Okay by now we’ve all heard about the Elevator Pitch and 60 second marketing statement or Unique Selling Proposal or whatever its called. The Name of The Game is BRANDING. Specifically you, what you represent and what you have to offer.
You cant make a statement about who you are & why you’re here if you don’t have a clearly defined Point Of Focus. Continue Reading »Networking At Its Finest:Who Are You And What Do You Do
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following was released today by the Coalition of African American Muslims (CAAM):
What: Press Conference
When: Thursday, September 2, 2010 1:00 pm
Where: National Press Club 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC 20045
Why: The controversy over the Park 51 Project (Islamic Center in Lower Manhattan) is indicative of a general rise in racist bigotry towards people of color in this country. While the issue has its particular and unique distinctions, it cannot be separated from the rising violence against African Americans and Latinos, or the increasingly inflammatory rhetoric and exclusionary politics driving the national debate on immigration.
As African-American Muslims, we feel our unique perspective has been missing from an emerging national discussion. We wish to join that discussion by first of all affirming that among our forbears are Muslims who have lived peacefully and productively in this country since its inception. They, and others among our people have sacrificed too much, both in enduring the horrors and brutalities of chattel slavery, and during the long march to freedom, civil and human rights for us to silently accept a return to Jim Crow exclusionary practices and policies that relegate either ourselves or our co-religionists from other ethnic backgrounds to second-class citizenry.
We commend all of those Jews, Christians and members of other faith and ethnic communities who have raised their voices in defense of the constitutional rights of all Americans. We also laud the work that other Muslim organizations have done in response to the current situation. We add our voice to theirs and will work for a country that reflects the diversity of its people and extends full and equal rights to all.
Ultimately, our success as a nation of diverse people will hinge on our ability to move beyond the limitations that our unique identities sometimes impose on us and claim the loftiest principles rooted in our common humanity.
CAAM Will:
| Coalition Members | ||
| Abdul Jalil Muhammad | Imam Abdul Malik | |
| Amir Muhammad | Asma Hanif | |
| Hodari Ali | Imam Johari Abdul Malik | |
| Attorney Kareema Al–‐Amin | Imam Khalid Griggs | |
| Minister Louis Farrakhan | Imam Nadim Ali | |
| Nisa Islam Muhammad | Imam Siraj Wahhaj | |
| Imam Talib Deen | Imam Umar Ibn Khattab | |
| Imam Yahya Cason | Imam Zaid Shakir | |
| Note: This is a partial list of initial endorsers. | ||
SOURCE Coalition of African American Muslims (CAAM)
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A Facebook friend of mine, Lisa Maria Carroll shared this with me and as many times as I’ve heard this story it never hit me until I heard it like this. See what you get out of it. And when you get the chance, head on over to FB and check Lisa out. She’s always serving up something good. 
God gave Black people 500 billion talents. He gave Hispanic people 35 billion talents. He gave Asian people 225 billion talents. Continue Reading »Wasted Talent | via Lisa Maria Carroll
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This article is reprinted with permission from the author. It Originally appeared in the Sri Lanka Sunday Observer.
I personally think my friend Dr. Dheena is ‘Da Bomb’. Enjoy
Dr. Dheena Sadik Ameen 
We often hear the trendy cliche “Live in the Now, don’t worry about the past or the future”. As much as I agree with the gist of the subject, let us consider the foundation and ramifications upon which the iceberg of Now exists.
Now is the legendary bond linking two uncontrollable Universal Paradigms our past and our future. Not only is this momentous bridge embedded deeper and wider between yesterday and tomorrow but now also connects us literally, biologically, spiritually, memorably and equatically through many realms with all of existence embracing our ancestors and unborn generations of the future. Continue Reading »Guest Post From Dr. Dheena Sadik
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This was an old post from The High Road Show on Blog Talk Radio. I’ll be back on the air in the fall but I figured this was a resource that I had to share. This is great for Ramadan since we don’t want to miss the first prayer before sunrise but also we don’t want to wake up late & miss the last chance to drink before the sun comes up. Believe me it’s kinda rough & dangerous to go a very long time without some water in your system. Enjoy. Salaam (Peace)
Cure for Insomnia – Deep Regenerating, Rejuvenating, Restorative Sleep
During the month of Ramadan I’m starting to notice a lot about how life works. Especially all the ways my body lets me know I need to drink water or not eat so much or to get some rest. Of course when you’re a parent, spouse, employee, entrepreneur who’s got time for stuff like that. Continue Reading »How To Make Sure You Wake Up Early During Ramadan
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We are right on the cusp of a trend that none of us can afford to miss. If you have a product or a service and are not thinking about mobile marketing you are missing a huge segment of consumers. Both Google and Apple have made major moves to position themselves as mobile companies. Can you see an opportunity when one presents itself? Continue Reading »Why You’ve Got To Get Mobile Marketing Help ASAP
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Do you remember those kids back in grade school that were class clowns or had the best yo’ momma jokes?
They usually demonstrated how studious and attentive they could be after a parent teacher meeting. Somehow a “conference” at home was always sufficient to get them to straighten up and fly right. At least for a little while anyway.
But it wasn’t long before the scene would get a little mundane & I had to do something to amuse myself. Now in my ‘grown up days’ amusing myself entails taking a well deserved nap when I can, learning something new & interesting ( not doing it just learning about it), and socializing on Twitter or Facebook when I should be focused on the art & discipline of producing extraordinary results.
I Have A Confession To Make.
I was one of those kids. I wasn’t one of the ‘bad’ kids but I wasn’t necessarily the teacher’s pet. I’m not ashamed of it either. I always had a reminder of exactly when I was off my mark and exactly how well I could do with sufficient motivation. Knowing all about yourself is a good thing. And thinking back to those days reminds me of what motivates me to do my best.
Today I had the biggest epiphany of my life.
I realized to day that “When The Stakes Are High Enough I Can BE Unstoppable.” – HighRoadism Typically if I haven’t advertised any new blog posts coming up there probably won’t be any new ones coming up. If I don’t say I’ve got a new product coming for you this month there probably won’t be a new one. If I don’t publicly declare that I’m working on a project then I probably won’t produce extraordinary results by the end of the month.
The reason I don’t do what I know I should do is because either its too easy not to OR there isn’t a sufficient penalty for not doing it.
This could lead to something big. It certainly feels like a turning point to me.
Do you know what motivates you to get the job done? If you’re not hitting your targets what can you do to up the ante & evoke the best in you?
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I’ve always been the quiet observant type. I got into my fair share of trouble but I wasn’t one to go out with a bang and make a lot of noise about it. I just go through what life brings and look back for the lesson. In my quest to master the game of life I think there are 5 areas that are the most critical and make for the most interesting ride. Here are some lessons I’ve learned along the way. Continue Reading »5 Ways I’m Striving To Master Myself
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Masculinity has nothing to do with how much sex you have and how many things you can get. It has everything to do with Mastering self and reflecting the original intention of the Creator. HighRoadism
Femininity has more to do with wisdom and the ability to use intuition to create and empower than any hairstyle, high heel or revealing outfit ever will. HighRoadism
I’ve been putting plenty of thought in lately on the difference between male and female. Not the obvious difference of course. I’m talking about what makes us tick and why there are so many problems between men and women.
I’ve been learning a series of lessons over the last few months that opened my eyes my mind and my heart to a new way of seeing, being and doing. Continue Reading »Epiphany About The Difference Between Male And Female
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You are finally online or thinking about it, and you see that you need to write posts, write articles, write products, write, write, write. Your moment of courage suddenly has created weak knees and fear. Internet Marketing does need writing, but you can work around it and even better conquer your Internet marketing writing blocks. Here are some writing blocks and some solutions.
My English teachers marked my papers red.
Put your grammar and punctuation fears to rest. Readers want you to have a good grasp of grammar, punctuation and of course the English language, but they do not expect perfect. They care about the material.
What do I know?
When you were in second grade you knew more than a first grader. With any niche you know more than someone who just came into it.
I am not a writer.
You only need 250 words for most article sites. You can have less than that for your blog. You can create videos, but 250 words is not much. With five short paragraphs you can get close.
How can I possibly write five paragraphs?
Start with an introductory paragraph, tell your readers what you are going to cover. Use the next three to explain in greater detail. Answer the Who, what, when, where, why and how that people may ask about what you are covering. Then write a conclusion to summarize it.
I don’t know what to write.
Think when you started in your niche, write what you wish you had known. Write about what problems you have had and how you conquered them. Answer questions people have about your niche. Remember people have different points of view or slightly different problems and try to cover those. Discuss advantages, disadvantages and comparisons.
But I do not write like…
Be yourself, do not copy the writings of another blogger or article author, that is called plagiarism. Do not steal images others use. Do not copy the voice of another. You may feel your unique voice is not worthy, but the reason there are so many soda choices is because people have different things they like. Your unique voice will be right for the right people.
How do I fit in time to write?
Spend 30 minutes each day. Alternatively you can spend 3 hours one day writing. You just need a little time. Write one post a week, one article, one page of a report each week. At the end of a year you will have 52 blog posts, 52 articles and at least five reports. Imagine how that would feel!
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Are you wondering how to get started online? Or need a little how to help?
You can find friendly, easy step by step guides and videos here.
MJ Schrader has a goal of “making your inner rockstar shine in your online business and life” which is reflected in her amiable and instructional forms. 
Make your inner rockstar shine and visit http://RockstarGuideBooks.com today. And check out her friend Vernon Muhammad at HighRoadism.com.
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