WORDS TO STRIVE BY: Don't worry, make money.The two can go hand-in-hand When singer/musician Bobby McFerrin Robert "Bobby" McFerrin Jr. (born Madeley, United Kingdom, on March 11, 1950) is a jazz-influenced a cappella vocal performer and conductor. Life and work Born in the UK but raised in New York, he is the son of well-known operatic baritone Robert McFerrin. belted out that head-bopping "Don't Worry, Be Happy" tune in the mid-1980s, he captivated cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. audiences on a grand scale--everyone knew the words by heart. This held true for author and lecturer lecturer A person who is primarily–if not entirely—involved in the teaching activities of an academic center, who is not expected to perform research or Pt management; in general, lectureships are non-tenured positions Richard Carlson, Ph.D., who felt McFerrin was singing his thoughts to the world. In his book, Don't Worry, Make Money, Carlson provides 100 strategies to help you live more abundantly a·bun·dant adj. 1. Occurring in or marked by abundance; plentiful. See Synonyms at plentiful. 2. Abounding with; rich: a region abundant in wildlife. and attract more wealth. He puts a new motivational spin on old business staples staples U-shaped stainless steel or vitallium units with sharp points used for surgical fixation. epiphyseal staples used to staple epiphysis to metaphysis; have metal bracing at the corners. , such as making a great impression on clients, and even offers personal money management strategies. For example, Carlson recommends going for the highest deductible That which may be taken away or subtracted. In taxation, an item that may be subtracted from gross income or adjusted gross income in determining taxable income (e.g., interest expenses, charitable contributions, certain taxes). available on any insurance plan. Since your payments will be lower, he reasons, you'll have more money to invest. For entrepreneurs, he suggests charging what you believe your services are worth. Carlson, who's also a stress-management consultant, incorporates a number of personal anecdotes readers can relate to and use to their own benefit. This book picks up where his last bestseller--Don't Sweat the Small Stuff--leaves off. In it, he tells how not to make a big deal out of little things. Now, he shows that worrying less can help you create a profitable and healthy life-- and that it's not a stretch. "You have the power to become anything you want," Carlson writes. "But to do so, you must realize that life is not your enemy. It's your friend." Don't Worry, Make Money by Richard Carlson (Hyperion, $15.95). To order, call Books Now! At 800-BOOKS-NOW or visit www.BooksNow.com//Black Enterprise. |
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