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		<title>Knowing When To Break Up With Your Business (Changing Your Path And Starting Over)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2011 04:20:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<em><strong>Many entrepreneurs have tried to follow a niche that they initially believed to be their passion.</strong></em> Over time, they've found themselves lacking interest in their businesses and barely putting any effort into it.  Many network marketing/entrepreneurial/business experts say that perhaps, the person just hasn't given it her *all* and just needs to make that jump out of her comfort zone and be totally committed to what it is she is <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/starting-over/">Continue reading</a><em><strong>Many entrepreneurs have tried to follow a niche that they initially believed to be their passion.</strong></em> Over time, they've found themselves lacking interest in their businesses and barely putting any effort into it.  Many network marketing/entrepreneurial/business experts say that perhaps, the person just hasn't given it her *all* and just needs to make that jump out of her comfort zone and be totally committed to what it is she is <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/starting-over/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>It Is In Giving We Receive &#8211; The Power Of Paying It Forward</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 02:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: small;">"Trying to get without first giving is as fruitless as trying to reap without having sown."  ~Napoleon Hill</span> 
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<p>I was watching the show <a title="Timmy Time" href="http://www.timmytime.tv/" target="_blank">"Timmy Time"</a> with my daughter the other day.  In one particular episode, Timmy the Lamb was at preschool with all his farmyard friends when the teacher pulled out a box of craft supplies for</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/paying-it-forward/">Continue reading</a><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: small;">"Trying to get without first giving is as fruitless as trying to reap without having sown."  ~Napoleon Hill</span> 
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<p>I was watching the show <a title="Timmy Time" href="http://www.timmytime.tv/" target="_blank">"Timmy Time"</a> with my daughter the other day.  In one particular episode, Timmy the Lamb was at preschool with all his farmyard friends when the teacher pulled out a box of craft supplies for</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/paying-it-forward/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>OMG!  What The Heck Do I Say Now??? (When Writer&#8217;s Block Strikes)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:51:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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<p><em><strong>The setting:  It's 10pm on a Sunday night and you've been procrastinating long enough.  There's only so much time you can waste reading wall posts and commenting on what Suzie Who did at her cousin's wedding.   You know you want to/have to/need to/must come up with something new for your blog, only to sit down at your computer and stare at a blank editing box in the</strong></em></p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/when-writers-block-strikes/">Continue reading</a><p></p> 
 
<p><em><strong>The setting:  It's 10pm on a Sunday night and you've been procrastinating long enough.  There's only so much time you can waste reading wall posts and commenting on what Suzie Who did at her cousin's wedding.   You know you want to/have to/need to/must come up with something new for your blog, only to sit down at your computer and stare at a blank editing box in the</strong></em></p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/when-writers-block-strikes/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vacation Is Over&#8230;Now What?  (Getting Back In The Game After Taking A Hiatus)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>I just love vacations, don't you?  The chance to <a title="Your Personal Hour - Taking Time For Yourself" href="http://heathertaskovics.net/your-personal-hour-taking-time-for-yourself/" target="_blank">take a break</a> from the everyday life for a little R&#38;R and just have some fun.</strong></em> Eventually, the holiday does have to come to an end, and it's time to get back to the *real world* and get back to work.  But for bloggers and entrepreneurs, it can be a challenge</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/getting-back-in-the-game/">Continue reading</a><p><em><strong>I just love vacations, don't you?  The chance to <a title="Your Personal Hour - Taking Time For Yourself" href="http://heathertaskovics.net/your-personal-hour-taking-time-for-yourself/" target="_blank">take a break</a> from the everyday life for a little R&#38;R and just have some fun.</strong></em> Eventually, the holiday does have to come to an end, and it's time to get back to the *real world* and get back to work.  But for bloggers and entrepreneurs, it can be a challenge</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/getting-back-in-the-game/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Follow The Leader To Your Success:  The Importance Of Working With A Mentor</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>While listening to a daily motivational call for the network marketing team I'm with, the team leader brought up the subject of how to deal with problems by working with a mentor.</strong></em> He said that a true leader is not expected to solve all the problems of the world by himself--he needs to incorporate the help of an experienced mentor who has been *through it all* so-to-speak.  And he is</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/working-with-mentor/">Continue reading</a><p><em><strong>While listening to a daily motivational call for the network marketing team I'm with, the team leader brought up the subject of how to deal with problems by working with a mentor.</strong></em> He said that a true leader is not expected to solve all the problems of the world by himself--he needs to incorporate the help of an experienced mentor who has been *through it all* so-to-speak.  And he is</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/working-with-mentor/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Let&#039;s Be Authentic Together! (Or:  Learning How to Stand Out in a Crowd)</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>It really is interesting how trends are started and how long they last--especially when it comes to social media marketing.</strong></em> There are those out there who are considered to be trailblazers among the throngs of blogging social media *gurus* out there.  It's natural for fans to want to emulate their favorite social media *superstar*.  As the saying goes, "imitation is the highest form of flattery"--so in by mimicking our favorite</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/authentic-originality/">Continue reading</a><p><em><strong>It really is interesting how trends are started and how long they last--especially when it comes to social media marketing.</strong></em> There are those out there who are considered to be trailblazers among the throngs of blogging social media *gurus* out there.  It's natural for fans to want to emulate their favorite social media *superstar*.  As the saying goes, "imitation is the highest form of flattery"--so in by mimicking our favorite</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/authentic-originality/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Meaningful Purpose In Life:  Embracing a Cause</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>"This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy." ~George Bernard Shaw</strong></em></p>

<p>I recently posted this quote on</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/meaningful_purpose_embracing_cause/">Continue reading</a><p><em><strong>"This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force of Nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy." ~George Bernard Shaw</strong></em></p>

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		<title>*Keepin&#039; It Real* &#8211; Being Honest With Who You Truly Are And Finding Your Own Unique Path</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 02:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>For many network marketing entrepreneurs</strong></em>, the desire to mold oneself to reflect those who have garnered renowned success and riches is normal; however, just because a certain path works for one person, does not necessarily mean that it is going to work for you.  There is a plethora of *How I Made Millions And You Can Too!* information out there that it be rather daunting.  And frustrating...especially when you follow</p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/keepin-it-real/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Ready To Live Life Loud? &#8211; Living Your Passion And Fulfilling Your Dreams</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Live Life Loud.</strong> </em> Those words have been going through my head ever since I started reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061914177?ie=UTF8&#038;tag=heathertasnet-20&#038;linkCode=as2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957&#038;creativeASIN=0061914177">Gary Vaynerchuk's book, "Crush It!"</a> just a few days ago, and I felt an overwhelming desire to write post about them.  While searching for the words *Live Life Loud* on Google, I came across a link to a <a title="*Live Life Loud* by Hawk Nelson" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASY3aZ2pn6A" target="_blank">YouTube video by the band, Hawk</a></p> <a href="http://heathertaskovics.net/live-life-loud/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Practicing Mindful Communication In Network Marketing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Taskovics</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>When it comes to network marketing, communication is key.</strong></em> There are so many different ways to approach this; however, many newcomers to the industry tend to forget (or simply are not aware of) the process and methods involved when communicating with their prospects.  What inevitably happens is that a lot of  improper and unprofessional responses ensue as a result of mis-communication by either one or both parties involved.</p>
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