Well I found a personality test on the internet. Now I don’t have much faith in the accuracy of these things but this might be something which I can use to measure my recovery
Below are my results, and the link if you want to get your own test.
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ISTP - “Engineer”. Values freedom of action and following interests and impulses. Independent, concise in speech, master of tools. 5.4% of total population.
Have you guys ever heard of VoiceXML? I just found an article which gives an overview of VoiceXML and shows you how to create your own first phone menu application. It looks really awesome and goes into some detail with a few examples of simple VXML applications then shows you where to get free phone accounts that you can test your applications on.
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Well no I haven’t been climbing real mountains, but it sounds like fun
While my mom was still living with me I never went to the shops really unless she was with me and she used to drag me around from shop to shop which I quickly learned was not something I would call a hobby. Well this week I got a message from the domestic that I need new “sleeping shirts” as my pajama tops had kind of disintegrated. I first thought that it was impossible but quickly realised that they were about 3 or 4 years old and the washing machine was just too much for the poor things to bare and they shredded.
In search of “sleeping shirts”
So monday I started looking for these elusive things. The whole set of pajamas were not broken just the top half so buying an entire set would be wasting money so no luck Monday as they only had sets. Tuesday I went down to a mall during lunchtime and spent an hour walking in and out of shops (including about 20 minutes standing in the queue at the bank), but alas I was just not cut out for this shopping thing.
Today I set out with the mission of getting this horrid task completed, alas it is month-endso I waited out the hordes of month-end shoppers till the afternoon.
I didn’t steal it honest Well to cut a long story short, I managed to find something after spending an hour in the store wandering hopelessly around until I finally found someone to ask. Alas I was not to escape the store as easily as I may have hoped because as soon as I walked out of the store (after paying I might add) the exit alarm went off. Here I am a Recovering Introvert, the recovering part missing at that very moment, standing there with a shopping bag stuffed with a couple of pajama tops, with an alarm blaring, red lights flashing and security heading rapidly in my direction. Oh and EVERYONE staring at me. All I could think of saying to the security guard is, “That’s strange”. Luckily he skipped the strip search and let me go through the sensor without the bag of purchases, again the alarm went off, so he handed me my bag and said that it must be something in my pocket setting the alarm off, letting me go on my way without questioning my pocket contents. (I still don’t know what set it off)
Teeny, Tiny, Beetle Bits If any one has wondered what a VW Beetle would look like in a million tiny pieces, wonder no more as you watch this video.
And just for good measure, the only way to stop the FBI getting hold of your data from your Hard Disk Drives (Of course you wouldn’t be able to read them either )
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This weeks theme is Creative and I decided to be different and post two photos. Well actually not photos per se but creations made from photos of creations. Wow a double dose of creative there. My mom made the dolls and I took the photos and placed them in a scene using Corel Draw. That I am afraid is about as creative that I get.
Well I have just got back from an interesting bible study. We covered topics as diverse as Benny Hinn and general Charismatic teachings (or mis-teachings depending on what side of the fence you are on) to Auto flush Urinals in mens toilets.
Definately an interesting discussion for me cause Introverts don’t talk about toilets. Good thing I am a recovering introvert, I am trying to train myself to be more open and not get totally embarrased by something as innocent as a toilet.
Oh, just in case some of our church elders are reading, we did spend some time doing bible study
I like going to our bible study the guys are totally committed to the Word of God while still being able to have a really good social fellowship afterwards. So we actually have bible study from 7PM till 9PM and generally socialise till about 10PM sometime 10:30PM, so it can be alot of fun.
One guy mentioned that in one of the urinals there was a talking while the urinal was in use. I don’t know about you but that would probably freak me out. Another lady was asked by her boss to go and test all the auto flush mechanisms in the urinals, that must have been a funny site, it’s funny when she re-enacts the little dance she did in front of each urinal to activate the sensor (I know she’s going to read this and I might get into trouble for putting her encounters for all to see )
There was even a discussion about an advert which instructs men to aim at a particular spot to reveal a product advertisment. I guess it worked because he remembered the product
Anyway, enough toilet talk, and watch these videos. The second one is hilarious but the first is pretty funny too.
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What were you taught about money as you were growing up? Something like “money doesn’t grow on trees”, or “money is the root of all evil”, or maybe “all rich people are greedy”?
How do you expect to become a financially independant if you believe these things? Scarcity Programming
First of all, believing that “money doesn’t grow on trees” is called lack or scarcity programming. Society teaches us that there is not enough money to go around, and that it is not readily available to everyone. Truthfully, the universe is very abundant, and there is lots of money to go around for everyone.
The key is to start thinking that you deserve the money and that there is lots of it available for you, and then you can start attracting it into your life. That’s abundance thinking, which is the opposite of lack or scarcity thinking. Money is evil
And what about thinking that “money is the root of all evil”? Can you really expect to become a success if you believe that money is the root of all evil? Unless you have a desire to be an evil person, your subconscious will not let you have money if you believe deep down that it is the root of all evil.
The bible tells us that “the love of money is the root of all evil”.
Now that you understand that, you can start to think that money is in fact good. You can help people with money. You can stimulate the economy with money. Even the most kind-hearted spiritual person, who says they don’t need money, can do more to make the world a better place with money than without money. But I don’t want to seem greedy
And what about thinking that “all rich people are greedy”? Well, that creates an “us versus them” mentality, whereby you have labeled all of “them” greedy in your mind. You, on the other hand, are very giving in your mind. That’s why you don’t have money, because you’re not greedy.
Sure, there must be some rich people in the world who are greedy. But there are also poor people who are greedy. There are both rich and poor people who are very giving as well. The amount of money you have has nothing to do with these character traits.
In fact, a lot of rich people got there by not being greedy. Having a giving attitude opens up a flow of money that often brings them more. You will find the same thing… give away money joyfully to a friend, and notice that it comes back to you in some other form. The world needs to be a balance of give and take, and being joyful both as you give and receive will ensure that you always go with the flow.
And changing your mindset from what you were taught as a child to a healthier view of money will allow you to become financially free.
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“Ok you gotta be kidding me”, I here you say, where on earth will I get a free iPhone?
Well it is true, Mr Gary Lee is really giving away a free iphone. Giving something away is a great tool in any internet marketing strategy. I was also checking out another site owned by Mr Gary Lee and it is quite interesting, and I don’t even like golf but if you do like golf then you may need some golf equipment.
If Golf isn’t your thing (or even if it is) then you can take a look at PinkDeals.net which will give you a free online coupon for most stores on the internet.
Good luck to everyone who enters.
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I appologise for being pretty scarce lately. There has been a lot going on with studying and some other stuff which has been keeping me busy. The biggest news I have is my new blog network, JMRPub.com, it’s coming along nicely, not quite ready for release yet, but if you want to play around and see what it will be like then go over to my sandbox and scratch around.
Google adsense rules I was just reading about how easy it is to violate the Google Adsense terms and conditions. It’s pretty scary how easily you can get yourself and your site banned. If you run Google Adsense or are thinking of it, then take a look at this post, http://www.affiliatewatcher.com/how-to-get-your-google-adsense-account-banned/.
Bible Study
I found a website which has some really nice material on bible study. The material is based on a book by Dr Howard Hendricks called “Living by the Book”. The website is http://www.preceptaustin.org/inductive_bible_study.htm.
Funnies Finally here are some cool videos. some funny, some just cool
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I have been going through a bit of a tough time coming up with stuff to write about lately. It’s not that I am not doing anything in my life currently but the main problem is that I am so busy that everything flies around and I never get to really focus on something.
One of the things that many people recommend is, write articles and allow them to be freely reproduced (with a resource box pointing back to you, of course). Largely, that is true.
A well-written article can:
- help you build your profile as an expert
- draw traffic to your site, and
- help you to build a database of potential clients through associated e-courses or a newsletter.
So far you probably haven’t heard anything you didn’t already know. What YOU are likely to be struggling with is the process of actually writing the article. Sure, you can come up with the content - but how do you really grab those readers? How do you keep their attention all the way through? And most importantly, how do you make them want to come back for more?
Let’s assume that you understand the basics of constructing and editing an article (it has a beginning, middle, and an end and you know how to check the grammar and spelling.) Most of us can manage that. But if you’re not content with simply “getting something out there” - if you want to WIN readers - then you need to start thinking about what they want to know, rather than what you want to tell them.
Put your readers first - every time. Give them what they want, and they’ll be queuing up to read anything you produce. Give them something bland (or worse, blatantly self-serving) and they’ll blast by you so fast you’ll be spinning in the back draft.
The following four steps will give you a blueprint for writing articles that captivate your readers - whatever the topic.
1. Find Out What Your Readers Really Want
Sometimes you’ll know what they want because you’re an expert in the field, and understand the problems. If you don’t know the subject area well, you’ll have to do more research. Look for forums on your topic and see what people are discussing. What are the problems that need solving? Can you provide an answer? (”If they have a headache, give them an aspirin.”)
2. Start With An Attention-Grabber
Spend time working on your opening. Try to avoid trite questions like “Have you ever wondered why so many people find it difficult to lose weight?” Firstly, it’s dull. Secondly, it’s not targeting the person reading the article - what do they care about the difficulties “many people” have with losing weight? They only care about THEIR weight problem!
Try to come up with an opening paragraph that gives the reader that warm “Hey, this is about me!” feeling right away. Better still; try to generate a rush of excitement - “This could be the answer I’ve been looking for…”
Example: “The diet gurus make it all sound so easy: to lose weight, all you have to do is expend more energy than you take in. Huh! If it were that simple, the “Big People” stores would be out of business in a heartbeat. Luckily for those of us who are tired of diets, gyms and dull group meetings, there is a back-to-basics way to tackle this. A way that won’t cost you a fortune or leave you feeling deprived.”
3. Write As You Speak… Then Edit!
The sample opening above also illustrates the importance of the tone you use in your article. You need ‘meat’ in each article, of course, to make it worth reading - but make sure it’s not indigestible!
You’re better off writing your article in a natural, relaxed style that’s akin to normal conversation. It doesn’t matter if the first draft is a little too informal - you can fix that when you edit. Naturally you don’t want to irritate your readers with a too-breezy style, but too-formal is worse. Readers may want facts, tips, and strategies, but they hope to be entertained, too! Let your personality shine through.
4. End On A High
What’s one of the biggest problems with most articles? They fizzle out! Writers often don’t know how to end on an upbeat note. They either just stop dead or they come up with a trite ending like: “So what are you waiting for? Get started today!”
The beginning and the end of your article are the two parts that make the biggest impression. Start by creating a feeling of anticipation… and leave them feeling satisfied (or excited) when you finish.
If you are offering advice to help them solve a problem (like obesity) gives your readers a reason to feel optimistic and good about them. Don’t make rash promises… but do offer hope. If you are giving hints on marketing or business, sum up the benefits of acting on your tips. You can also experiment with using a pithy/humorous quote, or giving readers a specific action to get them started. Be creative - and don’t rush it.
Here’s a final tip: create an article-writing cheat-sheet for yourself. Divide it into beginnings/middles/ends and add more useful strategies as you think of them. (For example, using the tips in this article, you might write: ENDINGS - end on a high, offer hope, use funny quote, suggest action to get started.)
Do this, and you’ll be steadily cranking out articles that everyone wants to publish!
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