Saturday, February 18, 2006

Humor: HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?

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Advice from kids on the secrets to love & marriage

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. - Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with. - Kristen, age 10

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. - Derrick, age 8

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?

Both don't want any more kids. - Lori, age 8

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. - Lynnette, age 8

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?

When they're rich. - Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that. - Curt, age 7

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?

I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing. I'm never going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out. - Theodore, age 8

It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. - Anita, age 9

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there? - Kelvin, age 8

'And the #1 Favourite is........'

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck. - Ricky, age 10

Friday, February 10, 2006

Favorite reads: Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership

Written by Joseph Jaworski, Shall veteran and founder of the Center of Generative Leadership, this is a book that needs to be read by anyone that is serious about effective leadership.

A story of insight, courage, vision, leadership and of course - Synchronicity, this book is sure to inspire you to dream big and make it happen.

I realise that many entrepreneurs may consider this type of book as 'to fluffy' but I guarantee you that you wont be sorry for giving it a go.

http://www.amazon.com/Synchronicity-Inner-Leadership-Joseph-Jaworski/dp/1576750310/sr=1-1/qid=1157800911/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Thursday, February 09, 2006

Favorite reads - Dialogue: The Art Of Thinking Together

Written by Dr. William Isaacs, this book will provide you with much needed communication skills when working with groups of people as well as facilitating progress in group or team work that has broken down. If your projects depend on people working together well, then this is a must.

http://www.amazon.com/Dialogue-Thinking-Together-William-Isaacs/dp/0385479999/sr=1-1/qid=1157800668/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Favorite reads - The Tree of Knowledge

This groundbreaking and insightful book by Humberto R. Maturana and Francisco Varela is a great read if you're interested in understanding human understanding. A bit of a mouthful I know, but as entrepreneurs its obviously crucial for us to understand the way others think.

Published back in 1998, the content of this book will appear as groundbreaking to many for years to come. Do yourself a favor and give this one a go. not only will it help you understand your clients or market better but best of all it will assist you in understanding yourself.

http://www.amazon.com/Tree-Knowledge-Humberto-R-Maturana/dp/0877736421/sr=8-1/qid=1157800189/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Wednesday, February 08, 2006

Favorite reads - The path to least resistance

In his book The Path of Least Resistance for Managers: Designing Organizations to Succeed, Robert Fritz provide real and effective tools for not only managers but also business owners and entrepreneurs with which to run their businesses, processes and projects effectively.

With so many entrepreneurs being much stronger in the idea creation phase, this will assist you with the idea implementation phase of your projects.

http://www.amazon.com/Path-Least-Resistance-Managers-Organizations/dp/1576750655/sr=1-1/qid=1157720374/ref=sr_1_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Favorite reads - The visionary's handbook

Visionary's Handbook: Nine Paradoxes That Will Shape the Future of Your Business

A must read for any entrepreneur looking for tools and tips with which to make a better assessment of what the future holds and looking to create businesses that embrace change - and profit while doing it.

Written in the exhilarating way that only Watts Wacker and Jim Taylor seem to be able to do.

http://www.amazon.com/Visionarys-Handbook-Paradoxes-Future-Business/dp/0066619882/sr=1-1/qid=1157719620/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Favorite reads - The elephant and the flea

The Elephant and the Flea

A insightful look at the way that the world of work is changing. With more and more people working as free agents, entrepreneurs, independent professional and contractors. Charles Handy communicates his insights in an easy to read and understand format, which will make you wish the book never ends.

Great read: http://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Flea-Charles-Handy/dp/1591391288/sr=1-1/qid=1157719211/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Monday, February 06, 2006

Favorite reads - Leadership and the new science

Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World Revised

A great read for anyone interested and able to re-look the effectiveness of leadership and how modern day challenges can be overcome by modern day leadership.

Written by Margaret Wheatley, this is a must read for business leaders of small and large firms.

http://www.amazon.com/Leadership-New-Science-Discovering-Revised/dp/1576751198/sr=1-1/qid=1157718908/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Favorite reads - The E Myth revised

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

Another great read, especially if you are starting out, interested in franchising and lack experience in creating processes and procedures for your new business. Written by Michaele E. Gerber, the book looks at the process of creating a business that can operate independent from its creator.

http://www.amazon.com/E-Myth-Revisited-Small/dp/0887307280/sr=1-1/qid=1157718564/ref=sr_1_1/104-6438948-6808761?ie=UTF8&s=books

Sunday, February 05, 2006

Some favorite reads - Losing my Virginity

Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson

This is genuinely one of my favorite reads - written in the first person, if this book does not inspire you then you need to ask yourself some serious questions.

Yes Richard is prob one of the most well know entrepreneurs globally and his message talks to the guy just starting and the guy at the very top. His go getter, never give up and refuse to be bullied attitude gives a message to us all. - to quote Nike - Just do it!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0753506483?v=glance