Monthly Archives: July 2016

Misunderstandings about perfection: 

I went to a presentation by a physiologist (I think) who talked about how trying to be perfectionism contributes to depression. The two presenters were Brother and Sister Olson. Any mistakes on these notes are the fault of note taker. … Continue reading

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Coping with our inner voice:

I listened to an enjoyable speech tonight at Toastmasters. The topic of the speech was about annoying roommates. In this case the annoying roommate that constantly talks and talks and talks is our inner voice. The inner voice is the … Continue reading

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News Jack:

I attended a writing seminar created by the publishers Black Card Books. They talked about how to be a successful l business entrepreneur by using books to promote your skills/business. Here are my notes on the News Jack technique to … Continue reading

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Spelling Preparedness:  

Good: Preparedness Bad:   Prepardness I keep forgetting the e. but I finally have something that may help me remember. emergency situations are the time the times to be prepared. It’s a code red situation so remember RED in preparedness. Another … Continue reading

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CERT: Chapter 8 Terrorism and CERT Part E: 

CBRNE indicators Here is a continuation of notes from my CERT training discussing terrorism and what we as CERT do about it or rather not do about it. The following notes are directly from the CERT book. Any inaccuracies are … Continue reading

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Look for the helpers: 

I heard a very thought-provoking comment today at church. I attend a church where members of the congregation give the sermons. A mother made a very important observation to her children who are watching a newscast that depicted violence. It … Continue reading

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Spelling temperature: 

Good: temperature Bad:    tempature We always get upset about the temperature and weather. It’s always too hot or too cold. Either way we throw a temper tantrum. Thus Remember TEMPERature. Have a better recommendation? Please feel free to share in … Continue reading

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Content marketing:

I attended a writing seminar created by the publishers Black Card Books. They talked about how to be a successful l business entrepreneur by using books to promote your skills/business. Here are my notes on Content marketing.  Any inaccurate info … Continue reading

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Fire starters: 

Two members of the Hillman family and I were ambitious. We purchase of wax, collected egg cardboard holders and collected dryer lint. We then made fire starters. First you need to Stuff lint from your clothes dryer into the bowl … Continue reading

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Addiction by Bob Patel:

I attended the get motivated seminar and took notes on various motivational speakers as well as people selling the product. Here are some comments by Bob Patel. Any misinformation or misquotes is the fault of the note taker. Learn something … Continue reading

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