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There are professional and personal leaders that have been an important part of many
lives and you may now find yourself as a leader as teacher, soldier, CEO, spouse or
parent. True leaders have vision, values, determination and the courage to make tough
decisions. Enjoy the 3 minute movie, The Essence of Leadership, to understand the keys to
successful leadership presented in an unforgettable way.

Inspire your team, family and friends toward leadership qualities today!

Kind regards,

In a fresh and engaging manner, You Can’t Send a Duck to Eagle School book and movie
will help you hire better people, become a better leader, get more done in less time and
ignite your team to perform to their highest potential. The movie is excellent for
reinforcement of leadership qualities.

Rock Solid Leadership:

What is the greatest gift you’ll ever give…or receive?

It might surprise you, but just click here to find out in this unforgettable 3 minute movie.

And just one more thing…pay it forward by sharing it with everyone you know. They’ll thank you for it!

To Life,

He was named “Coach of the Century” by ESPN. The Super Bowl Trophy is named in his honor. And almost forty years after his death, legendary coach Vince Lombardi’s words still ring true: “Running a football team is no different than running any other kind of organization – an army, a political party or a business. The principles are the same.” His classic words, along with vintage photography, are presented in a beautiful gift book and movie titled What It Takes to Be Number One. Whether your team plays on the field or in the boardroom, this timeless message will inspire you to be number one.

Just click here to watch our What It Takes to be Number One movie and hear excerpts of Lombardi’s most famous speech. It gave me “goose bumps” the first time I heard it!

Also, today, to celebrate next weekend’s Super Bowl XLIV, we’re pleased to offer What It Takes to be Number One book, our 3 minute movie and the 20 minute audio CD of Lombardi speaking to a live audience, for only $12.00 (regular price is $19.95, a 40% savings). This also makes a treasured gift for any sports fan you know!

Note: This offer expires at 11:59PM CST on Monday February 1, 2010.

Live with Passion,

What it Takes to Be #1 with Audio CD and FREE DVD

I’m proud to say that our book, Finish Strong, by Dan Green, is making national news this week! What happened? In the spring of 2009, the Finish Strong book, bracelet and movie were adopted by Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints, as their battle cry. Their goal, after 41 long years, was to make it to the Super Bowl. And guess what…it happened!

Today, I thought you might enjoy the “rest of the story” behind Finish Strong, as told by the author, Dan Green. Enjoy!

The Story behind Finish Strong,
by Dan Green

It was 1995 when I discovered a better way of thinking – to strive to Finish Strong in everything I chose to do. By adopting the Finish Strong mindset, I created a personal platform for achievement and established my own level of personal accountability.  In the years that followed, I leaned on my commitment to Finish Strong and was blessed with success in many areas of my life. This was such a breakthrough for me that I believed others could benefit from being exposed to and ultimately adopting a “Finish Strong attitude.”

So in 1996 I filed for and received a trademark on the words “Finish Strong” with the vision of creating a global brand that would inspire millions of people to higher levels of performance.

My life has never been the same since.  For 15 years, Finish Strong has been a driving force in my life – professionally, personally and spiritually. I started a business in an attempt to create products and services around Finish Strong – with nominal success.  However, the real “game changer” for Finish Strong came in 2004, when through a twist of fate, I met Mac Anderson. I was a huge fan of Mac’s company, Successories, and he became a mentor to me in helping to make some critical decisions about the Finish Strong product line.

Then, in the fall of 2005 Mac launched Simple Truths and shortly thereafter gave me the opportunity to join him as a partner and manager of sales and marketing. He also believed that a Finish Strong gift book would be a great addition to the Simple Truths line.  I was excited and couldn’t imagine a better platform to launch the Finish Strong message. Also, at that time, the Finish Strong apparel company had hit a crossroad.  We had invested heavily in developing and manufacturing our own sports apparel line, and it became evident that without substantial funding, we would not be able to expand.  I like to say that God’s timing is never early and never late. So, as I wound down the apparel business, I got involved with Simple Truths.

My first year with Simple Truths was extremely busy, building the infrastructure for the company and as a result, I didn’t have much time to write the book. But in 2007, Mac and I finalized the concept for the book, and I began writing it. Finish Strong: Amazing Stories of Courage and Inspiration was published in May of 2008, and I am humbled to say that it has been one of our top selling titles since.  The book has been used by corporations, individuals, schools and professional sports teams to inspire peak performance.

Of course, our biggest claim to fame is Finish Strong’s “current connection” with the Super Bowl bound, New Orleans Saints. In the spring of 2009, Drew Brees, the quarterback for the team, purchased copies for every member of the team.  Finish Strong became their battle cry.  After going 13-0 they finished the year losing their last three games;  not exactly finishing strong.  However, it was a much different story in the playoffs.  Riding a wave of emotion and the finish strong mantra, they marched their way to Superbowl 44.  This is the first time in the Saints’ 41 year history that they have made it to the big game and I’m proud that we have played a small role in their success.  Go Saints! (Sorry Colts fans. Actually, I’m a Colt’s fan too, but not this Sunday).

So the next time you find yourself in a challenging position remember:  It’s not what happens to you that matters, what matters most is how you choose to respond.  Always choose to Finish Strong!

- Dan Green

Today, I’m proud to say that we’re offering an autographed copy of Finish Strong, including the inspirational movie and the Finish Strong bracelet for only $12.00. Inspire yourself, inspire your team (at school or at work) to…Finish Strong. This is one of the most inspirational books that we’ve ever published. And if you don’t believe me…just ask the New Orleans Saints!

For more information, to watch the 3 minute Finish Strong movie, or to look inside the book, just click here.            As always, every purchase is 100% guaranteed.

Finish Strong with FREE DVD

Note: This offer will expire at 11:59PM CST on February 4, 2010.

Finish Strong!

Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truth

It is no secret that thousands of people make money blogging…but many more thousands of people blog and don’t make a dime. In many cases it’s just that they don’t want to –they are blogging strictly for fun. And that’s all right. Blogging can be a great way to connect with other people who share your interests or to reach out to friends and family. Blogging can give back to you in plenty of ways that have nothing to do with money. In fact, if I didn’t get a dime I would still blog. But in these hard times, who wouldn’t appreciate some extra money every month?

You have probably seen ads for blogging programs that promise you can make $90,000 a month. I guess there are a handful of bloggers doing that –but I’m going to pass on talking about wild claims. The fact is that you can make good money blogging –and you can have a lot of fun doing it.

Would you like to have more joy and less stress in your life? Do you want to discover the secrets to reaching your full potential? Would you like to make a positive difference in the short time you’re here on this earth?

Life coach, Betty Mahalik, tells you how in her beautiful book, Living a Five Star Life. She challenges all of us “to live a great life by discovering the life we have right now, instead of trying to invent a whole new life.” This little book has more wisdom, common sense and inspiration than any I’ve read in a long time!

Today, I’d like to share her chapter titled: My Life Would be Perfect If…”

Enjoy!

Excerpt from: Living a Five Star Life,
by Betty Mahalik

In this day and age, we are surrounded by messages that virtually scream, “Your life would be perfect if…” My life would be perfect if I had a different job, a different house, car, nose, spouse, bank account (fill in the blank). Or my life would be perfect if I could be like some celebrity whose life appears so well-ordered and perfect-o. This week I encourage you to stop playing “my life would be perfect if,” and start playing “my perfect life.” What’s the difference? Three things: being in the present, an attitude of gratitude, taking action with what’s available now.

When we’re caught up in the “my life would be perfect if” trap, we’ve lost touch with the present. And the moment we detach from the present, we can no longer practice gratitude. Think about it:  it’s difficult to be grateful for what you don’t have…and what you don’t have is always somewhere out in future-ville.

Look around you right now. Think of 10 things you’re grateful for. Do you have a roof over your head and food to eat? I’m guessing the answer is yes. Do you have at least a few good friends or close relationships? Then appreciate them too, right now. Keep going, and practice being in the present and being grateful for what is here and now at least a couple times a day.

You’re also probably sitting there thinking “yes but.” Yes, but I want more money, a better relationship, more time to travel, to be thinner, happier or whatever. It’s one of the great mysteries I’ll never figure out. The minute you stop focusing on what you lack, start focusing on what you’ve already got, and add the “magic” ingredient of action, you actually begin to attract more of what you want. It’s an amazing formula for really living your perfect life!

Let’s say you want to lose weight or get in better shape, but you don’t have an hour a day to spend exercising at the gym. Therefore, you’ve pretty well resigned yourself to not losing weight or getting in shape. What if you had five minutes though…just about everyone can find five minutes to exercise, stretch, walk around the block or walk the dog. Would you be willing to be grateful for five minutes and make the best possible use of it? Therein lies the beginning of your perfect life!

A simple formula may help you remember how to apply this principle:

• The present
• + an attitude of gratitude
• + positive action
• = my perfect life.

Try it for a day.

Each time you start dreaming about how perfect your life would be if…come back to this moment, give thanks for what is, and do one thing to perfect what you have and who you are right now. There’s a saying that “when the student is ready, the teacher appears.” If you’re ready to start perfecting your life, your teachers are all around you.

What are you waiting for?

Today, I’m pleased to say we’re offering Living a Five Star Life for only $10.00. This is a 37% savings off our regular price of $15.95. To learn more or look inside the book, just click here .

Note this offer expires October 28, 2009 at 11:59PM CST. Plus free shipping on orders over $40.00. Today only.

To Life,

Mac Anderson
Founder, Simple Truths

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There are professional and personal leaders that have been an important part of many
lives and you may now find yourself as a leader as teacher, soldier, CEO, spouse or
parent. True leaders have vision, values, determination and the courage to make tough
decisions. Enjoy the 3 minute movie, The Essence of Leadership, to understand the keys to
successful leadership presented in an unforgettable way.

Inspire your team, family and friends toward leadership qualities today!

Kind regards,