A Letter From Elton John

I personally took this picture of Elton John live on stage leaning over his piano during one of his final sold out performances at Caesars Palace here in Las Vegas. I’ll leave the story as to why I was standing on stage with Elton in the middle of one of his concerts for another day.

However, what I wanted to show you is a side of Elton John that most people never get to see. We all know him as the crazy, over the top hit maker. But few know him as I do. He is kind, generous, caring, compassionate and one of the most sincere people I have ever met. Yes, he is a “Diva” and has his moments which are legendary. But when he believes in something or someone, you will never find a greater friend.

What you are about to read is profound. A personal letter from Elton written to a young boy long gone that has touched the lives of millions. Including my own. Elton has said that it was Ryan White who turned his own life around.

Top 5 Instant Stress Relievers

Here are five instant stress relievers, in no particular order…

1. Humor—Simple but foolproof. If you can poke a bit of fun at your stressful situation or your reaction to it, you’ll find you can diffuse a lot of the tension. If you can’t, Google some jokes and find one or two that tickle your funny bone.
2. Music—Studies have shown that listening to music that mirrors a depressed mood actually can lift a person out of symptoms of depression. However, when overloaded and stressed out, it is best to listen to whatever music you find soothing. If it has a slow beat (with or without percussion), even better. The beat will entrain your heart and slow down your pulse! Five minutes ought to do the trick.

Jeff Gitterman – Financial Freedom – Episode #33

Jeffrey Gitterman is an award winning financial advisor and the founder and CEO of Gitterman & Associates Wealth Management, LLC. www.gawmllc.com.

In these challenging economic times, Jeff recently co-founded Beyond Success, www.BeyondSuccessConsulting.com, a coaching and consulting firm that brings more holistic values to the world of business and finance. His first book, Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity, was recently published by AMACOM, the publishing house of the American Management Association.

Top 5 Online Dating Tips

A lot of my callers have asked about online dating. They want to know how safe it is and also how efficient it is in finding a true match. Well, the truth is that no website can ever truly and honestly guarantee a match will be made. However, there are certain steps that you can take to protect yourself if you choose to post a profile online in hopes of finding that someone special. Here are the top five tips to help you make the most of your online dating experience.

How do you live with Stress?

I just started writing my calendar for the next three months. It should cause panic because there wasn’t enough lines for all the to-dos. But I’m not freaking out or having tunnel vision. My palms aren’t sweaty and my heart isn’t racing. My life should feel like a roller coaster right? No, I’m not on prescription medication. The focus has to change how I love with stress. It’s a challenge each and every day to balance life today. As I speak to families across America, families are struggling. There are so many factors that we feel “have to make us happy.” And when we don’t have “it” then we are unhappy, stressed, anxious, and so much more. The best way I can related our lives is we want to live a movie of happiness.

Moving Beyond “Wishing” and “Waiting”

“Hopefully, things will get better in the future.”

Have you ever heard these words? Have you ever thought them? Have you ever said them?

Chances are, in one variation or another, you have.

Wishing and waiting for events to change and for our world to get better during cloudy moments is just human nature.

The “wishing for things to change” part?

That’s fine.

The “waiting for things to change” part?

Well, I don’t like that so much.

“Waiting for change” is passive. Waiting for a sign, for direction, for the go-ahead from a boss, friend, the government, whoever…it often leads to just more darn waiting. When we base our goals and future on someone else’s “Let’s see what happens” or “I’ll get back to you” agenda, we may end up waiting for the rest of our lives.

Scott Musgrave – Episode #32

Scott Musgrave shows you how to take your health seriously! He strives to create optimal health by utilizing cutting edge knowledge and skills to create balance within your body. Once your systems are balanced, optimal function is restored and you will thrive.

His advanced training allows him to rapidly create a state of neurological and physiological balance within your body. This balance is often a catalyst for significant life changes, including: performance enhancement, symptom reduction, normalized movement patterns, and pain relief.

Don’t settle for living with less than optimal function. Take advantage of your full potential… Play at Your Peak and Live Without Limitation!

Former CIA Sonia M.Gallagher – Episode #31

Sonia M. Gallagher is a lawyer, former CIA agent, has worked at the Hague International Court. She has a degree in psychology and found herself at an early age fascinated by the human mind and behavior. As a political analysis for the CIA she became an expert in body language. What are people really thinking? What nonverbal information can you gather just by reading the nonverbal cues our bodies are revealing? How can you use this information at work, in your relationships and at home in your personal life? All this and more with Sonia M. Gallagher on this episode.

Don’t miss it!

How To Cope With Being Passed Over For Promotion

Have you recently been passed over for promotion? Seeing a peer being offered advancement opportunities while your career seems stuck in a rut can be an unpleasant experience. This is especially true when you consider your skill set and commitment to be equal to (or better than) that of your promoted coworker. Coping with the emotional fall out of this situation requires objective self examination and good communication. Stressing out about your capabilities and worth isn’t effective either so the best thing to do is find out what happened and get feedback.

Talking to Your Boss

Storming into your manager’s office and demanding an explanation for why you weren’t chosen is a bad idea for obvious reasons. Someone who can’t stay in control of their emotions isn’t ready for additional responsibilities. On the other hand, trying to figure out “what went wrong” all on your own is a sure way to become paranoid and depressed. So, it is OK to talk to your boss about how the decision to promote a peer was reached – once you have calmed down. Here’s an example of a respectful way you can talk to your boss that may shed some light on what’s holding you back in terms of your career:

Pet Butler CEO Matt Boswell – Episode #30

An entrepreneur takes the vision of an idea and turns it into reality. Matt “Red” Boswell has been doing just that all his life. Founder and CEO (Chief Excrement Officer) of Pet Butler, the nation’s largest pet waste cleanup service, Boswell created a unique and somewhat wacky business concept with a mission to make the lives of pet owners more convenient, enjoyable, and safe, and to benefit animals, the environment and local communities, which has turned into a hyper-growth, multi-million dollar franchise with over 140 locations in 28 states across the United States.

His success has sparked national attention as Boswell has been featured across the country as the marketing and business guru behind his extraordinary concept, Pet Butler, in The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Paul Harvey, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, Franchise Times, ABC, Yahoo!, Entrepreneur and numerous other publications.

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