The Cobbler’s Shoes
“The Cobbler’s Shoes” refers to a story about a cobbler who is so busy making shoes for his customers that he doesn’t make the time to make shoes for his own children.
Be Self-Serving. First.
For more than 30 years, I have taught and reminded people that it’s absolutely essential to invest in self-care FIRST, [...]

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Jay Aaron on January 19th, 2009

Today (January 19, 2009) we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. – his life and his contributions.
In 1994, The U.S. Congress charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with transforming the King Holiday into a national “Day of Service.”
I’m don’t have a very high opinion of any “holiday” that begins or ends with the word [...]

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Jay Aaron on January 12th, 2009

The Keys to Getting and Staying Focused
Getting, and staying, focused is one of the Essential Keys to Success.
GETTING focused begins with having a strong sense of purpose (for your life in general, for your business, and for each project you wish to undertake) upon which you can build a clear powerful Vision of what your [...]

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Jay Aaron on January 10th, 2009

Roll With The Flow (Otherwise Known as Letting Go)
As I write this, I’m working on a project that I’m particularly excited about. So I’m anxious – in a very positive way. I want to complete the groundwork as fast as possible, so that I can get it out into the world, so others can benefit.
For [...]

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Jay Aaron on January 8th, 2009

Creating Success: What’s the “Right” Thing to Do?
When you desire to create a specific outcome – one that you’d consider to be “successful” – how do you know what’s the “right” thing to do at any moment?
In the larger scheme of things, it’s difficult to know the answer to such a question. Philosophically, WHATEVER you [...]

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If You’re Not Inspired, Become Inspired!
Last night (Monday, 5 January, 2009) I listened to Alex Mandossian deliver Module 3 of this year’s “Teleseminar Secrets” course.
I was so inspired by Alex in 2005 that I enrolled in his annual Teleseminar Secrets course and founded the Teleseminar Secrets “100% Club” by attending every minute of Alex’s instructional [...]

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Jay Aaron on January 5th, 2009

As the first full “work week” of 2009 begins, I’m doing a lot of observing.
Observing others, to create an even greater awareness of what QUALITIES and ACTIONS are most responsible for their successes in their personal, professional, familial, relationship, and even their spiritual life. And to notice what qualities and actions hold them back from [...]

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