Health Fitness

Blake Griffin Dunk or the 3 best exercises to jump higher

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dresses Blake GriffinTimofey Mozgov’s dunk in November 2010? Most people agree that he is one of the best dunks in the NBA in recent years. And Blake Griffin never tires of scoring, in fact he leads the league in dunks (100 as of January 26, 2011).

Being 6 feet. At 10 inches (2.08 m) tall and 37.5 inches vertical, Blake is easy to dunk; however, it is interesting that his standing reach and wingspan are well below average for his position (power forward). The reason for his almost unique combination of power and burst (LeBron James and Dwight Howard are two other examples) is special training: workouts in the arena in a 60-pound vest obviously pay off for him. .

But you don’t need to complete such extreme training to improve your vertical jump. There are great exercises that will help you increase your vertical in a short amount of time. So, without further ado, here are the 3 best exercises to jump higher:

1) Box jumps. For this exercise you need a solid box. The idea is simple: jump on the box, go down and repeat the movement. Start with a box height of 16 inches (40 cm) and increase the height if you have no trouble jumping over it. Do 6 reps per set.

2) Depth Jumps. The goal here is to get out of the box and jump back into the air with full power as soon as you hit the ground. Do 8 repetitions per set (max. 4), only two days a week! Your muscles need to regenerate after such intense athletic ability.

3) Split squat jumps. This exercise will improve the strength and explosiveness of your legs. The starting position is the lunge position (refer to Google or YouTube images). Now jump and switch legs. Repeat the exercise 8 times on each leg (5 sets). By the way, split squat jumps are part of Brandon Roy’s (40-inch vertical) daily routine.

Don’t forget to warm up and stretch before AND after your workouts! Also, keep in mind that if you want to improve your vertical jump, you need to work on your jump explosion and NOT jump stamina.

That’s why jumping as much as you can will do more harm than good. It’s all about the correct execution of the exercises, the correct number of repetitions and the correct amount of rest (especially when doing plyometrics), since your muscles need a long time to regenerate after intense athletic activity (at least 24 hours, 48 hours). is even better).

I recommend sticking to a vertical jump program (The Jump Manual), as it gives you concrete training plans, exercise videos, set numbers, and reps.

P.S. You probably know that Blake Griffin will be in the 2011 NBA Dunk Contest. But did you know that Blake won the Slam Dunk Contest at the McDonald’s All-American Game in 2007 (a one-point win against Austin Freeman)?

Legal Law

Book Summary – Loop Holes of the Rich – Written by Diane Kennedy and Robert Kiyosaki

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This book will help you keep more of your money. As you start to generate cash, you need to legally protect and house it. Statistics show that 34 cents of every dollar goes to interest and 30 cents of every dollar goes to taxes. These are considerable premiums to pay for success. It does not have to be this way.

Why is this important to me? This book is a great resource if you have decided to start your own business. You need to understand that there are risks that are EASILY mitigated if you take the time and set things up correctly. Taxes can cost you up to 50% of your money. As everyone knows, our government agencies are efficient machines and spend our money wisely – NO! One thing the government is smart about is setting incentives for businesses. They do it because companies create value and jobs. The key here is to go from “earn-spend-taxes” to “earn-spend-taxes.” This subtle difference makes a big difference over time.

Lawsuits are a nightmare. Rich people get bad raps sometimes, but it’s the bottom feeders who really need to be punished. It takes years to build a reputation and ANYONE can file a lawsuit and destroy it, even if they are lying. There are more lawyers in law school than lawyers. These people need to make money somehow and that is why we are the most litigious country in the world.

This book is packed with a ton of information. For the sake of time, I will highlight some of the things that have helped me in my business career. Diane has worked with Robert Kiyosaki in the past as a Rich Dad advisor. She will see that this book falls under the team and legal areas of the BI triangle.

1. Team – You need to have a good team. When you start making money in business, DO NOT stumble over pennies and hire incompetent advisers. Remember that you get what you pay for. You need to have a good CPA, lawyer and trainer. A bad contract can cost you your business.

2. Business Entity – There are several types of business rights, but the one you do NOT want is a sole proprietorship. Depending on your circumstances, you can use LLCs for real estate, S Corporations for businesses, and C Corporations for businesses. C Corporation is unique in that taxes do NOT flow to you and you can set year ends. This timing feature is critical to tax planning strategies. As you grow, you can use multiple entities to save money and build protection.

3. Asset Protection: “Call Mr. Lawyer today if you stubbed your toe!” You see these commercials all the time. The goal is for you to call. The attorney on the phone will ask you questions and maybe do some really quick research based on the claim. If they run into obstacles, they will most likely not accept the BS case. But if your entity structure is not set up correctly, they will proceed. Unfortunately, there are people who have entitlement mindsets and if they can get something for nothing, they will. If you are a sole proprietor and own your real estate building and business, then you are in trouble. If I slip and fall on your property, then I have a great opportunity to be a new business and real estate owner and you can go to the poorhouse.

Loop Holes of the Rich is a great resource and will help you set up your structures correctly. If you’re meeting with advisers, I suggest you read this book first to find out. The best way to eliminate problems is to ask relevant questions. Diane’s book will help you do that.

I hope you have found this brief summary useful. The key to any new idea is to work it into your daily routine until it becomes a habit. Habits are formed in as little as 21 days.

One thing you can take away from this book is that you are not a sole proprietor. This is a horrible entity and you must change it if you are serious about business and your financial future.

Lifestyle Fashion

Are you being taken for granted?

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We all get taken for granted from time to time. And sometimes we don’t even care if someone we love and is very close to us does. But if it’s a regular thing that keeps repeating itself, it surely hurts and irritates. This world is full of people who complain that they are taken for granted by their bosses, colleagues, spouses, friends, brothers and sisters, and even their own children. They hate it, but they are never really able to change it.

If you look closely, you can easily see that these people are nice and decent; In fact, sometimes too nice and decent. They are soft-spoken, willing to please, helpful, sincere, and hard-working. Generally, other people like them and even praise them, behind their back. But somehow they never manage to get the kind of recognition and reward where it really matters.

A lady, who loves her husband and children, works hard all day, takes better care of them, is an ideal wife and mother in the eyes of the entire neighborhood, never gets even a simple thank you from her husband and children. They can say they love her, but they never really appreciate the effort she puts into it. An employee who is loyal, talented, works hard, and sometimes even bends over backwards, is praised by some of the colleagues, but does not seem to get the promotion. It’s someone else who gets the raise and promotion, and soon the person in question finds himself or herself working for a person who is almost half his or hers in qualifications, experience, and talent, and even whose loyalty is questionable.

Does it sound like your story or someone you know? Isn’t that too common? The answer will probably be ‘Yes’. Now, you may ask, why do a few get all the recognition and reward, even though they don’t deserve it? But then most of the others are taken for granted, one way or another. Can this be changed? If so, then how?

Many times it is not important what we do, but how we do it that draws people’s attention. Here are some unusual strategies that can get people to recognize your efforts. They almost always work for me and they will for you too.

Work smart, not hard: Do you work hard when others are having fun, whether at home or in the office? Does everyone know you’ll do everything if they don’t? You have to change that. Call others and give them responsibilities and deadlines. Keep following up and ask about progress. Require an explanation for non-compliance. Act authoritative if necessary and see the difference in just a few days. People may not like you for this at first, but soon they will begin to show you respect and stop taking you for granted.

Promote yourself: How will everyone know how hard you work and what your achievements are if you don’t promote yourself? You do not have to hire an advertising agency, but present your achievements in front of those who really matter. Tell your family members about the great work you have done for them. After each achievement, tell your bosses what you’ve done, either verbally or by sending a report. If you think that action and results speak louder than words, you are wrong. No one is watching you do all that action, and there are plenty of others waiting to steal your credit.

Not only help but please: It is good to help other people. Unfortunately, in today’s world, people take your kindness for granted and begin to take advantage of it. So help people, but show that you are doing it as a favor and as an exception. Make them feel obligated and indebted to you. People may call you a snob, but let them. It is much better than what has been taken for granted.

Be assertive and stubborn to prove a point: People who are unable to speak their minds clearly and forcefully always take it for granted. Be assertive when presenting your opinion and point of view. Listen to others and pretend you don’t understand what they are saying, and keep repeating your point. People may call you stupid, but they will take you much more seriously.

Be aggressive and passionate: By asking you to be aggressive I am not asking you to fight with people. But, set aggressive goals, work aggressively and passionately. Aggressive attitude to a certain level creates positive energy that other people feel. And this energy helps people recognize you and your work.

Develop some annoying value: It’s not always good to be nice. Let people know that you can get angry too and call things by their names. Be courteous, discreet and diplomatic, but speak your mind. Tell people clearly how you feel. They will never take your feelings and emotions for granted.

I’m growing up and ready to move on: Everyone will obviously take you for granted if they develop the feeling that you are stuck with them and going nowhere. So, it keeps growing. Make continuous improvement on yourself. Develop a better attitude, work on your self-image, and add value to your skills and qualifications. Show readiness to move on and see how people’s attitudes toward you change.

epilogue: All this that I told you above may not come very naturally to you at first. But still make conscious efforts for some time until it becomes second nature. However, that does not mean that you will employ these strategies indiscriminately. These strategies are like medications and should be used only if symptoms exist.

In addition, you must continually work to improve your own image. People take you for granted, your lack of assertiveness, being meek, doing all the work yourself, people don’t take you seriously, etc. They are usually manifestations of a poor self-image. Once you achieve a healthy self-image, you no longer need to consciously employ any strategy to gain recognition, you will gain recognition automatically.

Pets

How to stop your dachshund from chasing cats

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Dachshunds were bred to hunt and catch badgers, so it shouldn’t surprise you if you hear of a Dachshund chasing cats.

Dachshunds will often chase cats, or even any small animals, because they see them as encroaching on their territory. Most Dachshunds don’t see the cat as their next meal, they just want to get it out of their territory. Most of the time, the cat will run away, reinforcing the Dachshund’s behavior, meaning it will chase the next intruder it sees.

There are some Dachshunds that chase because they want to play, but it is a brave cat that stands its ground against a dog. Cats that stand and fight are often in great danger, especially against an opponent such as a Dachshund, bred to find and kill badgers, much more solid creatures than a domestic cat.

Stop a dachshund chasing cats

It is important to understand that you will likely never completely stop your Dachshund from chasing cats. Therefore, it is important to be on the lookout for cats in the area and to keep your Dachshund on a leash until they are gone.

If you have a cat, you can train your Dachshund not to chase it, but it can take time. Start by putting your Dachshund on a leash. Take them into the room where the cat is and have them sit down. If they try to chase the cat, tell them “no” and sit them back down. When they are calm, you can approach the cat and get your Dachshund to sit again if he lunges at the cat. The goal is to have them close enough that your cat and Dachshund can find and observe each other. Dachshunds are renowned hunters, so don’t be surprised if it takes several sessions before your Dachshund can adequately meet your cat without chasing him.

You can also train your Dachshund with the “leave it” command. To do this, pick up a treat and let your Dachshund sniff it. Keep it in your hand and tell your Dachshund to “put it down.” They are likely to continue sniffing, that’s fine. Don’t say or do anything, just watch and wait. The moment he looks away, give him the treat and praise him. Repeat the exercise until your Dachshund walks away when you say “leave it.” Once trained, when you say “leave it,” your Dachshund should walk away from your cat.

I can’t stop my dachshund from chasing cats

Unfortunately, there will be Dachshunds whose chase drive is so high that they cannot be trained not to chase, especially if your cat is outgoing and likes to provoke your Dachshund. In cases like this, the only option you have is to keep the dog and cat apart. This may involve keeping them separated in different areas or training your Dachshund while you are away from home.

Real Estate

Hype or hope? Eric Medemar Review – HyperResults System 2.0 Advanced Wholesaler

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Until an accidental meeting in 2006 at the REI Summit, I had only heard rumors about Eric’s unique training philosophy. I was told by a few other top coaches in the industry that I would either love Eric or hate him. There was simply no middle ground with him. Looking back, it’s clear that her no-nonsense approach to wholesale real estate coupled with his sharp tongue had earned her some enemies.

That meeting coupled with serious demands from my blog subscribers prompted me to contact Eric so he could do a comprehensive review of his Advanced Wholesale System. So, with his permission, I’d like to start now.

If you remember, in October 2009 we did our first conference call with Eric Medemar and I went right out and asked him if he was planning to present any new material. He only hinted that there might be something in the works, but at the time it didn’t seem like anything concrete. That’s why I was so excited when I saw that he was launching this new system.

I’ll be right up front, there was a part of me that didn’t think I could get much better with your Ultimate Wholesale System. After all, his ultimate wholesale system was not only cheap, it also worked. A kind of difficult combination to improve.

That’s why I wasn’t at all surprised to learn that instead of improving his system, it seemed more like he was expanding it. Do you know that sometimes you can’t know what you don’t know, until you learn something new and only then do you realize that something big was missing? Well, that’s what happened when I started checking out their new system.

Module #1 Mental Acceleration Module– In this module, for example, I learned the fascinating reason why many of us get stuck in “Paralysis by Analysis”. This seems to be something that sets the Eric system apart from many of the other systems I have reviewed. Eric not only teaches you “what to do” he teaches you “how to do it”.

Module #2 The Buyer Blitz module- Anyone who has purchased the Ultimate Wholesale system will remember Eric’s reverse MLS method and his HUD bloodhound method. How could those two methods be improved? Personally, I didn’t think I could do it. He did! In his new buyers module, he shares 21 more ways to find buyers and about 10 of them are as innovative as his HUD hound method and his Reverse MLS method.

Module #3 The Marketing Crisis Module- This was like getting an abbreviated MBA in marketing, which is one of those areas where I didn’t know how much I was missing or how much it would help me, until I actually listened to the module.

Module #4 The Real Estate Agent Reality Check Module- For many of you, this might be your favorite because in this one, Eric touches on an area of ​​investing that no other course seems to teach, which is how to handle dealing with real estate agents. Those of you who know me know that I’ve been a real estate agent for 15 years and Eric teaches you things about me that he certainly wouldn’t want you to know.

Module #5 The Seller Slam Module– As Eric says, “Buyers and sellers are about 90% of the wholesale equation” which is why he goes into so much detail giving specific and exact instructions on how to find motivated sellers in almost every market .

Module #6 Website Warfare Module– If you somehow missed the boat and weren’t impressed with the previous 5 modules, this one will blow your mind, because Eric takes you behind the scenes of his guru business and gives you a flood of new insights on how he leverages the internet to earn even more money, with much less effort.

Because so many of you asked, I thought I’d post the first half of my review because there are 6 more modules to go after this one. No, I’m not officially done with this review, but I will say that in these first 6 modules alone I’ve gotten 10 TIMES my money’s worth.

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A Sudden Awakening: A Cautionary Tale for Today’s Youth!

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It was a hot and humid night on July 11, 2002. My friend Craig Boogie was driving me through Manhattan, New York City, in my white Mercedes Benz CL600 two-door, when we pulled up outside on a busy night. club.

“Jamila, come with me for a moment.” Craig said jealously as he jumped out of the car and walked to the passenger door, waving me out.

“No Craig! I’m not going to any clubs tonight.” I answered firmly, leaning back in my seat and covering my lean, toned face with my big black designer glasses.

Craig proceeded to beg me to come in, but I waved him off, rolled up the window, and turned up the volume on the radio. Seeing that it was a lost cause, Craig entered the club without me. I assumed he was just going to make a quick stop, but several minutes passed and Craig still hadn’t returned. I called his phone several times, no answer.

Shaken, I got out of the car, closed the doors and angrily proceeded to make my way to the packed nightclub. As I entered the building, I heard loud familiar voices yell, “SURPRISE, happy birthday!”
I was greeted with hugs and kisses from my friends, who were mostly celebrities and music industry executives. I felt honored and distinguished because everyone treated me like a queen that night. He was 25 years old and a billionaire. I had achieved what I perceived to be true success. I went from being a small time girl from the suburbs of Jamaica Queens, New York, to being a highly sought after and respected business woman. He lived in a prestigious gated community in northern New Jersey. She had a lavish collection of luxury cars and enough diamond jewelry and fur coats to fill a store. In my mind I was prepared for life. Unfortunately, my success was short-lived.

On July 16, 2008, just six years later, I stood before Judge Jose Linares in Newark Federal District Court in New Jersey waiting to be sentenced on bank fraud charges. My past had suddenly caught up with me. What I perceived as a common business shortcut ruined my life and destroyed my business.

My heart began to race as I waited for the judge to impose his sentence on me. It had been 5 long years since my federal investigation began. He anxiously wanted to end the 5 year nightmare he had encountered. In a few minutes this long saga will be over, I thought as I quietly recited Psalm 23.

“I hereby sentence you to 151 months in federal prison and 5 years probation.” Judge Linares, a plump, middle-aged Cuban-American (who could pass for White) testified as he pounded his wooden gavel.

Inside I instantly went numb. I tried to put it together to figure out how many years equaled 151 months. “Twelve and a half years, oh, that’s crazy!” I said as the bailiff came over to stop me.

I was given a few minutes to remove my 4 carat diamond ring, diamond tennis bracelet and matching chain, and diamond bezel watch. I packed my expensive jewelry into my oversized Louis Vuitton bag, along with the keys to the new Escalade I had recently purchased. I had driven to court myself, definitely not expecting to be sent to federal prison. As I handed over my belongings to my attorney, along with the valet ticket for my car that was parked in the municipal courthouse lot, his face turned beet red. It was clear that he too was caught off guard and couldn’t believe the judge had sentenced me to over a decade behind bars.

In a matter of moments I made a huge transformation. I was forced to remove my designer clothes and shoes, and was given a khaki prison jumpsuit and worn blue sneakers to change into. This can’t be like this, I thought to myself. In the blink of an eye, I went from being a free woman to federal prisoner #59253-053. I was indeed living my worst nightmare!

Stripped of all the worldly accoutrements I used to hide my insecurities, I looked at myself in the small rusty mirror in my prison cell. Instantly, I hated the reflection of the image I saw. Packed with pounds of guilt and shame, I was overwhelmed and disheartened. When the prison gates closed behind me, I felt like my life was over!

Day after day, I wallowed in my negative thoughts, thinking about my funeral arrangements in my mind. Confined to a 5 1/2 x 9 prison cell, I had no one to lean on or turn to. Was caught! Sobbing from anxiety and pain, my life flashed before my eyes. I thought of all the things I’d done and all the people I’d tried my best to please. Even more disappointing, I was abandoned by those who I thought were really my friends. The sharp pain of hurt and disappointment kept repeating itself, forcing me to realize how unfounded the superficial things I pursued so passionately were.

Desperate for despair, I reached for the Bible given to me by a woman in the next cell. For countless hours I read. With each page that ended, the stronger I seemed to become. In the darkest place of my life, through the word of God, I was able to see the light. For the first time in many years, I was still enough to listen to the calm inner voice that attended me. Instantly, I was doomed. I knew that in order to survive the long journey ahead, I had no choice but to change my ways and follow the path that God intended for me.

This journey has not been easy, but I can say that with the grace of God I made it. Today, six years later, I see things very differently than I did before. Through my mistakes I realize the importance of education and hard work. My experience has taught me that what we think is a short cut always turns out to be the wrong long route!

Behind bars, I have had to raise my children in a prison visiting room. My son was 11 years old when I was first incarcerated. Last June he graduated from high school, which was one of many memorable occasions that I missed. Not only have I had to suffer, my family has also had to bear the pain of my mistakes.

Having paid a heavy price for my actions, I realize it was never worth risking my freedom! I am sharing my story with you so that you pay attention to my message and learn from my mistakes. No matter how desperate you may seem or how easy you think it is to make something up, avoid crime at all costs! Whichever way you cut it, you’ll get caught in the end! So, stay in school, get your education, and passionately follow your dreams. Hard work will pay off in the end and no one will take that away from you. Trust me, crime just doesn’t pay, so DON’T DO IT!

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Basic woodturning: what tools do you need?

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One of the strange things about woodturning compared to most other forms of woodworking is buying equipment to get started. If you were buying a table saw, it would come with at least one blade. Most drills come with a sampler of bits these days. Lathes almost always come alone. Oh, there will probably be a tail center and a spur center and a face plate to hold the work on the machine, but there won’t be any tools for the most basic cuts. In other words, there is still a lot to be done besides the lathe to get the most basic jobs done.

One of the best ways to get basic wood tuning tools is to buy a starter kit. Some turners will advise buying tools one at a time to get only what he needs, but that only works if you know which tools he likes best or needs most and that comes with time and practice. A starter kit is likely to have everything you need for basic cutting.

Woodturning is roughly divided into spindle turning and faceplate turning. Some think of it as spindles and bowls, but the diversity of objects far exceeds these categories. For spindle turning, a roughing gouge is needed; a pair of spindle gouges, one larger than the other; a sharing tool; a bias chisel and maybe two of different sizes; and possibly a scraper. Faceplate work requires a bowl gouge. It will be longer than spindle gouges and stronger in construction. High speed steel tools are the norm these days and are what the beginner should buy for both beginners and long term crafters.

Each type of these tools has a different profile and different sharpening requirements. Fortunately, there are many sharpening jigs on the market for lathe workers. In the past, circumstances in basic woodturning required newcomers to the trade to learn the art of sharpening tools as well as making the basic cuts and some would argue that sharpening was the most difficult to learn. Good jigs coupled with high speed tools that hold a much longer edge than the old high carbon steel tools make life much easier for the beginner and the advanced practitioner as well.

By the way, the basic sharpening tool for a woodturner is a grinder with an extra-fine aluminum oxide wheel and you may need to purchase that as well.

Perhaps as intrinsic as the tools is the need for safety on the wood lathe. While it is one of the safest tools in the shop, it still throws material in a person’s face at twenty-five or more miles per hour. A full face mask is needed. Lung protection during sanding can be taken care of with a good sanding mask. Hearing protection for those times when the lathe is turning, a power drill is being used for sanding, and the dust collector is running should be on every turner’s must-wear list.

Basic woodturning requires more than the woodturn itself, but the enjoyment is more than worth it for most stand-up crafters. A beginner’s high-speed steel tool set, a grinder and sharpening jig, and the lathe itself will last for years of amazing, creative woodturning fun.

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Mom! Get a life!

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A day in the life of a mom is not always a pretty show!! For those moms who have babies and have chosen to stay home with them, it’s a day full of diapers, crying, accidents and laundry.

For those moms who have babies and work outside the home, it’s all of those things AND a rushed morning of trying to find the dress that doesn’t have the spit-ups and putting the car seats in the car to get the babies out. to the playgroup.

For others who have children in school, it’s a whole different set of crazy, exhausting routines that leave the mother feeling unappreciated and utterly drained.

Many moms expect their husbands to appreciate them and feel a bit empty because men have their own set of needs that go unmet and find it hard to fill you when they are empty themselves.

If you hold your breath waiting for your kids to appreciate you, you’ll turn blue and die long before you get the much-needed “Thank you, Mom!” that many of us yearn for.

So is there any hope? Can you find appreciation in this life or do you have to wait until you cross over to glory for God to say, “Well done”? Absolutely not! There is hope in the here and now, but it takes a little effort on your part! No more waiting for someone else to appreciate you. You need to get yourself a life!! Before you get mad at me, let me explain!

Two and a half years ago, I was at the lowest place in my life. She had been a teacher for 12 years in the public school system. My husband had been a homemaker and a part-time actor and pastor. We decided it was time to follow the dreams that God had placed in his heart, which was to move to Los Angeles so he could pursue acting as a full-time career and possibly be in television or film. In other words, he needed to get a life for himself. I was going to do it!!

So we rented our house in Oregon and moved into a very small apartment in Los Angeles. After a few weeks, when he didn’t get the lead role in a major movie, we got hungry, so he needed to get a job. He found a great job at a very large car dealership and started working 70-80 hours a week as a salesman to support us in very expensive Southern California.

This is where the depressing part comes in. I was a stay-at-home mom to three little kids for the first time in a huge new city where I was scared to drive and didn’t know anyone and my husband was never home because he worked long hours. I didn’t want to get out of bed and take a shower every day. I cried all the time and my children were also beginning to reflect my bad mood and attitude. As the old saying goes, “If Mom ain’t happy, then nobody’s happy.” This went on for almost two years! Yuck!!

My friends started telling me that I needed help and even my mother in law suggested that I find a life for myself and seek help. They said I needed to go to the doctor and get medication to improve my mood. So I did. I went for my annual physical, at which point I asked my doctor if he could give me antidepressants for my depression.

First he asked me a lot of questions about my life and about my past. He soon found out that it was an isolated incident and told me that he didn’t need medication, he needed to have a life! ahh!! The nervous ones!!! He wanted a quick fix and he wanted it NOW! (Note: Many people suffer from chemical imbalances in their bodies and need medication to correct them. I’m not against antidepressants. It just wasn’t the right diagnosis for me.)

Get a life! How do you do that?

Well, I wasn’t going to let this doctor tell me that I needed to have a life. I had a life and it was depressing and boring and I was never appreciated for my efforts!! But, I went looking for what “Get a life” meant anyway. In my search, I realized that God intends our lives to be wonderful and fulfilling.

So how do you get a life? Here are the steps I took to find my amazing new life:

1. Write down all the things you love. I really like being on the internet meeting and emailing people. I also love to sing. I really like teaching, but not with little kids anymore. Don’t think too much during this exercise. Just write what comes to mind and don’t be convinced of what you love. Only YOU know what you’re passionate about and it’s okay to feel the way you do!

2. Research your top 5 passions. Go online and search for those 5 areas that you are most passionate about and see what comes up. Go to the library and check out books on each of those topics. Look in the phone book to see if there are any lessons you can take, etc.

3. Choose an area to follow RIGHT NOW! Why wait?? On a piece of paper in large, bold letters, write what you want to accomplish and set a goal to do three things a day to move toward your goal. It doesn’t matter if the goal seems too big to achieve today. Remember that the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. I decided I wanted to start my own internet business where I could help other moms find their own lives and financial freedom as well.

4. Share your goal with someone who supports you. Make sure you don’t share your sweet new goal and pursuit of a fulfilling life with those in your family and friends who might trample on and belittle your goal. There will always be dream crushers in our lives and you need to stay away from those people right now. I have a dear friend who cheers me on no matter what I’m doing. I told him about my desire to start a business. Not only did he cheer me on, but he hosted my first candlelight party!

5. Reward yourself often. As you reach small milestones, be sure to reward yourself. I told myself that when my business reached a certain level I would buy a new wedding ring. My first wedding ring broke due to all the weight gain during my pregnancies and I hadn’t had a ring for over 5 years. I deserved a ring and when I reached my goal I went to the jewelry store and picked out my favorite ring and walked out with my reward shining on my finger! It was also Valentine’s Day. What a perfect day to say to myself, “Job well done, Kari!” Every time I look at that beautiful ring on my finger, I smile because I know I worked hard and made a difference for so many to earn that reward.

6. Start the process again! You don’t need to stop after achieving your first goal. Take a look at your Passion List again, add it and choose a new search! I enjoy speaking motivationally and sharing what I have learned to help others have a life. So one of my new goals that I set for myself last spring is to speak at conferences across the country. Since then, I have spoken in Pennsylvania, Kansas, Las Vegas, and Cleveland. I will speak again in PA in August. I use humor to help others see their own potential and learn how to be successful. I never dared to dream that I could do something like this until I set out to GET A LIFE!

So, what are you waiting for? Take the steps TODAY to get a life and if you need help, contact me! I would love to help you! This is how I found my life… helping others find theirs!

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Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett – Estate Plan Wake-Up Call

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Following the sad and tragic deaths of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, we are all reminded of how fragile our lives can be and how quickly things can change. The death of these two iconic figures should be a call for many to get their estate plan in order. It should be noted that the reality is that most people die without a will in our country. Some really smart and famous people, Abraham Lincoln, Howard Hughes, and Pablo Picasso, die without taking the time to draw up a will.

Many of us procrastinate, downplay our personal need or the legal importance of drafting wills, trusts, living wills, and durable powers of attorney. The complexities of combining and coordinating diverse assets, such as individual assets, jointly owned assets, retirement plans, life insurance, annuities, and business interests, seem too daunting for some. For others, they don’t realize the importance of seeing all of their assets from a big picture perspective; that is, when all is said and done, who ends up with what. Is the division of assets fair and equitable for all concerned after payment of taxes, debts, and estate administration costs?

For many, the untimely death of Michael Jackson has raised these and many other estate planning issues. At this time, no one knows if he had a will and/or a trust for his children, or if his estate plan was current. But by looking at his situation (and speculating a bit), some important estate planning considerations for the rest of us can be explored:

Guardianship: It is unclear what provisions Mr. Jackson had in his will (assuming there is a valid will) for his children. The first word from the media is that this will be a messy court battle over the issue of guardianship of his children, even if his will indicates his preference for guardianship. Even if contested, the appointment of guardian in a will would still be a very important factor in any legal challenge and in any event it is always wise to state the wishes of the guardian. The object lesson is clear: Parents with young children must clearly see the need for a will indicating their choice of guardian for their children.

Trusts: No one knows if Mr. Jackson had established trusts for his children. Although it appears that his estate is now insolvent, this situation will likely change with post-mortem sales of his music someday providing assets and wealth for his children (think post-mortem income from Elvis’s estate). Presley). Hopefully, he established trusts that will protect and manage his assets. To increase the chances of becoming competent adults, he may have drafted provisions in his trust in a way that develops his sense of personal initiative and responsibility and still meets his basic needs. Experienced estate planning attorneys explore this type of forward planning when it comes to dealing with children and their anticipated needs if parents die prematurely.

Specific legacies: The media has speculated that a large part of his estate (his rights to Beatles songs) was donated to Paul McCartney. This generosity may be commendable, but from an estate planning perspective, this legacy can pose problems. First, if your estate is indeed insolvent, this legacy asset would not be available for your estate to be sold and the proceeds used to pay off the estate’s debts and/or benefit your children. Second, in general, bequests such as these are often given in ways that do not generate estate taxes. This could distort the way assets are divided among beneficiaries. The point here is that this bequest may have made sense when the will was originally drawn up when Mr. Jackson was wealthy, but this bequest could be quite problematic in the current situation. The lesson here is that an estate plan should be reviewed periodically as family needs and financial situations change over time.

Special Needs Trusts: Farrah Fawcett died leaving behind a son who is in jail with addiction problems. Issues for people with children with special needs are often downplayed, overlooked, or not fully considered. As her only daughter, did she leave all her wealth to her son? Did his will of hers provide that he would receive her inheritance upon her death or did he provide a trust for her benefit? If she set up a trust, what kinds of provisions and conditions did she make to provide benefits to you? These difficult questions arise not only for children with addiction problems, but also for children with cognitive deficits, physical disabilities, and emotional problems. Also, special needs trusts may be necessary when children receive public assistance from state and local governments.

The bottom line: Protect your family and protect your hard-earned wealth. Take time to plan your affairs with an experienced estate planning attorney. Remember, if you die without a will or trust, your state’s intestate laws will control who gets your assets and how they get your assets. When it comes to young children, courts generally place children’s estates in trust according to what the judge deems appropriate. In addition, the judge will determine who will be the trustee of any trust placed on your children and will determine who should be the guardian of your children. These and other important considerations should be determined by you and not by a court of law, so do it and do it now so you don’t leave problems like the ones Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett may have left behind.

© Steven J. Fromm, 2009

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Why transforming IAM to CIAM is an asymptotic fantasy

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It has been more than half a decade since people have tried to understand the concepts of IAM and cIAM. There is very little awareness of identity management and it can be difficult to understand the difference between eIAM (enterprise identity and access management) and cIAM (customer identity and access management). It’s been quite a while since people are trying to clarify the difference between eIAM and cIAM, but all efforts seemed futile. So let’s clear things up and be on the same ground. The writing on the wall is bold and clear.

“It is difficult to transform eIAM to cIAM”

You want to know why? There are a few facts that I’m going to show you, but before that, let’s go over some identity management concepts.

Identity: Defined

Anything that helps identify oneself in a physical world can be called an identity. Generally, government identification cards are used to serve the purpose. Therefore, an identity card is issued for the purpose of allowing privileged access to a legitimate person and can be used in various segments of society.

Digital identity: defined

Digital identity is your recognition online. It helps to identify as a person in the real world. A person can have multiple digital identities depending on their needs. But, digital identities are only considered for a particular website or network, which means that a Gmail email address can only be recognized on the Google network. Thus, a digital identity (an individual) gets approval to access the website. This is how a website performs the authentication process.

Access: Defined

When you enter a facility to use its resources, it is called gaining access. Also, the sensitivity of the data decides the degree of permission provided. Therefore, public data, such as data on websites, is easy to access, while private messages, such as emails, require special authorization (called a login). A successful login is proof of a person’s validation.

Introduction to enterprise identity and access management

Enterprise Identity Access and Management is a technology used throughout the organization for internal employees, contractors, and partners. The process is to provide identities, authenticate identities, and then provide them with access to resources. As its name implies, the technology focuses on internal employees and other members related to an organization. The technology addresses security aspects in an organization, such as restricting resources to internal employees, providing access to employees and other members according to their profile, and helping them collaborate to work with each other. Therefore, Enterprise IAM promotes security in an organization.

Introduction to customer identity and access management

Customer identity management focuses primarily on end users. They are intended for consumers, which are totally based on a different architecture, i.e. consumer-centric. Many other aspects are added to cIAM to make it capable of handling challenges in real time. It strikes the perfect balance between satisfying the needs of consumers and the prospects of a business. Let’s review these insights briefly to learn more about cIAM.

customer perspective

Customer always prefer user friendly environment and cIAM offers excellent user friendly environment resulting in good customer experience. Many services like single sign-on, social login and secure environment in terms of handling your personal information win the trust of consumers. Furthermore, the technology is device and geographically independent. It is highly responsive and available. These features make cIAM easily acceptable, as no company can survive for long without these factors. Therefore, it leads to a poor customer experience and ends in lost revenue.

Therefore, cAM meets the need for companies to adopt a customer-centric approach. The transaction and the service are treated equally with the quality of the product. Therefore, cIAM is more than a customer database. It really strengthens ties with customers.

commercial aspect

When it comes to business, cIAM remains an undisputed champion. Aside from getting customer information from cIAM, it increases the probability of providing customers with a unified customer experience. Personalized attention to clients and the promotion of the brand-client relationship are some of the advantages of cIAM. In addition, CRM, segmentation, and CMS technologies gain an advantage by working in collaboration with cIAM technologies.

know the difference

Being a cIAM, for an IAM company is almost impossible. And these are some presentable factors.

  • Created an enterprise identity management solution to manage comparatively minor identities with respect to cIAM. An enterprise IAM can only manage a few thousand identities. But, with cIAM, the number can reach the billions.
  • The user experience of your users is defined in enterprise IAM through the level of access provided to users. In other words, the permissions granted to the user determine the ease of their online experience. cIAM promotes the user experience based on personalized data received as inputs through clients. Users voluntarily provide information when registering on your website. Additionally, users are assisted by various touch points to log in to your website.
  • An enterprise IAM needs to focus on its security aspects while tuning its performance. An enterprise IAM does not see the service and the transaction as important factors for the business. cIAM fully supports a customer-centric environment that is beneficial to business. Self-management services in cIAM, such as password recovery and other account-related options, are the best examples of cIAM’s customer-centric approach. Unfortunately, Enterprise IAM does not come with these facilities.
  • Enterprise IAM is designed for internal organizational activities and does not support cross-channel interaction or cross-device deployment. It means that customers cannot interact with your business through multiple channels (social networks) or using different types of devices. Support for cross-device and cross-channel interaction is one of the USPs of the customer identity management solution.

Therefore, there ARE problems with the transformation from eIAM to cIAM. It is nearly impossible to redesign an entire architecture, and eIAM lacks some of the key features of cIAM. Also, an eIAM design is not intended to foster customer relationships. So transforming an eIAM into a cIAM is an asymptotic fantasy.

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