Richard D. Rawdin's Blog

Help People Highly effective people don’t fall into the trap of seeing potential customers as people who can be coerced, deceived, manipulated or ripped off. While these strategies could prove to be profitable in the short-term, they are doomed for failure in the long-term. Because, believe it or...

“Nothing can break me.” Mentally strong people don’t allow any negative event to destroy them emotionally. It’s okay to get upset, but it’s NOT okay to let your circumstances become a tyrant that steals your joy. It might be helpful to find a role-model who surmounted an obstacle far greater than...

Only 24 hours, yet so much goes on in that time span. You go about your day, going through the boring and often dramatic events. How often do you stop to realize that each hour of your day is packed with life-changing wisdom? Sure, there are the big events that punch you in the gut. The lessons f...

“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs…. One step at a time.” – Joe Girard  KFC Founder Colonel Sanders drove all over America and offered his fried chicken recipe for a certain percentage of the sales. He knocked on their doors, slept on his car and wore his whi...

Brush your teeth and comb your hair. Don’t stink at all! I know I shouldn’t have to say this but sometimes people don’t know they stink. Make sure you don’t! If you just had coffee and a cigarette, chew some gum or something! Check your teeth and make sure you don’t have anything stuck in them. D...

1. Identify your Persona. Choose how you want to be known. 2. Always sit/stand in Stature. This is not rigid. It is feeling a thread pull from the top of your head. Always relax your neck and shoulders and open your chest. At first this can feel awkward as you learn to claimyourself but within a ...

People deal with stress and emotions in different ways—unhealthy examples of stress relief include over-eating, drinking, and smoking. Don't keep your feelings bottled up. Keeping feelings bottled up inside is also unhealthy. Pent-up emotions not only put pressure on your relationships—they're al...

Modern kitchens are generally built with space and convenience in mind. But if you’re living with an older kitchen, there are easy additions you may want to consider to maximize your available space and cooking area. Kitchen island – A kitchen island can double or triple both food preparation and...

Practice Spirituality The feeling of acceptance and a community of oneness could lead to a happier life for you. Studies have even shown that people are happier when they are involved in spiritual practices. Write Writing down your thoughts and worries on paper can release emotional tension, leav...

Swearing Relieves Stress Your mother may have told you that cursing is a sign of a limited vocabulary but using a little blue language can actually make you feel better when you’re subjected to stressful experiences. Swearing may be particularly useful in the workplace, especially in times of cri...