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Playing a better game of life – part 5

The key to enjoying the game of life is to play it in a self-determined manner. "Easier said than done," you may say, but this is an absolute necessity if you are to stay reasonably sane.  If others control everything … Continue reading

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Playing a better game of life – part 4

Think of your environment as the playing field. Your environment is an essential component of the game of life. Your survival depends on how well you understand this fact and take appropriate action to level the playing field or tilt … Continue reading

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Playing a better game of life – part 3

Winners, losers, and victims One essential aspect of any game is to fully understand the possible outcomes beforehand. We have all heard about the benefits of winning and the penalties associated with losing, but too few know about the ancient … Continue reading

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Observations from a Farmers Market…

I understand that as a micro business owner, about 25 to 30 percent of my time needs to be spent marketing and selling my services. I am beginning to suspect that in a business which develops repeat customers, sometimes I … Continue reading

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