Thursday, May 7, 2020

I have nothing for Throwback Thursday #TBT

Apparently I dislike writing posts on this day. After going back to the beginning of my blog posts, they were all either "No blog post today" or "A weekend guide to interesting days"! So, basically this is another "No blog post today" blog post!

Interesting days



Tomorrow - No Socks DayWorld Donkey DayPublic Gardens DayMilitary Spouse Appreciation DayFree Trade Day and Iris Day

Week long celebrations:
May 4 - May 8: Lawyer Well-Being Week
May 6 - May 12: Nurse’s Week
Next Thursday - Chicken Dance Day

June 7 - Cancer Survivors DayVCR Day and Chocolate Ice Cream Day


Wednesday, May 6, 2020

All the world’s a stage

as William Shakespeare wrote and, if you’re involved in Network Marketing, you know exactly what he meant.
Today's blog post is based on some training I took yesterday from Eric Worre, Pete Vargas and Pat Quinn called "Stage-to-Scale Method" and this is a special edition for network marketers. From their webpage:
From inviting people to learn about what you have to offer, to presenting your products and opportunity to prospects, and even training your team how to have their own successful Network Marketing business – it’s seems like you are ALWAYS on stage.

And it doesn’t matter if you’re conducting a one-on-one meeting with a prospect at a local coffee shop … or you’re in front of 500 people on a video conference training call … knowing how to communicate and share your Signature Talk with clarity and confidence is the key to growing your business, your influence, and your contribution.
The replay is available from Eric and he said it can be shared with my team and I consider all of you to be on my team! Although it looks like you have to register for a specific time for the playbacks and they'll possibly all be over by the time you read this...but go ahead and click here and see if there are any times available.

There's also a six week program that you can check out here. The price for the 6 week program is $1,497 thru 11:59 PM PDT on Monday, May 10th (although Monday is the 11th!). And I believe it goes up to $1,997 after that. It's also available for 6 monthly payments of $297.


They say that having a compelling story is one of the keys to network marketing success.

Check out the free training and then sign up for the full course, if you're interested.

Interesting days



Tomorrow - Password DayRoast Leg of Lamb DayLove’s Baby Soft Day and Cosmopolitan Day

Week long celebrations:
May 4 - May 8: Lawyer Well-Being Week
May 6 - May 12: Nurse’s Week
Next Wednesday - Numeracy DayTop Gun DayReceptionists DayApple Pie DayWorld Cocktail DayInternational Hummus DayLeprechaun DayRoot Canal Appreciation DayDonate A Day’s Wages To Charity DayThird Shift Workers' Day and Frog Jumping Day

June 6 - Gardening Exercise DayCaves and Karst DayTrails DayApplesauce Cake DayYo-Yo DayRussian Language Day and Drive-In Movie Day


Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Better late than never

Or is it?

I've reversed my sleep schedule this week, since I'm on vacation, and now I'm sleeping when I normally write my blog posts...so there is really nothing today since it's so late, other than:

Interesting days



Tomorrow - No Diet DayGolf DayBeverage DayNo Homework Day and School Nurse Day

Week long celebrations:
May 4 - May 8: Lawyer Well-Being Week
May 6 - May 12: Nurse’s Week
Next Tuesday - Fibromyalgia Awareness DayPoem on Your Pillow DayOdometer DayNutty Fudge Day and Limerick Day

Week long celebrations:
May 6 - May 12: Nurse’s Week
June 5 - World Bicycle DayRunning DayChocolate Macaroon DayInsect Repellent Awareness DayRepeat Day and Chimborazo Day

Week long celebrations:
May 25 - Jun 5: Italian Beef Week
PS I'll be working on tomorrow's blog post right after I finish this one!

Monday, May 4, 2020

The 4 Sport Coats of a Well-Rounded Wardrobe

We will, at some point, be returning to at least a sense of normalcy, so why not step up your attire a notch or two (after you get a haircut!) and start wearing a sport coat.

Today's blog post is from an article on The Art of Manliness:
We’ve highlighted the benefits of sport coats numerous times here on AoM: they lend you a fitter, more masculine silhouette regardless of your body shape; offer plenty of pockets to stash your stuff; and give you a removable layer that helps you adjust to changing temperatures. Perhaps best of all, these versatile garments allow you to look sharp and put-together — in a variety of situations, with a variety of dress codes — without appearing too formal or overdressed. 
Need we go on? 
You may have been convinced of the desirability of adding a sport coat, or several, to your wardrobe, but just haven’t known where to start, and/or how to expand your collection. How many sports jackets does a man need, and what kind of jackets should they be? 
The number will really depend on your lifestyle: the climate and local culture of where you live, your personal style, and how often you have the opportunity, and simply the desire, to look snazzier both on and off the job. 
With that in mind, today we’ll suggest 4 types of sport coats that, for a good segment of men, will make for a well-rounded, yet un-bloated wardrobe. Changing seasons call for different colors and materials in sport coats, and these 4 will carry you through the whole year, and every kind of event, in style.
  1. Hopsack Sport Coat
  2. Navy Blazer
  3. Thick, Textured Cold Weather Sport Coat
  4. Thin, Lightweight Warm Weather Sport Coat
I have a Navy Blazer, although I've only worn it a few times. I like the sound of both the Hopsack and warm weather coats. I really don't have a need for something heavier where I live. Be sure to check out the article for more information on the different types of sport coats.

I think this may be the perfect combo for summer:

You don’t necessarily need all 4 of the above sport coats in your wardrobe, but if you live in a 4-season locale, having them all at hand will ensure you always have a jacket that’s ideal in function, feel, and look for each time of year, and for various kinds of events. Keep in mind you don’t have to get all of the coats at the same time; start with the hopsack (or whichever kind of jacket you think you’ll personally get the most use from), and then slowly build out some additional options over time.

 Interesting days



Tomorrow - Nail DayTeacher Appreciation DayInternational Midwives’ DayHoagie DayRevenge of the FifthHug A Shed And Take A SelfieAsthma Day and Cartoonists Day

Week long celebrations:
May 4 - May 8: Lawyer Well-Being Week
Next Monday - Eat What You Want DayAccounting DayWorld Ego Awareness Day and Twilight Zone Day

Week long celebrations:
May 6 - May 12: Nurse’s Week
June 4 - Hug Your Cat DayCorgi DayCognac DayOld Maid’s Day and Tailors Day

 Week long celebrations:
May 25 - Jun 5: Italian Beef Week

Sunday, May 3, 2020

The month in review - April 2020

The week ending April 3:


Monday - "How to Go on a Digital First Date" It's even possible to date during the coronavirus outbreak!

Tuesday - "Make Your Bucket List The Story Of Your Life" From Harvey Mackay.

Wednesday - "Business Acceleration Workshops" They're back!

Thursday - "My Sunday adventure #TBT" Driving for Amazon Flex.

The week ending April 10:


Monday - "Want to Be Happy? Then Live Like a Stoic for a Week" I think most of us could use more happiness in our lives.

Tuesday - "The Physical Intelligence That Helps You Take Action" What is physical intelligence?

Wednesday - "Thanking through the process" What is it?

Thursday - "How to Lose Weight While You Sleep #TBT" Sounds good to me.

The week ending April 17:


Monday - "How to Elevate Your Presence in a Virtual Meeting" Some tips for today's world.

Tuesday - "#GlobalKindnessWorkshops" Workshop 12 is coming up tomorrow.

Wednesday - "How To Get Great Sleep While You’re Stuck at Home" From Dr. Michael Breus.

Thursday - "Random thoughts #TBT" The title says it all.

The week ending April 24:


Monday - "Tomorrow is #HawaiianShirtDay" I think this one is pretty self apparent.

Tuesday - "Become a SendOutCards Professional" SendOutCards is making it easier to build your SOC business.

Wednesday - "No blog post today" Going to bed 6 hours early kinda threw my schedule off.

Thursday - "The jobs market is changing — and so should your resume #TBT" I'm not sure what the job market will be like after this is all over!

Interesting days in review







Saturday, May 2, 2020

Your weekend guide to interesting days - May 2, 2020

This week


Sunday - Pinhole Photography DayGet Organized DayHug an Australian DayPretzel DayAlien DayHelp A Horse DayRichter Scale Day and International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day

Monday - Morse Code DayTell a Story DayWorld Tapir DayPrime Rib Day and Marine Mammal Rescue Day

Tuesday - Superhero DayClean Comedy DayPay it Forward DayShrimp Scampi DayBiological Clock DayCubicle DayBlueberry Pie Day and Workers’ Memorial Day

Wednesday - International Dance DayStop Food Waste DayWe Jump The World DayGuide Dogs DayWorld Wish Day and Zipper Day

Thursday - Honesty DayOatmeal Cookie DayPoem in Your Pocket Day and International Jazz Day

May will be Asian Pacific Heritage MonthPrader-Willi Syndrome Awareness MonthCystic Fibrosis Awareness MonthLupus Awareness MonthMilitary Appreciation MonthDeck Safety MonthBike MonthLyme Disease Awareness MonthGet Caught Reading MonthHamburger MonthGolf MonthPhoto Month and Barbecue Month

Yesterday - Tuba DayTherapeutic Massage Awareness DayGlobal Love DaySpace DayPurebred Dog DayInternational Workers’ DaySchool Bus Drivers DayExecutive Coaching DayMother Goose DayNew Home Owners DaySchool Principals’ DayNo Pants Day and Lei Day

Today - Naked Gardening DayWildfire Community Preparedness DayInfidelity Hurts Awareness DayJoin Hands DayFree Comic Book DayInternational Astronomy Day (canceled this year) and Baby Day

Week long celebrations:
Apr 20 - Apr 26: Stationery Week
Apr 26 - May 2: Go Diaper Free Week

Next week


Tomorrow - World Laughter DayGarden Meditation DayLumpy Rug DayTwo Different Colored Shoes Day and Paranormal Day

Monday - Star Wars DayK.I.N.D. DayCandied Orange Peel DayRenewal DayPetite And Proud Day and Firefighters’ Day

Tuesday - Nail DayTeacher Appreciation DayInternational Midwives’ DayHoagie DayRevenge of the FifthHug A Shed And Take A SelfieAsthma Day and Cartoonists Day

Wednesday - No Diet DayGolf DayBeverage DayNo Homework Day and School Nurse Day

Thursday - Password DayRoast Leg of Lamb DayLove’s Baby Soft Day and Cosmopolitan Day

Friday - No Socks DayWorld Donkey DayPublic Gardens DayMilitary Spouse Appreciation DayFree Trade Day and Iris Day

Saturday - Lost Sock Memorial DayMoscato DayWindmill DayTrain DayBuckfast DayFair Trade Day and Bellydance Day

Week long celebrations:
May 4 - May 8: Lawyer Well-Being Week
May 6 - May 12: Nurse’s Week

Next month


May 26 - Paper Airplane DayDracula Day and World Lindy Hop Day

May 27 - Sun Screen DaySenior Health & Fitness Day and Cellophane Tape Day

May 28 - Hamburger DayMenstrual Hygiene DayBrisket Day and Amnesty International Day

May 29 - Biscuit DayPaper Clip DayPut A Pillow On Your Fridge Day and Learn About Composting Day

May 30 - Loomis DayWater a Flower Day and Mint Julep Day

May 31 - World Meditation DayNo Tobacco DayMacaroon DayWeb Designer Day and Save Your Hearing Day

June will be Guitars On The BeachPride MonthCare For Your Grandparents MonthAudiobook MonthPost Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness MonthInternational Mud MonthCandy MonthGreat Outdoors MonthCountry Cooking MonthSoul Food MonthIced Tea MonthDairy Month and Camping Month

June 1 - Say Something Nice DayThank God It’s Monday DayGo Barefoot DayWorld Milk DayTableTop Day and Love Island Day

June 2 - Rocky Road DayRotisserie Chicken Day and Leave The Office Earlier Day

Week long celebrations:
May 25 - May 31: Map Reading Week
May 25 - Jun 5: Italian Beef Week

Friday, May 1, 2020

The week in review - May 1, 2020

Monday - "If You’re Going to Grow a Quarantine Mustache, Listen Up" Words of wisdom. "I know you've been thinking about it. You haven't shaved for the past week or two (or has it been a month or two?) and you're thinking about doing something different with your facial hair."

Tuesday - "The reason Zoom calls drain your energy" Are you worn out after a day full of Zoom meetings? "Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, we’re on video calls more than ever before – and many are finding it exhausting."

Wednesday - "Could Time-Blocking Replace Your To-Do List?" What is time-blocking? "Time-blocking is essentially organizing your day in a series of time slots. Instead of writing a list of tasks that take as long as they take, with a time-blocked approach, each of these time periods is devoted to a task or tasks."

Thursday - "Why You Should Talk to Strangers #TBT" That's not what mama said. "Talking to new people can lead to making new connections and learning interesting things, and simply makes both you and the person you talk with happier. Yet many of us have a very difficult time striking up a conversation with strangers. Why is this?"

Interesting days



Today - Tuba DayTherapeutic Massage Awareness DayGlobal Love DaySpace DayPurebred Dog DayInternational Workers’ DaySchool Bus Drivers DayExecutive Coaching DayMother Goose DayNew Home Owners DaySchool Principals’ DayNo Pants Day and Lei Day

Tomorrow - Naked Gardening DayWildfire Community Preparedness DayInfidelity Hurts Awareness DayJoin Hands DayFree Comic Book DayInternational Astronomy Day (canceled this year) and Baby Day

Week long celebrations:
Apr 26 - May 2: Go Diaper Free Week
Next Friday - No Socks DayWorld Donkey DayPublic Gardens DayMilitary Spouse Appreciation DayFree Trade Day and Iris Day

Week long celebrations:
May 4 - May 8: Lawyer Well-Being Week
May 6 - May 12: Nurse’s Week
June will be Guitars On The BeachPride MonthCare For Your Grandparents MonthAudiobook MonthPost Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness MonthInternational Mud MonthCandy MonthGreat Outdoors MonthCountry Cooking MonthSoul Food MonthIced Tea MonthDairy Month and Camping Month

June 1 - Say Something Nice DayThank God It’s Monday DayGo Barefoot DayWorld Milk DayTableTop Day and Love Island Day

Week long celebrations:
May 25 - Jun 5: Italian Beef Week