What is being grateful about

 Hey @Everyone. I pray that all is well with you and yours.

I'm coming to the realization that I am in my final chapter. I am at that point in life when you finally know what life is. I am so grateful for all those who have had a part in my life thus far, weather for a moment,  an hour or more. I believe there is something you or I or both has benefitted from the interaction. God bless all his helpers (Angels).

I recently started a gratitude journal, and it got me thinking about it. It has been instilled in me to always be grateful for God's grace and mercies,  and I try to thank my Savior on a  frequent basis and give Him the glory, however, I find that writing it down is reaffirming for me. 

Today's question is "Who would you be unable to live without  right in this very moment. Who are they and why are they so important? Let's feel good about them today. "

It struck me suddenly that there is no male or female person I would not be able to live on without. Admittedly, there are many people I love(d) and miss (would miss), I know I'd be able to live beyond them as I have those I've lost along the way. 

I am and will be grateful for their love, care and assistance during our walk together. They influence me still and I will forever keep the wonderous memories and let the rest go. I will live on until my time ends. I hope those I leave behind will also be able to live on without me and know If we live right, we will see each other again. I am thankful for you reading this post right now. God Bless.

Resurrection Thoughts

 

On this glorious Resurrection Sunday, my heart resonates with the stirring of renewal, the promise of a fresh beginning. Today, I am captivated by the sense of limitless possibilities and the dawn of new opportunities.

I eagerly anticipate the unfolding of the next thrilling chapters in my life. The recent setback I faced was merely a stepping stone to my triumphant return and rise to greatness. 

I am filled with anticipation as I prepare to harvest the bountiful blessings of Elohim's unwavering love, protection, grace, and mercy. It is already decreed. All I must do is venture forth, guided by the divine path lovingly carved out for me, and with the divine assistance of the Holy Spirit, I am destined to reach my ultimate purpose safely and triumphantly. Amen. 

Continuing the Journey

 I'm older,  and tired, yet I must continue on. I will make it if I have to die trying. I have so many ideas, so many things to try, so much that I am overwhelmed with day to day work and all the things swimming around in my head, at this time when  money is TIGHT! At my age, I should be ending my daily grind, but I can't seem to let go of the paycheck. 

I have found a couple of exciting tools to use, not only to build my business, but to help people build theirs. You know I got to help however, whenever I can. 

The last 2 -4 years have been challenging, not because of  the pandemic, but because of my life circumstances. I won't bore you with the details, suffice it to say, I never gave up and as a result, I am still here among you, still living my best life! 

On the WDGP Radio front, It's time for a do over, I will be working on the revamped site this weekend. I plan to showcase all the interviews I've done on air and maybe some that didn't air for 1 reason or another.

I not sure that  I will continue to play music. Not really sure because as you know I love music and Independent Artists/Record Labels. Music is life. That is why our hearts have BEATS.

I'm still interested in televising future interviews, I'm just not clear on which platform I want to try. If you have any you'd like to recommend, please leave it in the comments, I appreciate my friends. I am also going to upload a few previous interviews that I still have possession of. They will be on my YouTube Page.

I am still dreaming of finding a little spot where I can spotlight local talent, offer a light menu, soft and hard drinks, and good people who know how to enjoy the situation.

I'm gong to stop here and I hope to have some news next time I stop by. Make it a great day on Purpose! 

Peace.

The 5 Essential Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs

 I have interacted with numerous entrepreneurs and have studied the traits of successful entrepreneurs. Here are the five essential skills that every entrepreneur needs to succeed:

1. Creativity and Innovation: Entrepreneurs need to be creative and

   innovative to identify new ideas, products, or services that can meet the needs of their target customers. They need to think outside the box and come up with unique solutions to the problems they aim to solve.

2. Adaptability and Flexibility: Entrepreneurs must be able to adapt to changes in the market and adjust their strategies as needed. They should be flexible and open-minded to new ideas and opportunities that arise.

3. Leadership and Management: Entrepreneurs need to possess excellent leadership and management skills to build and lead a team of individuals towards a common goal. They must be able to inspire and motivate their team to achieve the desired outcomes.

4. Financial Management: Entrepreneurs should have a good understanding of financial management, including budgeting, cash flow management, and financial forecasting. This helps them to make informed decisions and manage resources efficiently.

5. Communication: Effective communication is essential for entrepreneurs to convey their ideas and vision to their team, investors, customers, and other stakeholders. They should be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. By mastering these five skills, entrepreneurs can build successful businesses and navigate the challenges and uncertainties that come with starting and running a business.

Off To The Future

I am so excited to experience what God has in store for me in this year 2018. I have told you about the goodness of my Lord and Savior. You have seen his hand in my life over the past decade or so. I have always been open and honest about the miracles he has worked in my life.

I know that when you submit to His will, your journey is so much sweeter because you realize that no matter how bad it looks, God has a plan for you. Just like a loving parent, God allows you to walk on your own, but trust, he is there looking over you, protecting you from danger and harm. As long as we stay obedient to his Word, He will continue to bless us. To gain the biggest benefit, you must maintain your personal relationship with Our Lord.

When you do and are in tune, you will see how God reveals. If you are not clear, or don't feel sure of a situation, just be still, take it to God and watch how your correct next step will be revealed. Ask Him to smooth it out for you and then look and listen, I promise you, He will direct your steps.

Sometimes, it feels like He has forgotten your request, He has not. There maybe many reasons for this. Perhaps you have a lesson to learn or you need to associate or even disassociate with people, places, and/or things. Just listen.

To become a good listener to God's instruction, you must give Him time. This is how you build and maintain a personal relationship with God. Pray to Him, let Him know you appreciate everything He has done and will do. Praise Him even when you are in the center of the storm. I  am telling you that if you do this and steady His Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth (BIBLE), You will see the evidence of God in your life.

Just recently, I have had a test. I asked that God reveal the truth of a situation and true to His word, He has opened my eyes. I am seeing the path I should take so clearly and the outcome has already been promised, Amen and Amen.

To those who follow my writings, God bless and keep you and may 2018 be you best most bless year ever!

Good bye 2017...Hello 2018

Today is the first day of a New Year, a blank canvas to fill with learning, loving, fun, success and fulfillment.

I am not sad to see 2017 leave, it was a year of many obstacles, many changes, some good and some not so good. The best thing I can say about 2017 is that the last quarter brought me something I'd never imagined I have again, It brought me love, and for that I am truly grateful to God.

Now is the time to reflect on 2017, see the mistakes and the successes and make  a plan for 2018. There are several things I'd like to accomplish this year. First, I have to take WDGP radio to the next level fr myself, for Indie Artists and for the children, which brings me to my next goal, Children's World of Music will flourish in 2018.  There is much to be done and only 364 days left to get to it.  It's now or never so I choose now. Let's take this journey together and make this year 2018 the best year yet!

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Motivation

You can never know where your motivation will come from. Most recently, mine came from my "slave" job, The one I do just to have a few dollars coming in so I can spend time manifesting my true goal of surpassing the slave job income so I'll be able to live the life I want and deserve.

I was working for the same company at a facility about 12 minutes from my home. I was only working part time because they didn't have the position I wanted open so I was working as a back up MDS Coordinator and filling in the remaining part time hours working as a charge nurse, audit nurse, or supervisor depending on the facility need.

I was told by my DON that the MDS corporate boss wanted me to take a full time MDS position in another facility as there were several openings in several of their buildings. The draw back was that all of the other facilities are at least an hour away from me, besides that, I wasn't really in the market for a full time gig as I am building my own business and require the extra time to do so.

To make a long story short, I interviewed at this one facility and was initially told I would get a particular wage that turned out to be lower when all was said and done. I took the position anyway because I was promised a larger increase later on. Well, you guessed it, not only did I not get the extra increase, I got less than the traditional 2% increase. I was livid.

Thus, my motivation to concentrate on me and my plans to grow my own business. This year, I will not only replace the income from the slave job, but surpass it. I am laying all my ground work, everything is in place, now watch me work.

You just never know when or where you'll get that jolt that catapults you to your success.

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2017 Let's Get Started

As is my custom, I have been reviewing my life this week. I have become aware of the fact that everything, every situation that you go through shapes you; sharpens or softens you, the real you. I had good parents. They laid a good foundation. They made sure I was well grounded, respectful, humble and responsible. For these things, I will forever be thankful. Of course, they weren’t perfect, as no one is; and there are some things that really did some damage. I wish it wasn’t so, but that doesn’t change the facts. I may elaborate at a later time; as that isn’t the topic for today and relates only as an illustration. Thank God for Jesus! When you trust in Him, He restores you. This has been my experience and I want you to know that it is so freeing, so powerful. I feel true happiness and peace. Peace is a glorious thing. It allows you to not be distracted and focus on what is important for your life here now and later in the hereafter.
This is also my time to look ahead, ask God for guidance and influence and sit back, be still, and listen for divine inspiration and motivation. It always comes.

Then, it’s time to strategize, plan, and execute. This year marks a new beginning for me. This year will set the tone for this next decade. First order of business is to replace my current slave job income, which isn’t enough dollar for the time I must invest to do a great job. T accomplish this, I must increase income on my business. This is crunch time, it’s now or never, it’s do or die trying. Things are about to change in my world. One thing I have done is to relaunch Diana’s Space on its own platform. You can find your favorite online gift shop by pointing to Diana’s Space.

I am also working hard on my affiliate marketing efforts. Then there is also the expansion of WDGP to Internet TV which has to be delayed until later this year, but be sure, it is going to happen.
I am excited to think of all the possibilities, here we go!

I'm Ready For 2017

2016 has been a trying year for me. There have been many challenges I have had to overcome. Through it all I have not only survived, but thrived.

I have had 3 slave jobs this year. WDGP has been highly ranked, then low ranked, now doing well and getting better in rank. I have not made much progress with Children's World of Music, Inc, but I remain hopeful things will turn around for us in 2017. We really need a building.

I have had to restructure my finances and I am no where near the growth goal I set at the start of 2016.

On a positive note, I have written the first installment of my book, Winning Like A Boss!: Make Power Moves By Developing A Power Mindset, (available on Amazon Kindle) and I am working on the next one.

I have met some amazing people this year and have cultivated and nurture some existing relationships.

As I look back, it has been challenging, but I have learned a great deal and I am ready for the new challenges ahead in 2017. I can also count many blessings.

Now is the time to write out my plan for the coming year so this time next year, I can see further growth. Goodbye 2016, Hello New Year.

Happy Holidays to you one and all! God bless.

Winning Like A Boss! Make Power Moves by Developing a Power Mindset

Well the time has com, and so much sooner than I predicted. My book is now available on Kindle. Please, if you don't have Kindle, don't let that stop you from purchasing the book. There are several free readers for computer and phone you can use to read it.

It is my hope that something in this book will ignite something with in you and start you on your path to being a boss. Get you copy now at the introductory price of $2.99 US. The price will increase without notice. 

Once you have read a digested the contents, please do me the honor of a review. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated by yours truly.


              

Winning Like A Boss

Well, you've been asking for it and now I am ready to give it to you. Yes, I am putting pen to paper. I am writing my first book. It will come out in e-book format at least initially. The subject matter will be the very things I have been speaking on, which is, Business, doing business, maintaining a business. It will be geared toward female entrepreneurs, although, men can benefit too.

The title is Winning Like A Boss. catchy, isn't it. In it I will lay out my recipe for starting and maintaining your own business. Your passion/purpose will be discussed as well changing your mindset and the path ahead.

This is not a book to teach any shortcuts since they really do not exist. Instead, it will be a common sense approach that you will hopefully return to at various stages in your business progression and maintenance.

It will take through the preparation stage to the launch and beyond. I hope you will enjoy it, learn from it, and use it often.

I expect to have it completed by the end of March with the release shortly thereafter. You can keep up with it as well as other goodies by following my Blog, WinningLikeABoss.com In addition, look for a show with the same title to join the WDGP Radio format.

To God, be the Glory!

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Taking Time Out.

Great things are happening. Thank you Jesus!! I am so so busy, I don't even have time to be tired. I have to ride this momentum. I am so close to my goals...I can just about touch it with my fingertips...  No matter what is happening or what task I need to be completing, I MUST stop, I Will stop and give my thanks and my praise to my Father God. I'm so glad you decided to claim me. Once I really understood our relationship, that's when You showed up and showed out in my life. I am so thankful and unworthy of your grace and mercy, but I promise I will continue to allow Your way in my life. I know your vision is 200 times bigger than mine and I will trust you in all things. Your Loving Daughter, In Jesus Name, Amen

God is truly amazing. If you had asked me 5 years ago what I’d be doing now, I would have never said, Owning and programming an Internet Radio Station, being an Affiliate Marketer, a Travel Agent, and a Nurse. I really thought my nursing days were behind me (39 yrs is long enough, right?) but God led me to my current position where I am appreciated. I was told by my DON that she wants me to be happy there so I’ll stay awhile, isn’t that the best? Although Nursing is my first job and I will always love it, Music is my passion. It’s been that way since I was a young child.

I would always save my allowance to buy music. I would dance and sing along in our living room. Those were happy times. I even thought of myself as a singer, especially since I recorded myself singing one of my favorite songs by Natalie Cole. Everyone was so surprised by my voice, some even doubted it was really me. However, I had terrible stage fright and it wasn’t until I was a grown woman that I tackled and conquered that fear. Now I mostly sing for myself, although I was in a play that required me to sing which was pretty well received.

I still enjoy great music, regardless of genre. I love great music with wonderful lyrics, that’s the best to me. WDGP allows me to continue to immerse myself in great music. Not that great music we hear on FM radio, there is so much more variety than that and so many talented Indie Artists. God has blessed me to be in a position to grant them a platform to display those talents and in addition, a platform for the Children of Children’s World Of Music (CWOM) to display their talents when CWOM is fully operational.

We were functioning on a limited basis with piano, voice and drama in a co-operative situation, but lost the space. We of course don’t know the meaning of “giving up” so we are building funds to get a space conductive t our goals for CWOM and this is where you can help. It’s coming to the end of the year and you need to get yourselves some tax deductions, why not let us be one. We will happily accept your donations either directly (info found at our website http://childrensworldofmusic.org/) or our crowd funding page http://crowdrise.com/childrensworld... either way, we will provide donation documentation.

Once we have a space, we will then need instructors, instruments, computers, recording equipment and more so we can remain your cause for a long time. To find out what we are all about, visit out website,  http://childrensworldofmusic.org/ You can contact me at dianabroomfield@childrensworldofmusic.org if you’re interested in donating time or equipment as well.

Over the years I have met some amazing human beings who have enriched me beyond measure. These are folks who are and are not a part of the music scene but have great insight into business (which includes music) specifically, and Life in general. I have learn much and been reinforced greatly and I am appreciative and love them all. I do realize that I will continue to meet more people that will continue to impact who I am and I welcome that. God always sends us who and what we need to continue the journey to His plan for us. I don’t know about you, but I am enjoying the journey. So here’s to the next 5 years and beyond! I hope you travel it with me.

You Can Help

 I am stuck.  I know what I am it to do, however, I am not seeing a way to get it done.  I need money to do what I want to do, if I take the time to do what I want and need to do, I cannot work in the traditional sense.  If I continue to work, I won’t be able to do what I want and need to do to reach my goals for Children’s World of Music (CWOM). Still I must find a way to work to maintain my lifestyle and build this vision. It will take the entire village.

I know I trust God, I know he got me, I know he did not bring me this far to fail me.  I know I have to step out one faith. To that end, I have resigned my current job, trusting I will get something closer to home that will allow me to continue build the foundation for CWOM. I believe that this will be successful because it is what I was called to do it is something I know I will enjoy doing and it will keep me spiritual satisfied and grateful to be of use in a positive manner.

It is my hope, that anyone I have shown a kindness, provided a service, assisted in any way, will remember me and assist me in Children’s World of Music.  CWOM really needs everyone’s help not just in assisting but in helping get the word out about Children’s World of Music.

In addition to financial donations, we are in need of a place to provide service, instructors of various instruments, dance instructors, clerical assistance, grant writers to assist us in obtaining grants, computers and computer software to assist in audio and film production, vocal coaches, reading coaches and much more.

If you have a skill set we need please contact us via phone 301-358-3801 or email dianabroomfield@childrensworldofmusic.org For donations go to our website, http://childrensworldofmusic.org where you can donation info, or go to our crowd funding page http://crowdrise.com/childrensworldofmusi

Please remember it’s all for our Children. If we don’t do it, who will? Help us make their world beautiful one note at a time. 

Faith

When I was younger, it was nothing to just move by faith. As I aged it became harder to do, even though I had faith, I just didn't do somethings. Even though I spoke faith, there seem an invisible barrier to acting on that faith.  For the last year, I seemed t be stuck. Knowing what I needed to do, knowing God got me, knowing He has never let me down, I was...stuck..

The Father was constantly showing me that I was somewhere I didn't need to be. Projects I tried to initiate, never got off the ground. I had always gone to my J-O-B and  then come home and worked on goals but in the last six months or so I had no energy to work my goals. It was all I could do to make it home feeling exhausted. I begin to pray and ask God for guidance.


One day I was setting in a meeting feeling like I was 10 years old being chastised for an imagined wrong doing. It was at that moment I heard Him say "How much more do I need to show you? It's time to move daughter." clear as a bell. I decided right then that I had had enough of working in that hostile, prejudice, controlling environment.
By the time I had gotten home, I had convinced myself to not go back. I called out the next day and got a call from a co-worker I respect. She told me she had put her resignation in. I told her I wasn't coming back. She understood my feeling but gently encouraged me to give them notice. I thought on it, prayed about it and returned to work the next day and gave two weeks notice. It was official. Once again I would step out on my faith and trust God completely. I felt mo fear, just confidence that I was doing the right thing.


"If what is ahead scares you, and what is behind hurts you, just look above. He never fails to help you"

The little money I had quickly began to disappear, but do you know that when God says move, and you do, He takes care of everything. I was talking with a friend who asked me if I had applied for unemployment benefits. I told her I had not because I wasn't sure I qualified. She asked what reason I gave for leaving my J-O-B I told her and she said that when she done the same thing for the same reason she got benefits. She encouraged me a couple of more days and I did apply for my benefit. I got a letter a couple f days later informing me that there would be a hearing to see if I was truly eligible for benefits. The date was a whole month away. I continued looking for part time work as I had been even months before I decided to leave the J-O-B. I was praying that I'd have something in place before the hearing but this was not to be. The hearing was held and even though the decision was not made that day, I knew in my heart that I would be denied, yet I did not panic. As I stated before I was never even considering filing until my friend convinced me to give it a shot so I was out nothing. 

In between the job seeking, I worked on the radio station website and Children's World of Music (CWOM). I got a lot done, I seemed revitalized, empowered. I was getting it all done and spending quality time with my grandchildren.

It took me took me almost 3 months to find the part time work I was seeking but in that time, despite the fact that I was out of money 3 weeks after I left that J-O-B, I paid 2 bills 1 week late. There is no way I would have been able to maintain my household if it were no for God's grace and mercy. I thank him everyday throughout each day. I will continue this faith walk even when I can not see the path. I know God got me. I will move when he says so.

If you would like t assist me in reaching my financial goal for CWOM go here  Thank you

Struggles

What is much harder than a developing a dream is to get others to see your vision and believe in it as you do. This is my predicament  now. I have the dream in my soul, I have done what was necessary to make Children's World of Music become a real thing, a non profit. Yes we are a 501(c)3, we are all incorporated, we have bylaws. We have a board of Directors. We have Officers. What we don;t have are funds; funds to secure a building, funds to purchase or rent instruments, funds to pay instructors, funds to buy equipment to record, funds to do fundraiser events. We need funds. We need people, organizations, businesses and all to see the vision, feel the vision, be the change, help us.

We want to be the safe place. The place children can come to express their talents and individuality. Where they don't have to worry about peer pressure. Where they can get tools they will use for the rest of their lives. Where they can learn to play music, write music, dance, perform, record and more.

We want to help them take the correct paths instead of following the wrong paths into delinquency, crime and/or drugs, We to awaken that thing in them that will propel them towards the moon so they land in the stars. We want to help them excel in academics (music aids in math and science) awaken their imaginations, make the impossible possible, but we can't do it alone, we need you, and you and you to help us make a difference.

Please help with your time, your talent, used instruments, and/ or your money. We need you, the Children need you, the future needs you. Please visit our crowd funding page, if you can't contribute (and there is no amount too small), help by sharing our page and our message on all your social media. Use our link as your email signature. Use your imagination and ideas to help us reach our goals. Time is of the essence, please help today. If you are a business entity or organization looking for a non profit to sponsor, we are here. Visit our webisite  Children's World of Music.org to find out more about us. Thank you in advance. God Bless.

My Weekend

This has been a great weekend for me. My intuition is sharp and I know I am on the correct path. It was confirmed Friday night when I went to the Good Friday program at my church. When my sister first informed about the service,  I was lukewarm. Fridays are always hard for me I am always tired from the week. On Friday morning, I awoke tired as usually but by the time I got to work I was feeling better. I think it was because I had made the decision to go to the service that evening. I was now looking forward to it.

One of my Brother and a Sister spoke during the program. There were seven speakers and they had all been given a scripture to explain. In between the speakers were songs and dancers. My Brother has always been shy and so I was amazed at the fact that he was speaking, but I was blow away by his message. My sister has always been a great speaker and she good as were the other speakers. I was really enjoying the service and thanking God for all my blessings.

After the closing prayer, we all were socializing saying hi to each other and catching up. I was giving and getting hugs and kisses and feeling so much love and peacefulness. Then the First Lady of the church came over to speak to me and I just reached out and hugged her, something came over me and I told her I loved her (She is an awesome woman of Christ). She said she needed that and hugged me tighter. As we were embraced this feeling came over the both of us and she begin speaking in tongues and saying she felt that, so did I it was like a jolt of energy and I was instantly changed. She kept saying that I was anointed. This wasn't the first time I have been told this. Another minister had told me this many years ago in my youth. This time I was so overwhelmed with this feeling of joy. I knew in that instant that the goals I have set for myself will be fulfilled. Before the First Lady came over to us I had been telling my Sister about my vision and asking for her help. After the encounter with the First Lady, I couldn't even finish my explanation to my Sister, but she, who is also a spiritual soul, simply said, “Yes, I help you no problem.”

Saturday afternoon, I did my Blogtalk Radio Show where I talked with Laurel Nicolosi and one of her sponsor or “Upline” Ronnie Branch. It was a good show they gave some good information, so good that I became a customer. And you'll never guess, Ronnie joined my social network, Internet Marketers, God is good, and  life great. I felt I needed to fortify myself, not just spiritually but physically as well. I was led to purchase their Vitality packs because they seem to have the nutrients a body requires for good health. I’ll let you know in about a month if I notice any benefit from taking them. I have a feeling I will.

My main goal is to replace my current income from a JOB and do what I want when I want. One thing I want to do is to start a program to help adolescent females grow into self-confident, accomplished women. Everyone keeps telling me girls are hard, but that's what has been put on my heart. Having raised daughters, I think today’s teenagers need a lot more guidance and there are so many programs for boys, the girls are being overlooked. With all that’s in the news lately, all the physical abuse, murders of Mothers and Daughters, and with the economic problems, like the Boys and Girls Clubs having to downsize, it just seems that now is the time. So this is what I will be working on. My first step is to raise some money for my project. I’ll let you know how I progress.

Editor's Note: I originally wrote this blog entry in April of 2009 for some reason, it was never posted. I post it now because as I read it, I realized that I have indeed been on my path and the joy is in looking back and seeing my growth. The program for Girls evolved into a music based program for all children. God gave me that and I have in deep in my heart and soul. It is now a reality, I am working hard on building our funds, Our first fundraiser for the public is scheduled for May 30th 2015. God is great and worthy to be praised!!

10 Things To Do When People Disappoint You

Recently, I became disappointed in some some folks, I know, big surprise right? After all, that's what folks do most often. It's an inevitable part of the human experience. While I was still licking my wounds,  I came across an article on CBSNews.com written by Mark Jaffe (Feel free to read the entire article by following the link)  It made laugh and I recognized which one I used. As you read through them, think about which one(s) you use and which ones you recognize in others.

1. Throw a tantrum. Sometimes people don't fathom how serious the situation is, or how badly they've failed you...until you scream loudly. Forget abstractions. Show them in real time by acting out your rage and sense of betrayal. They'll thank you for the clarity! Don't forget to hurl a few extra-spicy epithets while you're at it. Preparation and rehearsal are key to successful execution. Practice in front of a mirror or a friend, if you have one. For me, after reading this article, I did #10

2. Pout. Perhaps you were told otherwise as a child, but most folks really love this. It's adorable...and effective! Just pretend that you're Mommy's little prince or Daddy's little princess and see what happens. You can be angry without having to justify yourself or even admit to any feelings at all. No one gets their wishes met more quickly than the pouter. Stay the course and they'll eventually come around.

3. Condescend. Another time-honored strategy that will have your intended recipient dizzy with contrition. Superior is good; haughty is even better. Speak to the person as if they were mentally impaired. Ask for explanations and then respond by saying, "I don't understand. Can you explain it again?" Interrupt whenever possible. Make 'em squirm, back 'em up against the wall and squish 'em like helpless bugs. Then see how hard they try to win back your respect.

4. Get even. Warm or cold, revenge is a delicious treat. Cook up a batch and watch the remorse eat away at your tormentor. There are so many different ways to inflict pain and humiliate...tantalizing choices all. You can punish your victim in secret or out in the open for everyone to see. Experiment and have fun with it!

5. Criticize. Whether it's directly to someone's face or behind their back, this classic response will never go out of style. The more ridiculous they look, the more vindication you'll feel. Brush up on the insults and let them fly.

6. Get stoned. Have a drink, smoke, snort or capsule. Numb those frazzled nerve endings and simply dull the pain. No one appreciates you anyway, right?

7. Pontificate and intellectualize. It doesn't matter what you say. What matters is that you can define everything on your own terms. Keep talking until their ears bleed.

8. Ignore them. A personal favorite of mine, nothing sends a clear message like putting on the big chill. If you don't acknowledge someone, they cease to exist. Problem solved!

9. Keep your head down and do your job. No commentary required. That's life.

10. Get over it.