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There’s a global recession on apparently – you may have read about it in the newspapers. Yet many surveys suggest holidays are the last thing people will cut back on. They may eat out less, take fewer short breaks, or not buy so many gadgets, but they will still travel, and this is why destinations that offer good value for money will survive the credit crunch. And right now there are few better-value destinations than Vietnam! Here are 10 reasons why ‘Nam is THE crunch-busting hotspot for 2009… 1. It’s cheap to get here Everyone’s offering flight deals at the moment. A quick Kayak search on Heathrow-Saigon threw up plenty of flights at the $700 mark, with Air Asia offering an amazing $299 deal. Flying in from neighbouring countries such as Singapore & Thailand has never been cheaper. 2. It’s cheap to sleepVietnam’s top-end hotels may have gained a bad rep for overcharging during the country’s recent tourism boom, but the penny has finally dropped and rates are starting to come down. We are being offered rates of under $100 for some of Saigon’s 5* hotels. And if luxury is less important, Vietnam has literally thousands of mid-range hotels and resorts, along with guesthouses and minihotels, where clean and comfortable en-suite rooms can be had for as little as $10 a night. Or for a more adventurous option, book a homestay & stay with a local family, or rent a self-catering house/flat at VRBO. 3. It’s cheap to get around OK, so you’ve arrived and found somewhere to stay, and now you want to see the sights. Well, the average taxi ride within Saigon or Hanoi costs around a dollar. Buses up the coast to Mui Ne cost around $7, or you can hire your own car with personal chauffeur for around $50 a day. Internal flights are a steal – around $80 return from Saigon to Phu Quoc Island or Hoi An. Or if you’re either brave or clinically insane, you can rent a motorbike for around $7 a day (though your medical bills might be a bit more!) 4. It’s cheap to eat Dining in Vietnam is a joy, with cheap & cheerful street meals available for under a dollar. Most larger towns have traveller cafes where western & Asian dishes are available for around $2-3. Even the 5* hotels do great value buffets with free-flow wine for around $30 – expensive by local standards, but a snip for many visitors. 5. It’s cheap to drink Travellers who like to let their hair down and have a few bevvies will love Vietnam. Most expat bars charge around $2 for a beer, with local joints charging half that. Cocktails & wine can be had for around $4 a go (more in hotel bars). But for a real bargain, hunt down a bia hoi. Common in the north, less so in the south, these oases charge as little as 25c for fresh draught beer – provided you don’t mind sitting on a plastic chair on the street. They also sell good food, and it’s a great way to meet the locals, who are invariably friendlier & chattier after a few beers! 6. It’s cheap to shop Shopping is a national pastime in Vietnam – seemingly every family runs a shop of some kind. Bargains include clothing, shoes, lacquerware, luggage and jewellery. Most places don’t display prices to get your haggling head on and be firm, but don’t argue over pennies. If you’re happy with the price offered, take it. Markets are a great place to shop, especially ones outside the main tourist areas, but be careful when buying fake DVDs – they may be confiscated on your way out of Vietnam, or on your way into your next destination. 7. It’s cheap to go bespoke Always dreamed of having a tailormade suit, dress or overcoat? Can’t afford Savile Row? Vietnam is the place for you. If I had a penny for every tailor in Vietnam I’d be a very rich man indeed. Tailormade 2-piece suits can be had for as little as $70, dresses even cheaper. Hoi An is king of rapid tailoring; Hanoi or HCMC offer similar prices and higher quality, but you might have to wait a while longer. 8. It’s cheap to stay in touch We all love to stay in touch with friends & family when we’re travelling, and in Vietnam it’s very cheap indeed. Most tourist hotels have free internet and/or wifi, and there are very cheap internet cafes with VOIP in every town, even in remote Mekong Delta villages. Or you can bring your mobile and buy a local SIM for $5, or even buy a local mobile for $40 and sell it on when you leave. International calls cost as little as 20c per minute. 9. It’s cheap to relax Vietnam, especially the cities, can be hot & stressful, but they also have lots of spas, massage parlours and health clubs where you can cool down & relax after a day’s sightseeing. Full massages cost as little as $6 an hour (though the cheaper the rate, the greater the likelihood of being pressured into “extras”!), with luxury hotels offering spa & massage packages from around $35. Many resorts even offer massage on the beach – the ultimate in relaxation. 10. It’s cheap to be beautiful Whilst cosmetic surgery tourism is in its infancy here (compared to Thailand), Vietnam is home to literally thousands of hairdressers, beauticians and nail salons. Do as the local ladies do and get yourself a full hairwash & massage session for as little as $1, or get a new hairdo for $3. We’re all cutting back this year, but we all still need a holiday, so for a break with all the comforts you rightly expect, at prices you sometimes won’t believe, Vietnam has it all. See you soon!  Read more... (1035 words, 1 image, estimated 4:08 mins reading time)

Tipping is a confusing and sensitive issue with visitors. Overseas visitors are often not sure whether tipping is expected, and if it is, how much should they tip? In some countries, such as Japan, tipping is frowned upon. Other countries have different tipping rules depending on the service being offered.   Tipping is very much a part of eating out in the US. Many service providers depend on tips to make a good monthly income. Restaurants are not the only places where a tip is expected. You are expected to tip waiters, bellhops, taxi drivers, delivery people, parking attendants, car wash attendants, and hairdressers. Not to forget miscellaneous other service providers whom you find courteous and helpful. The problem is that it is often difficult to understand where the tipping should stop – there have been cases of movie ticket booth operators and train drivers getting “tipped”. So here is a tipping guide for those struggling with unstated and bewildering US tipping norms.   Restaurants   Most middle tier restaurants in the US run on the 20% rule – depending on the service, you tip 15% to 20% to waiters and waitresses. If you are dining at an upscale restaurant, you will be expected to tip everyone right from the waiter up to the maître d’hôtel and sommelier. Tip $3 for every bottle of wine, and $10 to the maître d’hôtel for any additional services they provide.   Bars   Staff at upscale bars including those in posh hotels expects tips in the 15-20% range. For smaller bars, a $5 tip is enough. Bouncers get $5, too. If you are handing in your coat at the check in, you will need to tip at least $2. Don’t leave a tip if there is a service fee though.   Hotels   Hotels are dangerous territory if you are new to the US tipping culture. In a five star hotel, you are expected to oblige everyone, from the porter to the concierge. Somewhere between them are room service staff, cleaning staff, shoeshine, and everyone else who offers some kind of service to you. Leave 15% for room service, and $10 for other services. Porters who carry your luggage to your room typically expect $1 as a basic amount, and 50% of that for every additional bag carried.   Grooming Services   Hairdressers in both men’s and women’s salons are given 15% as tip. Many salons have different employees for shampooing and hair styling. The employee who shampoos your hair should be tipped separately –- $1 to $3 will do. If you get your shoes cleaned, leave $2 as tip.   Residential Area Services   If you live in a residential area you will have to tip the guard, janitor, and other people who work there. If they go out of their way to do something for you, leave a tip. It makes them happy and you can depend on them to do something for you again.   Holiday Season Tipping   Another time for good cheer is the Christmas season, especially for people who work in your residential community. The newspaper delivery boys, superintendent, laundry service people – just about everyone expects a tip. It is in your best interests to risk a slight overdrawing on your bank account than leave them without adequate tips; your tips will be reflected in their services for the rest of the year.  Read more... (623 words, 1 image, estimated 2:30 mins reading time)

The past 2 years have shown that one of the finest sellers in video stores would be the wrestling DVD. The recognition of this product may be attributed to the excitement caused by this action-packed sport. Everything about this is so easy to take in: the excited crowd, especially-designed wrestling shoes and wrestling gear, personalities of the wrestlers themselves and so much more. This is a two disc special that features 4 entire hours of wrestling and showcases big-name wrestlers in one action-packed show. The DVD will entertain you with its compilation of all early-2000 footage in wrestling. Thanks to the two-camera angle and flawless editing, the features section and the continuing narration by Scott Hudson truly make this a worthy buy. If you are acquainted with the ECW stars in wrestling, you will recognize plenty of name-droppable stars in this product. The Origin of Chaos , which is the title of the first episode, will have you cheering as Mikey Whipwreck fights CW Anderson and Rodney Bagnaud faces off with Gary Wolfe. And lastly, Episode four, which is entitled Back Alley Destruction will have you on the edge of your seat as Public Enemy battles it out with Chris Chetti and Danny Doring, Tiny Guido faces off Kid Kash and Dusty Rhodes settles the score with CW Anderson. The wrestling DVD shows some clipped matches during slow times, but this product is nothing short of a worthy buy. In reality, there are some interviews that have got nothing but praises for this product and calls it a “must-buy”. .  Read more... (270 words, estimated 1:05 mins reading time)

Edward Monkton is a persona created by British poet Giles Andreae, whose Purple Ronnie cartoon character – a stick-man figure who recites daft limericks – has for many years entertained the UK with his cheeky greetings cards. Purple Ronnie, whose poems often featured mild taboo subjects and language, also famously appeared in a TV advertisement for a well known soft drink. Andreae’s Edward Monkton series features a range of characters with unusual and amusing personality traits, philosophies and stories, and these characters share their wisdom from a wide range of greetings cards, gifts and collectables. The greetings cards in the Edward Monkton series are illustrated in a minimalist and almost childlike style, usually in black ink on a white background, and provide a witty and insightful commentary on life, love, happiness and the things in life that bring joy (for example chocolate, shoes and frocks). Many of the greetings cards are left blank inside, so they can be used for a variety of occasions. Several Edward Monkton characters also feature in full colour as gifts and collectables, including a range of striking little lapel pins, cute cuddly toys and shaped, scented soaps. Edward Monkton characters are utterly charming, rather mischievous, and sometimes make little sense (see, for example, the Madness Hamster – the very idea!) – and it is these qualities that make them so endearing and popular with consumers of all ages and backgrounds. Some of our favourite Edward Monkton characters: The Penguin of Death Don’t be deceived by the Penguin of Death’s cute looks… he’s really quite deadly! There are two things you should know about the Penguin of Death: Firstly, he is strangely attractive because of his enigmatic smile, and secondly he can kill you in any one of 412 different ways. The Penguin of Death is not to be messed with! The Penguin of Death is available as a cuddly toy in his own printed paper bag; a scented soap in a gift bag; a 7cm x 6cm cuddly keyring, and a 2. 5cm x 1. 9cm metal lapel pin. The Sheep of Destiny The permanently cheerful and oh-so-talented Sheep of Destiny wears a broad smile because he sees your future – and oh, how HAPPY shall that future be! The Sheep of Destiny is available as a soft and squeezable 10cm x 6cm cuddly keyring, a 2. 5cm x 2. 3cm lapel pin, and an all-purpose greetings card which is left blank inside, ready for your message. The Pig of Happiness The Pig of Happiness wears a cheeky grin which stretches from ear to ear, and his motto is: “May his joyful smile remind us how much there is to be HAPPY about” – a message we could all do with remembering, from time to time! The Pig of Happiness is available as a 9cm x 6cm cute and cuddly keyring; a shaped and scented bar of soap; a 2. 4cm x 1. 7cm lapel pin, and greetings card which is blank inside and suitable for most occasions. Rock Pig Rock Pig wears a black leather jacket and shades, and he doesn’t like disco, dance, ambient, trance, R&B or soul – he’s only interested in heavy duty rock ‘n’ roll! Rock Pig is available as a 2. 5cm x 2cm lapel pin, and a soft and squidgy cuddly toy which comes in a printed paper bag with Rock Pig’s poem about his favourite type of music. Madness Hamster This is the slightly silly story of the Madness Hamster: “Every night they visit you, Every night they come, And bit by bit, They steal your brain, And feed it to their Mum. ” The Madness Hamster is available as a very cute 8cm x 5cm soft and squeezable keyring; a 2. 4cm x 1. 6cm lapel pin badge, and a greetings card which has been left blank on the inside so you can use it for most occasions. The Cat of Glory The Cat of Glory is a wondrous sight – prepare to be amazed! For it has been written: “And there shall come amongst them a Cat of such GREAT GLORY that all who see it will be sore amazed and marvel at its splendour. ” The Cat of Glory is available as a lapel pin measuring 2. 5cm x 1. 9cm, which makes a perfect gift for cat lovers.  Read more... (762 words, estimated 3:03 mins reading time)

Are you just experienced a divorce? are you wondering can you get wife back with confident attitude? Although a divorce be really depressing, it does not need to mean that the relationship is over. Even if the divorce should suddenly leave you feeling confusion and loneliness, you may still feel really eager to heal the wounds and jump right back in to that relationship with your ex wife. If you are asking yourself “How can I get wife back?”, then there are some things you need to know. If you learn how to react following a divorce, and you become aware of how not to strain the relationship even further, then get wife back will be easier than ever. It can seem hard to keep up a cheerful attitude throughout your day following a divorce, but it is believed by relationship experts believe that an optimistic and confident attitude can go a long way. Here are some of the ways that a confident attitude can answer the question “how can I get wife back?”Keep your confidence – If you are asking “how can I get wife back?”, then you should remain confident. Rather than going around feeling gloomy, try to find ways that you can keep yourself occupied and happy. Keep the depression out of your demeanor. Allow your ex wife to know that you are strong and that you are more than capable of handling such an emotional situation, and also that you are capable of surviving on your own as well. Remain socially active – If get your ex wife back is your primary focus, surround yourself with well wishers, positive attitudes and good friends. Show your ex that people appreciate you, and that they love having you around. As more people begin to feel good about your presence in their lives, your ex wife will begin to see you in a completely new light. She will realize that yes, you are a good person that they simply cannot afford to let go of. This is one of the best ways to let your her notice you in a new light. Maintain a good appearance – Another solution to “How can I get wife back?” is not to let your appearance reflect your situation. You need to pay attention to every detail of your looks, including your clothes, your make up, your hair, your stride, your shoes and even your voice. It can be hard to act happy or to take care of yourself following a bad divorce, but this is one of the best ways that you can let your ex wife know that you are doing just fine, and do not need to beg for her sympathy. You are going to get back together like adults who are mature and responsible if you are going to get back together at all.  Read more... (542 words, estimated 2:10 mins reading time)

The best way to profit on your garage sale is to have creative garage sale ideas. Think of a profitable preparation plan and a selling team. It is recommended that you work on the preparation plan in advance. In this way, you can sell easily while relaxing and enjoying the day you put up your garage sale. Here are some creative garage sales ideas that can make customers enjoy their shopping at your garage sale while you are earning more profit. You should be always cheerful every time customers look at your items. Talk to your customers and make them feel comfortable with the place. You may influence them to buy your things if they are properly attended. Article marketing tips to take your online home business to the next level. Increase your website’s exposure and search engine rankings with this valuable form of marketing. I went through a stream of free home business articles in article directories. Most of them share a common thing, SEO slavishness. Two highly searched and highly targeted keywords in home business world are “home business” and “home based business”. And sometimes the term “internet” joins the party. One common thing I saw (and anyone can see at first glance) is putting these terms exactly as they are, specially in headline and then throughout the article. Article Marketing is a very powerful and highly effective method of marketing an online home business and the best part of all is that it can be totally free if you have the time to write your own articles and submit them yourself. With all the hype around article marketing, it’s true that you tend to write article baits regularly. But just keep in mind that writing and submitting alone would not make your campaign successful. At least one human being will read your article. If you deeply think about it, you would find this human impression is much more important. Whilst regularly and consistently submitting articles to as many Article Directories will certainly give you and your website a lot of exposure, other areas often overlooked are submitting directly to Ezines, Forums and Authority Sites. With all the hype around article marketing, it’s true that you tend to write article baits regularly. But just keep in mind that writing and submitting alone would not make your campaign successful. At least one human being will read your article. If you deeply think about it, you would find this human impression is much more important. 1. You have to schedule your garage sale in advance. You may place your garage sale in the classified ads of your local newspaper. You may also inform your friends and neighbors about the items that you are going to sell. It is recommended that you hold your garage sale during weekends so that many customers can drop by your garage sale. 2. Look for items in your attic, storage place, basement, and garage that you can sell. You may consider selling items that you would like to dispose like your old shirts, pants, bags, shoes, hats, old appliances, kitchenware and other stuffs. 3. Ask your friends and family to include their stuff in your garage sale. The more items that you can display, the more customers you can attract. You may even get a 25 percent commission on the things they sell in your garage sale. People use the internet for information, to chat or to buy something, and by far the most extensive of these is information. The vast majority of people that use Google are seeking information of one kind or another. It could be a price, it could be technical information or even what time the next bus is due, but it is information and most of that is the type of information that you can provide them with by writing an article on their topic.  Read more... (676 words, estimated 2:42 mins reading time)

Many people seeking an energetic dog to be their exercise companion or family playmate are overwhelmed by the energy levels and sheer size of larger breeds. The Pomeranian is an ideal alternative for families with small children, apartment dwellers, or anyone who wants to only spend a fraction of what it would cost to feed a 60lb Labrador Retriever! Pomeranians are the perfect pet for many environments and families. From the single, city apartment-dweller to a family with several children in the country, the Pomeranian can have a happy home and enrich the lives of those around it. They are cheerful and energetic; they are exemplary of the toy group. They tend to prefer to chew on toys and stay away from your furniture or shoes. Because of their compact size, Pomeranians are very easy to care for. They rarely require stays at boarding facilities or extended periods home alone, as they are so small they can travel almost anywhere with their owners! They do require weekly brushing to keep their lush hair looking groomed. A small, soft carrier can house your Pomeranian during daily errands or on a long car trip. Typically weighing in at five pounds or less, the Pomeranian is a very portable little pooch and will be happy to travel with you. The Pomeranian can easily adapt to apartment or condo life so long as it has the opportunity to enjoy local parks or regular long walks. If living in a house with a yard, your Pomeranian will love to run and play in it! If there is ample space indoors, there is no reason you couldn’t play fetch or run with your new pup inside, as well. Dog parks are a good option for city-dwelling Pomeranian owners, as most Pomeranians are sociable and enjoy playing with other dogs. Your Pomeranian will certainly keep up with you throughout your daily activities, whether he or she is accompanying you on errands, going for a morning jog, or chasing your vacuum cleaner across the floor. They love to go for long rides in the car and experience all the sights and sounds of city life. While a Pomeranian will keep bouncing alongside you as long as you are moving, they also enjoy a nice relaxing nap at your side, complete with lots of petting.  They love to please and will make the perfect addition to any family’s household.  Read more... (435 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

When a couple breaks up, it can be really depressing but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the relationship has to be over.   So many emotions come into play during this crucial time such as loneliness, confusion, hurt, etc.   You may be eager to fix things right now so that you can mend the relationship and get back together.   If this is what you are feeling and this sounds like you, then there are some things you need to know.   Once you learn what to do verses what not to do, then getting your ex back will be easier than ever. Remaining cheerful is probably a hard emotion for you to have right now but experts say that remaining optimistic and confident can take you a very long way.   Here are a few things you can do to get that confident attitude back.   Pretty soon, that lingering question about “how to get my ex back” will be a thing of the past. Remain confident:Let’s face it!  If you walk around looking gloomy and depressed right after a breakup, your ex will definitely know that you are hurting.   That is the last thing you want them to know about you.   Although it might not be the easiest emotion to conger up at the moment, you need to remain confident.   Try to keep you mind occupied with things that will make you happy.   Don’t fall into that depression.   You want your ex to know that you are fine without them and even more capable of surviving on your own. Socialize:The last thing you want to do is sit around the house and think of your ex all the time.   The best medicine for you under these circumstances is to get out and socialize with your friends.   Surround yourself with well wishers and people with positive attitudes.    Let your ex know that people appreciate you and enjoy being in your company.   Once word gets back to your ex that you are doing fine without them, they will start seeing you in a completely different light.   They will start remembering the kind of person you are.   The person they fell for in the first place.   They will start seeing you in a whole new way. Keep Up Your Appearance:When you are feeling low, it’s sometimes hard to feel good about yourself.   This is when you let your appearance go.   You stop paying attention to what you wear, your looks, your make-up, your hair, your shoes, your walk, and even your voice.   We know that it can be extremely difficult to act happy or keep your appearance up, especially right after a breakup.    But the reason this is so important is because it will show your ex that you are doing just fine without them.   You certainly don’t need their sympathy and they will know that you aren’t going to come begging them to take you back. If you want to know, “how to get my ex back with a confident attitude” these are the key ingredients.   Unless both of you act like adults who are mature and responsible, you will never get back together.  Read more... (617 words, estimated 2:28 mins reading time)

My friend Susan was so heart broken and frustrated because she received no calls from her boyfriend for the past one month. I could virtually see how much that guy have had an impact on her emotional and mental stability. But are men aware of this damage they incur to women? I doubt. Men don’t realize what women go through when they don’t call. Men show their like or dislike towards women by not calling. It is as simple as this. They call if they are interested and stop calling if they want to quit. But for woman the whole life revolves around the calls and when it stops she is shattered. More irritating is the queries from her other friends who just keep on repeating the same question, “haven’t your boyfriend called as yet?” naturally the woman feels more depressed and starts avoiding her outdoor activities. She shuts herself out from the outside world. Don’t take it so seriously Dating someone is common and if you are interested in that person then try to express you desire. Don’t depend on his calls for your solace. Find other ways to keep you busy and engaged. An idle mind is the devils workshop. So don’t be idle and don’t let your mind build up stories as to why he isn’t calling you too often. If he is interested he will definitely call you back. Accept this fact and move on. Too much dependency and emotional attachment can work havoc with you mind and physical health as well. Don’t let anything pull you down. Be cheerful and respect yourself for what you are. Be confident of yourself and never compromise your self esteem. A man’s way in dealing with a woman is completely different. They remain cool headed and never think as seriously as women do in matters of relationship and dating. Men don’t give too much importance to calling their girl regularly to expose their love. Woman should learn to accept things and should not be dependant on men and their calls. Create your own individuality Be yourself and never try to get into others shoes. Some women are very good in imitating others who are hot just to impress men. They try to dress up and show off like the hottest girl and try to extract attention from the men folk. Believe in your beauty and try to show only what you are capable of and don’t fake it. Men like women who are natural and simple. They do admire hot looking girls but then don’t prefer them for serious relationships. They get along with them just for fun. So if you want a long term relationship, be as you are. Let the man know who you are and how you live. Show him how you lead an independent life with confidence and self esteem. Never try to impress him or act smart by giving fake details. So next time your friends ask you, “did your boyfriend call”, just tell them “I am glad he didn’t call”.  Read more... (564 words, estimated 2:15 mins reading time)

If there’s one thing we could learn as employees, it’s going the extra mile in everything we do. Just imagine if you as an employee adopted this philosophy, undoubtedly your company you work for would be better off. Gone would be the days of poor service and inadequate profits. Instead mediocrity is the norm in most business environments. If you want to retrench-proof your job or are looking to get a promotion in your current job, you could benefit from doing that little bit extra. What’s that little bit of extra effort compared with the success and prosperity that will follow?Here are 5 steps to get you going:1) Dress for success. Even the employees with mediocre desk jobs are impeccably dressed every day, usually in crisp, black suits, polished shoes and ties. As soon as you step into your work place you should exude an image of a successful professional. Now I’m not recommending you go over the top with flashy fashion, but if you look the part you’ll feel the part and you’ll be recognised as the part. 2) Be on time and work extra hours. Great employees are punctual to the second and if a train is scheduled to arrive at 7:30 you can bet your last dollar that’s the EXACT time it’ll arrive. Great employees are always at least 10 minutes early for work and will rarely leave the workplace before 5 pm. By heeding this advice you’ll be showing that you care about your work and job.  3) Learn new skills and ask for training. Great employees receive training and attend workshops to keep abreast of what’s going on in their field. Always take advantage of the training carried out by your company. In today’s world I would strongly suggest you get computer or e-commerce training if you don’t already. Again it shows you care about your work and that you’re taking initiative to get further. Training will immediately put you a step above the rest. 4) Take initiative. Great employees are always willing, happy and available to help. Their work mindset ensures that they will jump at a request or task, even something as simple as changing a light bulb. You should also always be ready and prepared for a challenge. This will earn you respect and trust from your bosses. Your work load could get heavier but you won’t be sitting in the back seat going along for the ride. 5) Be pleasant to be around. No one wants to work with Grumpy, negative people. Negative people will affect every employee in your business and also your customers. Every employee will occasionally have a bad day, but for the most part, you are expected to be at least pleasant, if not cheerful, at work. It’s possible to do just enough to put food on the table, yet this mindset will rarely result in success. If you think going the extra mile is pointless or too much effort, just think of these benefits, it: Fosters a sense of direction, Creates a positive mental attitude, Encourages initiative,  Creates a pleasant environment for all, Ensures job security, Results in extra compensation, and Decreases procrastination. Start today with just a small step in the direction of extra effort. Do it for yourself and the success you’re striving for.    Read more... (600 words, estimated 2:24 mins reading time)