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“Cyber Friends?”

It is rare that I base a blog on a single question. But the outpouring of response to my blog “Finding friends in a world of fans” got me thinking more deeply about the subject and I am sincerely curious about your response to the question at the end of this blog. Bill Gothard, isolated four “Levels of Friendship”. 1. …

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Near sighted people get there quicker

Are your dreams far away and undefined or within reach and rich with detail? I just spent a week with my youngest grandson, Tyler.  He is one of the most positive little people I have ever met.  His answer to almost everything is an enthusiastic “OKAY!” “Want to climb a mountain?” “OKAY!” “Want to ride the four wheeler?” “OKAY?” There …

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A tribute to my daughter, from her #1 friend

Today as I read the comments on my last blog, “How to find friends in a world of fans,“ I came across this very special comment from my son in law Scott Fowler.  Scott once sang with “The Cathedrals” and now travels with his own very popular Southern Gospel group, “Legacy Five.”  Scott has more fans than a Tennessee deer …

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Four requirements for finding friends in a world of fans.

Do you have friends or fans? No matter what your occupation, this is a question that has a huge impact on your quality of life.  In order to answer that question you need to know difference between a fan and a friend.  Here are some hints. Fans see you as networking potential ————— Friends see your potential Fans love you …

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Making Your Dream a Reality

Today I opened another e-mail like thousands I have received in the past from someone whose dream it is to establish a career as a speaker/comedian. Most of them ask the same basic question, “How do I get started?” The dreamers are varied. Many are aspiring comedians or speakers, some are writers or musicians, and some are entrepreneurs. Others are …