Archive for July, 2010

posted by admin on Jul 28

Persuasion Through The Competitive Spirit

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My life has changed dramatically as a result of my commitment to exercise, and in particular, my routine at the gym. And I noticed something interesting one day as I was working out.

Despite this not being your run of the mill gym, I can’t help but notice on occasion, when I’m riding the stationary bike or elliptical machine, that someone will get on the one next to me and I very unconsciously begin to pick up the pace a little. It’s possible this is my other than consciou…

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Persuasion, sales training, persuading the affluent, self improvement, communication

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My life has changed dramatically as a result of my commitment to exercise, and in particular, my routine at the gym. And I noticed something interesting one day as I was working out.

Despite this not being your run of the mill gym, I can’t help but notice on occasion, when I’m riding the stationary bike or elliptical machine, that someone will get on the one next to me and I very unconsciously begin to pick up the pace a little. It’s possible this is my other than conscious wanting to show off or not be out done. I was never an athlete as a young man, but I can really understand now how that athletic drive courses through you.

I’ve also noticed the opposite to be true. If I step on to a machine next to someone else, they pick up their pace slightly. There is a very high desire for competition in some folks. It may or may not be something that we wholeheartedly embrace, but it is there nonetheless. Me, for example, I embrace it. When I was working in sales, I loved challenging myself by using other’s benchmarks–and not just beat them by one or two or three sales, but to double or triple what they were doing.

As resources become limited, competition escalates. Watch any show about animals and how they compete for water and food and mates. In the U.S., especially, we have managed to build our entire economy on the survival of the fittest. We don’t care about trade or cooperation, but compete for recognition, for money, for mates, for parking spots, for first in line. Ironically, when we’re done competing out in the real world, many of us enjoy watching other’s compete–sports, game shows, reality contests, political debates, beauty competitions. WE LOVE A GOOD COMPETITION.

Competing can be incentive for self improvement, if my observation at the gym has any merit. I tell myself, work out harder, ride that bicycle to nowhere faster than they can. This will only do myself good (unless I pedal so hard I hurt myself).

How can this drive be most effectively utilized in selling our products and services to our affluent clients and prospects? Well, take the example of competing gas stations across the street from each other. Their prices may vary. Perhaps the owner of the lower priced gas got a better deal, or maybe they just are willing to accept less. This is not advice to lower your prices, because through framing we can display our products and services as THE ANSWER, in the minds of our affluent clients and prospects. Here’s one of my favorite frames for that: ‘You know, I’m not the cheapest by any means. In fact, I may be one of the more expensive realtors (or advisers or what have you), but you really are going to get what you pay for with me.’

What is your relation to competition? Do you embrace it or shy away from it? What ways can you see competition through a positive frame in order to skyrocket your persuasion skills?

posted by admin on Jul 23

Could Your Dog Have Anemia?

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Dogs, like people, can easily develop anemia. Caused by a reduction or loss of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin, anemia can become a serious problem in a very short time. This article explores the signs and symptoms to watch for, along with recommendations on diet and supplements that can help combat anemia in your canine.

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anemia in dogs, dog diseases

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What is anemia? It is a serious condition caused by red blood cell loss. Lack of iron in the diet is usually the culprit. However with animals, anemia is usually caused by parasitic worms or fleas that feed on blood and tissues. On occasion, it can also be caused by a toxicity from exposure to certain drugs.

Find The Cause First

Is it possible that your dog has anemia? Symptoms to watch for are pale or white gums, signs of weakness and a fast pulse.

The first step in reversing this condition is to remove the cause. If your dog has fleas or intestinal parasites, start on a program to rid your pet of these pests as soon as possible.

Is your dog on any medications? Just like people, certain drugs can cause side-effects, such as anemia. If you suspect that this may be the cause of your dog’s anemia, you will need to consult your veterinarian about switching your pet to a new medication.

Treatment For Canine Anemia

The good news is that anemia is a condition that can easily be treated by providing your dog with a diet rich in iron, protein and vitamin B12. Here are some especially iron-rich foods and supplements that should boost the growth of his red blood cells:

1. Beef liver is rich in iron, protein, B complex, and B12. It’s one of the best ways of supplementing your pet’s diet with iron.

2. Kelp powder is another good choice to add to your dog’s food, as it contains iodine and other trace minerals.

3. Dark green vegetables contain a good source of iron as well. Just be careful about feeding too much gassy vegetables such as broccoli.

4. Vitamin B12 along with nutritional yeast can offer many of the same benefits as liver, although a natural food source is always a better pick. However, if you just can’t stand the thought of cutting up liver chunks for your pet, this is a good alternative.

5. Providing Vitamin C (between 500 mgs to 2000 mgs per day, depending on your dog’s size) along with 200 mg to 400 mg of Vitamin E helps with the absorption of iron within the intestinal tract. This combination is also a very good antioxidant. Give one Vitamin E a day, but divide up the dosage of Vitamin C to 3 times a day. Vitamin C is water soluble which means that it is quickly absorbed by the body. It needs to be replenished throughout the day to be most effective.

Be sure to check with your veterinarian if you believe your pooch has the signs of anemia. Get proper blood tests done to rule out any other possible problems or causes as well. Following the above dietary recommendations should help get your dog back to replenishing and increasing his or her red blood cells once more.

posted by admin on Jul 18

New and exciting information on kittens and cats

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226

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Great new website: Cats Empire. All you need to know about cats and kittens, with lots of free download information on all you need.

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cats,kittens,free,empire,greatcat,pictures,downloads

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Hello, I have found a brand new website about cats, it is called Cats Empire. It’s great, it give you lots of free downloads to excellent information. Every thing you need from buying a kitten or a cat to the end where it is time to say goodbye to your cat. There is a lot of information and loads of lovely pictures to look at in their slide show.

The website provides information on choosing the right cat which I think is very important has they explain about the costs of having a cat or kitten and the type of life style that they need to stay happy. Which includes the equipment such has toys and furniture which cats requires. There is also lots of information on cat health with great download information. Every thing you need from caring for a kitten, general first aid, and Fiv and skin problems. They also advice on tactics in scratching and clawing, moving homes, being with other pets and cats spraying.

This is a great website with lots of useful information on cats and kitten. It is worth taking a look as it is an All You Need To Know website and if the information that you need is not there you can get in touch with them and get a quick response.
Excellent website: http://catsempire.com

posted by admin on Jul 16

Have you ever noticed that your dog is too sluggish or too aggressive? If you do, you should see if you have spared some times to play with the dogs. Research shows that dogs with no activity could have an unwanted behavior. It could be because they got no channel for excessive energy that can only be obtained by playing.

Dogtoysdirect.com offers wide selection of toys for your dogs. You won’t have to worry when you got no time to play with your dogs as dog toys will keep them occupied. Squeaky toys are effective to keep your dogs busy as the sound will make them curious. If you have puppies, it is suggested to have some chew bones as it help your puppy to develop its gums and teeth. Some variety of chew bones also able to clean your dog’s teeth as they enjoy chewing it. With chew toys, you can keep your dogs from gobbling your sofa or scratching your wooden furniture. If you want to teach your dogs to defend your house, you can train it with tug games and ropes. You can also improve your dog’s ability with puzzle games.

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posted by admin on Jul 13

Obedience training is one of the best things you can do for your dog and yourself. In fact, a well trained dog is by far a happier dog! Why? Because a trained dog requires much fewer restrictions, so the more reliable the dog, the more freedom he/she is given.

Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave just like animals.(A dog is a pack animal. It prefers to be with companions) They can soil your house, chew your belongings, bark at everything that moves, dig up your back garden, attack other dogs and even attack you or your children! Training serves to strengthen the bond between a dog and his owner. It builds communication and mutual respect, and effectively demonstrates to your dog that you’re the leader of the pack without resorting to smacking or hitting. Dogs have their own personalities and mindset. They can be stubborn, dominant, submissive, or fearful, characteristics that can make them difficult to own and train.

Obedience training is also an easy way to establish the social hierarchy. Training can be accomplished at home, in an obedience class, or with a private trainer. When your dog obeys a simple command he/she is showing compliance and respect for you. A well-behaved, obedient trained dog is a pleasure to own because he can go virtually anywhere without being a risk or nuisance to others or themselves ( an untrained dog loose near traffic is an accident waiting to happen). At the end of the day dog obedience training really benefits everybody. Remember dog ownership is a big responsibility and there is nothing fast and simple about it, consistency is important in dog training, in fact patience, persistence and consistency are the most important concepts in any kind of teaching. Obedience training should be fun and rewarding for both you and your dog.

When searching for a trainer or instructor to help with training your dog there are different types of training available, remember an obedience instructor works with people not dogs, then the people work with their pets. Whereas a dog trainer teaches your dog to obey, then teaches you how to get the dog to listen to you.
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