About The Book
For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning...
'Shoot', I muttered when the paper sliced my finger; I pulled it out to examine the damage. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut. It all happened very quickly then. 'No!' Edward roared...Dazed and disoriented, I looked up from the bright red blood pulsing out of my arm - into the fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous vampires.
Passionate, riveting and deeply moving, New Moon, the compelling sequel to Twilight, irresistibly combines romance and suspense with a supernatural twist.
About the Author
Stephenie Meyer debut novel Twilight and the sequels New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn are international bestsellers. Her official website can be found at www.stepheniemeyer.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Why The World Would End By The Year 2012
SCIENTIFIC EXPERTS from around the world are predicting that 3 years from now, all life on Earth could well come to an end. Some are saying it'll be humans that would set it off. Others believe that a natural phenomenon will be the cause. And the religious folks are saying it'll be God himself who would press the stop button. The following are some likely arguments as to why the world would end by the year 2012.
Reason one: Mayan calendar
The first to predict 2012 as the end of the world were the Mayans, a bloodthirsty race that were good at two things -- building highly accurate astrological equipment out of stone and sacrificing virgins.
Thousands of years ago they managed to calculate the length of the lunar moon as 329.53020 days, only 34 seconds out. The Mayan calendar predicts that the earth will end on December 21, 2012. Given that they were pretty close to the mark with the lunar cycle, it's likely they've got the end of the world right as well.
Reason two: Sun storms
Solar experts from around the world monitoring the sun have made a startling discovery. Our sun is in a bit of strife. The energy output of the sun is, like most things in nature, cyclic and it's supposed to be in the middle of a period of relative stability. However, recent solar storms have been bombarding the earth with lot of radiation energy. It's been knocking out power grids and destroying satellites. This activity is predicted to get worse and calculations suggest it'll reach its deadly peak sometime in 2012.
Reason three: The atom smasher
Scientists in Europe have been building the world's largest particle accelerator. Basically, its a 27 km tunnel designed to smash atoms together to find out what makes the universe tick. However, the mega-gadget has caused serious concern, with some scientists suggesting that it's properly even a bad idea to turn it on in the first place. They're predicting all manner of deadly results, including mini black holes. So when this machine is fired up for its first serious experiment in 2012, the world could be crushed into a super-dense blob the size of a basketball.
Reason four: The Bible says it
If having scientists warning us about the end of the world isn't bad enough, religious folks are getting in on the act as well. Interpretations of the Christian Bible reveal that the date for Armageddon, the final battle between good an evil, has been set for 2012. The I Ching, also known as the Chinese Book of Changes, says the same thing, as do various sections of the Hindu teachings.
Reason five: Super volcano
Yellowstone National Park in United States is famous for its thermal springs and old faithful geyser. The reason for this is simple -- it's sitting on top of the world's biggest volcano and geological experts are beginning to get nervous sweats. The Yellowstone volcano has a pattern of erupting every 650,000 years or so, and we're many years overdue for an explosion that will fill the atmosphere with ash, blocking the sun and plunging the earth into a frozen winter that could last up to 15,000 years. The pressure under the Yellowstone is building steadily, and geologists have set 2012 as a likely date for the big bang.
Reason six: The physicists
This one's case of bog -- simple maths mathematics. Physicists at Berkely University have been crunching the numbers.
They've determined that the earth is well overdue for a major catastrophic event. Even worse, they're claiming that their calculations prove that we're all going to die, very soon. They are also saying that their prediction comes with a certainty of 99 per cent; and 2012 just happens to be the best guess as to when it occurs.
Reason seven: Earth's magnetic field
We all know the Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field that shields us from most of the sun's radiation. What you might not know is that the magnetic poles we call North and South have a nasty habit of swapping places every 750,000 years or so -- and right now we're about 30,000 years overdue. Scientists have noted that the poles are drifting apart roughly 20-30 kms each year, much faster than ever before, which points to a pole-shift being right around the corner. While the pole shift is under way, the magnetic field is disrupted and will eventually disappear, sometimes for up to 100 years. The result is enough UV outdoors to crisp your skin in seconds, killing everything it touches.
Reason one: Mayan calendar
The first to predict 2012 as the end of the world were the Mayans, a bloodthirsty race that were good at two things -- building highly accurate astrological equipment out of stone and sacrificing virgins.
Thousands of years ago they managed to calculate the length of the lunar moon as 329.53020 days, only 34 seconds out. The Mayan calendar predicts that the earth will end on December 21, 2012. Given that they were pretty close to the mark with the lunar cycle, it's likely they've got the end of the world right as well.
Reason two: Sun storms
Solar experts from around the world monitoring the sun have made a startling discovery. Our sun is in a bit of strife. The energy output of the sun is, like most things in nature, cyclic and it's supposed to be in the middle of a period of relative stability. However, recent solar storms have been bombarding the earth with lot of radiation energy. It's been knocking out power grids and destroying satellites. This activity is predicted to get worse and calculations suggest it'll reach its deadly peak sometime in 2012.
Reason three: The atom smasher
Scientists in Europe have been building the world's largest particle accelerator. Basically, its a 27 km tunnel designed to smash atoms together to find out what makes the universe tick. However, the mega-gadget has caused serious concern, with some scientists suggesting that it's properly even a bad idea to turn it on in the first place. They're predicting all manner of deadly results, including mini black holes. So when this machine is fired up for its first serious experiment in 2012, the world could be crushed into a super-dense blob the size of a basketball.
Reason four: The Bible says it
If having scientists warning us about the end of the world isn't bad enough, religious folks are getting in on the act as well. Interpretations of the Christian Bible reveal that the date for Armageddon, the final battle between good an evil, has been set for 2012. The I Ching, also known as the Chinese Book of Changes, says the same thing, as do various sections of the Hindu teachings.
Reason five: Super volcano
Yellowstone National Park in United States is famous for its thermal springs and old faithful geyser. The reason for this is simple -- it's sitting on top of the world's biggest volcano and geological experts are beginning to get nervous sweats. The Yellowstone volcano has a pattern of erupting every 650,000 years or so, and we're many years overdue for an explosion that will fill the atmosphere with ash, blocking the sun and plunging the earth into a frozen winter that could last up to 15,000 years. The pressure under the Yellowstone is building steadily, and geologists have set 2012 as a likely date for the big bang.
Reason six: The physicists
This one's case of bog -- simple maths mathematics. Physicists at Berkely University have been crunching the numbers.
They've determined that the earth is well overdue for a major catastrophic event. Even worse, they're claiming that their calculations prove that we're all going to die, very soon. They are also saying that their prediction comes with a certainty of 99 per cent; and 2012 just happens to be the best guess as to when it occurs.
Reason seven: Earth's magnetic field
We all know the Earth is surrounded by a magnetic field that shields us from most of the sun's radiation. What you might not know is that the magnetic poles we call North and South have a nasty habit of swapping places every 750,000 years or so -- and right now we're about 30,000 years overdue. Scientists have noted that the poles are drifting apart roughly 20-30 kms each year, much faster than ever before, which points to a pole-shift being right around the corner. While the pole shift is under way, the magnetic field is disrupted and will eventually disappear, sometimes for up to 100 years. The result is enough UV outdoors to crisp your skin in seconds, killing everything it touches.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Twilight - Stephenie Meyer
About The Book
When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.
What Bella doesn't realize is that the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And it might be too late to turn back...
About three things Bella was absolutely positive.
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him - and she didn't know how dominant that part might be - that thirsted for her blood.
And third, She was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
Deeply seductive and irresistibly compelling, Twilight is an extraordinary love story that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page.
About the Author
Stephenie Meyer debut novel Twilight and the sequels New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn are international bestsellers. Her official website can be found at www.stepheniemeyer.com
When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.
What Bella doesn't realize is that the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And it might be too late to turn back...
About three things Bella was absolutely positive.
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him - and she didn't know how dominant that part might be - that thirsted for her blood.
And third, She was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.
Deeply seductive and irresistibly compelling, Twilight is an extraordinary love story that will stay with you long after you have turned the final page.
About the Author
Stephenie Meyer debut novel Twilight and the sequels New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn are international bestsellers. Her official website can be found at www.stepheniemeyer.com
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - A fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny - Robin Sharma
About the book
Wisdom to create a life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace
This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to:
- Develop joyful thoughts
- Follow our life's mission and calling
- Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously
- Value time as our most important commodity
- Nourish our relationships, and - live fully, one day at a time
About the Author
Robin Sharma is the globally celebrated author of 10 bestselling books on leadership and personal development. His work has been published in over 50 countries and nearly 70 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors in the world. He shot to fame with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari which has topped international bestseller lists and sold millions of copies.
Robin is the founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a global consultancy that helps people in organizations Lead Without a Title. His clients include Microsoft, Nike, GE, FedEx, NASA and BP.
Robin's website, www.robinsharma.com, offers his blog, video coaching and podcasts.
The best lines or teachings from the book
Every event has a purpose and every setback its lesson. Failure whether of the personal, professional, or even spiritual kind, is essential to personal expansion. It brings inner growth and a whole host of psychic rewards. Never regret your past. Rather, embrace it as the teacher that it is.
There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. There is no such thing as a negative experience, only opportunities to grow, learn and advance along the road of self-mastery. From struggle comes strength. Even pain can be a wonderful teacher.
On an average day, the average person runs about sixty thousand thoughts through his mind and 95% of those thoughts were the same as the ones you thought the day before.
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds: your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive and you discover yourself to be a a greater person than you ever dreamed yourself to be.
The secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it. If you study the happiest, healthiest, most satisfied people of our world, you will see that each and every one of them has found their passion in life, and then spent their days pursuing it. This calling is almost always one that, in some way, serves others. Once you are concentrating your mental power and energy on a pursuit that you love, abundance flows into your life, and all your desires are fulfilled with ease and grace.
Stillness is the stepping stone to connecting with the universal source of intelligence that throbs through every living thing.
The Chinese define image in these terms: there are three mirrors that form a person's reflection; the first is how you see yourself, the second is how others see you and the third mirror reflects the truth. Know yourself, Know the truth.
For new behavior to crystallize into a habit, one had to perform the new activity for twenty-one days in a row.
Never do anything because you have to. The only reason to do something is because you want to and because you know it is the right thing for you to do.
Kaizen - Japanese word that means constant and never-ending improvement. It's the personal trademark of every man and woman who is living a soaring, fully awakened existence. Success on the outside begins with success on the inside. If you really want to improve your outer world, whether this means your health, your relationships or your finances, you must first improve your inner world. The most effective way to do this is through the practice of continuous self-improvement. Self-mastery is the DNA of life mastery.
Ten Rituals of Radiant Living
- The Ritual Of Solitude
Ensure that your daily schedule includes a mandatory period of peace. It's purpose is self-renewal and this is accomplished by spending time alone, immersed in the beautiful blanket of silence.
- The Ritual of Physicality
It is based on the principle that says as you care for the body so you care for the mind. As you prepare your body, so you prepare your mind. As you train your body, so you train your mind. Take some time every single day to nourish the temple of your body through vigorous exercise. Get your blood circulationg and your body moving.
- The Ritual of Live Nourishment
As you nourish your body, so you nourish your mind as a poor diet has a pronounced effect on your life. It drains your mental and physical energy. It affects your moods and it hampers the clarity of your mind.
- The Ritual of Abundant Knowledge
It centers on the whole notion of lifelong learning and expanding your knowledge base for the good of yourself and all those around you. It requires that you use what you have learned in the classroom of your existence.
- The Ritual of Personal Reflection
The power of inner contemplation. By taking the time to get to know yourself, you will connect to a dimension of your being that you never knew you had.
- The Ritual of Early Awakening
Rise with the sun and start the day off well
- The Ritual of Music
Music makes you laugh, it makes you dance and it makes you sing. Never forget the power of music. It is one of the finest motivators.
- The Ritual of the Spoken Word
It helps you to be focused, strong and happy. For example, saying mantras, written affirmations. A mantra is nothing more than a collection of words strung together to create a positive effect. In Sanskrit, 'man' means 'mind' and 'tra' means 'freeing'. So a mantra is a phrase that is designed to free the mind.
- The Ritual of a Congruent Character
Take daily, incremental action to build your character.
You sow a thought, you reap an action. Reap an action,you sow a habit. Sow a habit, you reap a character. Sow a character, you reap your destiny.
When all your actions are congruent and aligned with the principles of industry, compassion, humility, patience, honesty and courage, you will feel a deep sense of inner harmony and peace.
- The Ritual of Simplicity
Live a simple life. One must never live in the thick of thin things. Focus only on your priorities, those activities that are truly meaningful. Your life will be uncluttered, rewarding and exceptionally peaceful.
Ancient Rule of Twenty - 80% of the results you achieve in your life come from only 20% of the activities that occupy your time.
When you control your thoughts, you control your mind. When you control your mind, you control your life. And once you reach the stage of being in total control of your life, you become the master of your destiny.
Seven virtues for a life overflowing with inner peace, joy and a wealth of spiritual gifts are contained within a mystical fable. The following fable has the essence of it all. Picture the following scene in your mind's eye-
You are sitting in the middle of a magnificient, lush, green garden. This garden is filled with the most spectacular flowers you have ever seen. The environment is supremely tranquil and silent. Savor the sensual delights of this graden and feel as if you have all the time in the world to enjoy this natural oasis. As you look around you see that in the center of this magical garden stands a towering, red lighthouse, six stories high. Suddenly, the silence of the garden is disturbed by a loud creaking as the door at the base of the lighthouse opens. Japanese sumo wrestler who casually wanders into the center of the garden. [The Japanese sumo wrestler is almost totally naked. He has a pink wire cable covering his private parts]. As this sumo wrestler starts to move around the garden, he finds a shiny gold stopwatch which someone had left behind many years earlier. He slips it on, and falls to the ground with an enormous thud. The sumo wrestler is rendered unconscious and lies there, silent and still. Just when you think he has taken his last breath, the wrestler awakens, perhaps stirred by the fragrance of some fresh yellow roses blooming nearby. Energized, the wrestler jumps swiftly to his feet and intuitively looks to his left. He is startled by what he sees. Through the bushes at the very edge of the garden he observes a long winding path covered by millions of sparkling diamonds. Something seems to instruct the wrestler to take the path, and to his credit, he does. This path leads him dowm the road of everlasting joy and eternal bliss.
The 7 Timeless Virtues of Enlightened Living
Master Your Mind - The Magnificent Garden
Follow Your Purpose - The Towering Lighthouse
Practice Kaizen - The Sumo Wrestler
Live With Discipline - The Pink Wire Cable
Respect Your Time - The Gold Stopwatch
Selflessly Serve Others - The Fragrant Roses
Embrace the Present - The Path of Diamonds
We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.
Wisdom to create a life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace
This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to:
- Develop joyful thoughts
- Follow our life's mission and calling
- Cultivate self-discipline and act courageously
- Value time as our most important commodity
- Nourish our relationships, and - live fully, one day at a time
About the Author
Robin Sharma is the globally celebrated author of 10 bestselling books on leadership and personal development. His work has been published in over 50 countries and nearly 70 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors in the world. He shot to fame with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari which has topped international bestseller lists and sold millions of copies.
Robin is the founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a global consultancy that helps people in organizations Lead Without a Title. His clients include Microsoft, Nike, GE, FedEx, NASA and BP.
Robin's website, www.robinsharma.com, offers his blog, video coaching and podcasts.
The best lines or teachings from the book
Every event has a purpose and every setback its lesson. Failure whether of the personal, professional, or even spiritual kind, is essential to personal expansion. It brings inner growth and a whole host of psychic rewards. Never regret your past. Rather, embrace it as the teacher that it is.
There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. There is no such thing as a negative experience, only opportunities to grow, learn and advance along the road of self-mastery. From struggle comes strength. Even pain can be a wonderful teacher.
On an average day, the average person runs about sixty thousand thoughts through his mind and 95% of those thoughts were the same as the ones you thought the day before.
When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds: your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive and you discover yourself to be a a greater person than you ever dreamed yourself to be.
The secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it. If you study the happiest, healthiest, most satisfied people of our world, you will see that each and every one of them has found their passion in life, and then spent their days pursuing it. This calling is almost always one that, in some way, serves others. Once you are concentrating your mental power and energy on a pursuit that you love, abundance flows into your life, and all your desires are fulfilled with ease and grace.
Stillness is the stepping stone to connecting with the universal source of intelligence that throbs through every living thing.
The Chinese define image in these terms: there are three mirrors that form a person's reflection; the first is how you see yourself, the second is how others see you and the third mirror reflects the truth. Know yourself, Know the truth.
For new behavior to crystallize into a habit, one had to perform the new activity for twenty-one days in a row.
Never do anything because you have to. The only reason to do something is because you want to and because you know it is the right thing for you to do.
Kaizen - Japanese word that means constant and never-ending improvement. It's the personal trademark of every man and woman who is living a soaring, fully awakened existence. Success on the outside begins with success on the inside. If you really want to improve your outer world, whether this means your health, your relationships or your finances, you must first improve your inner world. The most effective way to do this is through the practice of continuous self-improvement. Self-mastery is the DNA of life mastery.
Ten Rituals of Radiant Living
- The Ritual Of Solitude
Ensure that your daily schedule includes a mandatory period of peace. It's purpose is self-renewal and this is accomplished by spending time alone, immersed in the beautiful blanket of silence.
- The Ritual of Physicality
It is based on the principle that says as you care for the body so you care for the mind. As you prepare your body, so you prepare your mind. As you train your body, so you train your mind. Take some time every single day to nourish the temple of your body through vigorous exercise. Get your blood circulationg and your body moving.
- The Ritual of Live Nourishment
As you nourish your body, so you nourish your mind as a poor diet has a pronounced effect on your life. It drains your mental and physical energy. It affects your moods and it hampers the clarity of your mind.
- The Ritual of Abundant Knowledge
It centers on the whole notion of lifelong learning and expanding your knowledge base for the good of yourself and all those around you. It requires that you use what you have learned in the classroom of your existence.
- The Ritual of Personal Reflection
The power of inner contemplation. By taking the time to get to know yourself, you will connect to a dimension of your being that you never knew you had.
- The Ritual of Early Awakening
Rise with the sun and start the day off well
- The Ritual of Music
Music makes you laugh, it makes you dance and it makes you sing. Never forget the power of music. It is one of the finest motivators.
- The Ritual of the Spoken Word
It helps you to be focused, strong and happy. For example, saying mantras, written affirmations. A mantra is nothing more than a collection of words strung together to create a positive effect. In Sanskrit, 'man' means 'mind' and 'tra' means 'freeing'. So a mantra is a phrase that is designed to free the mind.
- The Ritual of a Congruent Character
Take daily, incremental action to build your character.
You sow a thought, you reap an action. Reap an action,you sow a habit. Sow a habit, you reap a character. Sow a character, you reap your destiny.
When all your actions are congruent and aligned with the principles of industry, compassion, humility, patience, honesty and courage, you will feel a deep sense of inner harmony and peace.
- The Ritual of Simplicity
Live a simple life. One must never live in the thick of thin things. Focus only on your priorities, those activities that are truly meaningful. Your life will be uncluttered, rewarding and exceptionally peaceful.
Ancient Rule of Twenty - 80% of the results you achieve in your life come from only 20% of the activities that occupy your time.
When you control your thoughts, you control your mind. When you control your mind, you control your life. And once you reach the stage of being in total control of your life, you become the master of your destiny.
Seven virtues for a life overflowing with inner peace, joy and a wealth of spiritual gifts are contained within a mystical fable. The following fable has the essence of it all. Picture the following scene in your mind's eye-
You are sitting in the middle of a magnificient, lush, green garden. This garden is filled with the most spectacular flowers you have ever seen. The environment is supremely tranquil and silent. Savor the sensual delights of this graden and feel as if you have all the time in the world to enjoy this natural oasis. As you look around you see that in the center of this magical garden stands a towering, red lighthouse, six stories high. Suddenly, the silence of the garden is disturbed by a loud creaking as the door at the base of the lighthouse opens. Japanese sumo wrestler who casually wanders into the center of the garden. [The Japanese sumo wrestler is almost totally naked. He has a pink wire cable covering his private parts]. As this sumo wrestler starts to move around the garden, he finds a shiny gold stopwatch which someone had left behind many years earlier. He slips it on, and falls to the ground with an enormous thud. The sumo wrestler is rendered unconscious and lies there, silent and still. Just when you think he has taken his last breath, the wrestler awakens, perhaps stirred by the fragrance of some fresh yellow roses blooming nearby. Energized, the wrestler jumps swiftly to his feet and intuitively looks to his left. He is startled by what he sees. Through the bushes at the very edge of the garden he observes a long winding path covered by millions of sparkling diamonds. Something seems to instruct the wrestler to take the path, and to his credit, he does. This path leads him dowm the road of everlasting joy and eternal bliss.
The 7 Timeless Virtues of Enlightened Living
Master Your Mind - The Magnificent Garden
Follow Your Purpose - The Towering Lighthouse
Practice Kaizen - The Sumo Wrestler
Live With Discipline - The Pink Wire Cable
Respect Your Time - The Gold Stopwatch
Selflessly Serve Others - The Fragrant Roses
Embrace the Present - The Path of Diamonds
We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter, C.P.A.
About The Book
Rich Dad Poor Dad will....
-Explore the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich
-Challenge the belief that your house is an asset
-Show parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money
-Define once and for all an asset and a liability
-Teach you what to teach your kids about money for their future financial success
What follows is the story of Robert's two dads, a rich one and a poor one, that expounds on the skills he's developed over a lifetime. The contrast between two dads provides an important perspective.
For any accountants who read this book, suspend your academic book knowledge and open your mind to the theories Robert presents.
Although many of them challenge the very fundamentals of generally accepted accounting principles, they provide a valuable insight into the way true investors analyze their investment decisions.
About The Authors
Robert T. Kiyosaki
"The main reason people struggle financially is because they spent years in school but learned nothing about money. The result is, people learn to work for money...but never learn to have money work for them," says Robert
Born and raised in Hawaii, Robert is fourth-generation Japanese American. His father was the head of education for the state of Hawaii. After high school, Robert was educated in New York and upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and went to Vietnam as an officer and a helicopter gunship pilot.
Returning from the war, Robert's business career began. In 1977 he founded a company that brought to the market the first nylon and Velcro "surfer" wallets, which grew into a multimillion-dollar worldwide product.
Leaving the business world, he co-founded, in 1985, an international education company that operated in seven countries, teaching business and investing to tens of thousands of graduates.
Retiring at age 47, Robert does what he enjoys most...investing. Concerned about the growing gap between the haves and have nots, Robert created the board game CASHFLOW, which teaches the game of money, here before only known by the rich.
Although Robert's business is real estate and developing small cap companies, his true love and passion is teaching.
Robert Kiyosaki's message is clear, "Take responsibility for your finances or take orders all your life. You're either a master of money or a slave to it."
Robert has one solid earth-shaking message and that message is - Awaken the Financial Genius that lies within you. Your genius is waiting to come out.
Sharon L. Lechter
CPA, consultant to the toy and publishing industries and business owner, Sharon Lechter has dedicated her professional efforts to the field of education.
She graduated with honors from Florida State University with a degree in accounting. She joined the ranks of what was then one of the big eight accounting firms, and went on to become the CFO of a turnaround company in the computer industry, tax director for a national insurance company and founder and Associate Publisher of the first regional woman's magazine in
Wisconsin, all while maintaining her professional credentials as a CPA.
Her focus quickly changed to education as she watched her own three children grow. It was a struggle to get them to read. They would rather watch TV.
So she was delighted to join forces with the inventor of the first electronic "talking book" and help expand the electronic book industry to a multimillion-dollar international market. Today, she remains a pioneer in developing new technologies to bring the book back into children's lives.
The best lines or teachings from the book
The love of money is the root of all evil OR The lack of money is the root of all evil.
Lesson #1 The Rich Don't Work for Money
Lesson #2 Why Teach Financial Literacy
Lesson #3 Mind Your Own Business
Lesson #4 The History of Taxes and the Power of Corporations
Lesson #5 The Rich Invent Money
Lesson #6 Work to Learn - Don't Work for Money
Money often makes obvious our tragic human flaws. Money often puts a spotlight on what we do not know. That is why, all too often, a person who comes into a sudden windfall of cash - let's say an inheritance, a pay raise or lottery winnings - soon returns to the same financial mess,if not worse than the mess they were in before they received the money. Money only accentuates the cash-flow pattern running in your head. If your pattern is to spend everything you get, most likely an increase in cash will just result in an increase in spending. Thus, the saying, "A fool and his money is one big party."
As an employee who is also a homeowner, your working efforts are generally as follows:
1. You work for someone else. Most people, working for a paycheck, are making the owner, or the shareholders, richer. Your efforts and success will help provide for the owner's success and retirement.
2. You work for the government. The government takes its share from your paycheck before you even see it. By working harder, you simply increase the amount of taxes taken by the government-most people work from January to May just for the government.
3. You work for the bank. After taxes, your next largest expense is usually your mortgage and credit card debt. The problem with simply working harder is that each of these three levels takes a greater share of your increased efforts.
You need to learn how to have your increased efforts benefit you and your family directly.
Once you have decided to concentrate on minding your own business, how do you set your goals?
For most people, they must keep their profession and rely on their wages to fund their acquisition of assets. As their assets grow, how do they measure the extent of their success? When does someone realize that they are rich, that they have wealth?..........
Check the below definition :-
Definition of Wealth borrowed from Buckminster Fuller: Wealth is a person's ability to survive so many number of days forward...or if I stopped working today, how long could I survive?
List of assets to be acquired -
1. Businesses that do not require my presence. I own them, but they are managed or run by other people. If I have to work there, it's not a business. It becomes my job.
2. Stocks
3. Bonds
4. Mutual Funds
5. Income-generating real estate
6. Notes (IOUs)
7. Royalties from intellectual property such as music, scripts, patents
8. And anything else that has value, producers income or appreciates and has a ready market.
"Be smart and you won't be pushed around as much."
Financial IQ is made up of knowledge from four broad areas of expertise
No. 1 is Accounting
No. 2 is Investing
No. 3 is Understanding Markets
No. 4 is the Law
The Rich with Corporations
1. Earn 2. Spend 3. Pay Taxes
People Who Work for corporations
1. Earn 2. Pay Taxes 3. Spend
Excessive fear and self-doubt are the greatest detractors of personal genius.
Financial intelligence is made up of four main technical skills :-
1. Financial literacy - The ability to read numbers
2. Investment strategies - The science of money making money
3. The market - Supply and demand. Alexander Graham Bell gave the market what it wanted. So did Bill Gates. A $75,000 house offered for $60,000 that cost $20,000 was also the result of seizing an opportunity created by the market. Somebody was buying, and someone was selling.
4. The law - The awareness of accounting, corporate, state and national rules and regulations.
Financial Intelligence is a synergy of accounting, investing, marketing and law.
The classic example of a synergy of skills was that young writer for the newspaper. If she diligently learned the skills of sales and marketing, her income would jump dramatically. Take some courses in advertising copywriting as well as sales. Then, instead of working at the newspaper, seek a job at an advertising agency. Even if it were a cut in pay, she would learn how
to communicate in "short cuts" that are used in successful advertising. She also would spend time learning public relations, an important skill. She would learn how to get millions in free publicity. Then, at night and on weekends, she could be writing her great novel. When it was finished, she would be better able to sell her book. Then, in a short while, she could
be a "best-selling author."
"You want to know a little about a lot."
"Job is an acronym for 'Just Over Broke'."
"Workers work hard enough to not be fired, and owners pay just enough so that workers won't quit."
The main management skills needed for success are -
1. The management of cash flow
2. The management of systems (including yourself and time with family)
3. The management of people
The better you are at communicating, negotiating and handling your fear of rejection, the easier life is.
Five main reasons why financially literate people may still not develop abundant asset columns -
1. Fear
2. Cynicism
3. Laziness
4. Bad Habits
5. Arrogance
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right-for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't."
Arrogance is ego plus ignorance.
Getting Started
1. I NEED A REASON GREATER THAN REALITY
The power of spirit. If you ask most people if they would like to be rich or financially free, they would say "yes." But then reality sets in. The road seems too long with too many hills to climb. It's easier to just work for money and hand the excess over to your broker.
2. I CHOOSE DAILY
The power of choice. That is the main reason people want to live in a free country. We want the power to choose.
3. CHOOSE FRIENDS CAREFULLY
The power of association. First of all, do not choose friends by their financial statements. Have friends who have actually taken the vow of poverty as well as friends who earn millions every year. The point is you learn from all of them, and also consciously make the effort to learn from them.
A WARNING: Don't listen to poor or frightened people. They are the "Chicken Littles" of life. When it comes to money, especially investments, "The sky is always falling." They can always tell you why something won't work. The problem is, people listen to them, but people who blindly accept doom-and-gloom information are also "Chicken Littles." As that old
saying goes, "Chickens of a feather agree together."
4. MASTER A FORMULA AND THEN LEARN A NEW ONEThe power of learning quickly. In order to make bread, every baker follows a recipe, even if it's only held in their head.
The same is true for making money. That's why money is often called "dough".
5. PAY YOURSELF FIRSTThe power of self-discipline. If you cannot get control of yourself, do not try to get rich.The Richest Man in Babylon, by George Classen, is where the statement "pay yourself first" comes from.(a) Don't get into large debt positions that you have to pay for. Keep your expenses low. Build up assets first. Then, buy the big house or nice car. Being stuck in the rat race is not intelligent.(b) When you come up short, let the pressure build and don't dip into your savings or investments. Use the pressure to inspire your financial genius to come up with new ways of making more money and then pay your bills. You will have increased
your ability to make more money as well as your financial intelligence.
6. PAY YOUR BROKERS WELL
The power of good advice.
7. BE AN "INDIAN GIVER"
This is the power of getting something for nothing. When the first white settlers came to America, they were taken aback by a cultural practice some American Indians had. For example, if a settler was cold, the Indian would give the person a blanket.
Mistaking it for a gift, the settler was often offended when the Indian asked for it back.
The Indians also got upset when they realized the settlers did not want to give it back. That is where the term "Indian giver" came from. A simple cultural misunderstanding.
8. ASSETS BUY LUXURIES
The power of focus.
9. THE NEED FOR HEROES
The power of myth. When it comes to investing, too many people make it sound hard. Instead find heroes who make it look easy.
Have heroes such as Donald Trump, Warren Buffet, Peter Lynch, George Soros and Jim Rogers.
10. TEACH AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
The power of giving.
ROBERT KIYOSAKI'S EDUMERCIAL
An Educational Commercial
THE THREE INCOMES
In the world of accounting, there are three different types of income. They are -
1. Earned Income
2. Passive Income
3. Portfolio Income
When my real dad said to me, "Go to school, get good grades, and find a safe secure job," he was recommending I work for earned income. When my rich dad said, "The rich don't work for money, they have their money work for them," he was talking about passive income and portfolio income. Passive income, in most cases, is income derived from real estate investments.
Portfolio income is income derived from paper assets...paper assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Portfolio income is the income that makes Bill Gates the richest man in the world, not earned income.
Rich dad used to say, "The key to becoming wealthy is the ability to convert earned income into passive income and/or portfolio income as quickly as possible."
To download audio report regarding author's deeper thoughts and insights into 6 basic lessons "What My Rich Dad Taught Me About Money", register on the following site -
http://www.richdadbook1.com/
Rich Dad Poor Dad will....
-Explore the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich
-Challenge the belief that your house is an asset
-Show parents why they can't rely on the school system to teach their kids about money
-Define once and for all an asset and a liability
-Teach you what to teach your kids about money for their future financial success
What follows is the story of Robert's two dads, a rich one and a poor one, that expounds on the skills he's developed over a lifetime. The contrast between two dads provides an important perspective.
For any accountants who read this book, suspend your academic book knowledge and open your mind to the theories Robert presents.
Although many of them challenge the very fundamentals of generally accepted accounting principles, they provide a valuable insight into the way true investors analyze their investment decisions.
About The Authors
Robert T. Kiyosaki
"The main reason people struggle financially is because they spent years in school but learned nothing about money. The result is, people learn to work for money...but never learn to have money work for them," says Robert
Born and raised in Hawaii, Robert is fourth-generation Japanese American. His father was the head of education for the state of Hawaii. After high school, Robert was educated in New York and upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and went to Vietnam as an officer and a helicopter gunship pilot.
Returning from the war, Robert's business career began. In 1977 he founded a company that brought to the market the first nylon and Velcro "surfer" wallets, which grew into a multimillion-dollar worldwide product.
Leaving the business world, he co-founded, in 1985, an international education company that operated in seven countries, teaching business and investing to tens of thousands of graduates.
Retiring at age 47, Robert does what he enjoys most...investing. Concerned about the growing gap between the haves and have nots, Robert created the board game CASHFLOW, which teaches the game of money, here before only known by the rich.
Although Robert's business is real estate and developing small cap companies, his true love and passion is teaching.
Robert Kiyosaki's message is clear, "Take responsibility for your finances or take orders all your life. You're either a master of money or a slave to it."
Robert has one solid earth-shaking message and that message is - Awaken the Financial Genius that lies within you. Your genius is waiting to come out.
Sharon L. Lechter
CPA, consultant to the toy and publishing industries and business owner, Sharon Lechter has dedicated her professional efforts to the field of education.
She graduated with honors from Florida State University with a degree in accounting. She joined the ranks of what was then one of the big eight accounting firms, and went on to become the CFO of a turnaround company in the computer industry, tax director for a national insurance company and founder and Associate Publisher of the first regional woman's magazine in
Wisconsin, all while maintaining her professional credentials as a CPA.
Her focus quickly changed to education as she watched her own three children grow. It was a struggle to get them to read. They would rather watch TV.
So she was delighted to join forces with the inventor of the first electronic "talking book" and help expand the electronic book industry to a multimillion-dollar international market. Today, she remains a pioneer in developing new technologies to bring the book back into children's lives.
The best lines or teachings from the book
The love of money is the root of all evil OR The lack of money is the root of all evil.
Lesson #1 The Rich Don't Work for Money
Lesson #2 Why Teach Financial Literacy
Lesson #3 Mind Your Own Business
Lesson #4 The History of Taxes and the Power of Corporations
Lesson #5 The Rich Invent Money
Lesson #6 Work to Learn - Don't Work for Money
Money often makes obvious our tragic human flaws. Money often puts a spotlight on what we do not know. That is why, all too often, a person who comes into a sudden windfall of cash - let's say an inheritance, a pay raise or lottery winnings - soon returns to the same financial mess,if not worse than the mess they were in before they received the money. Money only accentuates the cash-flow pattern running in your head. If your pattern is to spend everything you get, most likely an increase in cash will just result in an increase in spending. Thus, the saying, "A fool and his money is one big party."
As an employee who is also a homeowner, your working efforts are generally as follows:
1. You work for someone else. Most people, working for a paycheck, are making the owner, or the shareholders, richer. Your efforts and success will help provide for the owner's success and retirement.
2. You work for the government. The government takes its share from your paycheck before you even see it. By working harder, you simply increase the amount of taxes taken by the government-most people work from January to May just for the government.
3. You work for the bank. After taxes, your next largest expense is usually your mortgage and credit card debt. The problem with simply working harder is that each of these three levels takes a greater share of your increased efforts.
You need to learn how to have your increased efforts benefit you and your family directly.
Once you have decided to concentrate on minding your own business, how do you set your goals?
For most people, they must keep their profession and rely on their wages to fund their acquisition of assets. As their assets grow, how do they measure the extent of their success? When does someone realize that they are rich, that they have wealth?..........
Check the below definition :-
Definition of Wealth borrowed from Buckminster Fuller: Wealth is a person's ability to survive so many number of days forward...or if I stopped working today, how long could I survive?
List of assets to be acquired -
1. Businesses that do not require my presence. I own them, but they are managed or run by other people. If I have to work there, it's not a business. It becomes my job.
2. Stocks
3. Bonds
4. Mutual Funds
5. Income-generating real estate
6. Notes (IOUs)
7. Royalties from intellectual property such as music, scripts, patents
8. And anything else that has value, producers income or appreciates and has a ready market.
"Be smart and you won't be pushed around as much."
Financial IQ is made up of knowledge from four broad areas of expertise
No. 1 is Accounting
No. 2 is Investing
No. 3 is Understanding Markets
No. 4 is the Law
The Rich with Corporations
1. Earn 2. Spend 3. Pay Taxes
People Who Work for corporations
1. Earn 2. Pay Taxes 3. Spend
Excessive fear and self-doubt are the greatest detractors of personal genius.
Financial intelligence is made up of four main technical skills :-
1. Financial literacy - The ability to read numbers
2. Investment strategies - The science of money making money
3. The market - Supply and demand. Alexander Graham Bell gave the market what it wanted. So did Bill Gates. A $75,000 house offered for $60,000 that cost $20,000 was also the result of seizing an opportunity created by the market. Somebody was buying, and someone was selling.
4. The law - The awareness of accounting, corporate, state and national rules and regulations.
Financial Intelligence is a synergy of accounting, investing, marketing and law.
The classic example of a synergy of skills was that young writer for the newspaper. If she diligently learned the skills of sales and marketing, her income would jump dramatically. Take some courses in advertising copywriting as well as sales. Then, instead of working at the newspaper, seek a job at an advertising agency. Even if it were a cut in pay, she would learn how
to communicate in "short cuts" that are used in successful advertising. She also would spend time learning public relations, an important skill. She would learn how to get millions in free publicity. Then, at night and on weekends, she could be writing her great novel. When it was finished, she would be better able to sell her book. Then, in a short while, she could
be a "best-selling author."
"You want to know a little about a lot."
"Job is an acronym for 'Just Over Broke'."
"Workers work hard enough to not be fired, and owners pay just enough so that workers won't quit."
The main management skills needed for success are -
1. The management of cash flow
2. The management of systems (including yourself and time with family)
3. The management of people
The better you are at communicating, negotiating and handling your fear of rejection, the easier life is.
Five main reasons why financially literate people may still not develop abundant asset columns -
1. Fear
2. Cynicism
3. Laziness
4. Bad Habits
5. Arrogance
"Do what you feel in your heart to be right-for you'll be criticized anyway. You'll be damned if you do, and damned if you don't."
Arrogance is ego plus ignorance.
Getting Started
1. I NEED A REASON GREATER THAN REALITY
The power of spirit. If you ask most people if they would like to be rich or financially free, they would say "yes." But then reality sets in. The road seems too long with too many hills to climb. It's easier to just work for money and hand the excess over to your broker.
2. I CHOOSE DAILY
The power of choice. That is the main reason people want to live in a free country. We want the power to choose.
3. CHOOSE FRIENDS CAREFULLY
The power of association. First of all, do not choose friends by their financial statements. Have friends who have actually taken the vow of poverty as well as friends who earn millions every year. The point is you learn from all of them, and also consciously make the effort to learn from them.
A WARNING: Don't listen to poor or frightened people. They are the "Chicken Littles" of life. When it comes to money, especially investments, "The sky is always falling." They can always tell you why something won't work. The problem is, people listen to them, but people who blindly accept doom-and-gloom information are also "Chicken Littles." As that old
saying goes, "Chickens of a feather agree together."
4. MASTER A FORMULA AND THEN LEARN A NEW ONEThe power of learning quickly. In order to make bread, every baker follows a recipe, even if it's only held in their head.
The same is true for making money. That's why money is often called "dough".
5. PAY YOURSELF FIRSTThe power of self-discipline. If you cannot get control of yourself, do not try to get rich.The Richest Man in Babylon, by George Classen, is where the statement "pay yourself first" comes from.(a) Don't get into large debt positions that you have to pay for. Keep your expenses low. Build up assets first. Then, buy the big house or nice car. Being stuck in the rat race is not intelligent.(b) When you come up short, let the pressure build and don't dip into your savings or investments. Use the pressure to inspire your financial genius to come up with new ways of making more money and then pay your bills. You will have increased
your ability to make more money as well as your financial intelligence.
6. PAY YOUR BROKERS WELL
The power of good advice.
7. BE AN "INDIAN GIVER"
This is the power of getting something for nothing. When the first white settlers came to America, they were taken aback by a cultural practice some American Indians had. For example, if a settler was cold, the Indian would give the person a blanket.
Mistaking it for a gift, the settler was often offended when the Indian asked for it back.
The Indians also got upset when they realized the settlers did not want to give it back. That is where the term "Indian giver" came from. A simple cultural misunderstanding.
8. ASSETS BUY LUXURIES
The power of focus.
9. THE NEED FOR HEROES
The power of myth. When it comes to investing, too many people make it sound hard. Instead find heroes who make it look easy.
Have heroes such as Donald Trump, Warren Buffet, Peter Lynch, George Soros and Jim Rogers.
10. TEACH AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE
The power of giving.
ROBERT KIYOSAKI'S EDUMERCIAL
An Educational Commercial
THE THREE INCOMES
In the world of accounting, there are three different types of income. They are -
1. Earned Income
2. Passive Income
3. Portfolio Income
When my real dad said to me, "Go to school, get good grades, and find a safe secure job," he was recommending I work for earned income. When my rich dad said, "The rich don't work for money, they have their money work for them," he was talking about passive income and portfolio income. Passive income, in most cases, is income derived from real estate investments.
Portfolio income is income derived from paper assets...paper assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Portfolio income is the income that makes Bill Gates the richest man in the world, not earned income.
Rich dad used to say, "The key to becoming wealthy is the ability to convert earned income into passive income and/or portfolio income as quickly as possible."
To download audio report regarding author's deeper thoughts and insights into 6 basic lessons "What My Rich Dad Taught Me About Money", register on the following site -
http://www.richdadbook1.com/
The List Of Books/Novels Read By Me In The Year 2009
(1) Rich Dad, Poor Dad -
What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money -
That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter, C.P.A -
A Must Read
(2) The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - A fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny - Robin Sharma (Fiction) - The #1 International Bestseller
(3) Twilight - Stephenie Meyer (Fiction) - The International Number One Bestseller
(4) New Moon - Stephenie Meyer (Fiction) - The International Number One Bestseller
What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money -
That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter, C.P.A -
A Must Read
(2) The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - A fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny - Robin Sharma (Fiction) - The #1 International Bestseller
(3) Twilight - Stephenie Meyer (Fiction) - The International Number One Bestseller
(4) New Moon - Stephenie Meyer (Fiction) - The International Number One Bestseller
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Cracking the Human Resource Code
COMPETITIVE SALARYMost of our competitors don't pay much either.
"JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY"We have no time to train you.
"CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE"You'll be here very late, very often -- might as well be comfortable.
"MUST BE DEADLINE-ORIENTED"Your first four projects are already way overdue.
"SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED"Did we mention that you'll be here very late, very often? And most weekends.
"DUTIES WILL VARY"Anyone in the office can boss you around.
"MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL"We have no quality control.
"CAREER-MINDED"Female applicants must be childless.
"APPLY IN PERSON"If you're old, fat or ugly, that position has already been filled.
"NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE"This job listing is just a legal formality. The position was filled by some executive's nephew.
"SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE"Due to consolidation, you'll be replacing three people.
"PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST"This company is a total mess.
"REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS"You'll have all the responsibilities of upper management, without the pay, title or respect.
"GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS"Listen to management, figure out what they want, don't ask too many questions and get the sh*t done.
"JOIN OUR FAST-PACED COMPANY"We have no time to train you.
"CASUAL WORK ATMOSPHERE"You'll be here very late, very often -- might as well be comfortable.
"MUST BE DEADLINE-ORIENTED"Your first four projects are already way overdue.
"SOME OVERTIME REQUIRED"Did we mention that you'll be here very late, very often? And most weekends.
"DUTIES WILL VARY"Anyone in the office can boss you around.
"MUST HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL"We have no quality control.
"CAREER-MINDED"Female applicants must be childless.
"APPLY IN PERSON"If you're old, fat or ugly, that position has already been filled.
"NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE"This job listing is just a legal formality. The position was filled by some executive's nephew.
"SEEKING CANDIDATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCE"Due to consolidation, you'll be replacing three people.
"PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS A MUST"This company is a total mess.
"REQUIRES TEAM LEADERSHIP SKILLS"You'll have all the responsibilities of upper management, without the pay, title or respect.
"GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS"Listen to management, figure out what they want, don't ask too many questions and get the sh*t done.
It's About HR
One day while walking down the street a highly successful Human Resources Manager was tragically hit by a bus and she died. Her soul arrived up in heaven where she was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter himself.
"Welcome to Heaven," said St. Peter. "Before you get settled in though, it seems we have a problem. You see, strangely enough, we've never once had a Human Resources Manager make it this far and we're not really sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in," said the woman."Well, I'd like to, but I have higher orders. What we're going to do is let you have a day in Hell and a day in Heaven and then you can choose whichever you want to spend an eternity in."
"Actually, I think I've made up my mind, I prefer to stay in Heaven", said the woman
"Sorry, we have rules..." And with that St. Peter put the executive in an elevator and it went down-down-down to hell.
The doors opened and she found herself stepping out onto the putting green of a beautiful golf course. In the distance was a country club and Standing in front of her were all her friends - fellow executives that she had worked with and they were well dressed in evening gowns and cheering for her.They ran up and kissed her on both cheeks and they talked about old times.They played an excellent round of golf and at night went to the country club where she enjoyed an excellent steak and lobster dinner, and also danced away.
She met the Devil who was actually a really nice guy (kind of cute) and she had a great time telling jokes and dancing. She was having such a Good time that before she knew it, it was time to leave. Everybody shook her hand and waved goodbye as she got on the elevator.
The elevator went up-up-up and opened back up at the Pearly Gates and found St. Peter waiting for her.
"Now it's time to spend a day in heaven," he said. So she spent the next 24 hours lounging around on clouds and playing the harp and singing.She had great time and before she knew it her 24 hours were up and St. Peter came and got her.
"So, you've spent a day in hell and you've spent a day in heaven. Now you must choose your eternity,"
The woman paused for a second and then replied, "Well, I never thought I'd say this, I mean, Heaven has been really great and all, but I think I had a better time in Hell."
So St. Peter escorted her to the elevator and again she went down-down-down back to Hell.
When the doors of the elevator opened she found herself standing in a desolate wasteland covered in garbage and filth. She saw her friends were dressed in rags and were picking up the garbage and putting it in sacks.
The Devil came up to her and put his arm around her."I don't understand," stammered the woman, "yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a country club and we ate lobster and we danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland of garbage and all my friends look miserable."
The Devil looked at her smiled and told.....
"Yesterday we were recruiting you, today you're an Employee"
"Welcome to Heaven," said St. Peter. "Before you get settled in though, it seems we have a problem. You see, strangely enough, we've never once had a Human Resources Manager make it this far and we're not really sure what to do with you."
"No problem, just let me in," said the woman."Well, I'd like to, but I have higher orders. What we're going to do is let you have a day in Hell and a day in Heaven and then you can choose whichever you want to spend an eternity in."
"Actually, I think I've made up my mind, I prefer to stay in Heaven", said the woman
"Sorry, we have rules..." And with that St. Peter put the executive in an elevator and it went down-down-down to hell.
The doors opened and she found herself stepping out onto the putting green of a beautiful golf course. In the distance was a country club and Standing in front of her were all her friends - fellow executives that she had worked with and they were well dressed in evening gowns and cheering for her.They ran up and kissed her on both cheeks and they talked about old times.They played an excellent round of golf and at night went to the country club where she enjoyed an excellent steak and lobster dinner, and also danced away.
She met the Devil who was actually a really nice guy (kind of cute) and she had a great time telling jokes and dancing. She was having such a Good time that before she knew it, it was time to leave. Everybody shook her hand and waved goodbye as she got on the elevator.
The elevator went up-up-up and opened back up at the Pearly Gates and found St. Peter waiting for her.
"Now it's time to spend a day in heaven," he said. So she spent the next 24 hours lounging around on clouds and playing the harp and singing.She had great time and before she knew it her 24 hours were up and St. Peter came and got her.
"So, you've spent a day in hell and you've spent a day in heaven. Now you must choose your eternity,"
The woman paused for a second and then replied, "Well, I never thought I'd say this, I mean, Heaven has been really great and all, but I think I had a better time in Hell."
So St. Peter escorted her to the elevator and again she went down-down-down back to Hell.
When the doors of the elevator opened she found herself standing in a desolate wasteland covered in garbage and filth. She saw her friends were dressed in rags and were picking up the garbage and putting it in sacks.
The Devil came up to her and put his arm around her."I don't understand," stammered the woman, "yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and a country club and we ate lobster and we danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland of garbage and all my friends look miserable."
The Devil looked at her smiled and told.....
"Yesterday we were recruiting you, today you're an Employee"
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Killer Mentality
Read this question, come up with an answer and then scroll down to the bottom for the result. This is not a trick question. No one I know has got it right, including me .
A woman , while at the funeral of her own mother, meets a guy whom she did not know. She thought this guy was simply ' amazing' , very much of her dream guy, she believed him to be just that! She fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him.
.........A few days later she killed her FIRST sister.
Question: What is her motive in killing her sister?
(Give this some thought before you answer).
SCROLL DOWN
Answer: She was hoping that the guy would appear at the funeral again.
If you answered this correctly , you think like a psychopath . This was a test by a famous American Psychologist used to test if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly, good for you.
Be sure to share the test!
If you answered this correctly , you think like a psychopath . This was a test by a famous American Psychologist used to test if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly, good for you.
Be sure to share the test!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Economic Humor ... Suuuuuuuuperb!!
In a small town on the South Coast of France, the holiday season is in full swing, but it is raining so there is not too much business taking place.
Everyone is heavily in debt.
Luckily, a rich Russian tourist arrives in the foyer of the small local hotel. He asks for a room and puts a Euro100 note on the reception counter, takes a key and goes to inspect the room located up the stairs on the third floor.
* The hotel owner takes the banknote in a hurry and rushes to his meat supplier to whom he owes E100.
* The butcher takes the money and races to his supplier to pay his debt.
* The wholesaler rushes to the farmer to pay E100 for pigs he purchased some time ago.
* The farmer triumphantly gives the E100 note to a local prostitute who gave him her services on credit.
* The prostitute quickly goes to the hotel, as she was owing the hotel for her hourly room used to entertain clients.
At that moment, the rich Russian comes down to reception and informs the hotel owner that the room is unsatisfactory and takes his E100 back and departs.
There was no profit or income. But everyone no longer has any debt and the small town's people look optimistically towards their future.
Could this be the solution to the global financial crisis? ;)
Everyone is heavily in debt.
Luckily, a rich Russian tourist arrives in the foyer of the small local hotel. He asks for a room and puts a Euro100 note on the reception counter, takes a key and goes to inspect the room located up the stairs on the third floor.
* The hotel owner takes the banknote in a hurry and rushes to his meat supplier to whom he owes E100.
* The butcher takes the money and races to his supplier to pay his debt.
* The wholesaler rushes to the farmer to pay E100 for pigs he purchased some time ago.
* The farmer triumphantly gives the E100 note to a local prostitute who gave him her services on credit.
* The prostitute quickly goes to the hotel, as she was owing the hotel for her hourly room used to entertain clients.
At that moment, the rich Russian comes down to reception and informs the hotel owner that the room is unsatisfactory and takes his E100 back and departs.
There was no profit or income. But everyone no longer has any debt and the small town's people look optimistically towards their future.
Could this be the solution to the global financial crisis? ;)
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