Articles by Randy Gilbert

1) Dealing with the Unbearable Grief of Losing a Child
The loss of a child is something most parents cannot bear to even contemplate. It is such a horrible thought that most people do not envision it. They feel everything will follow the normal path of everyday life. Their children will grow to adulthood and go on to live happy lives of their own. Cathy James who lost her daughter in an accident says, "The one thing I would hope if nobody does anything... » read more

2) The Power of Your Mind Will Relieve Stress to Achieve Enhanced Energy
People today are driven beyond their limits trying to keep up with everyday living. They worry about family, jobs, money, paying the mortgage, and providing a good life for their family. At the end of the day, they are drained, tired, and exhausted. Dr. Jerry Teplitz, a doctor of holistic health sciences says, "If you're in a job, if you're a homemaker, if you're taking care of kids or whatever you're... » read more

3) Dealing with Confusion, Indecision, and Frustration when Trying to Meet Your Match
The divorce rate is rising not only in the US and Canada, but in the UK and Australia, as well. Many couples are unaware of the necessary relationship skills and strategies needed to make good partner choices, and build lasting, loving relationships. Dr. Jackie Black, a doctor of psychology and relationship coach says, "We create our life and our love life through our beliefs, intensions, and the... » read more

4) Teaching Children the Importance of Money
Many children find themselves hopelessly in debt after leaving home. They go off to college, wanting to take on the world. The independence they suddenly experience leads to decisions that are not always best for them. Many of them have not had to deal with financial responsibilities. They are lured into credit card and loan offers, finding themselves drowning in debt in a very short time. Twyla... » read more

5) Stress Free Communication with Your Children
Placing the high expectations of a parent and overwhelming pressure on young children only leads to stress for all involved. A parent's vision is often unrealistic and painful for a child. "All children know what they need and are asking us to give it to them. If we just pay attention, they will help and guide us," says Jackie Dryden, "If you learn to ask the right questions, you can get a wealth of... » read more

6) How to Successfully Start a Business So You Don't Become a Statistic
According to US Small Business Administration, more than 50% of small businesses fail in first year of business while 95% fail within the first 5 years. Brian Hazelgren, author of Tactical Entrepreneur says, There has to be a solid, sound strategy in mind of taking care of the short term aspects of business, but also keeping enough focus on the future of how do we actually grow this business. Get... » read more

7) Girls Enjoy the Freedom of Adventure
Many young girls have an adventurous side, but are held back by shyness and inner conflict. They want to explore the world, and experience the exciting things out there, but are unable to get the confidence to do it. Dana Lurie, creator of Tomgirlz says, "Reading is a way to get into someone else's head a little bit. Writing was an escape for me as well as a sense of expression where you can create... » read more

8) Adding Mystery to Your Life
You may or may not have been born to superhuman intelligence or super detective skills but one of the first words you probably drove your parents crazy with was 'why?'. "Humans need mystery and challenges. They motivate us to show our true colors." So says John Shimmin, archeologist and author of The Manx Grail Chronicles: Mystery of the Templar Treasure. When asked why he writes mysteries, Shimmin said... » read more

9) Marrying Mistakes and Life Beyond Divorce
Marriage is full of habits, both good and bad. Habits feel natural and easy which means they don't break themselves by accident. Many people who escape a bad marriage, tend to get involved in the same type of relationships they just escaped from. They marry the same type of person, fall into the same types of problems, and find themselves in another abusive situation. For those who want to move on... » read more

10) Dying to Be Young, from Botox to Botulism
Dr. Eric Kaplan, author of Dying to Be Young says, People need to know what Botox is. Botox was actually derived from Botulinum Toxin which was originally a bio-weapon. Just like the seven million other Americans who received Botox injections last year, Just like seven million other Americans Dr. Kaplan and his wife, Bonnie, wanted to look younger. As a result, they found themselves completely... » read more

11) Ignite Your Inner Sparkle Before You Hit The Gym
It's not all about exercise and diet. If you're spirit isn't with the program, even the best discipline might just lead to injury. That's why most exercise programs fail, and that's why Lifestyle Fitness Coach Amy Lundberg, wrote "Self Care Before Sit-Ups." Since we all know spirits are intangible, why are they the key to success for a healthy, fit body? What does it mean to take a holistic approach... » read more

12) Telecommuting and Managing a Virtual Staff
Advances in technology and cultural responses to it mean that more people want to work from home and more companies want to outsource. Here are just a few examples of opportunities for companies in taking advantage of virtual workers: reduced overhead costs, higher quality workers not available locally, often higher productivity per hour. Opportunities for the telecommuter: comfortable work... » read more

13) Use the Destiny Switch to Make Success Fun and Easy
Your emotions are directly connected to your success. The problem is that few people take the time and effort to manage their emotions constructively. It is miserable to feel like you have no control over how you feel. But that is exactly how many of us spend most of our lives. We'll be happy if we hit our goals or we'll be happy when someone likes us. If said goals are not forthcoming we might never... » read more

14) The New Daily Code: How to Turn Failure Into Untold Riches
"To have it all, first you have to lose it all," says best-selling author Steve Bonenberger. "When your current life is no longer possible, then you're ready for the Daily Code, the new road map that takes your feet off the path of less onto the road to more. The new Daily Code is one of the five life-changing lessons Bonenberger teaches in his powerful new book Through the Gates of Fire. Readers who... » read more

15) Escaping Your In-Laws
Living next door to toxic in-laws can undermine your self-confidence, your close relationships and your marriage... "If you've ever wondered whether you are the only one to have experienced problems with your in-laws, you will find that you are not," says Faith Powers, during a recent interview with Inside Success. Faith's expertise in the subject came from 21 years of personal experience. "When you... » read more

16) Power Polling: How to Win Elections and Customers
"If you love proven money-making strategies -- then wow! You'll love this what I learned from this book, it's called, "The Power of the Vote." It's written by Douglas Schoen, and it's especially empowering in an area that is so important, but often so misunderstood --- Politics! If you say, "Politics aren't for me," then you're in for a surprise! Business people and entrepreneurs should not ignore... » read more

17) Online Education: How To Know If It's Right For You
"Online education could be the perfect path to improving your job skills, finishing a degree, or changing careers," says Susan Deane, Author of ONLINE EDUCATION, Is It For You, "especially if you want to improve your lifestyle and income." The problem is that not all online education is right for everyone and there are important pitfalls and traps to avoid. As an online education expert, Susan... » read more

18) Proactive Use of IRA Secrets Can Keep You Retired
It is sad that many Americans are not financially able to retire when they want to. Most of those who can afford retirement have to do so with a cut in their spending habits. Whether or not your parents took the time to teach you how to make money and take care of money, it is your responsibility and your right to learn everything you can about it. Considering how hard most citizens work for money... » read more

19) Drink to a Better Future: Drink Cabernet and Live a Longer and Healthier Life
Three years ago a hospital in England became the first in Europe to prescribe red wine to its patients. Speaking on BBC radio, Hugh Johnson, a world-renowned wine writer said, "It's very positive news that a hospital is taking this holistic view." MY reaction to the hospital prescribing red wine at dinner was "HURRAY," however, the medical and consumer press in the US barely covered this step forward... » read more

20) How To Have All The Time In the World
Today's culture teaches us to be constantly aware of time's passing, and we must always stay busy because time is "slipping away." There's a popular expression in Africa that pokes fun at us: "Westerners have all the watches, but Africans have all the time." Ana Weber, a relationship coach and financial executive, has learned how to stop racing against Time and become friends with it. You might be... » read more

21) Taste Your Way to an Affordable, Well-Stocked Wine Cellar
Does the phrase "wine collector" conjure up an image of a millionaire living in a large home with a temperature-controlled room dedicated to holding fine wines? It shouldn't. If you buy wine, you are a wine collector. First off, you don't have to have a special room dedicated to storing your wine. As long as you keep your stash in a quiet, dark, coolish place where bottles can lay on their sides,... » read more

22) DeVine Vacations: 'Sleeping with the Vine' and Other Unusual Wine Vacation Experiences
Wineries have always attracted wine lovers for tours and tastings, but some people now want to get closer to the action. In fact, some people aren't content to gaze out on the vineyard 10 feet away, but want to work in the winery. It's sort of like being an extra in a movie in order to be on the set and mingle with the cast. You don't have to settle for just a glass of wine and a tour of the vineyard,... » read more

23) The New Wine Diet: How Adding Wine to Your Meal Could Also Add Years to Your Life
You like to look and feel great -- and you love your glass of red wine at dinner -- but conventional diet gurus say you can't have both. How can you rationalize keeping the wine when you want be healthy? If you think that you have a tough decision to make, then think again, because most diet plans don't take into account all of the latest facts. More and more studies are showing that although... » read more

24) Online Education: How To Know If It's Right For You
"Online education could be the perfect path to improving your job skills, finishing a degree, or changing careers," says Susan Deane, Author of ONLINE EDUCATION, Is It For You, "especially if you want to improve your lifestyle and income." The problem is that not all online education is right for everyone and there are important pitfalls and traps to avoid. As an online education expert, Susan... » read more

25) How To Have All The Time In the World
Today's culture teaches us to be constantly aware of time's passing, and we must always stay busy because time is "slipping away." There's a popular expression in Africa that pokes fun at us: "Westerners have all the watches, but Africans have all the time." Ana Weber, a relationship coach and financial executive, has learned how to stop racing against Time and become friends with it. You might be... » read more

26) Proactive Use of IRA Secrets Can Keep You Retired
It is sad that many Americans are not financially able to retire when they want to. Most of those who can afford retirement have to do so with a cut in their spending habits. Whether or not your parents took the time to teach you how to make money and take care of money, it is your responsibility and your right to learn everything you can about it. Considering how hard most citizens work for money... » read more

27) The New Wine Diet: How Adding Wine to Your Meal Could Also Add Years to Your Life
You like to look and feel great -- and you love your glass of red wine at dinner -- but conventional diet gurus say you can't have both. How can you rationalize keeping the wine when you want be healthy? If you think that you have a tough decision to make, then think again, because most diet plans don't take into account all of the latest facts. More and more studies are showing that although... » read more

28) DeVine Vacations: 'Sleeping with the Vine' and Other Unusual Wine Vacation Experiences
Wineries have always attracted wine lovers for tours and tastings, but some people now want to get closer to the action. In fact, some people aren't content to gaze out on the vineyard 10 feet away, but want to work in the winery. It's sort of like being an extra in a movie in order to be on the set and mingle with the cast. You don't have to settle for just a glass of wine and a tour of the vineyard,... » read more

29) Taste Your Way to an Affordable, Well-Stocked Wine Cellar
Does the phrase "wine collector" conjure up an image of a millionaire living in a large home with a temperature-controlled room dedicated to holding fine wines? It shouldn't. If you buy wine, you are a wine collector. First off, you don't have to have a special room dedicated to storing your wine. As long as you keep your stash in a quiet, dark, coolish place where bottles can lay on their sides,... » read more

30) Drink to a Better Future: Drink Cabernet and Live a Longer and Healthier Life
Three years ago a hospital in England became the first in Europe to prescribe red wine to its patients. Speaking on BBC radio, Hugh Johnson, a world-renowned wine writer said, "It's very positive news that a hospital is taking this holistic view." MY reaction to the hospital prescribing red wine at dinner was "HURRAY," however, the medical and consumer press in the US barely covered this step forward... » read more