Failing forward...that's what I've been up to for the last 3 weekends. You see, I've wanted to start-up a podcast since 2009. But now, it's ALMOST a reality.
Failure is a necessary part of becoming successful. Many of us have failed, only to get right back up and get back into the game. Today, we will open up the pandora box of failure and use it's power to drive us forward to success.
The Proof is...
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Encouraging-People is an extension of My Passion to serve others. I identify with the "Longing-for-More as felt by others. My energy taps into the 'What-If-Up vs. the As-Is. I Encourage Others to breakthrough their Self-Imposed Roadblocks to success. How? By Sharing the knowledge that We All are Full of Potential and Limitless Possibilities.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Bah Hum -- I Got Frostbite via an Amazon Vendor
Bah Hum -- I Got Frostbite via an Amazon Vendor: Searching Amazon for a new remote for my Sears garage door opener, I found this product to be exactly what I wanted. Features: Sears-Craftsman, Attractive-styling, and best of all, a Fantastic price. And it was from Amazon...oh so i thought )=;
ASPDOORS is an Amazon-approved Vendor; customers rating -- pretty good. The remote did not work; it wasn't compatible. imagine my surprise when I could not call them...no telephone number or company address. Desperate, I found that the only way to contact 'Nancy' was via Amazon-email.
The 5 day backnforth went something like this: --- Original message --- "I'm really not sure why you don't think its your fault if you read the listing its says it replaces the 61lm (which is 390mhz yours is 315mhz)and that it will not work on newer openers with smart buttons which yours is it does say it compatible with Sears but all liftmaster listings says that..."
I'm not a garage door Inspector Gadget. My solution was to have another remote exchange via weblink; was willing to pay an extra $15. The response was: "'As far as calling I'm a internet business and it is a part time business so I also have another job so I'm not home most of the time for someone to call I can do emails from my other job not phone calls but this also keeps costs down for the customers', thanks Nancy."
I can live with a technical failure. But I hate being duped into thinking that I'm working with a company...instead, it was a transaction with a part-time internet-middleperson without adequate sales support or at least a mobile smartphone. -Shame on Amazon for approving this wannabee 'Company' as an authorized reseller. ~AVM
ASPDOORS is an Amazon-approved Vendor; customers rating -- pretty good. The remote did not work; it wasn't compatible. imagine my surprise when I could not call them...no telephone number or company address. Desperate, I found that the only way to contact 'Nancy' was via Amazon-email.
The 5 day backnforth went something like this: --- Original message --- "I'm really not sure why you don't think its your fault if you read the listing its says it replaces the 61lm (which is 390mhz yours is 315mhz)and that it will not work on newer openers with smart buttons which yours is it does say it compatible with Sears but all liftmaster listings says that..."
I'm not a garage door Inspector Gadget. My solution was to have another remote exchange via weblink; was willing to pay an extra $15. The response was: "'As far as calling I'm a internet business and it is a part time business so I also have another job so I'm not home most of the time for someone to call I can do emails from my other job not phone calls but this also keeps costs down for the customers', thanks Nancy."
I can live with a technical failure. But I hate being duped into thinking that I'm working with a company...instead, it was a transaction with a part-time internet-middleperson without adequate sales support or at least a mobile smartphone. -Shame on Amazon for approving this wannabee 'Company' as an authorized reseller. ~AVM
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
A Christmas Cocktail -- just add a dash of politics
All I want for Christmas is a warm cocktail mix of politics. Nope, this blog hasn't morphed...it's still about ENCOURAGEMENT! But...
Herman Cain Started It...
Last week's post was about former presidential hopeful, Herman Cain (aka something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody). The barrage of campaigning for the January 2012 Republican Caucus @ Des Moines Iowa is like watching a 'Gone with the Wind' Saturday Matinee movie.
[Mass Gov] Mitt Romney didn't help matters much when he lobbed a $10,000 gentleman's bet against my beloved [state of] Texas Governor Rick Perry. What was Mitt thinking...Really Mitt...really?
President Barack Obama is of course, continuing to govern the country; watching the [Republican party] movie from afar (as are the Democrat - s). Not to be outdone, in struts Newt (Nuk'em) Gingrich -- former Speaker of the House. The Huffington Post said it best...just watch-->
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Herman Cain Was Almost...
Lately, I've become FASCINATED with US [national] politics. I listened intently to National Public Radio (NPR) at 5 am during my morning commute. Herman Cain -the Great White-Black Hope- impressed me because he was something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody [sorry 'bout the run-on sentence].
Herman Cain is Donald Trump in Disguise
You heard right...Herman is Donald [The Donald is the Donald]. Mr Cain, with his braggadochia, multi-millions of dollars, and oh so-so political & business connection, is now known as "The Man who wanted to be President." He literally imploded. Yo, HC; how could you think that your private business was your private business. Don't get wrong -- Andre ain't no Saint, but he's a Nobody. Come to think of it, Herman, you are now a something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody.
Cain, channeled Bill Clinton; he saw himself as The Donald. But newsflash, Mr Cain: Yo name is Herman -- Not Bill nor Donald. Being the Great White-Black Hope has its perks -- but ya gotta look in the mirror and recognize. Really, Herman...really?
What do Herman & Barack have in common?
Ah Herman, so much promise... a literal Barack 2.50+/- But alas, it was not to be -- Something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody. Upon further analysis, President B.O. didn't try to be a Great Black - a Great Mult-racial unitarian. He Did Obama!
Herman, I get the message of conservatism, fiscal prudence, and the other Wharton MBA terms of endearment. You believed in those ideals -- a Black man that made a nice path for himself. Yet as the designated Republican something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody -- you missed one important ingredient.
The missing ingredient, in case you really want to know is this. To be something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody Republican, Herman had to know that persons unknown, aka the media (financed by unnamed patrons), would dig & dig & dig until a sorted discovery was made. Buried bones, an associate who was a friend...whatever. The moral of the story: to be something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody, be ready to be knocked off that catbird seat.
Sadly, I personally didn't like your politics...but I loved your hat, your singing, and your style. Mr Cain, please hum a few bars of 'GEORGIA' on your way out the door heading back to ATL.
Herman Cain is Donald Trump in Disguise
You heard right...Herman is Donald [The Donald is the Donald]. Mr Cain, with his braggadochia, multi-millions of dollars, and oh so-so political & business connection, is now known as "The Man who wanted to be President." He literally imploded. Yo, HC; how could you think that your private business was your private business. Don't get wrong -- Andre ain't no Saint, but he's a Nobody. Come to think of it, Herman, you are now a something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody.
Cain, channeled Bill Clinton; he saw himself as The Donald. But newsflash, Mr Cain: Yo name is Herman -- Not Bill nor Donald. Being the Great White-Black Hope has its perks -- but ya gotta look in the mirror and recognize. Really, Herman...really?
What do Herman & Barack have in common?
Ah Herman, so much promise... a literal Barack 2.50+/- But alas, it was not to be -- Something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody. Upon further analysis, President B.O. didn't try to be a Great Black - a Great Mult-racial unitarian. He Did Obama!
Herman, I get the message of conservatism, fiscal prudence, and the other Wharton MBA terms of endearment. You believed in those ideals -- a Black man that made a nice path for himself. Yet as the designated Republican something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody -- you missed one important ingredient.
The missing ingredient, in case you really want to know is this. To be something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody Republican, Herman had to know that persons unknown, aka the media (financed by unnamed patrons), would dig & dig & dig until a sorted discovery was made. Buried bones, an associate who was a friend...whatever. The moral of the story: to be something special who was a nothing but caught people's attention to become a national nobody-somebody, be ready to be knocked off that catbird seat.
Sadly, I personally didn't like your politics...but I loved your hat, your singing, and your style. Mr Cain, please hum a few bars of 'GEORGIA' on your way out the door heading back to ATL.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Precision and Craftsmanship are Keys for Success
I'm making a new commitment -- a path to success. How will I get there? I'm making a commitment to Precision & Commitment.
First, lets define Precision. Precision is to follow the Jesus rule; the Carpenter's rule (Jesus, in addition to being God in man, he was also an accomplished carpenter). Never heard of the Carpenter Rule? Before cutting, measure twice--cut once.
Second, the definition of Craftsmanship. Being the very best, that I am, in the present moment. I will be better tomorrow, than I am today. I am better today, than I was yesterday.
My keys to success is precision and craftsmanship. Everyone will know that THIS (whatever this is) was the work of Andre Milteer --that my friends, is Signature-Quality. My precision and craftsman watermarks my work; it's my Signature.
First, lets define Precision. Precision is to follow the Jesus rule; the Carpenter's rule (Jesus, in addition to being God in man, he was also an accomplished carpenter). Never heard of the Carpenter Rule? Before cutting, measure twice--cut once.
Second, the definition of Craftsmanship. Being the very best, that I am, in the present moment. I will be better tomorrow, than I am today. I am better today, than I was yesterday.
Everyday, in every way. I am getting better and better!When others see my work, I want them to marvel at my precision, excellence, and craftsmanship. What about you...what is your claim to fame? How will others judge your works?
My keys to success is precision and craftsmanship. Everyone will know that THIS (whatever this is) was the work of Andre Milteer --that my friends, is Signature-Quality. My precision and craftsman watermarks my work; it's my Signature.
~Signed, Andre Milteer
aka Precision & Craftsmanship
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