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Raise your kids to be Entrepreneurs

Peter — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:41:40 +0000

Here’s a stimulating talk from TED.com by Cameron Herold. He says it all so I won’t repeat it! Have a watch:

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Graduates, Take Heed: Ignore the High-Minded Advice. Make Some Money. It’s your Moral Obligation

Peter — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:53:16 +0000

With its new influx of “philanthropreneurs” – philanthropists whose preferred vehicle is for-profit enterprise – the field of philanthropy is newly investigating the capacity of capitalism, rather than altruism, to render a positive change. In a different light, contemporary novelist and journalist Daniel Akst considers the same topic, addressing his short essay to graduating college students. In it he compares two graduates who want to good in the world – “Dan”, who pursues journalism hoping to write novels, and “Alex,” who works in the securities industry. Fast-forwarding twenty-five years, we find Alex the philanthropist and Dan the novelist. Who has made the world a better place? Who has made a difference? Akst doesn’t hesitate: Alex. Is he right? If one would do good, might it be an “outright moral obligation” to make money? Why or why not?

Thought provoking stuff from “Giving well, readings for thoughtful philanthropists” by Amy A. Kass More here

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You are the Future of Philanthropy

Peter — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 07:51:23 +0000

Here is a fantastic video from TED.com by Katherine Fulton. It was recorded in 2007 and she talks about emerging trends in philanthropy.

It is not for no reason the video is called “You are the Future of Philanthropy”!

Now there is a brand new network marketing business launching soon where people can contribute not only money directly form the profits they earn but also their own time and energy to help those that cannot help themselves and to projects that are beginning to repair the damage that mankind has done to the planet.

I wonder if this is something Katherine Fulton imagined?

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Why are Philanthropreneurs needed?

Peter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:12:51 +0000

Here’s some good reasons philanthropreneurs are so needed in the world today. There are many, many more reasons. Watch the video, have a good think and then get into action

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It’s More than a feeling

Peter — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:23 +0000

Boston & the Black Eyed Peas’ music says it all.
I gotta feeling that it’s more than a feeling!

Great music, great feeling great opportunity!

Get involved and make a contribution to your people and your planet.

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Bill Clinton Endorses Direct Selling

Peter — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:55:30 +0000

Yes folks you read right!

Here’s a short video clip where Bill Clinton explains the positive impact the direct selling industry has on the US and the rest of the world. The numbers at the end make interesting reading too.

Enjoy!

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Entrepreneurship

Peter — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:41:50 +0000

Here’s a great video on the role that Entrepreneurship has played in our society. What are the things you can’t live without? Chances are there was an entrepreneur at its source. Have a watch!

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Welcome to my Blog

Peter — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:17:09 +0000

Hey there – welcome.
Here I’m going to share my thoughts about all things positive! About taking our lives forward and achieving success in whatever area of our lives that we desire. Whatever is important to you, whatever it is that excites your passion, makes your eyes sparkle and makes your whole body tremble with excitement and anticipation.

I’m also going to be sharing my ideas about home businesses and working for yourself and what I believe are the things that go to make up the home based business opportunity that is right for you.

I will even put some fun and humour in here because I know that has a really important part to play too.

As you may have guessed I do believe that in my case all these things are very connected. My business is an integral part of me achieving success in everything in my life – financial freedom, time freedom, awesome relationships, thought freedom, enjoyment freedom and whatever else comes up for me as I enjoy the journey that life has to offer. At the heart of this freedom is the freedom to use my brain to think the thoughts that give me my inner peace and for me I have defined this as 3 things – happiness freedom and joy. Fun and humour are one tool that will unlock your creativity and thrust new ideas into your mind.

And you know it all comes down to how we think. Sounds really simple, I know and it is, and there are many, many resources that we can use to help us on our path. I will share with you the ones that I find along the way.

So to start us off here’s a quote from Buddha:

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become.”

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