Monthly Archives: April 2008

OUR DEEPEST FEAR


I have enormous admiration and respect for the great thinkers throughout history; individuals who, with their insight and wisdom, help us all to live better lives. Marianne Williamson, in my opinion, is such an individual. Through her written words to … Continue reading

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CHANGE IS THE ONLY CONSTANT


That class altered my life forever. “Change is the only constant!” he said. “Huh?” I thought. “There is only one predictable element in nature and that is CHANGE!” he said again. “How could change be a constant?” I puzzled. “Nothing … Continue reading

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THE KEY THAT UNLOCKS THE LOCK


When you get right down to it, it’s not that complicated: you can help people come back to life and action in one of three ways. 1. What purposes did they once have that you can help them achieve? 2. … Continue reading

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TOO MUCH TO THINK?


I was enjoying a superb Montecristo #2 cigar with my friend Terry Puterbaugh, chewing away at the mysteries of the universe when he came up with something that sparked my imagination. He said, “My best golf of the year comes … Continue reading

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THE ARTISTS’ SECRET


It can’t be bought and it can’t be sold. Although invisible, intangible, and sometimes elusive, it’s native to every artist. To the audience, this secret is sensed as an undeniably visceral experience that touches and moves them. From the artists’ … Continue reading

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THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW PRINCIPLE – a common denominator to all selling


Sometimes a whack on the side of the head moment comes from unexpected sources. My buddy had  just returned from a vacation and he could hardly contain his enthusiasm.  His excitement of telling me all about his experiences prompted a … Continue reading

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LIFE IS LIVED


Some of us live our lives running away from the past, only to discover it has followed us anyway. Or we are so anxiously worried about the future that we neglect the present. Regrets over past misdeeds only bring them … Continue reading

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BAD ADVICE


The first time – it’s excusable; the second time – it’s suspicious; the third time – it’s an enemy action; take fast action NOW. daniel w. jacobs (c) 2007 – 2015, all rights reserved

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IT’S ABOUT THE PEOPLE


“What business are you in . . . really?” she asked with the hint of a smile in her voice. Her response to my nearly inaudible answer took me completely by surprise . . . just as she expected it … Continue reading

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CRITICS – an opinion


Mostly, they are leaches. Without the creative artist to feed on, they would be nothing. What issues from the carping critic is a covert attempt to focus attention on themselves at the expense of the true artist who’s work is … Continue reading

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