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Some Light Reading

Sam — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:20:34 +0000

Do you feel like you are getting burned out? I was and then decided to put in action a tip Tim Ferriss made.

Paraphrasing, he reads to relax his brain. Sometimes you just need to put down the book about PPC, adsense, articles, Facebook, Myspace, etc. and just take a breather.

I did this recently with I Am Legend. I saw the movie, liked it and got the book for Christmas. When the book is good I’ll just burn through it.

Check out the other books I’m reading at: http://www.samcarrara.com/marketing/index.php?now_reading_library=true

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My goal is to read at least one “fun” book per month.

Now Reading,
Sam Carrara

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Do Your Kids Know Your Name?

Sam — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:07:04 +0000

Do you have kids? Even if you don’t, take what I say and apply it to your family (Spouse, pet, etc.).

Last post I talked about not having time. If you made all the money in the world and lost your kids would it be worth it? Are you spending any time with them? Is this the face you see?

Do your kids know your name? Not necessarily your first name like mine (Sam), but do they know who you are? Are you a stranger? (I know I have lots of questions.)

Spending time- Quantity versus Quality

Quality Time- Especially if you are limited on time, make the time count. Let them know you care about them and will protect them. Teach them something. At an early age read books to them. Fathers with girls- take the on dates even at an early age so they know the proper conduct expected. Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Invest time in them. I am not saying be their buddy and be slack on discipline.
Quantity Time- When you can spend the extra time with them. Before you know it they will be out of the house at school and later with their own family. If you feel like you are getting bored, change up the activity. Something new can be exciting to both you and them. It doesn’t have to cost money either. Go to a public park and take a walk, have a picnic or play on the playground. Above all else… Have Fun!

My Name Is Daddy,
Sam Carrara

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Check This Out- Make Your Resolutions Stick

Sam — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:17:00 +0000

Are you working to make your resolutions stick? Make them part of your life.

Check out Dean Hunt’s post for help:
http://deanhunt.com/how-to-finally-make-your-new-years-resolution-stick/

Keeping Resolutions,
Sam Carrara

SC Marketing Education

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New Years Trial- Exercise More (Part 2)

Sam — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:16:28 +0000

If you missed the previous about starting exercise you can see it at: New Years Trial- Exercise More or Move More

Our steps to success so far are:
1. Plan & Commit to Your Plan
2. Start Small

I talked about increasing the amount of steps you do on a daily basis, if you haven’t done that yet start now. To help grab a cheap step counter at Amazon (presently $2.75).

Step Three- Lunch Walk
Grab your comfortable sneakers and spend 15 to 20 minutes during lunch walking around. Not only is it good exercise, it can also:

Clear your mind from the mornings work.
Give an opportunity to enjoy your surroundings (after being cooped up in an office for how many years).
Allow time to talk with a friend outside of the office (invite them to come and walk).

Try doing this 2-3 times a week for 2-3 weeks. Then up the time to 25 to 30 minutes. Keep it up, it’s good for you. If you feel that you get bored, take along an MP3 player, CD or other music player. For a cheaper alternative to the Ipod, I got my wife a SanDisk Sansa (presently $44.95 at Amazon). Surprisingly the 2 GB version was less expensive than the 1 GB model. She loves that it can hold MP3s and also listen to FM stations (good for gym tv watching).

Work on Steps 1 to 3 and soon I’ll give you the next step.

Step To It,
Sam Carrara

SC Marketing Education

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