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All the Best in 2007. . . Dealing with Difficult Situations in Your Career. . . Delivering a Good Presentation to Get What You Want. . . Wealth Has No Age Limit. . . . and More.

** All the Best in 2007
By Adrian Newman, Founder of e-Wealth Daily

Today is the last e-mail blast you will be getting from me in 2006.

It was a great year for wealth building! You’ve been introduced to some great new success gurus like Max McCarri and Doug D’Anna, who have only added to the great benefits of this bulletin.

Plus, I’ve worked extra hard this year to get you some of the best wealth and success publications I’ve ever seen.

If you haven’t had a chance to get a copy of any of these books and reports, fear not.

Not only will they be made available again in 2007, but I’ve also got a few more great ideas up my sleeve that I’m sure you’re going to love.

So, please, have a safe and happy New Year, and I look forward to helping you achieve financial freedom in 2007!

** Dealing with Difficult Situations in Your Career
By Doug D'Anna, the "Hundred-Million-Dollar Man"

We all have bad days from time-to-time. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes. However, the way we choose to deal with those mistakes is what separates successful people from unsuccessful people.

There is a direct cause and effect when it comes to people’s behaviors and reactions to you. Here is an example: If you have an irate boss who storms into your cubicle one day demanding to know why you haven’t met your deadline, you have several options: The first one might be to get flustered and angry that someone intruded on your space in that manner and tone.

The second might be to become embarrassed and stammer out a weak excuse for why you didn’t meet his/her expectations. Now, here’s the right, scientifically proven strategy: Apologize directly for your behavior, let your boss know that you understand the predicament you have left him/her in, and ask him/her for a clear set of instructions on how he/she wants you to proceed.

You have achieved four things with this response:

You have admitted your mistake. This is something that many, many people have a problem with. They are so egotistical that they don’t realize how simple it is to admit
their mistakes and ask forgiveness when they err. You are human and know that you will make mistakes. You have that in common with all the other billions of people with which you share this great world. Why so many of us fight it, deny it, and ignore it really comes down to our lack of self-confidence.
You have acknowledged not only your boss’ value but also the importance of the situation. You have acknowledged that you know he/she relies on you to meet deliverables set out for his/her department, for example, and you acknowledge that you have let him/her down. You don’t need to grovel or concoct excuses. A sincere apology that describes your understanding of the situation is all that is necessary.
You have put the control back into your employer’s hands. Allow him/her to instruct you on how to rectify the situation by giving you clear instructions. Listen to how your employer wants and expects you to proceed. The worst-case scenario is that he/she will rant some more and make you feel inadequate, depending on his/her temperament. Chances are, however, that when he/she sees that you want to resolve the issue, your employer will think twice about his/her angry demeanor and get back to business.
You have shown that you have a constitution. People in situations of authority have little respect for individuals who lack self-confidence, simply because they know the initiative it took to get them to the top, and they fully expect everyone else to take that same initiative. If you can respectfully state your position, your boss will be less inclined to try to intimidate you or belittle you, if that is his/her nature. Again, you cannot change others’ reactions or behaviors, but you can exhibit some control over the situation.

It’s rare to get through life without making a screw-up here and there. It’s important to know how to get through these little mistakes and setbacks in a professional and effective manner. The wrong reaction can make a situation worse and set back your career progress.

** Delivering a Good Presentation to Get What You Want
By Michael Newman, the “Money Finder”

Being able to deliver a captivating presentation is one of the most important skills you can have in business. Whether it’s presenting your area of expertise to an auditorium filled with 200 people or pitching your business idea to a boardroom of a dozen or so investors, good presentation skills are vital.

Think of a presentation as being a make-or-break situation. Everyone in attendance is sitting on the fence about what you have to offer and you need to push the audience in your direction. The fact of the matter is that you are probably going to need to give a presentation at some point in your career. If you don’t have to, then you’re one of the lucky ones, but if you do, then make the most of it.

An ill-prepared presentation can be spotted from miles away. It is unprofessional and extremely transparent. If you want to show that you have passion for the topic you are discussing, then prepare your information well in advance before you speak about it. Being prepared will also help with those butterflies that you might have about speaking in public.

If you start preparing early, then you can memorize your presentation. It’s a sign of a true professional to memorize a presentation. It will show that you can speak freely without aid about the subject, thus making you look like a true expert in your field. If you can anticipate questions, then you can prepare for them and answer them with poise and expertise. The last thing that you want to have happen is to be caught off-guard and rattled by a question.

If you are discussing a technical subject, be sure to get rid of all the jargon from your speech. Speak to the audience in layman’s terms and make sure your listeners understand. However, make sure that you don’t talk down to them, either. These are intelligent people capable of understanding — just make it easier for them to do so.

Organizing your material is key. Be sure to have a good mix in your presentation. You’ll want to include some visual aids as well, as a speech is good amount of information for your audience to take in. You also want to make sure that you and your audience get an opportunity to interact as well.

For instance, maintaining eye contact is essential. You should face your audience and connect with them. Interaction also has to do with how you present the material. Are you leaving yourself open for people to ask questions and participate? People like to participate, so make it easy for them to do so. Ask the audience if they have any questions for you and have an interactive portion at the end where you involve them in the presentation. Have fun with it!

Have some multimedia visual aids as a part of your presentation as well. Having something to look at will keep people interested as well as assist them in understanding your presentation.

Obviously, the most important thing is what you have to say in a presentation. No matter how stunning the visual portion is, if you don’t include strong content, then you will lose your audience’s attention.

Making a presentation is much like writing a story. You want to include a beginning, middle, and an end. Your opening should be catchy -- you want to grab people’s attention and make them want to continue listening to you.

Humor works for a lot of people, but make sure if you’re going to tell a joke that it is appropriate. Some people might tell a personal story to help people relate to them. Again, make sure that the content is appropriate as well as relevant to the presentation you are making.

Also make sure that you think before you speak. If you’ve sat through a presentation where the speaker utters the words, “um” and “uh” in every sentence, then you already know the importance of taking it slow.

Here are a few added tips for getting ready for your presentation:

Know how many people are attending beforehand. If you’re handing something out, make sure that you have enough and bring extras. Make sure the room is equipped for your presentation (screen, projector, etc.).
Double-check your visual aids that morning to make sure everything is working as it should. Know whom you’re talking to. Make sure you remember names and faces. Practice in front of a mirror or in front of your family members. Things in writing might not sound the same when you read them out loud, so keep that in mind.

Turn off your cell phone and anything else that might make noise during your presentation. It’s extremely unprofessional to have things ringing or beeping while you’re speaking.

Remember, practice does indeed make perfect. The more presentations you make, the better you will get. Just take things slow and if you’ve prepared, then you should have nothing to worry about.

** Wealth Has No Age Limit
By “Miracle” Max McCarri

Many of the folks who e-mail us here at the e-Wealth Daily Bulletin express their concerns about the probability of finding wealth later on in life. The great news about these e-mails is that very few people are actually giving up on their search to find wealth and success.

For this, I want to applaud you.

If there is one man you should champion, it should be Colonel Sanders. At the age of 65, he managed to launch one of the biggest fast-food franchises in the country — Kentucky Fried Chicken, which is now called KFC.

The Colonel wasn’t born into money, either. He worked hard at perfecting his “special blend of 11 herbs and spices” to make his chicken stand out from many of his competitors. And when he did become successful, later on in his life, he continued to work hard, putting in well over 40 hours of work a week.

This man knew that success doesn’t come overnight, but it can come when you make the promise to yourself to never give up.

If you are now in your 50s, 60s, 70s, or even your 80s, and you are determined to find wealth, don’t let your age stop you. In fact, you can use it to your advantage. People in business will likely have more respect for someone in their golden years than they will for a kid who is fresh out of school.

Investors are not looking for “book smarts” — they would prefer to give money to people who have life experience. You can’t be 25, for example, and have life experience! That’s why it’s important that you allow your age to be a powerful force to get what you want, when you want it.

I recently received an e-mail from a lady who is 74 and working on her fourth invention. Even though she hasn’t sold any of her inventions yet, she isn’t giving up. She was very thankful for all the great advice the e-Wealth Daily Bulletin delivers because it allowed her to create a plan to sell her inventions in the very near future.

You can imagine how happy I was to hear that!

No matter what age you are today, it’s not too late to go out into the world and pursue your dreams of wealth and success. Remember, people with money will admire you more if you don’t give up because chances are that they were once in your shoes. And this may be the only reason they need to give you the money you’ve been waiting for.