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Issue #18; October 28, 2002 Ask Boomer Al is the fun newsletter of BoomerJournals.com. If you don't want to receive it, we don't want to send it to you. Unsubscribe info is located at the bottom of each issue. _.·´¯) Contents (¯`·._ 1) This week's questions 2) What's up with this? 3) Boomer HA! HA! 4) Attitude Counts! _.·´¯) Questions (¯`·._ “Ask Boomer Al” Issue #18; October 28, 2002 Dear Boomer Al, I have a friend that is a know-it-all! I told her I like your column and she said she doesn’t. She said who cares what you think because you’re not from here anyways. She’s so negative about everything. How do I tell her I don’t want to hang out with her anymore? Signed Pained Dear Pained, I’m so hurt. Tell your friend she’s a meanie picking on old Boomer Al! Being negative is a self-esteem issue. People who do not feel good about themselves are often surprisingly reactive to opinions different from their own as if personally threatened. Announcing you don’t want to hang out anymore is not a good idea. Just stop. If asked just say you’ve been busy. Life is too short for such debates. Your friend just needs acceptance and patience as a person. It doesn’t require you to agree with her opinions. Perhaps time will mature your friend and you may indeed enjoy each other’s company again some day. Al Hey Boomer Al! For an older guy you seem pretty cool. I’m a teen in Small-town, USA and we don’t have any real place for our group to hang out. Any advice? Bored Dear Bored, I know kids like spending time together which is OK but idle time too often produces troublesome activities. Become proactive about your life. There are many potential activities that could enhance your life and prepare you for the days ahead. Start a business selling your services like running errands for the elderly, cleaning garages, the YMCA has programs, most churches have youth groups, schools have clubs, there are hundreds of books to read, try your hand at writing, art, music, try to get top grades at school, run for class office, sell magazine subscriptions and start a college savings account. When I was a teen I started a band and we played for private parties. I also worked at the local soda fountain after school, was in CYO, and ran track so I never hung out. I was just too busy. I ended up ahead of many kids who hung out while I worked. Of course I was never very popular but I had cash for dates and good clothes that I paid for because my parents couldn’t. Life can be much shorter than you realize and adulthood is froth with challenges. Just hanging out is OK once in a while but a daily diet of it is a loser activity, and you’re a winner right? Gee have you asked your parents what they think? That’s an idea. Al PS; Check out "Coffee with Maddie" this week ... Great article about moms and kids ... brings back memories :) Maddie's New Book _.·´¯)What's up with this?(¯`·._ I recently heard some disturbing news about some former business associates that sent a chill up my spine. What the news is doesn't matter as much as the reminder that the wheel of life is indeed always turning. The Bible teaches that there is safety in many counselors. A good many people seem to think that this means counselors who agree with you so you can get your own way on most things. A wise man counts among his counselors those who are able to courageously find fault through the maze of "yes men" who are drawn to the powerful and successful. Healthy dissent and debate have always been counted among the cornerstone freedoms that make our country able to function despite our incredible diversity. Unfortunately good dissent is often dismissed when delivered in anger or frustration. A good commander always considers the flanks when contemplating a confrontation. So it is true in debate. Direct assault on an individual rarely opens ears or minds, just doors. Just my opinion. Don't like it? So tell me off at ... The Forum at Boomer Journals _.·´¯) Boomer Ha Ha! (¯`·._ A lady Senator was trying to speak to an audience of farmers from her area. A man who opposed her stood up and challenged her. "Why should you represent us. You don't come from a farm! I'd even like to know if you know how many toes a pig has?!" Quick as a flash she responded ... "Well sir why don't you take off your shoe and count them!" _.·´¯)Attitude Counts! (¯`·._ People are very unsure of themselves over most things. If good relations with people are valuable in your life it's important to keep most of what you know about most things to yourself. This applies to sales also. Some people are just thrilled to show prospective customers how smart they are when in reality people are much more simple in their approach. Trust is the basic key with people and that happens from listening, not talking. Never introduce potential issues into a sales presentation. Wait for the questions. You may bring your prospect down a path they never considered complicating what could have been a success for you and them. Life presents opportunities and challenges, not problems. Your thinking is the key. It's the difference between champions and second best. Check out my new Home Business E-book ... Typical "Boomer Al" irreverent humor and lessons from over the years. Basics of Small and Home Based Business How about Helen's gas deal ... with rising costs it's the perfect answer See Helen's Web Site Have fun. It's later than you think. Al Automotive tips on buying, leasing, repair rip-offs, automobile insurance reduction, and more! 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