When the World See Change

Change comes about to create financial success and prosperity, when people work together to create opportunities to establish financial growth, that will create wealth to benefit all people.

When those who are able to work using their skills and talents, see their financial income increase, as they become wealthier, and their riches are manifested through profits that enables them to help others climb the ladder of success, this bring about change in communities and neighborhoods, throughout the world.

Good leadership develop a peaceful bond between communities and neighborhoods, that builds strong relationships for change, to allow financial success to flow into our nations, creating good educational programs that produce long lasting jobs with adequate benefits and wages, that will allow people to retire with a great financial income.

No one should be in debt when they retire. The life of a retired person should be happy. That person should be financially secured, and in a position to help others benefit from his or her skills and talents.  Stress does not belong in the same category with financial success and prosperity.

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Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) KJV

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Running from Your Past Will Not Guarantee Peace

How would a successful business matter to the owner who is without peace?

Running From the Past by Ellen Jean Barrier

Running from Your Past Will Not Guarantee Peace

Fear of something that has happen in the past is cause for those who want to run away from a troubling experience to believe they can escape. History can’t be changed. We can’t go back into our past and change the wrongful acts we have committed. But we can change our behavior, and improve our attitude toward others.

Jacob the Son of Isaac

Like Jacob, many others are looking for ways to escape their past, due to an experience they would like to forget. In the case of Jacob, who had stolen his brother’s Esau birthright; he was in fear of his brother who he believed was going to kill him for what he had done, was running away from his past,  he left  home and traveled to another geographic area thinking he could find peace.

On his journey, he experienced, hunger, and homelessness

In Desperation, Jacob vowed, It God will be with me, and will give me bread to eat and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father’s house in peace, then shall the LORD be my God: And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

Jacob Experienced Additional Problems

Jacob’s destination was to take shelter at the home of Laban

When Jacob arrived at the home of Laban, he encountered unfair treatment.

Laban was a liar and a cheater.

He became an employee and Son-in-law of Laban, who withheld his wages.

His brother In-laws falsely accused him of taking away all of Laban’s property.

Jacob testifies against his father-in-law

Jacob expresses his disappoint with Laban; making it known to Rachel and Leah, the two women in his life, that the appearance of Laban’s countenance toward him had changed, further stating, “but the God of my father hath been with me. And ye know that with all my power I have served your father: And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times, but God suffered him not to hurt me.

God Gives Jacob a Command

Return unto the land of thy fathers and to thy kindred and I will be with thee.

Jacob Expresses Remorse to Esau

Jacob reached out to his brother Esau, to make peace, by sending him a message: Thy servant Jacob says thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now: And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and men-servants, and women-servants: and I have sent to tell my Lord, that I may find grace in thy sight.

When Jacob received news that Esau was on his way to meet him with four hundred men, Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed and prepared his people to escape an attack.

Jacob’s Prayer

O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which sadist unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee: I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant: for my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I am become two hands. Deliver me, I pray thee from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau for I fear him, lest he will come and smite me, and the mother with the children. And thou sadist, I will surely do thee good, and  make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.

Jacob Meets Esau

Jacob bows seven times until he comes near his brother.  And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and thy wept.

Jacob said to Esau, “I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou was pleased with me.”

God's plan is that we humble ourselves and correct the wrongful acts that we commit against our sisters and brothers, so that we will receive his blessings. It is not his will that we run from our past, when we commit a wrongful act.  Rather, it is his will that we should seek a peaceful solution with those who we have wronged. This is the only answer to finding peace.

Jacob became successful but was without peace

He describes his success to Esau

“Take, I pray thee, my blessing that I brought to thee; because, God hath done graciously to me, and because I have enough.”

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Chapter Six:  The Road to Success and Prosperity
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Good Intentions Do Not Qualify for the Role of Management

People with good intentions do not always meet the qualifications to handle the role they have been given in management. Having good intentions does not qualify a person for the job he or she has been trusted with.

The couple whose friend entrusted to take care of her child, had good intentions to manage the role of being his guardians while his mother was away for a few hours did not qualify for this position: The child died while in their care during those few hours. The child, being a toddler, ingested a poison chemical the couple had sitting in his presence uncapped.

When an individual accept the role of management, he or she should have a plan in place to protect and secure the whole team. Taking on the role of a manager with good intentions alone, does not meet the qualifications for such position: It is guaranteed to fail. The idea should be to move forward together, with a plan in place to create job growth that will produce successful achievements. That can only happen when management cares about the whole team’s protection and security.

“People who like their job will give it their best. Those who don't, show it by a poor performance.”

― Ellen J. Barrier

Written by Ellen Jean Barrier

September 23, 2015

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When Evil Attack Shake It Off

Don’t allow an evil attack to feed on your energy, and drain your strength, immediately shake it off! 

By not allowing evil to hang on and make you its victim, you are using your positive energy to focus on your most important task. 

Evil can attack in many forms to cause worry, fear and pain. The purpose of evil is to destroy. The attacks are usually, unexpected. Evil can be hidden within things that appear to be good; such as the Apostle Paul experienced on the Island called Malita, after he had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on a fire for warmth.

According to the story, there was a venomous viper among the sticks that Paul had gathered, and after he had laid the bundle of sticks on the fire, the viper came out of the heat and fastened on Paul’s hand, and he shook the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

The people of Malita, knew the history of this viper. According to them the symptoms were swelling or sudden death. Paul never experienced those symptoms. Instead, he continued to speak to the people. While he was with them, he stayed focused on his work. He prayed for those who were sick, and for those who had diseases, and their health was restored.

Those who observed Paul’s health, knowing the history of the venomous viper, concluded that Paul was a god. However, Paul was not a god. He was a Man of God, who believed in The Power of God, over Death. He was focusing on the business God had given him to do.

As we travel through this life, many forms of evil will attack, some will be hidden, and some will be visible, I strongly believe in the power of prayer. From the power of God we receive strength. It allows him to defend us against evil, in our times of need.

“To focus energy on the less important things in life, hinder creating a solution to solve those problems that are of the most importance.” ― Ellen J. Barrier

Written by Ellen Jean Barrier

09/16/2015

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Family Business

The number one business priority is family. The strength of a man is in his character.

A strong man takes care of his family.  He provides them with financial support and spiritual guidance.

He teaches his household respect for himself and for others, by the example he set based on his characteristic traits. His wife and children greatly respect him. He is well respected in his community for his help in times of need.

He spends quality time with his children, helps them with their educational needs, and lets them know his love for them is one that will never fail. He is a great man of wisdom who understand, that the most important thing in life is the love of a father for his children.

He provides his wife with the support she need from him, and is never afraid to show his love and respect for her. These are the things that children remember the most; the love of a father, and his love for their mother.

Written by Ellen J. Barrier

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Success Stories

The building blocks for every success story, is confidence.

Those who succeed are the ones who do not view age, as a determining factor in their future.

Ageless dreamers are the people who have the greatest stories to tell. They distance themselves from negative people, who believe in such terms as “If I had done”

“what if”  “ Why?” “should have”  “could have”  “I am too old”  “would have”  “I can’t”

Such beliefs create doubt that hinders success.

The greatest treasures received from success stories, are the blessings and love received from sharing the proceeds with others, from hard work that made dreams come true.

“Life is a journey; let's enjoy it, seeing some exciting things, and having fun along the way.”

__ Ellen J. Barrier

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We are Strong like the Eagle when Facing our Challengers

In everything we do there will always be things to challenge our inner strength. The strength of the eagle is in his wings. Therefore, his strength is physical. But he is able to use that strength to defeat his challengers. Our challengers are of a mental strength. The way we deal with them is on an intellectual and spiritual level. We must have a force within our spiritual being that will enable us to endure and to persevere in times of hardships and persecutions.

For me and many others, we gain that strength through prayer. Therefore, during our difficult times, when facing our challengers, we don't give up. Instead, we mount up! And we defeat our challengers. We succeed..

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles: they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31) K.J.V

Written by Ellen J. Barrier

Great Achievers Don't Stand Down

The “Down” Game

There is a game in life, called “Down.”  If you play it, you will lose.

I don’t play the “Down” game. 

When I am told, I will lose, I say, I will win!

When I am told I can’t succeed, I say, I will.  

If I am told to stop! I proceed, I persevere!

When I am confronted with difficulties, I endure.

I won’t play this game of control!

I don't back down, and I don't stand down.

 I won’t bow down for anyone.

I won’t play the “Down” game!

I am prepared to win, and not for shame.

Regardless of what we do in life, we must be willing to stay focused on our goals. Great achievers persevere in spite of the challenges they face. Oftentimes they stand alone, not by choice, but by the spirit of endurance and perseverance within themselves; that refuse to stand down, when the odds are against them, and when others have given up on them. The power to never stand down when facing a challenge is within the making of every great achiever.

Written by Ellen J. Barrier

Success is sweet but It comes with a high price tag.

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Working Hard Pays Off

Great things do not happen overnight.
It takes patience and lots of hard work.
Along the way, mistakes are made. But with careful planning and hard work, those mistakes that were made are fixed.

We continue our goals and consider our achievements, to have been accomplished from the mistakes we made along the way.

The people at Morinda, have worked hard and came up with some great ideas that will help Product Consultants to be successful in their business; marketing Health & Fitness Products for body and skin care.

 People that reach their highest potential level in a business, do so, by developing a consistent plan for growth, and persistency.

The only way to succeed in life is to never give up. Oftentimes, it requires standing alone.

The willingness to be patient while working hard, and making right decisions for the adequate day- to -day functions of a business in its early stages of growth and development, is the most important thing the entrepreneur can do for a business to become successful.

We invite you to join us at Morinda and begin your goal for a successful career with a brighter future.

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Peace Can Never Be Achieved by Violence

If the majority of the people living in society, have no compassion and no empathy for others;

then, the majority of the people have no moral values. Therefore, violence exists among them.

They believe that wars are the answer to solve their differences, to achieve peace.

Violence creates more violence, and leads to the destruction of communities and nations.

“Violence is avoided, when we sit down with others, and discuss issues, and work together for solutions.”

― Ellen J. Barrier

*God give us knowledge to understand how to solve our differences peacefully.

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What are the Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur?

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We must believe that experience is the greatest teacher when it comes to being a successful entrepreneur. Many challenges confront them, with a cost to pay for each successful story. The total cost is very expensive. They had to pay for courage, endurance, and perseverance.

The Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur:

1. Possess great leadership abilities

2. Does not fear failure

3. Allow themselves to imagine unlimited dreams

4. Grasp opportunities with sound plans

5. The successful entrepreneur must have courage.

     "Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.”

        (Vince Lombardi)

6.  A positive self-esteem

     Having a positive self-esteem is a must to be an achiever.

     One has to believe they can succeed at anything they desire.

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When Hate is Too Great a Burden to Bear

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Life Quotes)

Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee. ~ Psalm 21:8 (King James Version) 

My Thoughts: 

When we talk less and listen closely to things that are published, we can gather lots of information, including some negative things that are being said about us. Some of the talk that is “heard through the grapevine,” comes from people who we discover to be our enemies. That’s when we have to use our knowledge to determine how we want to deal with those who hate us. 

Hating those who hate us is too great a burden to bear. But, we know we can’t ever turn our back to our enemies. We have to watch and pray, and always be prepared to defend ourselves with a sound and righteous plan. Our enemies are always plotting and looking for ways to destroy us.

The enemy doesn’t care how he or she destroys. Their only purpose is to win. They have no remorse. They see their accomplishment as a victory. An enemy can’t be a friend. That would be impossible.

__Ellen J. Barrier

Author/Musician/Product Consultant/Other

When Unpleasant News Causes a Lack of Hope

News Headlines
July 06, 2012 Weak job report out today: 
84,000 jobs reportedly were added in June. Many are disappointed.

“Very seldom will a person give up on himself. He continues to have hope because he knows he has the potential for change ... Yet people are very quick to give up on friends, and especially on their spouses, to declare them hopeless, and to either walk away or do nothing more than resign themselves to a bad situation”.

Hugh Prather (Life Quotes Lib)

Why art thou cast down, O my soul?  And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. Psalm 42:5 (K.J.V)

Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.   Psalm 42:8 (K.J.V)

My Thoughts:

Hope is the strength that everyone needs to persevere in the face of unpleasant news.  It is a waste of time and energy to focus on unpleasant news, when one can best help themselves and others by thinking of ways to deal with an unpleasant situation, in a positive manner.

In regards to the economy, we have to work together and help each other. Blaming someone else for the slow growth of the economy, won’t help it to grow.  There are too many other reasons for the cause of the economy to be weak; some of them are beyond our human ability to understand.

When each of us look within ourselves as having the ability to change things, and is willing to work with others to bring about positive changes, we are a powerful force.  With God on our side, nothing can stop our success.

__Ellen J. Barrier
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Steps for a Successful Business

There are many ways individuals can earn income. The first step is knowing what he or she want to do. That begins with the most important interest one has.

We all have a talent or a hobby. The next step is to perfect that interest, by receiving the necessary training to accomplish a goal. Receiving training helps an individual to develop a solid plan for a career.

Taking the time to train properly will help to put together a sound plan for your business. Be patient with yourself, while training and putting together your plan. The mistake most people make is wanting to hurry and finish the training too quickly, rather than carefully learning all of the information they need.

One problem that many young business people make, is wanting to have their business to immediately be equal to those who have been in the company for many years. A new business regardless of how good its potential is to become a big business, cannot happen overnight.

I know of some people who I worked with, found out about some of the others who had build a huge clientele and were making "mega bucks." They were driving fancy cars, had expensive suites for their business and lived in the high income neighborhoods. These young business people had barely finished their training, and wanted the same things those people had. That is a setup for failure. It takes lots of years to get to where those people were. It could take three or more years of very hard intense work and careful planning, before a decent income can begin.

Some people get impatient and give up when they don't see lots of money coming in immediately, and move on to something else. Many such people involve themselves with several different kinds of training programs and create lots of debts and expenses, because of a lack of patience, and never achieve success. Those who were patient and continued to stay the course, and accepted advice from those whose businesses were successful, became successful, themselves years later. They actually saved money, by waiting and taking the time to continue improving on their plan until it became successful, now they are making "big bucks."

___ Ellen J. Barrier

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Confidence to Succeed in Competition

Faith

Faith is a process in action. It cannot exist without work.

A process in action produces progress.

Imagination produces dreams.

Dreams without a process in action never progress.

Action produces progress that makes dreams come true.

When it comes to competing with the best and brightest in whatever your talents or educational skills are, you have to have the confidence within yourself that you are able to achieve.

___ Ellen J. Barrier

Competing Against all Odds

In today’s world, many of us are competing against all odds, while climbing the ladder of success. The competition is very tough and stressful. We have to be willing to make tough sacrifices that will include lots of self- discipline, while climbing the ladder of success with lots of others, who want the same things we do - and are willing to compete at any cost, to gain power and wealth.

For females, it can be a challenge when working with a large group of males. This is when you find out who you are: Can you compete in a man’s world? Do you have the stuff it takes to maintain self-worth, and achievement? Are you hungry enough to take your stand on the same battlefield in life, and fight for power and wealth, and walk away when the battle is over with honor and power?

To be a successful competitor, one has to be committed to their goal. The answer to each of the questions  above, has to be YES!

Regardless of gender, one has to be willing to take what belongs and what has been promised, by not backing down and by not giving up.  Never be willing to throw in the towel and accept defeat!

"Here is the world.  Beautiful and terrible things will happen.  Don't be afraid".  ~Frederick Buechner

Challenges: 

Character assassination, grudges, jealousy, hate, lies, sexual advances,  plots to end another individual's career, or cause someone to lose their job.

If you have worked hard to accomplish your goals, and have invested  financial income, spent many hours in class rooms, and training to get an education, and  have made many sacrifices toward your career, or a position you hold on your job, competing on the same battlefield of life, while climbing the ladder of success, with others; many of whom are arrogant, greedy, mean, selfish and are uncaring. Some of those same people are without a conscious: Being afraid is not an option for you. You have earned the beautiful things that life offers by staying committed to your goals. Enjoy your success!

__ Ellen J. Barrier

Author/Musician/Product Consultant/Other

Attitude & Success

Attitude determine success or failure of any career, or whatever one chooses to do.

A positive attitude produces the desire to approach things in a positive manner.  It also, shows a positive and pleasant personality, that allows others to feel comfortable in the presence of such an individual.   This is the proper attitude, that every individual need to possess when dealing with other individuals in whatever career or business they want to be successful in.

Patience is The Pathway to Opportunity

Patience is the path to opportunities. We gain patience through prayer and meditation. Within that vein, we never consider ourselves having failed. We see something greater ahead through the hope within us - that if we continue pushing forward and never looking back to consider, what if? why? and listening to negative advice, but trusting in God, who can make all things happen for our good, VICTORY! is ours.

 Entrepreneurs have to use all of the technology available, to benefit them in their business. Being that the market is very competitive, entrepreneurs have to be well educated about their products. They must be prepared to offer the best competitive products to their customers, and to potential customers as well.

The Foundation a Successful Business is Built Upon

A sound plan

Attitude

Patience

Perseverance

Strength

Attitude, is what makes the business either fail or succeed. How we present ourselves to others, matters. Getting the person to feel comfortable in our presence, and to become interested in what we are saying, can help a lot. Even though an individual might not want to do business at the present time, if you make them feel comfortable, they will more than likely support your business.

When I spoke with potential  insurance clients, I didn't immediately try to sell them an insurance policy. I wanted to know about them. That gave them the opportunity to relax, and know that I cared about them. And that I wasn't trying to make a quick sale. They helped my business, by telling their family and friends to purchase their insurance from me.

Knowing that we have spiritual help from God, gives us hope and strength to keep going despite all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities that we face. These challenges comes at us in many different forms. But, we must know that our strength lies in God.

By: Ellen J. Barrier
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