The next time you think your mess, misery or breakdown is an excuse not to move forward, look what one brother did for another.
What to Do When Your Personal or Money Tempo is Low
May 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
There are times when you’ll feel a loss of energy. A lack of spark. You know you’re supposed to work on the “great idea,” that thing that God has called you to do, but you feel stuck. And when you’re stuck, so too is your money.
Here’s one thing you can do to get your tempo back on the right beat…
I did one thing that helped me get back into the groove. No, it wasn’t a pill. No, it wasn’t some great secret. And no, it wasn’t a new man. I physically did something and used my eyes to see what I had left behind. Curious? Watch the video below to find what I did and how you can use this same strategy to get your groove back.
The Single Reason Deception Was Cancelled (And Why the Same Won’t Happen to Scandal)
May 15, 2013 By 3 Comments
There are not many shows on American national television networks with African-American women in the lead. Not many at all. In fact, it’s been 30-years since a Black person has been in a lead role on primetime television (think back to The Jeffersons, Good Times, Sanford & Son - all debuted and had successful runs in the 1970s).
Sure, there are shows with African-American women in supporting roles. The best friend, the back-up cop, the hardly seen judge, the once-per-episode-and-only-for-a-few-seconds staff Sargent, but rarely in the leading role.
But in the 2012-13 television season, two shows emerged – Scandal and Deception.
Admittedly, I watch neither show. I tend not to watch television shows until they reach their third complete season because I don’t want to go through what I did with Arrested Development and The Firm. It seems like all the television shows I think are smart, witty and so-dang-good get cancelled after their first season.
Back to Sandal and Deception.
- Both feature African-American women in the lead role and in prime time (Kerry Washington in Scandal, Meagan Good in Deception).
- Both are backed by awesome supporting actors.
- Both are just completing their first seasons.
- Both are produced and written by women who have a few good shows under their belt (the producer of Scandal, Shonda Rhimes, also produced Grey’s Antomony and Private Practice; Liz Heldens, the producer of Deception, also produced and wrote for Friday Night Lights).
Despite their similarities, Deception has been cancelled after its first season due to low ratings (3-million on its last episode compared to 8.1-million for Scandal). And I can tell you why the same will not happen to Scandal…
How to Keep You & Your Money Safe When Using Online Classifieds
May 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
I remember selling a stereo using the Penny Saver about 20-years ago. A man and woman visited my home, looked at the stereo, fiddled with the knobs, then gave me $40 and took it away.
It was a pleasant experience. And for the vast majority of people, selling unwanted items through classifieds such as Craigslist, eBay and Kijiji is a pleasant experience.
Sadly, there are many crooks who use these services as well to commit crimes.
Over the past few days, a man by the name of Tim Bosma has been in the news. He went missing after taking 2 men on a test drive of a vehicle Tim posted on the online classified site called kijiji.
The men went to Tim’s home, most likely after having a conversation as to when it’d be convenient to see the vehicle. Tim told his wife he’d be back in a few minutes, left his home with the 2 men and was never seen again.
Today, almost a week after Tim’s disappearance, the police announced that a charred body was found and they believe it to be the remains of Tim.
I’m saddened to hear this. Truly saddened. Tim was a family man and attended church weekly. He was a Christian and by the sounds of it, well loved by his community and church family.
He was 32. He was a father. He had a wife. And he had a mother. A law-abiding, God-fearing man killed. What a complete and utter waste. Tim had so much life to live. He did not deserve this.
Anyone can become a victim. According to reports, Tim was a big guy. He was a smart man, yet he became a victim. The question then becomes “How can you continue to use online classifieds to make money without becoming a victim of a scam?” I offer some tips.
2 Ways to Unleash the Flow of Money
May 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Many financial planners say there are 4 things you can do with money – you can save it, spend it, invest it or earn it. Looking at money this way puts you into a scarcity mindset, one filled with worry, fear and frustration. To tap into God’s abundance so you unleash the flow of money in your life, you need to look at money differently.
A mindset focused on abundance sees 2 things you can do with money.
I share these 2 methods in the video below. It was such a beautiful day outside, I went by the lake to record this video. It ended up being a great backdrop to the very concept I share in the video.
When a Pastor Promises an 80% Return in 12-Months
May 9, 2013 By 1 Comment
A Toronto-area pastor was arrested last week, along with his wife and the bookeeper for his church, for allegedly scamming $8.6-million dollars from members of his congregation.
Marlon Hibbert, his wife (who’s also a pastor) Verna Michelle Hibbert and the church’s administrative clerk, Lorraine Bahlmann, face 38 counts of fraud over $5,000.
It took just over 6-months for the arrests to take place after the Ontario Securities Commission ruled in September 2012 that the 3 were guilty of securities fraud.
Here’s how the fraud worked…
97% of Victory Over Money Drama Attendees Said This…
May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It’s been 30-days since the end of the Victory Over Money Drama virtual summit. My team and I just took a look at the responses that attendees submitted after the virtual summit ended.
We’re delighted to see that 97% of those who attended the summit felt somewhat or highly victorious about their sense that they can claim victory over money drama.
Woohoo! That’s great news.
But feeling victorious and taking action so your money is victorious are 2 different things.
Because if you’re feeling inspired, but you’re still broke, then getting all that information wasn’t worth it. It is my belief that…
Information with application produces transformation (yes, that’s tweetable, just make sure you give credit).
The 5 Money Imps that Destroy Our Quest for Money Harmony
May 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Growing up, my mother would always refer to “satan and his imps” whenever she talked about those who were up to no good. I always wondered what imps were and imagined they were small, green things with curved backs and ugly faces. Then I saw the orcs in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and I knew I was dead on.
The imps show up in our money as well. I call them money imps and they pop up when we’re trying to achieve harmony and peace over our money. In fact, it’s those money imps that create the money drama in our lives.
There are 5 money imps that are creating money drama in your life or business.
- Money Imp #1 – Anger
- Money Imp #2 – Shame
- Money Imp #3 – Unforgiveness
- Money Imp #4 – Guilt
- Money Imp #5 – Regret
Read more…
It’s Not Working (And I’ll Do More Of It)
May 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Free telesummits. Amazon book launches. Long sales pages. Ezines following a set format. Headlines that merely promise a dream and never results. Workshops in a chilly room inside a hotel. Online membership clubs with a monthly expert interview. A bundle of CDs and binders mailed to your phone door. Websites with the gurus picture on the top left, a sign up box on the top right and testimonials running down the right side.
Your sameness is boring me…
We complain about the poor results, yet we try harder using the same tired template thinking that more work will bring better results.
It doesn’t.
Instead, it brings indifference. Your market ignores you because, well, you sound like her. And him. And them.
At the root of this complete lack of innovation is fear…
- We copy a template because we fear standing out.
- We mimic someone else’s style because we fear that if we are ourselves we’ll fail.
- We steal the words that we’ve heard uttered from someone else and never give credit because we want to sound smart and brilliant.
- We copy what we’ve seen and give it a different name and – not knowing the why it was done that way – then launch our new product or service to little or no fanfare.
We’re all so utterly boring…
If I met you at a party, would I find you interesting? If you met me, would you stick around to find out more?
Based on what I’ve seen, innovation is completely and utterly lost in the online marketing world. Gurus are boring. Bestselling authors are a yawn. Millionaire coaches are a complete and utter snooze.
And sadly, you and I have bought into this yawn-fest.
We follow the tried and true pathway because we want to feel safe. To be liked. To feel a sense of belonging. We sabotage any efforts to standout because to do so means we’ll be isolated, made fun of or any other excuse our egos can dream up.
The Easiest Way to Change Your Money Story
May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
For women of faith, there are 2 influencers that shape how she views money – her family and her church. We watch how our parents manage money and then, we’re feed messages about money from the pulpit. Whether these messages were good or bad, they shape how we view, manage and grow our money.
Often, we get so attached to this money story that we’re unable to see how destructive it can be. This money story creates drama in our lives and is the reason why we stay broke.
It’s time to re-write your money story…
In the video below, I share how you can rewrite your money story. This is an open invitation
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