case, then
should not
all sellers, regardless of location have verified paypal accounts
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