We have just started a brand new company called Better Life Group where we will be selling a new type of personality and employee testing/assessment program. IT would take far too long here to explain it, but if you go and visit our website, www.betterlifeanalysis.com you'll see what it's all about. It's not religion, spirituality or anything like that at all. It's all about self improvement on the personal side and making better hiring decisions as a company.
I hope that you'll go and check it out...
Friday, June 5, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
Feel Better in a lousy economy
ALL IN A DAYS WORK:
If you’ve gotten to know me at all in the last thirteen years we’ve been in business, you know that it would be easy for me to write you some sort of “feel good bulls#%t” that would leave you thinking everything is going to be fine and dandy. I could tell you that at any moment roses and lollipops and new jobs for everyone would be falling out of the sky, but then that would have about as weight and honesty as a Paula Abdul American Idol review.
But you know what? Even though things out there are really bad, it doesn’t mean that it’s the end of everything or that it’s time to panic. In fact according to my watch, the time to panic doesn’t officially come until next week. So see, there’s absolutely no pressure or anything to worry about.
Look let’s be honest, we’re not getting the same number of job openings we did a couple of years ago. A good number of the positions we’ve been recruiting on have gone on hold. But there are still clients out there looking for and hiring quality people.
As Recruiters/Salespeople that means we have to work harder to find new clients/positions and so far we’ve been able to do that on a relatively frequent basis.
What does this mean for you?
It means that given the tight market, if you are on the outside looking in your resume needs to be sharp and to the point. It means that your interviewing skills need to be at your very best. These two things, Crossroads Consulting can help you with.
Crossroads has a top notch resume service that charges far less than any of the other services I’ve seen out there
Crossroads can also help your interviewing technique. We have an affordable service for that as well.
Those are the basics. However, what is your mental state of mind? Are you putting yourself in a position mentally when you go on these interviews to excel at them? Trust me on this one, if you’re feeling the heat and it shows on your countenance, then you’re in trouble, not only on interviews but for your personal well being also.
Because I’m feeling the heat as much as any of you, maybe more since we’ve lived on straight commission for the last thirteen years and have to support a wife and two kids, and pay the mortgage AND the business expenses to boot. I’ve been struggling emotionally with dealing with this as much as any of you out there.
I went looking for some answers to try and deal with all of this and I think I found an answer that has really helped. I wasn’t and am not interested in a religious answer, been there done that, and we’re far too skeptical to get wrapped up in some sort of oddball New Age nonsense either. What I found was a great company run by Mike Hartman who was a member of the 1994 New York Rangers Stanley Cup Championship team. Since leaving hockey, Mike has dedicated himself to learning and studying the “axiology” of success and successful people. As a result, Mike has become one of the few Certified Axiological Practitioners in the world. If you’re unfamiliar with what “axiology” is you’re not alone. I had no idea what it was either. What it means, is “the study of values.” It’s a new science that was initiated by a Nobel Prize nominee and is one of the most fascinating areas of human development I’ve ever seen.
I took what is called a “Valuescan.” To be honest, I was VERY skeptical of this thing being anything more than a just another personality test that would show nothing and basically be a waste of time. However, what I discovered was just how wrong I was. The results of the test as Mike shared them with me were some of the most eye-opening and revealing things I’ve ever experienced.
Ever since I took the test I’ve begun doing the various steps of what is called “The Playbook.” It’s a thought provoking eighteen month process to a better state of mind/attitude and instructs how to be better in my ability to focus and accomplish whatever task(s) at hand.
For me, this has been nothing short of a miracle. Despite all the negativity and problems I’m still facing...and believe me there are a TON of them, as a lifelong insomnia sufferer, I’ve been getting restful and peaceful sleep for the first time in as long as I can remember. I’m feeling “real” hope, not the lyrical nonsense being espoused in Washington and I’ve begun taking better care of myself for the first time in years. My mood is better and I’m getting back into the game.
As a result I’ve partnered with Mike’s company, Better Life Training, and formed my own company that you can find on the web at BetterLifeAnalysis.com.
The Valuescan test and individualized analysis from Mike himself normally costs $200. If you wanted to buy “The Playbook” its $240 more. It can be paid in a lump sum or can be financed at zero percent interest by credit card at $40 a month.
However, for those who sign up at BetterLifeAnalysis.com and make the onetime $200 payment we will include the Playbook FREE. You SAVE $240 just for making the onetime payment.
I sincerely believe in this service and wouldn’t offer it to anyone if I wasn’t thoroughly convinced that it will help you as much as it has helped me. Ultimately, it should pay off for you not only in a better job, but a BETTER LIFE as well.
We’re back again with you next month.
Till then, let’s “unlock your peak performance...”
If you’ve gotten to know me at all in the last thirteen years we’ve been in business, you know that it would be easy for me to write you some sort of “feel good bulls#%t” that would leave you thinking everything is going to be fine and dandy. I could tell you that at any moment roses and lollipops and new jobs for everyone would be falling out of the sky, but then that would have about as weight and honesty as a Paula Abdul American Idol review.
But you know what? Even though things out there are really bad, it doesn’t mean that it’s the end of everything or that it’s time to panic. In fact according to my watch, the time to panic doesn’t officially come until next week. So see, there’s absolutely no pressure or anything to worry about.
Look let’s be honest, we’re not getting the same number of job openings we did a couple of years ago. A good number of the positions we’ve been recruiting on have gone on hold. But there are still clients out there looking for and hiring quality people.
As Recruiters/Salespeople that means we have to work harder to find new clients/positions and so far we’ve been able to do that on a relatively frequent basis.
What does this mean for you?
It means that given the tight market, if you are on the outside looking in your resume needs to be sharp and to the point. It means that your interviewing skills need to be at your very best. These two things, Crossroads Consulting can help you with.
Crossroads has a top notch resume service that charges far less than any of the other services I’ve seen out there
Crossroads can also help your interviewing technique. We have an affordable service for that as well.
Those are the basics. However, what is your mental state of mind? Are you putting yourself in a position mentally when you go on these interviews to excel at them? Trust me on this one, if you’re feeling the heat and it shows on your countenance, then you’re in trouble, not only on interviews but for your personal well being also.
Because I’m feeling the heat as much as any of you, maybe more since we’ve lived on straight commission for the last thirteen years and have to support a wife and two kids, and pay the mortgage AND the business expenses to boot. I’ve been struggling emotionally with dealing with this as much as any of you out there.
I went looking for some answers to try and deal with all of this and I think I found an answer that has really helped. I wasn’t and am not interested in a religious answer, been there done that, and we’re far too skeptical to get wrapped up in some sort of oddball New Age nonsense either. What I found was a great company run by Mike Hartman who was a member of the 1994 New York Rangers Stanley Cup Championship team. Since leaving hockey, Mike has dedicated himself to learning and studying the “axiology” of success and successful people. As a result, Mike has become one of the few Certified Axiological Practitioners in the world. If you’re unfamiliar with what “axiology” is you’re not alone. I had no idea what it was either. What it means, is “the study of values.” It’s a new science that was initiated by a Nobel Prize nominee and is one of the most fascinating areas of human development I’ve ever seen.
I took what is called a “Valuescan.” To be honest, I was VERY skeptical of this thing being anything more than a just another personality test that would show nothing and basically be a waste of time. However, what I discovered was just how wrong I was. The results of the test as Mike shared them with me were some of the most eye-opening and revealing things I’ve ever experienced.
Ever since I took the test I’ve begun doing the various steps of what is called “The Playbook.” It’s a thought provoking eighteen month process to a better state of mind/attitude and instructs how to be better in my ability to focus and accomplish whatever task(s) at hand.
For me, this has been nothing short of a miracle. Despite all the negativity and problems I’m still facing...and believe me there are a TON of them, as a lifelong insomnia sufferer, I’ve been getting restful and peaceful sleep for the first time in as long as I can remember. I’m feeling “real” hope, not the lyrical nonsense being espoused in Washington and I’ve begun taking better care of myself for the first time in years. My mood is better and I’m getting back into the game.
As a result I’ve partnered with Mike’s company, Better Life Training, and formed my own company that you can find on the web at BetterLifeAnalysis.com.
The Valuescan test and individualized analysis from Mike himself normally costs $200. If you wanted to buy “The Playbook” its $240 more. It can be paid in a lump sum or can be financed at zero percent interest by credit card at $40 a month.
However, for those who sign up at BetterLifeAnalysis.com and make the onetime $200 payment we will include the Playbook FREE. You SAVE $240 just for making the onetime payment.
I sincerely believe in this service and wouldn’t offer it to anyone if I wasn’t thoroughly convinced that it will help you as much as it has helped me. Ultimately, it should pay off for you not only in a better job, but a BETTER LIFE as well.
We’re back again with you next month.
Till then, let’s “unlock your peak performance...”
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The Death of Common Sense
Obituary printed in the London Times - not a joke and makes you think
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who
has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was,
since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He
will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the
worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend
more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children,
are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the
job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental
consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could
not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an
abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses;
and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a
burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in
her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by
his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who
has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was,
since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He
will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain; Why the early bird gets the
worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend
more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children,
are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but
overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy
charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended
from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for
reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the
job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly
children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental
consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could
not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an
abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses;
and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a
burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to
realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in
her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death, by his parents, Truth and Trust, by
his wife, Discretion, by his daughter, Responsibility, and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;
I Know My Rights
I Want It Now
Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
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