Articles posted on December 15, 2001

The year 2001 proved to be a life altering one. Barring our own personal problems which already may have had you in a state of despair, the attack on America left the nation- the world- in a state of sadness, disbelief and hopelessness.

aka: The "F" TheoryPeople are falling all over each other to fail on the Internet!Not the usual introduction to a business article, but please hold that awful thought.Having owned several successful businesses over the years, I've come to learn, and sometimes the hard way, that in order to realize ones financial goals, one must take complete control of their own destiny.

My doorknocker is getting rusty! I don't know about your neighborhood but it seems only the occasional vacuum cleaner saleskid flashes free dishsoap through my screen door anymore.On the other hand, the phone sure rings a lot more and I'm sorry to have to announce to telemarketers several times a day that Mr.

The Greatest Wonders of the World we'll never know for they were destroyed before they were even built by the great enemy of man - Fear!That's my take on Fear but here's some notable and famous quotes:"Our deepest Fear is not that we are inadequate.

All You will leave behind for the world to remember is Your Legacy, so ask yourself:Will you have earned the respect of your peers and the admiration of your critics?Will you have acted humbly at the peak of success and graceful in the face of defeat?Will you have kept your childlike wonder and reveled in the beauty of the world and the small miracles that each day brought?Will you be remembered for how often you laughed and brought smiles to the hearts of others?Will small children and the elderly have been overjoyed to be around you?Will others have trusted you with their inner most secrets?Will you have forgiven and offered heartfelt apology?Will you have looked for the very best, and done your utmost to build worth, in others?Will you have fed a hungry child or clothed a naked man or given hope to a stranger in dire need?Will you have left this world a better place by the life you have lived?Ask yourself, what kind of Legacy will You Leave?About the Author Rick is the author of 3 top-selling eBooks at:

1. A Hero is someone who the moment prior to becoming one was a reckless, irresponsible dreamer.2. One is successful just in the sincere attempt to become successful.I wrote the above while in deep reflection, mulling over whether I was truly prepared to take on the mammoth job of successfully launching an Internet marketing company.

One of the greatest virtues we can possess is to be trustworthy.One of the greatest compliments we can receive is that we are trusted.Why begin an Internet marketing article with those sentiments? Simple, because on the Internet trust is everything! I repeat, trust is everything on the Internet!Face it, we are not pressing the flesh, face to face with potential customers.

I sat in the right lane at the busy intersection waiting for the light to change. A scruffy looking male driver in the left lane looked as impatient as I must have. Finally, on green, I continued down the 6 lane road.

Call me crazy but if I were to open a trendy restaurant I think that I would use this article's top title as my moniker. It would certainly create some chatter about the newest spot in town. The SAM 'n ELLA'S sign would be hung months in advance of its doors being opened just to start the buzz.

I'm positive you've done the same thing as me. Wondered about what exactly it is that separates those who we deem to be "successful" (and look up to), from those who are not.Talent, ambition, vision, sacrifice, stick-to-itiveness and resilience are all major qualities I'm sure you'd agree, but I've simply lost count of TOO many absolutely brilliant, creative and serious entrepreneurs who are still wallowing in the mediocrity they sought for so long to rise above.