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Have you ever been in agony? I’m talking, heart-breaking, water-the-lawn-with-your-tears kind of agony? If you have, was any small part of that situation due to your own actions? Sometimes, the answer is no. You did nothing to deserve the hurt you experience, it’s just one of those things. But more often than not, the pain …
Have you ever suspected that you’re giving people more than they deserve? You’re always there when someone needs a buck to borrow, a shoulder to cry on, a pair of hands to help with a move. You’re eager to make yourself useful, to prove your worth, to NOT be a drain on society. You want …
I am sorry to inform you that serial killers exist in this world, (and not just in the movies). Oh, you already knew that? Yes, it’s unfortunate that such creatures continue to roam the earth, committing heinous crimes that would make even Stephen King characters shudder in dismay. But since we can’t get rid of …
Yes, there really is a teacher with a chicken head. And no, it’s not fresh or anything. It’s a fake chicken head (obviously). More like a chicken hat than a full-on chicken head, to be honest. This particular chicken-head-owner is one of the most popular math teachers in all of Korea, where teachers have the …
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My mom has a neighbor, let’s call her Nancy, who is a rich single elderly woman who likes to invest in real estate…houses, to be exact. Not long ago, Nancy needed major surgery to save her life from a dangerous heart condition. Without family around to drive her to and from the hospital, she asked …
This Real Estate Agent Refused to Sell A House When Asked - And People Love Her For It Read More »
People are funny creatures, aren’t they? I’m talking about the folks who buy into in pithy sayings without sifting through them to make sure they’re true, and ask unqualified people for advice. Case in point: more than once in the past, certain people-who-shall-remain-unnamed have come to me asking for vocal coaching. The thing is, I …
What Doesn’t Kill You Can Be Turned Into This Powerful Writing Tool Read More »
What do you do when a hungry troll crawls out of the muck & mire and tries to feed on your spirit by spitting insults at you? Feel bad? Fight back? Or ignore it entirely? All of the above are feasible options, but methinks I have an even BETTER option to present to you… Have …
Did you hear the ancient tale about a group of warriors that were kicked out of the army because they drank water the wrong way? No, it’s not a joke. The story is told in the 7th chapter of the 7th book of the Bible, and it goes like this: Thousands of years ago, the …
Why I Kicked 500+ People OFF My Email List (And Counting!) Read More »
How often should you email your list? Once a week? Once a month? Less? This question has been batted around practically since email has been invented, and many marketing mass-ters* throughout the English-speaking world have pitched in with their thoughts on the matter. (* was tempted to put something else in there after the hyphen, …
Writing Lessons From the Karate Kid -or- What to Do With Unsolicited Writing Advice Read More »
“Be nice!” is probably an admonition you’ve heard spoken by everyone, from your kindergarten teacher to your mother, especially if you were a particularly rowdy type of kid (if you know what I mean). Other variations of this favored saying of teachers and parents everywhere? “Don’t tell Miss Fanny her butt looks big in that …