3 Necessities To Make Any Business Idea Successful: Part 5

In the last lesson, we learned about Hammer Swingers: If earning money was purely based on physical hard labor, people who swing hammers in factories all day would be some of the leading wage earners in the universe. These individuals physically work very, very, very hard. But these people do not work hard in a mentally productive capacity. In fact, if they are swinging a hammer all day, to build something for a corporation, then I would venture to say that they are mentally lazy. I would say the people who are reaping the fruits of their labors are mentally active.

The Mentally Active Planner always out works the Hammer Swinger.

Getting back to the man who got the second job, who we talked about in lesson 4He believes he is doing the right thing. He is like the hammer swinger. He believes the more physical activity he is doing the more he will gain through his hard work. He is really lazy. I know that is hard to believe. But he is lazy because he is taking the easy way out. He is allowing himself to function as a wage slave. No matter how hard he works under these conditions he is still going to only earn what his superiors tell him he is worth. What makes it so insulting is that hes probably only earning $20 or $30 an hour! Some of you reading this are involuntarily salivating at that, but I now ask you to think about how hard the Mentally Active Planner works, and subsequently earns

The Mentally Active Planner may have been a hammer swinger once upon a time. The difference between him and his hundreds of employees (hammer swingers) is that he had a plan. He not only had a plan, but he worked his plan in accordance with Universal Law (whether he consciously knew it or not). Today, he is able to swing hundreds of hammers at a time (vicariously through his hundreds of employees) without lifting a single finger. Why? Because he took the time to plan things out. Then he took the time to intelligently execute that plan. He commands the financial destiny of hundreds of men and women. While they earn several hundred dollars a week, a few thousand a month, he feasts on making multi-millions of dollars every year! Who is working harder and smarter and getting rich? And who is comparably just wasting effort just to earn a few crumbs that fall under the Masters table?

As you can see, sometimes it is harder to slow down than to speed up. In this case, slowing down and creating a plan would take more time than automatically going after a second job. I can admit this is true from personal experience.

Whenever I worked two jobs in the past I noticed I could only give a half-hearted effort at each job. I always felt tired. My focus was off. My health suffered. I was always falling asleep on the job too. I had virtually no social life. I hardly saw my family at all. This caused me to drink way more often than I should have. It always led to problems and endless scolding from both employers, complaints from my loved ones and friends, and generally made life miserable. One day I woke up and decided this wasnt the answer. Besides I knew people in their forties and fifties who had been working like dogs for years (like I was at the time). But upon closer look at their financial status they had very little to show for. They hadnt saved much. Theyd be doomed if they stopped working tomorrow. In other words, they were just like me: When I worked just one job I barely ever had enough money to survive.

When I worked two jobs I not only didnt have enough money to spare, but I actually created more debts! In the next lesson, I will go into to further detail about the stupidity of the Hammer Swinger Mentality and some of its destructive effects.

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Ideas on Creating a Maryland-Inspired Gift Basket

If you're looking for gift basket ideas, look in Maryland on the east coast of the USA. The state has a rich history as a border location and that brings an interesting combination of North and South to its residents. You will generally see more of a Southern mentality when visiting the rural parts of Maryland, while Northern culture is more prevalent in the greater populated Central Maryland area. If you want to create original gift baskets that showcase the many facets of this town, you'll need to look a little deeper than just on the surface.

The economy of Maryland is quite diverse, leading the way in the advancement of life sciences with its more than 350 biotechnology firms scattered about the state. It is here that the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are positioned. One of the best medical schools is located in Maryland (Johns Hopkins), so of course a gift basket stemming from the profession would be a great reward for those looking to enter the medical profession. Include basic items such as medical tools of the trade; gag candy pills with witty labels, or chocolate tongue depressors.

Maryland is a big food producer and gets a good bit of attention from the commercial fishing industry. You'll find some of the largest catches in Chesapeake Bay, such as blue crab, striped bass, and oysters. Gift baskets that give people many ways to season, prepare, and cook seafood can be presented through a variety of spices, cooking utensils, and cookbooks.

Chesapeake Bay is a place to find a gift basket idea that will touch dog lovers. It is the Chesapeake Bay retriever. As the state dog we can find many gift basket ideas that owners will love giving to their furry friends. Be sure to include a great selection of essentials such as a dog leash, collars, chew toys, bones, snacks, treats, and training tools. You can also celebrate the love for the dog with themed items, such as decorative mugs sporting the pet's image; dog care manuals, dog-shaped chocolates, ornamental picture frames, and expressive license plate covers.

If you are looking for more ideas in the state, look no further than Annapolis (home of the United States Naval Academy); College Park (home of the College Park Airport, which is the oldest continuously-operated airport in the U.S.); and Silver Spring (one of the largest urban districts in the state).

Most states have sports teams that offer ideas for a great gift basket, Maryland is no exception. Try using the official state bird of Maryland; the Baltimore Orioles serve as Major League Baseball representation. You'll also find the NFL team, the Baltimore Ravens, and a major indoor soccer league called the Baltimore Blast. Include a theme created around square dance and offer instructional tapes, music, and accessories.

Wendy Wood is the owner of Seek Gift Baskets, an online gift basket directory. For more information on gift baskets Maryland visit http://www.seekgiftbaskets.com/directory/search_result/Browse/Maryland/