Bill Van Loan ~ Communications Strategist with a Photgraphic Memory

Do You Know What Your Cell Phone Number Reveals About You? Maybe More Than Your SSN!

LA Times Features David Sarno with a fantastic article that can save you a lot of grief!!! And more!!!

Your Liabilities Can Also Become Your Highest Value During This Deepening Recession

You are what you do (and so much more). Take your liabilities and change or place yourself in a lifestyle that appreciates your differences and values the true you that you are.

The big question in 2009 as the economy weakens is "What value do you bring to the table" and the bottom line answer is "Let me show you what I can do?".

That's your resume and calling card so don't let anything hold you back as a million and one opportunities present themselves in this once in a life time period.

Liabilities are interpretations of another persons judgment. Why not make yours work for you? Everyone's waiting for you and the water is warm.

Growing Up In the Gutter - Part 2

Sewer rats may never come clean but gutter rats do. Coming clean after living in the sewer means that you may have to list your life out and determine what serves you on a regular basis. The test of time comes when you replace one poison for an act that's not ripping you apart (even though it feels so good but is so wrong for you).

Attraction to the sewer is nothing but comfort but ultimately lands you in trouble because you've already learned your lesson. Try something new and come clean. Gutter rats wash off, escape the sewer and free themselves to dive into clean water and have a better chance at doing what they do best - staying clean, trusting their instincts and removing the road blocks that stand in their way. Gutter rats don't change for the worse like sewer rats do. It's their nature.

Gutter rats make super pets and there ready when you need them.

Nobodies Who Become Somebodies - A Winning Formula

Sometimes you have to be a nobody in order to become a somebody. And then life takes a wild turn.

Sometimes... .

No Matter What

Just when you think you have run out of options - hang in there because you have not.

You always have more options...

Too Much, Too Soon And Too Late - What Does This All Mean?

Being naturally mercurial may translate into doing things at the very last moment for all the right reasons and producing a masterpiece of work.

Be yourself and never let others dictate what you will do with your life.

If the last minute rush works and the world is a better place then make your own music and play on.

Everyone is different so why try to be someone your not. No one can be you no matter what they think.

Be unique and be the person you were meant to be. Never let others define or judge you. That's your job, even if your running late.

Some Like It Hot

It's time to act accordingly with a new set of reports. Competence builds confidence and that increases a persons self-esteem which means a silver lining is waiting for me.

I just have to fight for it. No one said life is fair.

Dealing With Unreal Fear Using Real Courage

I have found that once a time tested strategy is developed then the anticipatory anxiety falls because your prepared for what you think is the worst possible outcome.

Fear can be your worst enemy or best friend.

Listen to your body and plan ahead.

Relationships That Never Had A Chance

Some random thoughts:

Addressing your issues will help you score more love but living in the past will kill it.

Trying to change someone else is crazy but changing yourself is a goal worth pursuing. It's never to late to grow up and be the person you want to be.

New experiences are not available in a class room but rather through the course of living. Take the risk and find out who you really are.

It's quality that makes a solid relationship and not a quantity of moments that are rushed though and never finished.

All good things take time to create. If it happens overnight then it can fall apart just as fast.

Yes - there are exceptions to every rule but the bottom line is once your time is up then your up.

Start your day with the end in mind and try not to live in a slip shod hap hazard way. You deserve the best so why settle for less.

Personality is one thing but you can change your habits and that can start today.

Give yourself a chance before your next relationship takes off. You'll be glad you did and your next partner will thank you for it.

Stay in the present and stay strong.

Options, Options, Options And Reports

As the reporting continues, keep in mind that you always have options even if you think you don't.