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Contents:
1. Feature Article - Get Your "Never-Ending Motivation" Here!
2. Software Review - AcronymGenie
3. Recommended Products
     - Newsletter: The Tool Kit
     - Report: Turn your work space into an efficient home office
     - Ebook: How to Succeed as a Freelance Translator

Get Your "Never-Ending Motivation" Here!
by Ken Leonard Jr.

People often ask me, "Ken, I can't seem to get motivated some times. How do you stay motivated every day, even when you don't feel like working, or when things aren't going so well?". The answer I give them can be the difference in YOU getting what you want out of life, or not. It is your answer, if you have low or inconsistent motivation.

You have to ask yourself a very serious question. "What do I want out of life?" If you could do or have anything, what would it be? Is this something that you've dreamed about for a long time? Attaining this "ultimate goal", and enjoying it, getting or doing that one thing that you've always wanted, is your answer. This is "The Big Picture". This will give you never- ending motivation to achieve the major things you want in life. This is the answer to those people's question, and to yours.

"Well, how can I see The Big Picture?" you may ask. If you do three things, YOU can see your Big Picture, and be motivated to make it happen like never before.

What you need to do is define what your ultimate want is. Be very specific. Now you need to envision yourself in that situation, just like you are looking at a television program. See yourself enjoying the benefits of attaining that ultimate dream. When you can see yourself in that situation, half the battle is over.

Once you can see your future lifestyle, it's time to create a list of some concrete goals to get you to your Big Picture. This list will be your game plan, your motivator, and your progress tracker all in one package. Establish goals for your progress in the short-term, medium-range and long-range time periods. It is essential that you write these goals on paper. Have a weekly session (I think Sunday is a good day for this) to review your progress, re-evaluate goals where needed, and come up with a fresh plan for the week.

The rate at which you achieve your short-term goals will determine how fast you reach your medium- and long-range goals. If you don't reach a goal, that's OK. Just set the bar a little lower next week, achieve that goal, and set a higher goal for next week.

This idea of setting and reaching goals is not meant to put undue pressure on you. It is just an organized and effective way to get things done, where you can monitor your progress every step of the way. Don't kill yourself or stress out. When you finally get the idea, you will be getting a lot more done, and you will be feeling great.

The other important piece of the motivation puzzle is a great attitude. Being positive will allow you to see your Big Picture more easily, keeping your motivation high. Maintaining your great attitude will keep you going when you don't reach your short-term goals right away. There will always be ups and downs in any business venture, or life in general for that matter. A positive person makes it through the tough times, to enjoy the fruits of having a great attitude and the success that it brings.

What benefits do you get from being able to see the Big Picture? Only everything that you need to be a success at your home-based business, that's all. You will have better focus on the important tasks at hand. This means less frustration, because you are getting more done. And you can see the progress by keeping track of your goals weekly. You will achieve these goals, and find yourself with more time for doing profitable tasks, like marketing. You will even find yourself with more time for you and your family to spend together. Now you are getting closer to the Big Picture. The never-ending motivation will help you to attain your dreams. That's the bottom line. That's why you are reading this, right? To get what you want!

Now that you can see the Big Picture, your success is virtually guaranteed. You have seen what many cannot. Take the ultimate dream, and know that it is attainable. Just remember to keep your eyes on the Big Picture, and never lose sight of it. As long as you don't give up, you are sure to get what you want.

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AcronymGenie
by Anita Karlson

AcronymGenie is a large, unofficial database covering acronyms and abbreviations, mainly from the computer industry. It provides you with several search methods, from normal search, to reverse lookup, to anagrammatic searches.

In addition, it includes a comprehensive and funny smiley dictionary. The help section is very well organized and informs you about things like for instance keyboard shortcuts.

It runs on the following operating systems: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and requites VB6 Runtime Files.

Read the complete review here.

Web page: http://acronymgenie.tripod.com/

The Tool Kit A biweekly newsletter for people in the translation industry who want to get more out of their computers

Working as a freelance translator I often end up swearing at my computer when it doesn't do what I want it to do! And I know I'm not the only one. The free newsletter, The Tool Kit, published by Jost Zetzsche, contains current and translator-specific information on operating systems, office suites, computer-assisted translation tools, utilities, desktop publishing applications, and more. I personally find the information in the newsletter most helpful and can recommend it to anyone interested in fine-tuning their computer to achieve maximum output and minimum downtime.

Free Report Turn your work space into an efficient home office

The report "Turn your work space into an efficient home office" consists of a compilation of nine articles. You will receive information on how to decorate your office, how to make it childproof, how to separate your professional and private life, etc. The program is self extracting and reveals a set of htm files. All you need is your normal Internet browser to view the articles. Download it here.

This new and inspiring e-book will help you succeed in your career as a Freelance Translator. The e-book discusses many difficult concepts. For instance how to present your business, how to find clients, how to set goals and work towards them, plus much more. Read more about it here.

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