Thursday, December 31, 2009

Seth Godin-7 Years From Now

With the new year (2010) upon us tomorrow Friday January 1, 2010, this post from Seth Godin will give you something to ponder. Also, be sure to click on the link to the “I wrote this post” on his blog.

A friend worried out loud to me the other day, “I spent the last seven months doing this [job] and I have nothing to show for it. If I had known I would have spent seven months and gotten nothing, you can bet I would have done something a lot more fun.”

Ten years ago I wrote this post about the decade that ends today.
The oughts (the “uh-ohs”?) were a tough decade on a macro level. Front page news events will give the textbooks plenty to write about in the years to come.

But on a micro level, on a personal level, this was a decade filled with opportunity. The internet transformed our lives forever. Opportunities were created (and many were taken advantage of). And, like every decade, just about everyone missed it. Just about everyone hunkered down and did their job or did what they were told or did what they thought they were supposed to, and just about everyone got very little as a result.

Maybe ten years is too long a period of time to plan for. So how about seven?

Seven years from now, what will you have to show for what you’re doing right now?

If your answer is, “not much,” perhaps you should consider a new plan, one that might generate a different answer, or, at the very least, be a more fun way to waste seven years.

Thanks Seth for all the great posts in 2009. Looking forward to your new book. Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

The question is will you sieze the opportunity?!

Boomer 54 Mark

http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/seth-godin-7-years-from-now/

Blog title...

Be nice to people on the way up because you might see them again on the way down.

Guy Kawasaki“ from the Seth Godin free ebook “What Matters Now“.

Guy Kawasaki’s is the author of 9 books including The Art of the Start: The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything


http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/guy-kawasaki-remember-your-friends/

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

John Maxwell-The Pessimist, Optimist, and Leader

“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.”

http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/john-maxwell-the-pessimist-optimistand-the-le/

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

10 Ways for Baby Boomers to Get Their Resume Read

10 Ways for Baby Boomers to Get Their Resume Read


Baby Boomers Confidence is Key

You may be feeling uncertain about your ability to compete in an already competitive job search. But don’t let that deter you. You have years of experience under your belt and the skill level to match. So make sure you maintain your confidence throughout your job search process. It will shine through in your resume, cover letter, and face-to-face interview.Getting back into the workforce as a Baby Boomer isn’t an impossible task if you believe in your capabilities and make a strong effort to excel. The more proactive you are about putting yourself out there, the more success you will have in locating opportunities that can take your career to the next level.



Below are a few tips for your writing your resume and getting your resume read:

1. Construct your resume to read easily. Remember, resumes are reviewed quickly. Help the reader to scan your resume efficiently and effectively

Use bulleted sentences.
Resumes are read quickly.
Bullets make it easier for someone to quickly scan your resume and still absorb it

2. Put strengths first where they are more apt to be read.

3. Use action words prepared, developed, monitored, and presented.

4. Have someone else read your resume. A second set of eyes will always catch grammatical or spelling error and the person may add valuable input.

5. To avoid appearing out of touch, Sharon Armstrong, a career consultant in Washington, D.C., urged one client fearful of seeming too old to discuss her use of Twitter and Facebook during job interviews.

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6. Sharon Armstrong also endorses the idea of keeping certain dates off resumes.

7. Once at the interview stage, Armstrong urges clients to prepare for questions like, “Aren’t you overqualified?” Older job seekers say they hear that frequently. Armstrong suggests they show enthusiasm for the job and make sure not to seem to be applying out of desperation.

8. Experts say some employers may be reluctant to hire people they assume are less flexible, more expensive or less agile with technology

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9. Updating Your Resume If you’ve been out of the job market for a decade or more, updating your resume may be more challenging than you remember, especially when you factor in the Internet and possibly having to apply online. But that’s not all you have to think about. As a mature worker, you also have the challenge of creating a resume that showcases your years of experience without shining a spotlight on your age.

10. So how can you get this done? One way is by using a functional resume format that highlights specific skills rather than chronological timelines. When writing your skills, try going into detail regarding projects you’ve completed that have benefited your previous companies. You can also create a section that focuses on the computer technologies you’ve mastered or any training you’ve completed. All of these things can help employers focus more on your skills and talents, and less on your age.

http://onlybabyboomers.com/blog/baby-boomers-job-search-confidence-is-the-key/

Tom Peters-The 19 Es of Excellence from What Matters Most

Seth Godin asked 70 writers the question “What Matters Most?” and he put a compendium together with these one page essays. And he put it in a free ebook.

I have chosen my favorite author pages and will sharing them with you. You can download the entire FREE ebook here.

Here is an excerpt from Tom Peters’ contribution located on page 20 of the book.

Excuberance …Vibrate—cause earthquakes

Execution…Do it! Now! Get it done!
Barriers are baloney! Excuses are for wimps! Accountability is gospel! Adhere to the Bill Parcells doctrine “Blame no one! Expect nothing! Do something!

Eudaimonia…Pursue the highest of human moral purpose–the core of Aristotle’s philosophy. Be of service.

If not EXCELLENCE, then what?

Tom Peters blogs at TomPeters.com. His new book The Little Big Things: 163 Ways To Pursue Excellence will be available March of 2010.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Meryl Streep Top 40 YouTube Videos Movies

This is a post guest blogger Ginger Malone she is a baby boomer, a writer and editor for the website.RedHeadedTrip.com

Meryl Streep is arguably the greatest actress of the baby boomer generation and 60 years old shows no signs of slowing down. She exhibits her talent in the new movie “It’s Complicated” with Alec Baldwin. If you are a baby boomer then you will surely enjoy this movie.

We went on Christmas day, the theater was packed with baby boomers! Hollywood take note, if you make a decent picture that relates to us boomers, we will show up and spend money. And most likely, when the dvd is available, we will rent it or even buy it. I know that we will be purchasing the dvd to have in our collection and the theater audience was laughing so loud we missed some of the dialogue.

So do yourself a favor and go see it. You will not be disappointed.

Ginger

PS See the entire blog post on the first link and view her videos via the second link.

http://onlybabyboomers.com/blog/meryl-streep-top-40-youtube-videos-movies/

http://www.onlybabyboomers.com/meryl-streep-videos/

Seth Godin-Permission Marketing Quote

“Marketing by interrupting people isn’t cost-effective anymore. You can’t afford to seek out people and send them unwanted marketing messages, in large groups, and hope that some will send you money.

Instead, the future belongs to marketers who establish a foundation and process where interested people can market to each other. Ignite consumber networks and then tet out the way and let them talk.” Seth Godin is the author of 12 books about ideas and marketing.

http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/seth-godin-permission-marketing/

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Rick Warren-Impress People or Influence Them

At some point in your life you must decide whether you want to impress people or influence people. You can impress people from a distance, but you must get close to influence them, and when you do that, they will be able to see your flaws. That’s okay. The most essential quality for leadershi is not perfection but credibility. People must be able to trust you, or they won’t follow you.

How do you build credibilty? Not by pretending to be perfect, but by being honest.

Rick Warren, Pastor and founder of mega-church Saddleback in Lake Forest, California. He is the author of the New York Times best seller The Purpose Driven® Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?

http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/rick-warren-impress-people-or-influence-them/

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Alec Baldwin Top 40 Videos on OnlyBabyBoomers.com

Alec Baldwin currently is one of the hottest actors around with his sitcom on NBC and his new Movie with Meryl Streep.

I just saw the movie "It's Complicated" being a baby boomer you will enjoy it. With the hilarious way they handle being over 50 and surviving divorce, dating and kids.

I highly recommend seeing it!

Click on the link below to view of his current top 40 video interviews and movie trailers.

Boomer 54
Mark

http://www.onlybabyboomers.com/alec-baldwin-videos/

Top 27 Videos for Anti-Aging Baby Boomers

http://www.onlybabyboomers.com/anti-aging-foods-videos/

Joel Osteen-Regrets...

Don’t let the regrets of yesterday destroy the hopes and dreams of tomorrow. Joel Osteen, Pastor Lakewood Church, Joel Osteen Ministries.
http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/regrets/

Joel Osteen-Top 7 Things To Become A Better You

1. Keep pressing forward.
2. Be positive.
3. Develop better relationships.
4. Form better habits.
5. Embrace the place where you are.
6. Develop your inner life.
7. Stay passionate about your life.

Joel Osteen is the Pastor of Lakewood Church, in Houston Texas.

http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/joel-osteen-top-7-things-to-become-a-better-you/

Top 10 Christmas Movie Quotes

I went looking for a few Christmas Quotes and found these great Movie Christmas quotes courtesy of Famous Quotes and Quotations.

Enjoy!

Merry Christmas

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #1. “You’re soft! You’re sloppy! You’re unruly! You’re undisciplined … and I never saw anything look so wonderful in my whole life.”
White ChristmasFavorite “Seeing isn’t believing. Believing is seeing.”
The Santa Clause “First we’ll make snow angels for two hours, then we’ll go ice skating, then we’ll eat an entire roll of Toll House cookie dough as fast as we can, and then to finish, we’ll snuggle!”
Elf

Christmas Movie Quotes #2.

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #3.

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #4. “You see, Mrs. Walker, this is quite an opportunity for me. For the past 50 years or so I’ve been getting more and more worried about Christmas. Seems we’re all so busy trying to beat the other fellow in making things go faster and look shinier and cost less that Christmas and I are sort of getting lost in the shuffle.”
Miracle on 34th Street

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #5. “Merry Christmas, movie house! Merry Christmas, Emporium! Merry Christmas, you wonderful old Building and Loan!”
It’s a Wonderful Life

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #6. “Aunt Clara had for years labored under the delusion that I was not only perpetually 4 years old, but also a girl. ”
A Christmas Story

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #7. “Let’s see, we’ve got a munkle for your uncle, a fant for your aunt and a fandpa for your cousin Leon.”
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #8. “Well, this is one Christmas shepherd who’s going to keep his trusty blanket with him.”
Charlie Brown’s Christmas

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes #9. “Great. I just beat up Santa Claus.”
The Ref

Favorite Christmas Movie Quotes 10. “We’re kicking off our fun old fashion family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh to embrace the frosty majesty of the winter landscape and select that most important of Christmas symbols.”
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/top-10-christmas-movie-quotes/

Friday, December 25, 2009

Joel Osteen-To Go Somewhere You Have Never Been

you have to do something you have never done. Joel Osteen, Pastor, Lakewookd Church, Houston, Tx.
http://www.zimbio.com/Boomers+And+Quotes/articles/E97x38CyZq7/Joel+Osteen+Go+Somewhere+Never

Napolean Hill Success Comes to Those

Who are success conscious. Failure comes to those who indifferently allow themselves to become failure conscious. Napoleon Hill (October 26, 1883 – November 8, 1970) author of the classic “Think and Grow Rich."
http://www.zimbio.com/Boomers+And+Quotes/articles/CZ074Nf_EpB/Success+Comes+to+Those?success=Your+edit+was+saved.

100 Year Old?s Club?How many Boomers will live that long?

My Mom is 88 and is still alert, drives everywhere and has no plans of slowing down. She lives in an “assisted living ” apartment complex. I would live in these apartments, 3 meals a day served, someone cleans her apartment weekly and they even provide toliet paper. Sounds like a deal to me….



She eats her meals with 5 other people and only 1 is below 80. She is really comfortable, plays ”the word game” every afternoon to keep herself mentally sharp. (The residents make words out of a single word.)

The article below really relays the fact we are just living longer.

WASHINGTON – It’s starting to get crowded in the 100-year-olds’ club. Great Video Lucy talks about….Redefining what it means to be ”old”

Once virtually nonexistent, the world’s population of centenarians is projected to reach nearly 6 million by midcentury. That’s pushing the median age toward 50 in many developed nations and challenging views of what it means to be old and middle-age.

The number of centenarians already has jumped from an estimated few thousand in 1950 to more than 340,000 worldwide today, with the highest concentrations in the U.S. and Japan, according to the latest Census Bureau figures and a report being released Monday by the National Institute on Aging.

Their numbers are projected to grow at more than 20 times the rates of the total population by 2050, making them the fastest growing age segment.

Demographers attribute booming long-livers to decades of medical advances and improved diets, which have reduced heart disease and stroke. Genetics and lifestyle also play a factor. So, too, do doctors who are more willing to aggressively treat the health problems of people once considered too old for such care.

“As long as I’m not mentally and physically infirm, I’d like to live as long as I can,” she said.

Japan, known for its low-fat staple of fish and rice, will have the most centenarians in 2050 — 627,000, or nearly 1 percent of its total population, according to census estimates.

Japan pays special respect to the elderly and has created a thriving industry in robotics — from dogs and nurses to feeding machines — to cater to its rapidly aging population.

Italy, Greece, Monaco and Singapore, aided by their temperate climates, also will have sizable shares of centenarians, most notably among women.

In the U.S., centenarians are expected to increase from 75,000 to more than 600,000 by midcentury. Those primarily are baby boomers hitting the 100-year mark. Their population growth could add to rising government costs for the strained Medicare and Social Security programs.

“The implications are more than considerable, and it depends on whether you’re healthy or sick,” said Dr. Robert N. Butler, president and chief executive of the International Longevity Center, a New York-based nonprofit group specializing in aging. “Healthy centenarians are not a problem, and many are. But if you have a demented, frail centenarian, they can be very expensive.”

Butler predicted a surge in demand in the U.S. for nursing homes, assisted living centers and other special housing, given the wave of aging boomers who will be at increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease. He said federal and state governments may have to reevaluate retirement benefits, age limits on driving and Medicare coverage as they struggle to redefine what it means to be old.

“We don’t have a major coordinating figure such as a White House counselor to reach across all departments, and we need one,” Butler said.

Wan He, a Census Bureau demographer who co-wrote the aging report, said families also will face more pressure. She noted that because of declining birth rates, there will be fewer family members to provide support if an older parent gets sick.

“For the current middle-aged people, it will be comforting to think they can live past 80,” she said. “At the same time, we might see 70-year-old ‘kids’ taking care of their centenarian parents. It’s a very stressful job, it’s not paid, and it can have a lot of psychological influences for the caretakers.
http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/100-year-old%e2%80%99s-club%e2%80%a6how-many-boomers-will-live-that-long/

Excuses Be Gone

The following excerpt is taken from the book Excuses Begone! How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits, by Dr. Wayne W Dyer. It is published by Hay House (May 26, 2009) and available online at: Hayhouse.com!

http://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/excuses-begone-how-to-change-lifelong-self-defeating-thinking-habits/

Thursday, December 24, 2009

5 smart things you can still do in 2009 by Copyblogger http://ping.fm/A4OXa
Video Christmas eve surprise for a military family http://ping.fm/v6BcO

Monday, December 21, 2009

Most people have the will to win by Bobby Knight, however...http://ping.fm/tMzgQ

Saturday, December 19, 2009

There are limitations to the the mind... http://ping.fm/SuIKz

Friday, December 18, 2009

Generosity and the digital age by Seth Godin http://ping.fm/3v6V1

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Just posted 6 things not to do in conflict... http://ping.fm/fhMsx
Don’t let the regrets of yesterday destroy... ://babyboomertalkonline.com/2009/regrets/

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Believe in yourself by Charlie Chaplin...http://ping.fm/AVj2C

Monday, December 14, 2009

50 Ideas for using Twitter for using twitter for business. Chris Brogan http://ping.fm/6Kdyx
How old would you be...If you did not know how old you were? Satchel Paige http://ping.fm/zaKst
4 Quotes to Live by! http://ping.fm/PmE1b

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Top 100 Web Sites, Thanks Seth Godin. http://ping.fm/dm3TN

Friday, December 11, 2009

The main thing is not how long you'r on the planet, but the quality you have while youre here. Clint Eastwood http://ping.fm/ssM3G

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Don't fight forces. Use them. Buckminister Fuller http://ping.fm/7wb4P

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Nikon Coolpix 3100 Camera


Review:

Pros

1. Has many desirable features like 3MP, video out, only 2 AA batteries etc.
2. Nice looking and very small in size with good grip. Light weight too.
3. Uses [inexpensive] CF cards.
4. Easy menus and scene modes to use. Modes give you some control over what camera does.
5. Great macro pictures.
6. Night shots are very nice if used with tripod or some supporting surface.
7. Good manual, explains differences between the modes.
8. Has a very affordable accessory kit with case, batteries and fast charger here on Amazon.

Con's

1. Reliability is doubtful. Battery compartment door is very flimsy.
2. Movie mode is junk, no sound and movie sizes very small.
3. A bit thick, making it tougher to pocket.
4. No rechargeable batteries or charger in the box. And still costs more than it competition.
5. No AF assist light or manual mode.
6. One of the most expensive 3MP cameras. Esp since it has poor features and nothing bundled with it.
7. Slow to read/write to CF cards, manual recommends only Lexar/Sandisk cards. Aren't CF cards made to a standard?
8. Lens comes out even while downloading pics or reviewing them and never retracts while the camera's on. (Only way to keep it folded is to start in setup mode and then go to review pics.)
9. Low battery indicator not good, need to do a firmware update to fix it. to make it worse lens was stuck out even when it ran out of battery.

Purchase used or refurbished on eBay and save major $$.


4 Positive facts about the real estate market. But more pain coming?http://ping.fm/JXqBM

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

What Does Refurbished Phone System or Phone Mean?


What Does Refurbished Phone System or Phone Mean?

A refurbished phone system is one where the equipment has been lightly used before. You'll find that with a refurbished phone system, you can still expect optimal performance and a long-life span from your equipment. Another thing that you might not expect is that you can get plenty of name-brand phones from a refurbished phone system dealer. You can find brands like Avaya, Norstar, and Nortel, all brands that have staying power in the business world, and you will be able to see that they perform just as well as their reputations imply.
Whether you're starting your first business or needing to replace an older phone system, you need to explore all the options out there. While your first instinct might be to buy a new system, you'll find that this is not necessarily the best solution for you. A good phone system can help you grow from three employees to three hundred, and if you invest wisely, you'll be able to keep up with the fast changing world of communication and make sure that your business keeps pace, too!

You do need to go to reputable dealer for refurbished phones and phone systems, however. For instance, at simplyusedphones.com you'll be able to see that every phone goes through a 24-point checklist to ensure the used phone system is in good condition for resale. This check is extremely important and you can see that the phones are held to a high standard when they are turned over to customers. A refurbished phone system can be a terrific performer for you company, but keep in mind that you still have to make wise investment decisions!

One of the advantages of having a refurbished phone system is that it has a known lifespan and a known rate of durability. One thing to keep in mind is that the newest technology is not always the best; it is prone to bugs and faults. A refurbished phone system can help take care of this as it is a known quantity that can be expected to perform reliably.

These phones have also proven themselves to be quite sturdy, and you'll find that refurbished phone systems tend to have less problems than their brand new counterparts; many electric devices fail due to manufacturer error, and those faults are discovered in a few months of original shipping. This is not a problem for a refurbished phone system, and you'll be able to hit the ground running!

Do You Tweet? Making Extra Monthly Money with Twitter


Sponsored tweets has become a major money maker for people with loyal followers. In fact, John Chow was featured in the New York Times last month because of how he was making money from Twitter.

Recently he was paid $1,000 for making one tweet! The $1,000 tweet was given to him by Ad.ly, the newest player in the paid per tweet game.

Ad.ly brings together big name tweeters with big name brands, which is how they get the big payouts. Until recently, the only way you can join Ad.ly was to be invited. However, with the pending launch of their new self-serve ad system, Ad.ly is now accepting applications from smaller Twitter users. You can join here:
Ad.ly Ads.

Read the entire article on SlideShare.net on How to make money with Twitter.

Success comes to those who are success conscious. Failure comes to those.... Napoleon Hill http://ping.fm/IIQNg

Monday, December 7, 2009

Someone is sitting the shade because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffett http://ping.fm/hcfvp

Do You Tweet? Making Extra Monthly Money with Twitter


Sponsored tweets has become a major money maker for people with loyal followers. In fact, John Chow was featured in the New York Times last month because of how he was making money from Twitter.

Recently he was paid $1,000 for making one tweet! The $1,000 tweet was given to him by Ad.ly, the newest player in the paid per tweet game.

Ad.ly brings together big name tweeters with big name brands, which is how they get the big payouts. Until recently, the only way you can join Ad.ly was to be invited. However, with the pending launch of their new self-serve ad system, Ad.ly is now accepting applications from smaller Twitter users. You can join here:
Ad.ly Ads.

To make money with Ad.ly, your Twitter account must be at least 120 days old and you must have at least 50 followers. If you meet these two requirements, then go apply now! It doesn't cost anything and you have complete control over which ads you accept or reject. You get to set your own prices as well, but Ad.ly will always try to sell your tweets for the highest price possible. That's how John Chow got the $1,000 tweet.

John Chow shares, “I've been tweeting for dollars for a few months now and it's proven to be the easiest money I have ever made online. It took less than a minute to write that tweet that made me $1,000. That works out to an hourly rate of over $60,000 an hour!”

Even if you only get $5 per tweet, that still works out to $300 per hour for a one minute tweet. Where else can you get that kind of pay rate?

Read the entire story and sign up for Ad.ly Ads and grab your share of the money!


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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Profile of a fool from the greatest book ever written http://ping.fm/ufDyn
Joel Osteen To go somewhere you have never been...http://ping.fm/xVljF

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Reading Dr. Wayne Dyer's Excuses Begone http://ping.fm/SyqiO

Friday, December 4, 2009

16 Rules for Living by Bob Parsons http://ping.fm/6AiNT

Thursday, December 3, 2009

The difference between an ordinary and an extraordinary income is implementation. Bill Glazer http://ping.fm/o4dvq

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Millions saw the apple fall, Newton was the 1st to ask. Why? Bernard Baruch 1870-1965 http://ping.fm/boFgs

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

We don't see things as they are. We see things as we are. Anais Nin http://ping.fm/u70BH