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How I Made $2500 Online Simply By Leaving a Comment

April 16th, 2008 at 9:38 pm » Comments (27)

One of the reasons why I blog here at Adversity University is to turn my own personal experiences into solutions for you and make new connections along the way. ...more »

Hot to Get Smarter, the EASY Way

October 31st, 2007 at 6:22 pm » Comments (3)

What's the easiest way to get smart? Answer:  Surround yourself with people smarter, wealthier, more organized, more educated, more creative or even more resourceful than you.  And then learn from them! How? Answer:  By forming ...more »

Networking - A Dirty Word

October 30th, 2007 at 8:49 am » Comments (11)

My favorite phrase these days is, "It's a Matter of Perception."  This is an article about what I perceive networking to be. The word conjures up the image of the overeager "networker ...more »

How to Increase Your Likeability Factor and Make More Money

August 15th, 2007 at 4:56 am » Comments (4)

Yesterday I gave a presentation to members from the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce where I shared the "That's Right, Stephen!" story. At the end, during a question and answer session, ...more »

Taking “The Art of Pimping” to a Whole New Level

July 19th, 2007 at 7:04 am » Comments (4)

The other day I was reading an article somewhere on the Internet (I regret that I did not save it for future reference) on whether speakers, writers, authors, coaches ...more »

Pimping the So-Called Competition

July 13th, 2007 at 7:50 pm » Comments (3)

In March 2007, I took it upon myself to share some thoughts in "No Such Thing as Competition." It was about how we are trained to believe in competition whether ...more »

How to Attract the Right People in Your Life

June 19th, 2006 at 7:07 am » Comments (0)

It's perfectly natural for people to come in and out of our lives. Everyone you come into contact with makes an appearance on the stage of your life; depending on ...more »

Power of Thanking People with Handwritten Notes–Show Gratitude

June 14th, 2006 at 9:31 am » Comments (3)

Part of the H.E.A.R. Principle is Remembering who helped you along the way. Can you think of all the people in your life who helped you, especially when you were experiencing ...more »

The Importance of Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

May 20th, 2006 at 8:22 am » Comments (3)

I've only been in Ohio 8 months. Making new friends in a new town where you know no one is not easy; however, surrounding yourself with the right people is ...more »