Some truckers lack the regular companionship they would like to have due to the nature of their jobs. Truckers are good choices for women seeking relationships. The reason is that currently 95% of truck drivers are men. These drivers, especially long- haul drivers and regional drivers are on the road so much that their opportunities to meet women and be able to maintain stable relationships are limited. This provides countless opportunities for...more
Once you've known someone for five, ten, fifteen years or more, chances are the relationship might start to feel routine - Perhaps even stale. If you want to create relationships that last throughout the years, you need to master the art of keeping relationships interesting.How can you keep the relationships in your life alive and healthy, even once you've known someone for a long time?==> Do Something AdventurousGo on a hike somewhere where...more
Who do you like better: People who like you or people who judge you? The simple truth is that people simply like people who accept them more than people who don't. Yet what if there are people in your life who have certain behaviors that you simply don't accept?Perhaps they're of a different political affiliation. Maybe they smoke and you don't. Maybe they're raising their kids in a way that you don't agree with.Whatever the case may be, you simply don't agree with or accept them or their behaviors. Yet, they're still in your life - They might be friends, neighbors or co-workers.That lack of acceptance is likely causing distance and lack of connection in your relationships. Here's how to close that gap.==> Practice Looking for the GoodIt's easy to focus on the fact that someone has different political beliefs than you. Focusing on that fact is a surefire strategy for cultivating distance.On the other hand, if you want to cultivate a better relationship, try practicing the opposite: Noticing the things about them that you admire, respect or enjoy.This same person might be a passionate speaker and a great networker. They might be someone that you know would back you up if they heard...more
They came. They participated and they partied. They even listened. And they put some cash in your coffers, enabling you to take one more step toward achieving your strategic goals. But then they left. And you have to wonder, when will you see them again? Will it be another year?Stop wondering. Donor cultivation after the event is every bit as...more
It is true that companies and enterprises need to implement stricter rules and tougher policies to cut down superfluous spending by any means. But it should never be at the cost of company profit margins. What looks like superfluous spending may turn to be the most significant means of expanding business. Therefore, it is highly necessary to...more
Most people have purchased one relationships book or another, trying in vain to improve their marriage, work environment, or relationship with their parents and children. Many of these so-called self-help books were written with the bottom line in mind, not the state of the readers heart. When looking for a book that can help you change your relationships, look for one that encourages you to examine and improve your emotional interactions with others. The following are a few points commonly discussed within the covers of these books that aid you in making the changes needed to live and love to the fullest extent possible.Assertiveness is a characteristic many people lack. When it comes to discussing something emotionally charged or possibly hurtful, they cower in fear and remain silent. What exactly is assertiveness? Many people confuse it with being rash, aggressive, and abrasive. In truth, assertive people are confident, secure in who they are, and straightforward in every matter. A well-written book can help you learn to be assertive and courageous in a variety of settings, from home to work. This will help you earn the respect of yourself and others, as well as avoid prolonging...more
In a sports coaching lesson by the man who holds the world record for the longest cross country (XC) flight in a hang glider. Flying over 400 miles without a motor requires a wisdom that transcends the technical aspects of a sport. Mike Barbers three...more
You dont haphazardly walk around and just say, Well, Ill scatter some seed here. Ill scatter some seed there. Wherever the seed falls, no big deal. The plants will come up. I dont really worry about it. If youre smart, if you do what the book of...more
Having drama in your relationships can cause immense amounts of stress and create big rifts between you and other people. Drama can be something as simple as a misunderstanding, or as deep as fundamental disagreements that keep coming up again and...more
Personal relationships, whether romantic or platonic, are the bread and butter of life. How well you get to meet people and share experiences with them is an excellent gauge for your well-being. That said, relationships are not always a walk in the...more
People were created as social beings. We are not meant to spend all our lives on earth alone. No matter how much some people deny it, people have and maintain a variety of relationships with their fellow beings. These relationships help them deal...more
Relationships exist in all spheres of our lives, and in many senses are the cornerstone of the meaning and fulfillment that we seek. They provide us with rich opportunities to explore personal development and spiritual growth.I invite you to look at...more