I’ve come a really long way since I started “living a life of gratitude” instead of regret and bitterness at what I did not have or missed in my life.

A small example:  Last night I went to the variety drug store.  An item I wanted had been out of stock the day before (while being on sale).  I was given a raincheck and told to come back the next day as there was a possibility it would be in. 

Being out for my daily walk I decided to stop in to have a look.  Lo and behold – after searching all over – behind some other boxes there was “my item!” 

BEFORE:  I would have said: “They ONLY HAD ONE!”

NOW:  I said:  “One is better than none!”

I bought my product, continued my walk and went home grateful I had at least one.  (AND… I still had my raincheck to come back for more when they were in stock!)

It’s such a small thing/example, but I felt I wanted to share it.  It is significant to the way I live my life today.  A much happier and contented life – AND… more productive too!

SIDE NOTE:  IF I learned nothing else from Tony Robbins, the one thing I will always remember is:  YOUR PAST IS NOT YOUR FUTURE!  That one statement freed me from the baggage I lugged around for almost 60 years!  I have since learned to draw on my past to make things better for others through my eCard designs.

Remember… Be good to yourself!  YOU deserve it!

Posted by Roz Fruchtman / BlogViewsByRoz.com

I can’t even believe this as I am writing it.

I have been a customer of IDT.net for two or three years.  I asked about phone books today and was told – after a long wait on hold – they DO NOT have phone books and that “I should look in the White Pages to find a place where to order!”

I asked what to look under and the IDT representative said she did not know.

I am still on hold.  She is finding out now…

Ok, I’m back… I was told to call the Yellow Book at: 1-888-266-5765.  I was told the phone books would cost from $6.00 to $150.00.  This information came from the IDT representative. 

Imagine having phone service with NO PHONE BOOKS!  What next.

Check out my April 27, 2007 post about IDT and the Fraudulent $.99 Paperless Phone Bill Charges.

Posted by Roz Fruchtman / BlogViewsByRoz.com

Check it out… Scott Kelby, Photoshop Guru and President of NAPP / National Association of Photoshop Professionals was on the FRONT page of USA Today last week. (5/8/2007)

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2007-05-08-kelby-photoshop_N.htm

Here is the comment I left:  (I meant it all!)

Roz_Fruchtman wrote: 2d 2h ago

Eric Lofholm is a Master Sales Trainer.  I have been a student of Eric Sales Protege Program for 2-3 years now.  It’s been such fun that I totally lost track to be honest of the amount of time.  All I know is, I attend as many of the Thursday Evening Weekly Calls as I can.  It is one of the few constant’s in my life and has given me support and encouragement whether I needed it or not.

As we all know…  In the scheme of things there are always those who will tell us how we CANNOT DO something.  Eric Lofholm is the opposite… Each week he recognizes all of us for attending the call, listening live in-the moment, or listening later via podcast. For me… Eric’s calls have become an essential part of my life.

For me… Two of Eric’s most helpful philosophies are:

1) Stay In The Conversation – to me this one is for consistency and motivation

2) Everything Counts – to me this one concept helps me accomplish huge goals – one baby-step at a time

Last Thursday, May 10, 2007, Eric Lofholm’s Sales Protege Call covered Goal Setting.  Eric shared his 10-Step Goal Setting Process 

In the spirit of the Internet, Giving Back and the Universe… Eric asked us to “pay it forward” and share it with at least THREE (3) People.  I said I would do one better… I would share it with the entire Internet by posting it here: (When people help me I am more than happy to let the world know it.  Just knowing Eric Lofholm and being a recipient of his expertise, kindness and generosity I have become a better person.  It is absolutely true what they say:  “WE LEARN BY EXAMPLE!”

NOTE:  I believe Eric even said we did not even have to say it came from him.  I am doing this because I feel credit should be paid where it is due.

Eric Lofholm’s 10-Step Goal Setting Process

1) Think about what you want and write it down.

2) Decide exactly what you want and write it down.

3) Look at your goal and make sure it is measurable.

4) Identify the reasons why you want your goal and write them down.

5) Decide on exact date you want to accomplish your goal and write it down.

6) Make a list of action steps to accomplish your goal and write it down.

7) Create a plan from your list of action steps and write it down.

8) Take action

9) Do something everyday.

10) View, visualize, and speak your goals daily.

To learn more about Master Sales Trainer Eric Lofholm please visit:
Eric Lofholm International Incorporated / http://www.EricLofholm.com

Posted by Roz Fruchtman / BlogViewsByRoz.com

Shalom:

SAY IT WITH ECARDS… CELEBRATES MOTHER’S DAY…

Say It With eCards is a Judaic eCard Club (web site) offering more than 2,600 tastefully designed Judaic themed eCards for a variety of holidays, events, subjects & acknowledgements. It is the only web site of its kind which offers this type of communication system for the Jewish Community and/or those having a need for Judaic themed eCards. With this said:
MOTHER’S DAY is this coming Sunday, May 13, 2007.

I have been working furiously to create as many Judaic Mother’s Day eCards as possible for your sending convenience.

To date, I there are over 160 Judaic Mother’s Day eCards available at:

Say It With eCards / http://www.sayitwithecards.com/

The Mother’s Day categories to date are:

1) Judaic eCards – Daughter

2) Judaic eCards – Daughter-in-Law

3) Judaic eCards – First-Time-Mother

4) Judaic eCards – Grandmother / Bubbe / Bubbie

5) Judaic eCards – Mother
     a) Generic (For all mother’s – including no religious symbols)
     b) Hebrew
     c) Judaic
     d) Patriotic

6) Judaic eCards – Mother-in-Law
     a) Judaic
     b) Non-Judaic (For all mother’s – including no religious symbols)

7) Judaic eCards – Patriotic

8) Judaic eCards – Silhouettes Collection
     a) Judaic
     b) Non-Judaic (For all mother’s – including no religious symbols)

9) Wife / Significant Other

NOTE: There will be a category added: Judaic eCards – Friends, as well I am still uploading more cards to the existing categories.

Say It With eCards is a fee-based Judaic eCard web site. It offers over 2,600 Judaic themed eCards. Members enjoy *unlimited service / unlimited eCard sending / full access to all member benefits 24/7 365 days a year.

Top 18 Member Benefits include:
http://www.sayitwithecards.com/judaic-ecards-club-18-reasons-why.html

Questions/ Comments/ Suggestions:
   Mail Roz at: mailto:Roz@SayItWithEcards.com

Enjoy!

Shalom.

P.S. You may share this with anyone you feel might be interested.

Roz
Roz Fruchtman – Owner/Designer
mailto:Roz@SayItWithEcards.com
Say It With eCards / http://www.SayItWithEcards.com
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NOW: More than 2,600 Judaic eCards Available