My First Publishing!

Hi everyone, A portion of my story is featured in this incredible new book, Manifest Success: The Ultimate Guide to Creating the Life of Your Dreams, by Debbi Chambers. This beautiful book includes twenty eight inspirational stories about American entrepreneurs which will inspire you and should be on your "must read" list. It also makes a great gift. Manifest Success is available on the amazon link below OR You can order through me via paypal and I will autograph the book and send it to you! Warm regards, Carol Mason

Is Your Corporate Job Exhausting You?

Is Your Corporate Job Exhausting You? Do you dread getting up to face another day at work? You're not alone. In fact, you may well be in the majority. Corporate burnout is becoming so widespread throughout the US and other countries that people travel the country giving seminars on how to handle job burnout and make workers feel less stressed. Of course, you've probably heard the drill-"Learn to work smarter, not harder"... "Be a team player"... "It came down from the higher-ups"... "In the end this will help us reach our goals and we'll get fat bonuses." Of course, the goals set for many corporate employees are so unrealistic that the bonuses they hold out for never materialize. Perhaps you hit 8 out of 9 targets, but sorry, you don't get the prize because you didn't hit that last, totally impossible ninth one. Sometimes it feels like you're working in some sort of absurd carnival sideshow. It's no wonder you don't feel very committed to a corporation that treats you like a slave. How can you feel loyal when there's so little appreciation? Mega-Stress The unrelenting stress of a high-pressure job can lead to numerous health problems as well- hypertension, heart attacks, backaches, anxiety, headaches, depression, and even addiction to drugs or alcohol, either as a way to try to stay energized and "up" to complete excessive workloads, or as a self-medicating attempt to relax when you finally have some time for yourself. To add to the stress, stories of layoffs by major corporations are announced every month. In 2006, 1,500,000 workers were pink-slipped in mass layoffs ("mass" meaning more than 50 employees at a time). Rumors circulate constantly about what the top management is doing now, what changes are in the wind. Companies are "reorganizing." They're "outsourcing" or selling out to another company. Or they've gone bankrupt-only to reappear overseas, employing workers for a tiny percentage of their American counterparts' salaries. Fat Cats and Sad Sacks Average, everyday workers like you are the ones who bear the brunt of these kinds of changes. CEO's and other top executives just keep rolling in the dough-even those at companies you wouldn't think of as "blue chip." For example, in 2005, the annual pay package of Dollar General's CEO, David Perdue, was $3,314,901 (as reported by The Corporate Library). An American worker earning an average salary would have to work until the year 2135 to make what Perdue makes in one year. But frankly, this guy is small-time. The average total compensation for a CEO of a Standard & Poor's 500 company in 2005 was $13.51 million-over four times what Perdue made, and a 16% raise over the year before. Did you get a 16% raise recently? Like many of your co-workers, you probably feel angry, undervalued, underpaid, and exhausted when you think about stories like these. Few salaried employees in corporate America work a traditional 40-hour week. Many put in 50, 60, even 70 hours to meet the demands of their superiors. Hourly workers are cut off at 40 hours or less so the company can avoid paying overtime-and you know who takes up the slack. (Meanwhile, those hourly workers may have to work an additional job-at straight-time pay, of course.) The "blame culture" that has developed in our society extends into the corporate world as well. ("It's her fault we have to work so late. If only she'd do her job like I do!") Feelings of competition and worries about favoritism increase feelings of anger and powerlessness. What's the Alternative? There is a way NOT to let all these other people control your life and hold power over your economic survival and lifestyle. You can take control of your own life by becoming your own boss. Ironically, as you've become more and more disenchanted with your corporate job, you have also been learning what kind of job you need to be happy. Are these some of the aspects you would include on your list of ideal job conditions? The freedom to set your own hours. Choosing how to handle situations yourself instead of deferring to a "company policy" that you find ridiculous. The liberty to spend time with your friends and family without having to beg for time off. Working in comfortable clothing in a location you choose. Excellent pay that is determined by the amount of work you put in. You're steering your own course-no worries about someone else determining your future. Have You Got What it Takes? You already know you deserve more than your corporate employer will ever provide. Ironically, during all those excessive hours of work for them, you've honed valuable business skills that you can put to work as you build your own business. The difference is, you will reap the rewards. It's kind of like being your very own CEO. As long as you have a genuine desire to empower yourself, to live the kind of life you've always dreamed of, we can show you our easy system that will start you on the road to success. This is a legitimate business opportunity that has the potential to bring you more wealth and independence than you've ever dreamed of. As long as you've got a computer and a phone, the only other things you are going to need are a longing for personal freedom and a desire for financial security. You've already got what it takes-so go to http://topbiz4wealth.com/ fill out the form and watch the videos. Also view the information about the founders, products and opportunity at http://wmitoday.com/mort13 It could be the first step towards designing the lifestyle of your dreams! Sincerely, Carol A. Mason Wealth Building Consultant

Women in Business & Enrepreneurship

Women & Entrepreneurship Women are taking control in the business world. Are YOU a part of this rapidly growing trend? Did you know that one in every eleven adult women owns a business? Did you know that women entrepreneurs are starting new businesses at twice the rate of men? Did you know that women entrepreneurs are generating nearly $3.6 trillion in revenues to the US economy? These eye-opening statistics from the Washington DC-based Center for Women's Business Research paint a clear picture of a rapidly growing trend. I've heard it referred to before as a "revolution" and I think that's right on the money! Are you part of this trend? Women business owners are critically important to the American economy. America's 9.1 million women-owned businesses employ 27.5 million people and contribute $3.6 trillion to the economy. The world of business and entrepreneurship is no longer comprised of men in suits. The changing landscape of the world and the economy are opening more doors for women now than at any other time in history, and without question, women are charging through those doors in ever increasing numbers. Women are taking control in the business world, and entrepreneurship through a business marketed on the Internet should be no exception! It doesn't matter where you are in your life, or where you have been. Neither your education level nor your job experience has anything to do with what drives you or what you are capable of achieving. There are amazing opportunities for women to start a business right from the comfort of their home and build it into something that can take care of their life, their family and their future retirement as well. There are women taking the plunge into entrepreneurship each day. Although the concept of starting a business may seem daunting, there are many tools and resources available to guide you. Desire and the passion to flourish are the key building blocks to success. A successful home-based business can go a long way towards eliminating the stress of making ends meet and lacking the luxury of free time. Your business can be your outlet for self-expression. It can lead you towards contentment, confidence, and self-worth… things even more important than the almighty dollar. Come on ladies! This article is a call to action. You can take advantage of the endless possibilities that entrepreneurship has to offer. The Internet needs women to lead the way. The opportunity is there and all you have to do is take the initiative to get involved. Let's take a look at what you can do to get yourself moving successfully down the path of starting and operating your own business: Choose a business that has the potential to provide you with the financial rewards you require to live the lifestyle you desire. Avoid a business that will ultimately turn into a job which you must work 80-90 hours per week in order for it to succeed. Your goal is to make money, but also be able to enjoy your life and have time with your family and friends. Learn everything you can about the type people you will be marketing to. Make them feel comfortable about working with you; relate to their current situations. Have a marketing plan in place. Don't just start your business without planning. Get a good understanding of what is involved in your advertising and promotional efforts, and find professionals to help you where needed to make sure you get things done efficiently. Don't give up before you give your business a chance to prosper. Very few businesses come rushing out the gate successfully, but that does not mean that they will not succeed in time. Give your business a chance to grow. Success does not happen over night, and a new business needs time to establish itself. Work from home to keep expenses low. If your business can be operated from home, then definitely take advantage of that luxury. Be persistent and stay focused on the task at hand. Learn from your experiences and stay committed to what is working for you. Avoid repeating mistakes and you will save yourself valuable time and money. Use technology as a tool for building your business. You can be on the cutting-edge by using telephones, computers, the Internet, and fax machines to keep your business running. More importantly, using technology can also allow you to operate your business from anywhere that you want to be, and that is the definition of true freedom. Right here at this website, I am offering you information about a business that you can operate from the comfort of your own home that is truly changing lives, including my own. I have taken the initiative and have taken steps towards changing my future. Go to http://topbiz4wealth.com , fill out the form and I will provide you with additional information about the opportunity that is truly shaping my life and allowing me the freedom to live out my dreams. It is possible, it is up to you! Sincerely, Carol A. Mason Wealth Building Consultant

The Stay at Home Mom Challenge

The Stay-At-Home Mom: It’s challenging enough to survive on two incomes in this day and age. When the difficult (and of course rewarding) decision is made to stay at home with your children, what can you do to fill the income void in your household? Your children are the most important things in the world to you. They deserve your full attentionand you have gladly chosen to stay home and care for them. You know that you have made the right decision. Your choice to be a stay at home mother has come with a price though. Careful budgeting alone cannot offset that missing second income. Yes, you and your husband are getting by and your family is enjoying quality time together, but you have sacrificed income and benefits to raise your children. Depending on your profession, your financial sacrifice can be very significant after a few years. In Ann Crittenden's book "The Price of Motherhood," she calculated that a couple that once earned over $80,000 annually could lose over $1 million dollars in lifetime earnings after they have a child and the woman leaves work and stays at home. Your retirement is in jeopardy as well. No matter what level your previous earnings were, there are long term consequences on your finances for the years spent raising children instead of earning a paycheck. Aside from salary, you are not earning any pension benefits from an employer or medical insurance, both of which are quite valuable. And few women when they decide to stay home consider that they will cease to accrue any social security benefits from the federal government. No income for you means that your benefit rating with social security is stagnating. It's a shame that there has to be such a cost for you to stay at home with your children. You certainly value your work as a mom. It's nice having time to nurture your children's education and interests. You even get to have fun, and you do not envy the scheduling hassles that working mothers face as they juggle job commitments and children's appointments. You are not alone either. More women are deciding to leave the career track and stay at home with their children. There is a growing trend for families to decide to make it with only one person working outside the home. A report from the U.S. Census Bureau in 2001 showed that in 1998 59% of mothers with infants worked at a full time job, but that had dropped to 55% in 2000, only 2 years later. The appeal of actually being the one to raise your children is undeniable and more families are pursuing this important goal. Being a stay at home mom has many positive points, but you still miss being able to earn an income. You want to continue developing your skills and creativity. Maintaining your professional skills that you worked hard to get before motherhood nags at the back of your mind. You wish you had a way to transform your time into money without compromising your need to be at home. You can enjoy the security of a second income again. There is a revolution starting in our society. People are deciding that they don't want to struggle through a traffic jam every day and spend 10 hours at an office away from their families in order to live. It's time for you to start learning how people are earning a comfortable living from their homes. You can start a home based business, raise your children, and have a profitable professional existence at the same time. Bringing in a second income and avoiding childcare costs would be doubly profitable. Think of all the important things in your financial life that you won't have to put off anymore. Taking nicer vacations Getting that bigger house your growing family needs Saving for retirement Funding your children's college education After starting your home based business you won't have to scrimp and save so much. Yes, youwill still bargain hunt because it's smart and you're good at it, but you won't have to feel guilty about that occasional dinner out. There is no arguing that the work you do as a mother is exceedingly valuable. The salary research company Salary.com even attempted to calculate what a salary for a stay at home mother should be. After factoring in everything from childcare, transportation services, accounting, laundry, cooking, management, and much more, Salary.com came up with a figure of $90,000 a year. This sounds like a lot but it was based on a 90 hour work week. As nice as it is to know that your work as a mother is worth nearly six figures, there is no salary fairy out there that is magically going to start writing you checks. You need to take action and earn money your own way. The way to do this is with your own home based business. As your own boss, you will be able to integrate earning an income into your other valuable and important duties. With the income from your home based business, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of financial security. You won't have to worry so much if your husband loses his job. With your business income you could even give him the freedom to pursue a career change that he has been dreaming of. To start earning money for today, for your retirement, and to give your children every advantage, fill go to http://Topbiz4wealth.com to receive information about a home based business opportunity that will let you start supporting your family in every way. Just fill out the form and then watch the videos. Sincerely, Carol A Mason Wealth Building Consultant

In a dead end Real Estate Career?

Pumping Up Your Real Estate Career If you're a real estate agent, you are well aware of the downsides that people outside the field know little or nothing about. Before you could begin working for a broker, you had to acquire a thorough knowledge of real estate law, terminology and math. Regardless of which state you live in, you had to pass a test for your license, and pay a hefty fee for the privilege of holding it. While you may not have had much trouble finding an office to work through, you might not have expected to have to pay for advertisements for your listings and possibly for desk space at the agency. Health insurance? Maybe, if you're lucky, you'll have the opportunity to pay the full premium for a group policy. Of course, you've got to sell some stuff before you can afford to do that. You have to get lots of listings. You have to close sales and set aside an emergency fund for the tough months when few or no sales come your way. Otherwise, you won't be able to pay your own bills, much less the ones the broker keeps reminding you of. Talk about an independent contractor! Not only that. You sometimes get the feeling you're surrounded by vultures. Maybe not in your own office-but in the ones down the street and around the block and everywhere else in town. Yes, you're well aware that you're in a heavy-competition business. You've got someone really interested in a $450,000 home you showed them last week. They're practically ready to put the money down today-only when you check to make sure it's still on the market, you find out it sold yesterday. The disappointed couple doesn't want to see anything else, they say, edging their way to the door. You just know someone else showed them their second-choice, and they're on their way to that other office now. Of course, you're here to serve the client. That's what it's all about. That's why you work weekends and evenings, when it's convenient for them to see the properties. That's why you give every potential buyer your home phone and cell phone. Better that they call you at the most inconvenient time than take a chance on someone else closing the sale. Sometimes it seems as if you've got no time to yourself. Added to that is something that even people outside the industry know: the real estate market swings with the economy. Everyone knows about buyer's markets and seller's markets. When the fed inches the interest rate up yet again, you know that will affect sales. There are fast-inflating bubbles and bursting bubbles. And of course that means that your income is dependent on the same economy that drives the real estate market. As hectic as the real estate business is, there is some rather excruciating down time. Like the Sunday afternoon you spend hosting an Open House that only a few vaguely-interested people drift through, probably to get decorating ideas or just to "see what it's like inside." Or "phone duty" at the office, which amounts to little more than being an unpaid receptionist. If only there was a way to make some money during that down time-something you could do no matter where you were or what time of day or night it was. Guess what-there is, and it's called a home-based business. It's like having a safety net to catch you during the months when the commission checks are small or nonexistent. The hours you work at a home-based business are completely flexible, so if Mrs. McGinty calls to look at a listing, you can drop everything to take care of your potential buyer, and get back to your second-income business later on. There is no time-clock to punch, no boss to answer to except yourself. You're in complete control of this business. After all, it's your own! While called home-based, you can be taking care of business no matter where you are. All you need is a computer and a phone. Well, you've always got those with you anyway, right? Instead of wasting an afternoon at an Open House, you can use the time to generate income. Phone duty at the office? You can get out your laptop and make the time pay you, even if your broker won't. Home-based businesses are exploding as a way to supplement the incomes of people who work on commission. Knowing you have a second source of income without the hassles of a boss, commuting, and rigid scheduling is giving commissioned workers the sense of security that no other second job can. Interested? Just go to http://Topbiz4wealth.com fill in the web form and watch the videos to find out more about the home business opportunity OR Call me (914)391-8489 to get started. Sincerely, Carol A Mason Wealth Building Consultant

"The Secret" Principles can help You achieve Success

Oprah Winfrey - a multi-billionaire and one of the most generous people in the world-featured The Secret twice on her show. Oprah said she'd been using The Secret's principles all her life without knowing it, sometimes seeing her dreams come true almost effortlessly. Jack Canfield, co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and teacher, life coach and motivational speaker, says he arrived at his enviable position in life because he knew and used the principles of The Secret. John Demartini, a former surfer/panhandler who dropped out of school at age 14 because of disabling dyslexia, later learned the philosophy behind The Secret and graduated magna cum laude with a doctoral degree. Others who devoted show time to The Secret include Larry King, Ellen DeGeneres, TheToday Show, and Nightline. All over the world, standing-room-only seminars are teaching the principles of The Secret and showing people how to change their lives. The Secret is literally a life-altering phenomenon that is changing the lives of people who live not just in the United States, but all over the world. The book and DVD have made the top of every best seller list, and have sold over a million copies. In an interview with USA Today, author Rhonda Byrne explained that she discovered the ancient secret to getting everything you want through her study of religious and philosophical texts. As the tagline for the DVD says, The Secret "has traveled through centuries to reach you." Byrne gleaned ideas from great thinkers and creators, scientists and philosophers, artists and writers. It is very likely that many famous people from the past knew this universal law-for example Beethoven, Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Leonardo DaVinci, and Abraham Lincoln. You do not have to belong to any particular religious group to learn, use and benefit from The Secret. It's for everyone, regardless of their spiritual beliefs, IQ, education, current circumstances or station in life. In fact, the author discovered and mastered The Secret when she herself was going through a very difficult time. It helped her turn her life around, and she is eager to share what she learned with as many people as possible. Will you be one of them? Many people who are convinced The Secret works have watched the DVD and read the book again and again. Why? Because they say that each time they discover another secret, something new. Many who were skeptical decided it couldn't hurt to try anyway, and were simply amazed at the growth in their businesses and in the improvement in their relationships and health. What can The Secret mean for you? That simply depends on what you want. Let's start with getting on the path to rapid prosperity, with multiple income streams that take you from a just-getting-by frame of mind to thinking like a millionaire. It can all be yours when you learn how to attract wealth and success and surround yourself with others who have learned to use the powerful principles of The Secret to find unlimited wealth, vibrant health, fulfilling relationships, and abundant success in every area of your life. With the combination of action and intention, you can accomplish anything you want to, no matter who or where you are or what you believe to be true about how the universe works at the present time. When you adjust how you think, your life will correct itself. Will you make the choice to use your own free will and determination to change your life, realizing dreams you never thought possible before? Are you concerned that you cannot let go of old ways of thinking? That old habits will pull you back into the same old rut? The Secret's teachers and others who have used it to win financial, emotional, and physical freedom have tips, tools, and strategies that will help you learn how to use the philosophy of The Secret to change your thinking-and change your life! Whatever your financial, emotional, and physical realities are now, you can improve them immensely using the principles of The Secret. Are you willing to truly explore personal and business possibilities and goals that you previously thought were unattainable-not only abundant wealth, but true happiness, inner peace, and joy. One of the principles of The Secret is that you must be open to opportunity. Perhaps that is why you have read this far. This is your opportunity. You, like millions of others, can quickly learn to apply the principles of The Secret to build financial success and security by starting your own home-based business. Through personal empowerment, you can accomplish anything you want to. You will learn all about how The Secret can help you build unlimited wealth. Before long, you'll find that you'll replace negativity and resentment about your life with gratitude that you have found a different path, a different way of thinking and behaving. You'll look back and wonder who that "other" person was! You can start out small if you feel you need to keep your regular job. You probably already have the only tools you need-a computer, an Internet connection, and a phone. As you practice the philosophy of The Secret, your business will begin to grow with such unparalleled speed that you will very likely be able to quit your regular job and devote your energies to accumulating wealth, all the time spending long stretches of time with your family and building strong relationships with other successful, positive people like yourself. Yes, it's true. It really can happen, and it can happen to you. This is the time. This is the opportunity. Take the first step, and I'll tell you how you can begin to tap into the great universal laws to reach your full potential. Simply go to http://Topbiz4wealth.com fill in the web form and watch the videos. Call me at (914)391-8489 when you are ready to get started! Sincerely, Carol A. Mason Wealth Building Consultant

Work From Home!

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You can take advantage of this successful opportunity from the comforts of your own home! This lucrative turnkey home based business will allow you to be your own boss. Our Top work from home business will free up your day so you can spend more time with your family and friends! We are a global Financial education company that anyone can do from anywhere in the world. There are people from all different backgrounds that are having success; professionals, blue collar workers, corporate executives, nurses, teachers, mortgage brokers, realtors, airline employees, stay at home moms, lawyers, college students, retirees, sales people, car salesman just to name a few. If you are ready to make a change in your life and take control of your finances and your future then go to http://www.topbiz4wealth.com fill out the form and then listen to the videos. Call me at (914)391-8489 to get started today! Here's to your success. Carol A Mason Wealth Building Consultant

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