Welcome to the latest edition of "Making A Difference"! We've got another great issue for you. So, grab yourself a cool drink, get comfy, and take a look at this month's edition with all the great stuff you've become accustomed to.

Tell Me What YOU Want - I'll do my best to oblige!

As you probably know, I have personally created a number of products and have also obtained master resale rights to a ton of quality products that have been created by others. So, I have a lot of good information and "tools" available.  But, as you also know, I'm not one who is constantly sending you emails hawking everything I have to offer. 

I'd much rather find out what you feel you need and then give you my feedback and/or recommendations depending on whether it's something I can help you with directly or whether it requires a software program, e-book or something else that you'll need in addition to my personal advice. 

So, this month I'm making a formal request. If you're trying to make a difference in your life, the lives of others, or the world in general - let me know what you're working on and I'll see if I can help you!

Just to give you an idea of the kinds of things I can help you with, here are some of the types of products and services that I can provide:

So, don't be shy. If you're struggling with something, trying to save some time, or simply looking for some additional guidance or feedback, let me know. I don't bite and hopefully, by now, you know you can trust me to advise you honestly rather than to just try to sell you something that you don't want or need. Just send me an e-mail and we'll take it from there. If I can't help you, I'll try to let you know who can.

Over the past couple months, I was able to introduce you to two of the Web's superstars and give you a chance to benefit from special offers they were running. For those of you who were quick enough to jump on either of those opportunities, congratulations. I'm sure you're benefiting from those new "connections".  It was a pleasure for me to have the chance to bring those to you.

In case you missed last month's newsletter, but are looking for a genuine marketing genius to help you create the life of your dreams, click on the box below right away and find out more about it. You may never get such an opportunity again.

Now, on to other things ...

Once again, I'd like to thank all the people who have sent me so many great comments on my new e-book, Electronic Dreams. I truly appreciate it. I'll say it again, there's no feeling in the world like the "warm fuzzies" you get from seeing another person happy because of something that you did or had a part in doing.

What you need to know about the new “Free Agent” economy!

By Louis Conjar

If you’re still not certain that you want to start your own business, or leave the “security” of a good-paying job, then pay close attention to the information in this article. The evidence is rapidly mounting that, within a very few years, you will have little choice in the matter.

Most of the “Futurists”, those people who make their money by predicting future economic and social trends, are saying that, by the year 2010 (or 2015 at the latest), over 70% of the work-force will be self-employed – either by owning their own business or by offering their services as an independent contractor or “free-lancer”.  There is no such thing as “job security” any longer.

Why is this happening? Because the old methods of doing business, developed for the industrial society, no longer work. The monster corporations, which used to serve as havens for those people seeking the security of a “good-paying job”, are being forced to change the way they conduct their business. Demands from investors to continually show profit in the short-term are forcing them to cut costs and find new ways to get the work done faster and more cheaply. 

It’s readily accepted that one of the easiest ways to reduce costs for a business is by cutting the labor costs – that means the costs associated with employees. It may start with cutting down on the various benefit packages, such as eliminating “training” or reducing the amount of health care coverage, which forces employees to start picking up more of these expenses. But, sooner or later, it results in a reduction in work force – people get laid off and jobs get eliminated or replaced by technology alternatives. There are only so many ways to cut costs.

The employees who are “lucky” enough to keep their job during a lay-off period, are often asked to start producing more without receiving any additional compensation. It’s not unusual to hear stories about an employee now having to perform the same amount of work as it took 3 people to do previously. Therefore, often the best performers eventually reach their limit, get fed up, and say to themselves “this isn’t worth it”. They quit. Thus, the company is left with a staff of employees that are significantly less capable than they require, and so a vicious cycle begins that can ultimately lead to the company’s complete failure.

But, there is a positive side to the story also. The shrinking list of “employees” opens the door for a new breed of worker to emerge, one who can offer a company the benefits of having a high-quality person to do the necessary work, but without the exorbitant costs and problems associated with having a full-time employee – the “Free Agent”. 

The Free Agent is the individual who is brought into a company, for a limited time, to perform a particular task or to work on a particular project. The company is then free to let them go, when they are no longer needed, without any of the costs or legal ramifications involved with laying off or firing employees. For the individual worker, it means that they don’t have to worry about getting “pigeon-holed” into a position or job they don’t enjoy and they can, for the most part, avoid the typical political battles that may be occurring within the company.

So, it can be a true “win-win” situation for all involved. The only ones who lose are the people who love the old “build your own kingdom within the company” business model, which is going to disappear.

In the new economy, companies will benefit by being able to deploy their personnel resources quickly to where they are needed. This allows them to be more flexible in responding to changing market conditions or needs. The workers will benefit by being able to build and use their expertise in areas that they enjoy working in and to be more selective in their work assignments. This can lead to greater work satisfaction and feelings of self-fulfillment, which, in turn, can lead to better mental and physical health.

Although it might be a little scary to think about losing the “security” of a job, keep in mind the wonderful benefits that this kind of working situation can provide.

First, it can provide true “independence”. It can allow you to focus your energy on learning and refining your skills so that you virtually eliminate any personal income limits. It can provide a life experience which is more stimulating, full of challenge and free of boredom. It can allow you to do work that really matters. It can, in a very real way, allow you to re-gain your true sense of identity and give you the freedom to find work that feeds your Soul, as well as your body.

In the wonderful book “The Wealth of Choices”, by Alan Murray, he identifies what he calls the “Peter-Out” Principle, which states that when the fun peters out, the talented walk out. He emphasizes how the new economy truly puts the power of how you live your life back in your hands and how it can also put a lot more money in your pocket. It you haven’t read it, do yourself a favor and pick up a copy. It can help alleviate any anxiety you may have about losing the “security” of a “Job”.

So, the bottom line here is that, like it or not, the “job” as we know it is rapidly disappearing and, sooner or later, the majority of people will be working as free-lancers or, if you prefer the term, free-agents. This certainly can be a little scary. But, at the same time, with the advent of the Internet and World Wide Web, it is the best time to make this shift. Perhaps the book “Taking Back Our Lives”, by Ellen Schwartz and Suzanne Stoddard, says it best: 

“The potential exists for transitioning from “jobs” to “true work” capable of healing the planet and bringing forth our deepest creative powers.”

Let’s take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity by identifying and building a home business that can truly give us the financial independence we seek and the freedom to do work that brings us joy.  

  © Copyright 2005, Louis Conjar, All Rights Reserved.

Personal growth has been a life-long passion for Louis Conjar. Serving as an Information Technology and Business Consultant for over 25 years, he has helped countless people and businesses achieve their personal and corporate goals. He is the author of 3 books, including the newly-released "Electronic Dreams: The Ultimate Guide to Building An Internet Business You Can Be Proud Of!". He has also developed and conducted numerous courses, seminars and workshops that promote personal and professional growth.

Why We Don’t Act …

The answer may surprise you!

By Louis Cliff Conjar

Do you ever wonder why, even though you really want something badly, you can’t seem to follow through and do the things necessary to “get it” or to “make it happen”?

Many of the “experts” who market personal development or success achievement books, tapes, CDs, and multi-media programs say that it’s fear, or laziness, or the lack of a plan, a lack of focus, lack of clarity about what you really want, or one of a thousand other things that only their product can help you overcome.

But, as usual, the answer is just not that simple. If it was, then we’d all be a lot happier and a lot more “successful” than we are now.

It may very well be true that one or more of the reasons the “experts” give do play a part in why we don’t act, but the key is that they only play a “part” – sometimes a very small part. Let’s take a closer look at some of the “reasons” the experts give us for our failure to act:

Fear – with very few exceptions, there is always an element of fear involved. The real question is - why? What are we afraid of?

Laziness – in most cases, this is simply not true. Even if our nature is to be fairly lazy, the fact of the matter is that, if we really want something badly, we’re not going to be too lazy to take action if we truly believe that, by taking that action, we will obtain our goal. Laziness usually is tied to activities that we don’t enjoy or want. So, we can pretty much eliminate this as a reason for not acting.

Lack of a plan – while that may have been a legitimate reason before we purchased one of the experts’ books or started receiving one of their e-mail courses (whether free or through purchase), that certainly can’t explain why we don’t act AFTER we’ve received their information product which gave us a formal, “fool-proof” plan. So, we can pretty much eliminate the lack-of-a-plan excuse for not acting.

Lack of focus – now here’s a legitimate reason for not acting, or at least not acting in the most efficient manner. But, what about once we begin to really focus on our goals or desires, clearly see what needs to be done, and still fail to act? Obviously, there’s more going on here that’s preventing us from acting than just a lack of focus. As with fear, the real question is - why?

Lack of clarity – well, if we’ve gotten ourselves a plan, and we’ve worked on honing our focusing skills, then we shouldn’t be lacking in clarity anymore. So, there must be some other reason or reasons for not acting and obtaining our desires. What is it?

In a nutshell, the real reason that we don’t act on our desires, or that we don’t continue to act (if we have begun to take action) is because we don’t really understand ourselves. We don’t understand our true role in the Cosmos. We don’t understand the true power that is available to us. We don’t understand the true nature of Reality. We don’t understand our relationship to ALL THAT IS and, therefore, we don’t really “believe” that we can or will be able to obtain or achieve what we think we want. If we did, then you can bet that we WOULD take the action that is necessary to bring our dreams into reality.

So, what is the solution? Learn about your SELF. Learn about your true nature. Learn about the true nature of REALITY. If you don’t, you are probably doomed to a life that is less satisfying than it can and should be.

The answers to all of your questions and the solution to all of your problems can be obtained by learning about your SELF. The latest discoveries in Quantum Physics provide the proof your “mind” requires in order to fully understand and believe the truth about your SELF and the nature of REALITY. Are you ready and willing to live the life you’ve been dreaming of?

If you are, then focus your energies on learning about the true nature of your Being. Once you do, taking action will no longer be an issue.

If your life is not everything you had hoped it would be, I urge you to go to this web page and begin to see what is possible.

 © Copyright 2005, Louis Conjar, All Rights Reserved.

Personal growth has been a life-long passion for Louis Conjar. Serving as an Information Technology and Business Consultant for over 25 years, he has helped countless people and businesses achieve their personal and corporate goals. He is the author of 3 books, including the newly-released "Electronic Dreams: The Ultimate Guide to Building An Internet Business You Can Be Proud Of!". He has also developed and conducted numerous courses, seminars and workshops that promote personal and professional growth.