Failure is a Better Teacher than Success

"Failure refers to the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success."  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Failure)

For all our efforts and our best intentions, we all fail on occasion.  Sometimes we fail miserably, and other times, not so much.

But failure is not necessarily a bad thing.  Failure is vital to the learning process, a way of filtering out what does and does not work.  For instance, you may try a new marketing technique for your business that is a total failure. You spent money on it, and it produced no new business.  So, you learned to never use that marketing technique again.  The failure was a lesson.

In business, we should explore new ideas and ways to work our businesses.  Experiment with different marketing concepts.  The experiment will either succeed or fail.  Then we move on to the next experiment, having learned from previous trials.

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Using this pattern of exploring, experimenting and either succeeding or failing is a skill we need to hone.  When experimenting, if an idea is bringing no results, discontinue the trial.  As soon as you discover that what you are trying is not working, stop it immediately.  Do not keep wasting your time (and money).  

When you try something that is not successful, take time to analyze it.  Don’t just move on.  Look at what you did and why it failed.  In this way, you can examine all the components.  Perhaps part of the experiment is workable, worth using in your next trial.

I’d like to conclude with a few quotes about failure from some well known people.

“My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure.”

Abraham Lincoln

"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."

Winston Churchill

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."

Winston Churchill

"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

Michael Jordan

"Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out."

Benjamin Franklin

"Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable."

Coco Chanel

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James Armistead, Revolutionary War Spy, Unsung Hero

Much of this information was found at http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1963424_1963480_1963442,00.html.

Virtually all wars are fought with the help of spies, including the American Revolution. I am not an expert in American history, and I had never heard of James Armistead prior to seeing an episode of “Mysteries at the Museum” where his story was told.  I was fascinated, so I searched for more information about him online. 

Armistead was a slave born in the mid-1700’s in Virginia.  Both the British and Continental armies used spies to learn more about the activities of their enemy.  Armistead’s “master” gave him permission to join the revolutionary cause. There were many black men, both free and enslaved, were being used as spies on both sides.  James Armistead was unique, because he was a double agent being used by both sides.

Armistead was placed in the service under the (General) Marquis de Lafayette in about 1781.  Lafayette’s forces had been reduced by British General Charles Cornwallis’ troops after Benedict Arnold betrayal of the Continental Army.  

Lafayette was desperate for someone to provide him with information about the enemy’s movements. After gaining Lafayette’s trust by performing various jobs and tasks for him, Armistead was promised freedom if he worked as a spy for the Revolutionaries.  He began serving as an orderly and guide, posing as an escaped slave at Benedict Arnold’s camp. He acquired information which he sent to Lafayette.

After a time, Armistad was posted close to Cornwallis' camp where he was offered a position as a British spy, making him a “double agent.”   The revolutionaries then provided James with inaccurate information, which he brought back to Cornwallis.

Traveling between both sides, James learned that the British naval fleet planned to move 10,000 troops to Yorktown, Virginia.  They intended to make it a central post for their operation.

Providing this information to Lafayette and George Washington were able to seize the town and form a blockade that crippled the British military.  The results of this great victory subsequently brought about Cornwallis’ surrender on Oct. 19, 1781.

James Armistead’s actions were a huge contribution to America’s victory. Had he not provided the information to Lafayette – at the time he gave it to him – there may well have been a very different conclusion to the war.

With Lafayette’s recommendation, Armistead gained his freedom in 1787.  At that time he chose to add "Lafayette" to his name, to honor the general.

After receiving his freedom, he moved near New Kent, bought 40 acres of land, and began farming. He later married and raised a family.  He was granted a $40 annual pension by the Virginia legislature for his services during the American Revolution. He lived as a farmer in Virginia until his death in 1830.

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Boom!

I am part of the “Baby Boomer” generation.  My generation helped to destroy the once very common long-lasting marriage. We were the first generation where divorce became commonplace.  My own parents were married 63 years and my grandparents, 55. 

In earlier times when people married, they entered the relationship knowing that it would be permanent.  They had no more or fewer disagreements than people have today, but for most, escaping the marriage was never considered.  They didn’t throw things away… they fixed them!

Today, way too many people get married with, “If it doesn’t work out, we can always get a divorce” in the back of their minds.  They don’t consciously think that way of course, but it is a seed germinating, ready to bloom when challenges in their marriage arise.  I think fewer people with each generation are willing to make a lifetime commitment.

My husband and I will celebrate our 22^nd wedding anniversary on January 1, 2015. We were both married previously (I was widowed), neither of us for nearly as long.   We have disagreements.  Everyone does on occasion.  However, we never raise our voices in anger, never call one another names and never cuss at one another.  We always demonstrate respect for one another.

My sister brags that she and her husband have been married 35 years, but she has also told me that they scream and yell at one another and use filthy language when they “fight.”  Hmm.  Is this a “good” marriage because of its longevity?

My husband and I were recently discussing the poor marriage record of Baby Boomers, and we realized that although divorce is very common for those our age, we actually know several people who have been married for a very long time.

We have several couple-friends who have been married more than 30 years, the first marriage for two of those couples.  In fact, we were surprised to realize that most people we know have been married for 20+ years.  Since so many people divorce these days, how is it that we have so many friends in long-lasting marriages?  Do people in good marriages attract or seek out others in good marriages? 

I have found a similar attitude in network marketing.  Most of those in the industry are unwilling to commit to their business; while a small percentage is fully committed, no matter what or how long it takes.  I have developed a few close friendships with other network marketers.  Like the long-married couples I know, those close friendships only seem to be with those who have a similar passion for their business that I have for my own.   

Will the next generation and the next one after that commit to relationships and to their work, or will commitment become less and less common as time goes on?  Of course, I do not know, but I pray it is the former.

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"Thank You" Will Never Be Enough!

I found these wonderful quotes that honor all veteran, past and present.  In addition to the veterans themselves, I also would like to extend a huge “thank you” to the families of veterans who sacrificed so much by “holding down the fort” while their loved ones worked to defend us and maintain our freedom.  http://americanprofile.com/articles/20-memorable-veterans-day-quotes/

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 “I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot.” —Gary Hart

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” —Elmer Davis

“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.”
—Dan Lipinski

“My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place—police, firefighters, and members of our armed forces.”
—Sidney Sheldon

“Our veterans accepted the responsibility to defend America and uphold our values when duty called.”
—Bill Shuster

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. “
—Joseph Campbell

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” 
—John F. Kennedy

“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.”
—Jeff Miller

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“I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask, ‘Mother, what was war?’”  —Eve Merriam

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms.  It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” —G.K. Chesterton

“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” – Billy Graham

“In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.” — Mark Twain

 “How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” —Maya Angelou

“The hero is the man dedicated to the creation and/or defense of reality-conforming, life-promoting values.” —Andrew Bernstein

“Better than honor and glory, and History’s iron pen, Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men. “ —Richard Watson Gilder

“The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” —Patrick Henry

“Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys. Look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death!” – Sun Tzu

“Without heroes, we are all plain people, and don’t know how far we can go.” – Bernard Malamud

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Ghost of Halloween’s Past

My memories of Halloween’s when I was young are warm and wonderful!  My mother sewed very well, so she made costumes for my sisters and me.  She was really creative, so I remember a few of my costumes clearly.  One big thing I remember, and carried on with my own children, was that we never wore masks.  We wore makeup, and my mother was good at that as well.

We lived in California, so it was often warm enough not to require jackets, allowing our costumes to show.

My older sister was two years older than me; I was the middle child; and my “little” sister is 3 ½ years younger still.  My mother often made our clothes and dressed us alike – not just for Halloween.  Adults thought we looked so cute; but looking back, with our age differences, I think it was a bit odd.

Dressing us all the same one year, I remember we wore “The Three Little Pigs” costumes.  They were really cute with little “screwed” pipe cleaners for our tails.

Another year, I was a “harem girl” wearing a pretty green outfit with sheer sleeves and legs.  I remember feeling beautiful in that costume.  I was a “cigarette girl” with the tray full of boxes of candy cigarettes.  It was a “grown-up” costume that I really enjoyed.  Some of you may remember cigarette girls that walked around “night clubs” saying, “Cigars, Cigarettes,” selling them to the patrons.  Of course, smoking was quite acceptable back then.

At the corner of the street where we lived, there was an empty dirt lot.  For several years carnivals were set up on the lot on Halloween night.  We loved that!

I am not very creative, and I do not sew, so my children did not have as many really great costumes that I had.  I remember one year, however, that I created a robot costume for my son, and he won first place at his school!  I covered a box with foil for the body; milk cartons covered with foil were the legs and arms; he wore a foil hat; and all the pieces were tied together with silver cord.  I put silver face paint on him to complete the look.

For a few years when my sons were young, we went to a roller rink (remember them?), and they had a costume parade, contests and other fun events.   Although kids still go “trick or treating,” some places hold Halloween events.  Most shopping malls have costume contests, and the kids “trick or treat” at all the stores where they hand out candy.  In some areas, children would not be safe going door to door, so it is nice that more Halloween activities are planned in public places today.

I’d love to see some of your Halloween stories, so feel free to post them below.  I wish you all a fun and safe holiday.

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Are You on Medicare?

Are You on Medicare?

Medicare open enrollment began on Oct. 15 and ends on Dec. 7.  Take time to look at your coverage to determine if you want to make any changes.  

 If you don't have FULL coverage, including dental, vision and hearing care, check out Xpress Healthcare's Premium and Premium Plus plans ($19.95 per month per family; $29,95 per month per family).  They can provide you with great discounts on these services.  Our dental plan provider is Aetna™ Dental Access; and our doctors-by-phone service is Teladoc™, the first and largest service of its kind.  Xpress discounts can also enable you to get insurance with a high deductible and lower cost and use Xpress as a supplement.  http://2YourHealth2.INFO 

In addition, Xpress Healthcare offers their Lifestyle Select plan ($19.95 per month per family).  This plan includes LifeLock® ID Theft Protection (as seen on TV commercials), Roadside Assistance, Legal Care (9 FREE services + discounts on others), PET CARE, and the CashBack Rewards online mall.  Learn more at:  http://julie.joinxpress.com/lifestyle-select.html 

I am on Medicare myself.  I also have the discount plans to which I have referred in this post.  I actually have Medicare complete, a “full” coverage HMO.  Even with my insurance, however, my husband and I saved over $1000 on our dental expenses in 2013.  I have also save money on those prescriptions that were not covered by my insurance or if my insurance co-pay was higher than my discount with Xpress Healthcare. 

Of course, anyone can benefit from our discount plans.  You need not be on Medicare.  Those with insurance can actually buy less expensive insurance with a higher deductible and use Xpress’ discount plans to supplement your insurance to help you save money. 

If you have questions about any of our plans, you can contact me through my website, or phone me.  I’d love to hear from you!

Hands Up or I'll Laugh!

It seems that nearly every day we hear about someone killing a police officer or police misconduct.  I would like to “lighten up” the police stories, so here are some transcripts of recorded funny police quotes from around the country. 

"Relax; the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll stretch out after you wear them awhile."

"Take your hands off the car, and I'll make your birth certificate a worthless document."

"If you run, you'll only go to jail tired."

"Can you run faster than 1,200 feet per second? In case you didn't know, that is the average speed of a 9mm bullet fired from my gun."

"So you don't know how fast you were going. I guess that means I can write anything I want on the ticket, huh?"

"Yes, Sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't think it will help. Oh ... did I mention that I am the shift supervisor?"

"Warning! You want a warning? O.K., I'm warning you not to do that again or I'll give you another ticket."

"The answer to this last question will determine whether you are drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?"

"Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where you go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy, and step in monkey do-do."

"Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife will get a toaster oven."

"In God we trust, all others we run through NCIC."

"Just how big were those two beers?"

"No sir we don't have quotas anymore. We used to have quotas but now we're allowed to write as many tickets as we want."

"I'm glad to hear the Chief of Police is a good personal friend of yours. At least you know someone who can post your bail."

"You didn't think we give pretty women tickets? You're right, we don't.”

http://www.sellingsalesmanship.com/police.html 

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Confidence is Silent. Insecurities are Loud!

Whether you are to your business or if you’ve been in the industry for a while, many people lack confidence, perhaps even dislike certain things about themselves.  It is important to free yourself from feeling unworthy, lacking knowledge, scared or powerless.  Rise above these feelings and learn to control your personal and professional life.  In this post, I will primarily discuss professional confidence. 

It is easy to get caught up in trying to be like our mentors or others in the industry.  The truth is that your prospects want to know you.  When people join your team or purchase your products, they are doing so because they like YOU, the real you.  

I don’t claim to be totally confident in my abilities, my skills or my character.  However, over the past few years, I have become much more confident.  Now it is time for you to allow your confidence to rise to the surface and shine!  

Make the decision today to look deep within yourself and know that you are worthy!  You are skilled and able to build a business.  With few exceptions, fear and doubt are created in our own minds.   

Most people start a home business to be their own boss, earn a living or supplement their income. Try changing your perspective to helping others instead.  Take time to think how you can serve other people.  If you are working with a reputable company with great products, you can change their lives with your business opportunity.  From that perspective, you are less likely to be afraid. 

When I first learned about and joined my current company a few years ago, I lacked confidence.  Having never succeeded with previous businesses, I had no reason to believe I could do so with this one.  I knew though, that if I was ever to achieve what I wanted with my business, I had to “follow the leader.”

I began doing everything my mentor asked me to do.  I was still scared, and it took me some time, doing the same things repeatedly, before I was no longer frightened.  It was about that time that I realized I wanted to help others succeed as much as I wanted it for myself. 

Forget your fears, and do what you know you need to do.  Promote your products and business opportunity. Imagine how many people you can help build their own business and grow their income.   Once you begin thinking this way, your confidence will begin to shine and your business will grow.  When you shift your thoughts from fear to power, you’ll be on your way!

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Men Get Breast Cancer Too!

Men Get Breast Cancer Too!

I think you would have to be living in a cave not to know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) in the USA.  Second only to skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. 

The American Cancer Society's estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2014 are:

§  About 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women.

§  About 62,570 new cases of carcinoma in situ (the earliest form of breast cancer) will be diagnosed.

§  About 40,000 women will die from breast cancer

(Source: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/detailedguide/breast-cancer-key-statistics)

Most people are unaware that women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent are at a higher risk of breast cancer due to having BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.  Norwegian, Dutch and Icelandic people also have a higher risk of BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.  Men can also inherit these mutations and be at risk of breast cancer.  In addition, women with these gene mutations are at higher risk of ovarian, fallopian tube and peritoneal cancer.   Men’s prostate and pancreatic cancer risk increases if they have the BRCA1 or BRCA2.  If one woman in a family has the genetic mutations, it is more likely that other immediate family members also have them.

I am of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and a few years ago my physician recommended that I be tested for BRCA1 and BRCA2.  At that time, the tests were extremely expensive, and my insurance would not cover it.  I recently changed insurance companies, so I will be discussing testing with my new physician.  I had a benign tumor removed from my breast which, had it not been removed, may well have become cancerous.  My paternal grandmother and maternal aunt died from breast cancer, making me at risk as well.

For men reading this post, breast cancer is more common in males that you may imagine.  I recently asked a mammogram technician if she ever performed them on men.  She responded that she has three or four male patients every week getting mammograms!   They wouldn’t be getting tested unless their physician believed they were at risk for breast cancer.

Returning to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women should get a baseline mammogram at 40 years of age.  Depending upon the results, there doctor may recommend annual or biennial testing from then on.  On the TV show Good Morning America, Robin Roberts, is a breast cancer survivor.  She encouraged one of the other hosts of the show to get her first mammogram.  With no history of breast cancer in her family and being quite young, she was resistant, but she took the test.  She learned that she did have cancer. 

Learn more about breast cancer.  You can find articles virtually everywhere this month.  I am encouraging everyone – female or male – with a high risk of breast cancer schedule an appointment right away for a mammogram.  It is not painful, although it is a bit uncomfortable.  I hope that you will all also remind the women in your life to get a mammogram.

I wish you all good health.

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Here Kitty Kitty

We love our pets.  For many of us, our pets are considered family members.  The unfortunate thing about those particular family members is that Americans are spending billions of dollars on their pets, and spending is at an historic high.  I’m not just referring to dogs and cats, but also reptiles and tanks of fish.  Of course, Americans are not the only ones spending their hard-earned money on their pets.  But in America alone, The American Pet Products Association estimates that more than 50 billion dollars was spent on pets in 2011, and that number is increasing each year.

How is that money spent?  The biggest expense is food, which is about half of all the money spent on our animals.  Veterinary bills are next, with supplies and over-the-counter medications being in third place.  And, there’s also grooming and boarding, which can add up to huge sums as well.

I worked for four years in a veterinary hospital as their collections agent.  I was the one who sent out all the past-due bills and letters.  I learned that pet owners will spend almost any amount to be sure their pets are healthy and happy.  Even when they can’t afford it, people will go into debt to care for their four-legged family members.  I remember one woman who brought her elderly dog to a Veterinary Cardiologist for open-heart surgery.  She spent tens of thousands of dollars.   When it comes to cutting back during a poor economy, pets are one of the last expenses to be reduced. 

There are pet insurance policies which, like human health insurance, may cover a percentage of their veterinary expenses.  Prices vary greatly on pet insurance, and if a pet doesn’t need any expensive treatment for years, the insurance premiums certainly can add up.

Fortunately, there is an alternative to reduce pet care expenses other than paying expensive insurance premiums.  Pet Care Savings Programs are now available in most large cities and in some small to medium sized cities.  Xpress Healthcare® offers one of the best and its features include:

• 25% savings on network veterinary services.  (Not available in all cities.)

• 10% to 35% savings at participating providers on pet services such as boarding, doggie day care, training, pet sitting and grooming.

• 10% to 35% at participating merchants on pet supplies such as food, beds, toys, treats and vitamins
• Free pet ID tag(s) and 24-hour location service for lost pets
• These programs can be used for nearly all animals, from companion animals such as dogs and cats to exotic animals such as birds and reptiles
• Our savings plan is NOT insurance.

Pet Care Savings Program is only part of Xpress Healthcare’s® Lifestyle Select Discount Package.  For only $19.95 per month, all the pets in the household are covered by these discounts, plus you and your immediate family will receive Roadside Assistance, Legal Services discounts, and LifeLock® Identity Theft Protection.

We’ll never stop loving and pampering our pets so it is good to know that we can greatly reduce the cost of their care.  (Only available in the United States),

Visit http://PetCareDiscounts.info/ for details.

Please Note… Discounts on the following are at the veterinarian’s discretion:

• Food and flea products.
• Low margin medications.
• Non-medical boarding and grooming. 
• Any outside services, such as lab work or outside specialists. When products are not discounted, members may still find discounts from our participating merchants.

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Julie Klein | Press Release: What are You Smiling at?

Julie Klein | Press Release: What are You Smiling at?

Internet Marketing Legends Hall of Fame

I was interested in learning about some of the widely successful internet marketers.  I found a website (http://michaelhaupt.com/marketing-legends-hall-of-fame/#online)that includes biographies of many internet marketing legends.  I am sharing the first one I read.  I will share others in future posts.

Biography of Corey Rudl - 1970-2005

Corey Rudl was the founder and President of the The Internet Marketing Center and MarketingTips.com. A world-renowned Internet marketing expert, Corey was a successful author and speaker, as well as a leading e-business strategist and software producer.

Corey unexpectedly passed away while enjoying another of his passions in life -- car-racing -- on Thursday, June 2, 2005. His tragic death at the age of 34 was an incredible shock to his family and friends, and to the online community around the world, where Corey was widely respected as an innovator and a trail-blazer who had led thousands to find success of their own.

A pioneer of e-commerce on the Internet, Corey started his first online business in 1994 with just $25 in start-up capital. He successfully turned that small investment into a multi-million-dollar business by effectively pioneering results-driven Internet marketing strategies.

Attracted by his evident success, business owners in great numbers began seeking Corey out to learn more about his philosophies and the methods he created. In response to this demand, Corey founded The Internet Marketing Center, which is now a multi-million-dollar corporation that shares its Internet marketing strategies and software solutions with countless entrepreneurs and businesses worldwide.

Corey was considered one of the most effective Internet marketing experts anywhere. He made his name teaching "real world" techniques and strategies that stemmed directly from his own everyday experiences of working in the trenches, where he came face-to-face with both educational failures and extraordinary successes.

Corey maintained his success by testing new strategies on a daily basis. He developed the ability to forecast market trends and predict (if not create) the "next big" success strategy. As a result of these accomplishments, his Internet Marketing course, "Insider Secrets to Marketing Your Business on the Internet," is one of the most successful and useful "How To" guides in print today.

Used by tens of thousands of small businesses worldwide, and currently in its third edition, this 1,000+ page comprehensive Internet marketing guide has been deemed by many circles the "Internet Marketing Bible."

Corey became a featured speaker at conferences in Australia, the U.K., Asia, and throughout North America, and he consistently drew rave reviews. He shared the stage with marketing experts like Jay Abraham, Paul Hartunian, Jim and Audri Lanford, Jim Sterne, and Declan Dunn.

Corey’s articles were published in top industry publications, including Entrepreneur.com, The U.S. Small Business Administration’s SCORE.org, The Direct Marketing Association, MarketingProfs, Opportunity World, Money ‘N Profits, Dig-IT Now, and Home Business Journal. Corey was a leader in the Internet marketing industry, consistently developing practical, cost-effective Internet Marketing strategies and software for businesses of all sizes.

His innovative software solutions and marketing recommendations drew over 1.8 million unique visitors to his web sites every month and generated over $6.6 million every year.

For Corey, however, true success was measured by the thousands of e-business owners worldwide who use his methods to successfully build, manage, and grow their own profitable online ventures.

Corey's impact on the people who run these businesses was huge. Nowhere is this more evident than in the sentiments expressed in the hundreds of messages left at www.remembercorey.com -- a memorial web site set up by one of Corey's loyal customers, Ken Calhoun.

It is fitting that The Internet Marketing Center chose the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship to be the recipient of a donation of $90,000made in Corey's memory in October, 2005.

The NFTE is an organization that helps young people from low-income communities improve their business, academic, and life skills through entrepreneurship education.

Corey's legacy also lives on at IMC. Inspired by his passion and desire to succeed, we have continued to grow this thriving company, dedicated to releasing industry-leading Internet marketing strategies and tools.

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