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A Snowflake’s Guide to Not Being Offended

Has society slapped you in the face?

Do you find yourself lost in a world of protest hashtags?

Did your candidate flunk out of the Electoral College?

Are you bothered that a Muslim can be elected President in this day and age?

Can you believe what Madonna said?!

Then this article is for you!!

It’s easy to constantly be offended in today’s world. Recent studies have shown that being offended increases your risk of heart attack, stroke, and hypocritical intolerance.

These 12 steps are designed to help you prevent being offended.  Follow them closely and see the difference they can make in your life today!

  1. Stop taking yourself so serious. No one else really does.
  2. If you weren’t offended or even aware of the problem before you saw it trending on Twitter, then get over it! Can I get a #Kony2017
  3. Recognize that celebrities (although over-paid disproportionally by gender, apparently) also have a right to free speech. It’s just more annoying when they complain about stuff.
  4. Keep things in perspective. I survived 8 years of Obama, you will make it through Trump.
  5. For Christians: There is a reason we have a special term. So don’t act surprised when the world, acts like “the world”.
  6. Repeat after me – “There is a difference between being offended and simply disagreeing with someone.” Rinse and repeat as needed.
  7. Train your brain to ignore any breaking news alerts that include the hashtag #SCOTUS.
  8. Back away from the keyboard or keep scrolling.  Either one is a necessary response when you read a post that makes your “Oh no he didn’t!” flare up.  Reality is, no one is going to change their voter registration, or become un-gay because of your Facebook response.
  9. Accept the fact that “Privilege” is a real thing, and it comes in ALL the colors of the rainbow.
  10. Use the “Family Restroom” at Target.  It is usually cleaner, more spacious, and it’s a one-seater.  Problem solved.
  11. Unless you’re one of the 300k+ homeless veterans in this country, don’t get too worked up over the refugee “crisis”.
  12. Let go of your hostility toward the inanimate objects that hold our society hostage with their hate and violence. I.e. Flags, Guns, Chicken Mini’s, etc.

Work these 12 easy steps to take your life back. You deserve it!

*Results may vary

We Are Better Than This

A friend put into words the real truth about this election.  Thank you Jeremy Harrell for sharing!

Over the past several weeks, I’ve watched as good people on every side of the presidential race abandon or outright destroy longtime friendships with good people they’ve known for decades but who happen to see the election differently. I’ve seen the same thing happen among family members.

Good people are calling other good people racists, hate mongers, traitors, anti-American, anti-Christian, RINO, crazy, lunatic, stupid, baby killer, evil or worse because they disagree over which of two people – neither of whom they have ever met – they should or shouldn’t vote for.

Good people have decided it is ok to abandon our common courtesy and be rude to other good people. None of this is one-sided, and I’m both guilty and a victim myself.

Presidential candidates should call us to something greater than ourselves, but this election is bringing out the worst in us.

Over the next four weeks we’ll each have to justify for ourselves why we will or won’t vote for one of two deeply flawed people to lead our country. For some of us the decision will be easy, and for some the decision will be extraordinarily difficult. Regardless of the decision (for either candidate or just to not vote) most all of us will have to abandon some personal principle or standard in order to make it. If we say we aren’t we’re fooling ourselves.

I pray for our country, and for those who seek to lead it. I hope that when this is over we can bind up the wounds and divisions that have been created by this race. I hope we’ll all remember who our friends are, and regret the terrible things we said to and about one another, and find our better selves. I hope that those of us who claim the name of Jesus Christ will remember who we are, remember where we find our identity, and recommit ourselves to reflecting His character and nature. And I hope we’ll look back on this last year with profound sadness for what we became and commit to one another that we will never again let this happen.

I hope.

Post Debate Wrap-Up

Another GOP Presidential debate is in the books.

This was the debate CNBC should have had…
It was nice to see less candidates on the stage tonight, although I hated to see one of my favorites (Chris Christie) demoted to the “kids table”.  The smaller number of candidates on the big stage really gave us a chance to hear more specific proposals.

Here’s my rundown.  Keep in mind, I’m evaluating them through the lense of viability in a general election.  After all, that’s what we should be aiming for here, the best candidate to win next November.

BEN CARSON – Came out swinging after a week of intense scrutiny.  “I don’t mind being vetted, I mind being lied about.”  Welcome to the NFL Dr. Carson.  He didn’t get as much talk time as I would have expected for a front runner. His closing statement was on point.  It’s time to change the narrative.

DONALD TRUMP – What is this, his 4th debate?  Nothing new, and likes to repeat himself.  I get it Donald. You want to build a wall.  John Kasich is lucky Ohio struck oil. He’ll be the best on the military.  America isn’t winning anymore. He’ll rip up the deal with Iran.  For everything else, he watches “the shows”.  It’s way past time Donald,  you’re fired!

JOHN KASICH – John wants to talk, a lot. One of the more experienced candidates on the stage, he’s too moderate to get the nomination.  He needs to learn some manners when it comes to interrupting.  His response when pressured about bailing out the banks was very disjointed, and scary. He won’t rise in the polls, which only means it is a matter of time for John.

JEB BUSH – I actually thought Bush had his best night of the debate season. Bush claims we don’t need to be the worlds policeman, but we do need to be the world’s leader.  Something about American Exceptonalism gets me every time.  Still not a strong enough night to jump out of the rut he’s in.

CARLY FIORINA – Carly is really good at pivoting from the question to answer one that wasn’t asked, it’s an art. She’s sharp, she’s articulate, she’s for zero based budgeting!  She tells the truth in a way that just makes sense.  Another solid performance from Carly.

TED CRUZ – After a standout performance last debate, Cruz did not capitalize on that momentum tonight.  He regularly throws out lines that have been scripted well in advance, hoping to rack up as many zingers as possible.  He committed a Rick Perry by promising specifics he couldn’t remember.  You can find out more by visiting TedCruz.org,  which he mentioned thrice.

MARCO RUBIO – “Welders make more than Philosophers. We need more welders and less philosophers.”  He made a good point when it comes to higher education, but he probably lost the philosopher vote. Pro Family, one of the reasons I like Marco.  His diagnosis of Vladamir Putin was spot on. Strong night for Rubio.

RAND PAUL – Rand took a swing at Rubio’s tax plan, but I think it fell flat, as evidenced by audience response.  I appreciate his conservative stance on all spending. He’s too far right to be a viable candidate in the general, and ironically he’s too far right to win the nomination. With Christie and Huckabee gone, Rand Paul needs to be next.

Winners = Rubio and Fiorina
Biggest Losers = Kasich, Bush and Paul

Thanks for letting me share a quick gut reaction to each candidate.  What were your thoughts on tonight’s debate?

Thank You Speaker Boehner

Before you accuse me of drinking the establishment cool-aid, read to the end whilst doing your best to keep your partisan head (extreme or otherwise) from exploding…

John Boehner

I purposely avoided making any comments regarding Speaker Boehner’s resignation last Friday.

Primarily because I thought the move spoke for itself.

However, within hours this move was celebrated by some, and almost all of them were conservatives.

I have a problem with this.

Divisiveness among Republican ranks has been  never good for the strength of the party.  They party you say?  Why does the party matter?  Because whether you like it or not, we still govern using a two party system.  So the “party” of your choosing…matters!  The health of the party…matters.  The effectiveness of the party…matters.  Who governs the party…matters.

Division shows weakness.  It shows irresponsibility.  It shows lack of vision.

I imagine Democrat’s favorite past time is to watch Republicans gain a majority, and then watch them flush it down the toilet because of division and strife within our ranks.  We’ve gotten really good at it, and Democrats almost always come out the winners.

Don’t misinterpret me, I believe a shift at the top was well overdue.  I wish Speaker Boehner had spent more time representing those who gave him a majority in the House, and ultimately the Speaker’s Gavel.  Instead, he spent more time  keeping the peace between Congress and the White House.

However, I still respect him, his service, and the many good things he did over his 25 years in public office.  For that, and at time like this, he deserves our appreciation.

Some are touting this as a win for Conservatives.  I see it as another blow.

Now isn’t the time to celebrate.

Now isn’t the time to fund raise off the back of a man on his way out.

Now isn’t the time to claim credit for opposing your party’s Speaker.

Now is the time to thoughtfully consider the future of Republican leadership in the House.

Now is the time to double down.

Now is the time to be respectful.

Now is the time to be unified.

Now is the time to be strong.

The Day I Became Interested In Politics

I’m often asked what sparked my interest in politics…

It was the fourth day of my freshman year in high school. The year was 1996.

Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole was in the midst of an all out battle for the White House against incumbent president Bill Clinton.  We know today that we was not successful, but on that day his Presidential race was alive and well.

He was making a scheduled stop at my small Christian high school in Dayton Ohio.  The Secret Service had arrived in force the day before to take up shop in my science class and got straight to work.  By the next morning my locker had been sealed shut with some very official looking tape.  It is the one and only time I’ve ever used the excuse, “My homework was sealed in my locker by the Secret Service.” excuse and it actually work.  Go figure!

The day of the event came and the first thing I noticed when I stepped foot on school grounds was the crush of national media attention.  Satellite trucks from every channel and network imaginable seemed to have take over our parking lot.  Once inside the doors we were sent through a security screening before being allowed back to our classrooms.  I’m fairly certain we didn’t have any actual classroom activities that day.  I could be mistaken.  If we did, I clearly wasn’t paying attention.

Then at around mid-morning the event was set to kick-off.  It was not open to the public, but there were plenty of people invited.  There was a courtyard in the middle of the school typically reserved for the cool kids lunch table, but on this particular day it hosted a Presidential contender on the worlds stage.  An announcer blared over the PA system an introduction of the candidate and the crowd roared.  I stood there, perched hanging out of a first floor window looking out on the courtyard in awe as a small piece of history played out before my eyes.

I couldn’t tell you anything specific from his speech that day.  It was more of a forum of sorts than a traditional speech.  I don’t remember what policy or program Senator Dole was pitching, or what attack he may have hurled at the Clinton campaign.  Aside from a few noticeable faces in his entourage I don’t remember who else attended that day.

But what I do remember has stuck with me since that day.  I remember the pomp and pageantry of a national campaign stop.  I remember seeing people in person that you’re only supposed to see on CNN or the nightly news.  I remember watching a man who had dedicated his life to public service try to influence and persuade people to cast a vote to help elect him leader of the free world.  I remember being in awe of seeing a national election up close, and impressed by the grandeur of it all. That day sparked an interest in politics for me, one that has not waned since.

Since that day I’ve become more convinced with each passing election that it truly matters who governs.  The policies and principles of an individual, and a party, matter in how they govern.  There is absolute truth, and our faith should guide the decisions we make at home, at church, and in the public arena.

My appreciation and respect for the process has only grown stronger since that day 17 years ago.  I admire those who offer themselves for public service, even when I don’t agree with their philosophy. We are fortunate to live in the greatest country on the face of the earth.  I pray we don’t take it for granted.

Question: What about you?  What sparked your interest in politics?  What is your view of our political process?

Are you better off?

It’s a simple question really…yet it seems so hard for the President and his administration to answer.

Tonight, as the Democratic Convention convenes in Charlotte, we’ll begin to hear the same old rhetoric and blame game that democrats have come to play so well.  It’s been over three years since Obama took office, and he’s still blaming Bush for the supposed bad hand he was dealt.

At what point will YOU take responsibility Mr. President?  At what point will this be YOUR fault?

We heard a lot about Hope and Change 4 years ago.  It turns out that was a bad bill of goods.  Are you better off than you were four years ago?

Instead of pointing fingers the democrats should be laying out their grand ideas, and leading the way.  Obama has had three years to do so.  All he has to show for himself are waves of disappointed people left in the wake of his rhetoric and no action.

2008 – The most inexperienced, ill prepared man in the history of the Presidency is elected.

2012 – See through the marketing ploys.  This isn’t a popularity contest.  We have a choice, that’s for sure.

Same Speeches.  Same Promises.  Are you better off?

Put “Statesmen” on the Endangered Species List

I’ve given much thought the last few weeks to what it means to be a “Statesman”.  We hear that term often, and many aspire to be one.  I don’t know that we see very many these days.

I heard it said once that a politician looks to the next election, while a statesman looks to the next generation.  That’s real leadership.

Compromise has become a dirty word.  It didn’t start out that way.  Whether it was Washington, the State Capital or right here at home, men and women met each other at the table of compromise to hammer out the decisions facing them…..together.

Today, there are those in elected office who wouldn’t dare walk down the wrong side of the hallway for fear of contact with “enemy”.  Unfortunately I don’t see the strength and character needed to stand up to the pressures of the day.

Ronald Reagan once said, “There is no limit to what a person can accomplish if they’re willing to NOT take credit for it.”  What an indictment on our political culture today.

My prayer is that we begin to see mighty men and women of God rise up to face the challenges of face today.  I pray that they follow their convictions, and stand on principle.  My hope is that, while compromise is necessary for some solutions,  actual truth still wins the day.  Truth is not subjective, and should never be compromised.  “Politically Correct” is rarely ever correct.

I know a great many elected officials.

I know too few Statesmen.


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Vaporizer Cigarettes Offer an alternative solution to Traditional Cigarettes

Vaporizer Cigarettes Offer an alternative solution to Traditional Cigarettes

Vaporizer cigarettes or e Cigarettes are on the list of latest nicotine delivery systems which have just hit the general public market. They have become extremely popular since they essentially eliminate almost all of the common smoking dangers connected with conventional tobacco plus they also get rid of a lot of the more common health dangers linked to tobacco in general. The Vaporizer cigarette functions by delivering nicotine through a vaporizer that is placed directly onto your skin of an individual. This creates a smoke free environment that eliminates the toxins and bacteria that are within smoke. Many have stated that the vaporizer does not have the tar and toxic chemicals which are typically within conventional cigarettes.

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There are several vaporizers that are offered on industry today. These vaporizers vary greatly in cost as well as in the actual quality of them. Less end vaporizer usually has a very poor quality, that is not worth the money spent on it. Many of these vaporizers do not even easily fit into the hand safely and tend to become lost when used. There are also a lot of people who would prefer to buy a box vaporizer instead of an individual use one. They are more expensive but as well do not cost nearly up to the single use vaporizers do.

When purchasing vaporizer cigarettes you want to make sure that you don’t get an electronic device that is electronic and contains nicotine. The unit have been discovered to be incredibly dangerous and can result in severe respiratory complications. Nicotine can be an addictive drug that may quickly result in addiction if the person will not get their nicotine fix. The only real way to avoid that is to purchase vaporizers that are designed to contain natural herbs rather than nicotine. These vaporizers do not cause nearly as much injury to the body because the ones which contain nicotine.

There are vaporizer cigarettes available which are electronic , nor contain nicotine. They are called hypo-allergenic and are extremely popular among people who do not wish to take up a new cigarette habit. The most effective reasons to purchase one of these electronic cigarettes is the fact that they are extremely effective. Most people cannot stop smoking all by themselves and should not need to. If a product permits you to continue to smoke while reducing your cravings then it will be extremely effective.

Electronic cigarettes are a lot more efficient at helping smokers quit than the normal ones. Exactly why they are so effective is because they contain no nicotine, tar or other harmful chemicals. This is why they are much more attractive to most smokers. The lack of nicotine helps it be easier for smokers to overcome their addiction and prevent smoking.

The key reason why people find it easier to quit with vaporizer cigarettes is because there is no harmful smoke produced with the use of this product. All of the harmful Vape Shop toxins along with other material are passed through the lungs and directly from your mouth. Many smokers think that if they puff on a normal cigarette they are putting all of this harmful smoke into their system. This is not the case as there is no harmful smoke produced by using vaporizer cigarettes.

Many people who try vaporizer cigarettes discover that they are able to give up smoking much easier than they thought possible. They experience fewer cravings, have significantly more energy and a more positive attitude about life. They are benefits that they weren’t in a position to obtain from using regular cigarettes. The largest benefit is that they do not expose their health to the harmful toxins found in regular cigarettes.

If you are looking to purchase a vaporizer cigarette then it is important to purchase one that is from the reputable company. There are plenty of vaporizer cigarette companies on the Internet today. Make sure you research each one prior to making your final selection. Most companies offer free samples of their products so as to promote their business. It is simple to find the kind of vaporizer cigarettes that suits your needs. In no time at all you may be enjoying all of the health advantages of vaporizers.

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VLOG: Why prioritise video for B2B events?

Exhibitions and events are a big deal for B2B businesses and here we look at why video should feature highly on the pre-event planning priority list.

We have a big exhibition year ahead in 2020, and companies will inevitably be considering a million and one ways to maximise their return on marketing investment – from pre-event media relations to secure coverage in influential trade titles, to ramping up social engagement and revitalising stand messaging.

In amongst all this important activity, I’d urge businesses of all sizes to seriously consider the role of video content in their event storytelling.

You tend to have your most knowledgeable people at major events, as well as customers and access to key industry experts. So, the opportunities to capture valuable video content to drive footfall to your stand and populate campaigns that extend beyond the event are there for the taking.

Video may not be something that currently features high on your exhibition planning list, but here are four reasons why it really should – along with some ideas for what you could capture:

1.  Video is the preferred format for learning about products and services
Many people believe that this applies primarily in B2C marketing, but have a think about the first place you naturally turn to research a product or service in a business context, perhaps to find a new piece of software or hardware…..the internet. Then think about the content formats you personally prefer for information – often we head to YouTube for explainer content, or to a brand’s website for product specs. Finally, think about how much easier, more engaging and more time-effective it is to watch a video than to read a sales brochure cover to cover.

According to 2019 research, 72% of people would rather use video to learn about a product or service. Additionally, 79% say a brand video has convinced them to buy a piece of software or app*.

Suggestion: Capture a live demonstration of your key product/s in action – add weight to this by filming it with a small group gathered to demonstrate the level of interest at the event.

2.  Social video is performing brilliantly

Many companies will be using social platforms during events to highlight their presence at trade shows and encourage visitor footfall on stand. Video is a great way to do this but it needs to go beyond ‘vanity content’ (that shows how great the stand looks) and actually gives people a reason to visit – the FOMO (fear of missing out) effect!

A staggering 93% of marketers say they’ve gained a new customer thanks to a video on social media**. Additionally, marketers are really seeing the success of social video on LinkedIn, with 51% saying they currently using it (up from 38% in 2018). Of those using it, 84% say it’s been successful for them (up from 75% in 2018)*. The figures on Twitter aren’t increasing quite as much, but are certainly showing an upward trend.

Suggestion: Shoot a guided walk-through of the stand before the show opens to let visitors know what they can see if they visit. Record an on-site case study with a visiting customer who can endorse the product/s you are showing and encourage prospects to enquire about how this could also work for them. Or, if you’re confident of your spokespeople’s presenting skills, live stream some – interviews with key product experts.

3.  Video can put a face to the business and demonstrate true thought leadership

The old adage that ‘people do business with people’ is never more evident than at a trade show. Visitors are not only there to research the latest products. They’re there to connect with peers, to discuss and debate trends and, importantly, to seek advice from experts. What better way to attract visitors to your booth than to put a face to the business and ‘break the ice’ before they even arrive?

Using video to open discussion, encourage debate or educate an audience on a key topic can be very effective (backed up by research that shows that 73% of marketing and sales leaders believe webinars are one of the best ways to generate quality leads**). It’s all about people and making people ‘available’ at every stage of the buying journey. Take a look at a recent video project we managed for FESPA here

Suggestion: Perhaps one of the company’s subject matter experts is giving a presentation as part of an educational programme at the event – record a 30-second overview of what they will be discussing and share it. Or, seek permission from the event organiser to film your spokesperson’s section of the presentation and use as long-form educational content or thought-leadership soundbites.

4.  Video attracts attention

If you consider that 93% of all communication is visual (which is why visuals attract our attention and affect our attitude), it’s easy to see why video is a highly impactful medium at a trade show. Cleverly placed video on your stand can be used to attract passing visitors and act as a conversation starter for sales teams, educate visitors about products and services or be used as a ‘decorative’ device to bring a stand to life.

Many forms of video content are appropriate for use at trade shows, from animations depicting corporate messages or product overviews, to video case studies (always subtitled as they generally won’t be heard in a noisy exhibition hall!).

Suggestion: To really make a statement, think about using a video wall that brings the stand to life in a highly visual way. Video walls grab the attention of visitors, encourage on-stand footfall and help to differentiate a brand from nearby competitors. The key is to use content that tells the audience why they should care and why they should engage with you (unless it is used for decorative purposes only). We recently created video wall content for a client, take a look at the case study here

The important thing to remember when investing in video capture at events is to plan, plan and plan a bit more. There is so much content that can be captured, but you need to consider the output, intended use and available channels well before you build your shot list. Otherwise you will find yourself with hours of footage that will forever remain on a hard drive in your desk drawer.

If you don’t yet have a plan for how to build video into your exhibition marketing strategy, get in touch. We have experience of planning, script development, storyboarding, animation, as well as capturing and editing rich content at live events for use across all communications channels. We can also train your spokespeople to communicate confidently on camera!

*The State of Video Marketing 2019, wyzowl **2019 Video in Business Benchmark Report, Vidyard


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Aren’t we all looking for a deeply fulfilling relationship instead of something mediocre? And yet, so many of us overstay. Many of us can’t let go and we tend to hang on. We keep subjecting us to situations that don’t really make us happy. I have been like that for most of my relationships. So, I was thinking, if we paid better attention in the beginning and we focus on not even entering unfulfilling relationships in the first place, then we have a good chance of ending up in something amazing. However, for this to happen, we need one essential thing that will help, even protect us from ending up in the wrong relationships. Read on to figure out what I am talking about!

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How Not To Enter Bad Relationships In The First Place!

This show is here for those who need a break-through in the love department. Those who want to turn their love life around and who want to attract partners that contribute to a deeply fulfilling relationship. Where you are a team, where you support each other, where you feel safe and where you can trust your partner. If you are not yet in such a relationship, you are either single or you are in a relationship that has none of the above, meaning that if you are looking for a healthy relationship, you will eventually have to let go of what is not serving you right now. Often that is the most difficult part. I used to overstay in pretty much every relationship. The truth is, we often can’t let go, we tend to hang on. We keep subjecting us to situations that don’t make us happy.

So, I was thinking, what would help not to enter unfulfilling relationships in the first place? And then I realized, that I lacked something fundamental when I was still running after love, when I was still the Love Addict, in denial, unaware of what I was doing. That something would have helped me tremendously, even protect me from ending up in bad relationships. So what was it that was missing? I forgot to define my relationship standards. Standards that I could remind myself about, that I could carry in my heart at all times. And if I actually did have some sort of a standard, I was very skilled at lowering them at the potential threat of losing love. I’d compromise quickly and often bent over backwards to accommodate my beloved.

What are Relationship Standards?

To me, my standards are like promises I make to myself. It’s a way of honoring and respecting myself. It’s like defining your limit, below which you are unwilling to tolerate a partner. It’s like the minimum requirement.

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For us to be able to set standards, we have to be very clear on what our real needs are. Looking at the six core human needs, we can quickly identify which one is prominent for us. Many leaders have talked about these needs, however I learned about them when I participated in a Tony Robbins event. These 6 core human needs are Certainty (meaning I feel safe in the relationship), Variety (a feeling of change, excitement, novelty), Significance (a feeling that I matter and that I mean something to someone), Love & Connection, Growth (personal growth) and Contribution. If your most important need is Variety meaning, new things, change, experiences but your partner never wants to try something new and has limited views on things, it will be difficult to live a fulfilling relationship with him or her.

I also like to look at the 5 love languages, defined by Gary Chapman. Great book! He elaborates on how people feel loved and how one feels commitment. Is it by receiving gifts? Quality time? An act of services? Physical touch? Or is it words of affirmation? I can highly recommend his book, so go check it out. It’s called the 5 love languages. If you know your primary love language, you will also know what you need – for example, if your love language is quality time but your partner is always traveling for work, this will sooner or later lead to a break-up as you won’t ever feel loved in the way you need to and you ‘ll start resenting your partner. Or let’s say your most important need is to feel safe, but your partner is a liar or a cheater, then surely it won’t work in the long run. Sometimes our partners don’t even know what they have to do so we feel loved. Even worse, we don’t know. So, it’s time to figure out, what you need to feel loved. In my experience, a deeply loved woman is powerful beyond belief. She’ll commit and stand by a guy from all of her heart. You can’t get luckier than having a partner who feels truly loved.

When you know your Love Language and your most essential needs, you can think of the Qualities, Values and Behaviour your partner should bring forth. You will also realize what you do not want in a partner and that is where we talk about boundaries.

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Quality Time says “I love you” – one of the 5 Love Languages

Standards are DEAL-Breakers, NO-Go’s, Non-Negotiables. Things that when present would terminate a relationship, or you would not pursue a guy that shows this behavior. What are the things that would not make you want to continue getting to know a potential lover? The question of whether to have kids, get married and build a family. Maybe you are ready to settle but he is all about partying until late at night? Or maybe you say, an addict is a no go. Ask yourself if you are in alignment when it comes to such essential points of views? Do you want the same things at this very moment in life?

Defining Standards For Your Relationship

So first thing you want to do is defining your standards. Write down a list with all the things you truly need, non-negotiable. This is not about a wish list. It is the things you won’t negotiate about. Wishes can be negotiated. Needs or standards cannot. As an inspiration, I ‘ll share some of mine with you.

To me it is very important that my partner is in love with who I am and not with what he makes me up in his mind. He has to value honesty and trust. He must be willing to grow and own his mistakes. I must want to jump him! Yes, I have to be physically attracted to him – and he must like sex too. He has to be open to having kids and a family. He must be willing to spend quality time with me. I want him to honor commitment, in other words, he does not run when things get a little tough. Giving and receiving is equal as I tend to over give and under receive and I have to feel that I am a priority for him.

Communicating Standards

Once you set your standards, it is time to communicate them. As you know from my show, in the beginning when you are getting to know someone new, you ideally spend quite some time evaluating them. Are they a good match? Do you share the same important values? Are you at the same stage in life? Is he or she able to live up to your defined standards? Are you ready to live up to their standards? In episode no 24 I shared with you how we should spend more time on evaluating instead of negotiating. We ask “Should I keep seeing him to see IF we are a good match” and not “How can I make this a good match?”. It’s the IF not the HOW.

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Communicating your standards is part of the evaluation phase. You don’t have to do it in an arrogant way. It should not come across as expectations. Tap into your feminine beauty, vulnerable and share from her heart what is dear to you. You can say: I will feel loved most when you decide to spend time with me instead of buying me flowers. Or, when you lie to me, I will start feeling insecure and knowing myself it won’t take long until I don’t trust you anymore and I’ll start resenting you. This is what I am looking for in men. This is when I fall in love. This is when I tend to give myself fully, when I am all in. And so on.

However, after you communicated your standards, the hard part comes. The most important step is to stick with them. And this is where it gets tough. Why?

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Well, the moment we decide that we like someone, that we might get Love, we are at threat of lowering these standards. And while this might not have a significant impact in the short run, it will have a massive impact in the long run. Saying no in the beginning is much easier than a year into the relationship. The foundation you lay in the beginning will be decisive for your long-time happiness in the relationship.

Maybe you will find yourself lowering your standards. Happens to everyone. If you do lower your standards, you want to have a real hard look. When did you lower your standards? What happened for you? What was at stake? Why did you lower them?

There was a fundamental reason for you to lower them. Something must have scared you, or maybe you were not willing to give up on the potential supply of love and attention. However, remember, if you make false compromises now if you risk a lifetime of happiness for short-term satisfaction, you will lose in the long run. It’s a done deal.

Besides, the moment you do not stick to the standards you communicated so clearly in the beginning, how much respect can you expect from your partner? What are you saying about yourself when doing that? In a way, we are saying that it is okay not to honor our standards and that is just the beginning of the end.

So set standards that you can really stick to. You might fear that it will limit your choices, that’s alright, just feel that. Keep the promises you made to yourself. The moment you find yourself lowering your standards, go check in with our community. Get that support that you need so you won’t compromise. If you are not a member of our community yet, go check it out now. Just click on and sign up. It will be so worthwhile because you don’t have to do this alone. IT is much easier to get the support that you need to follow through and create a love life that will last for you.

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Sustained strength is the running theme in Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC’s) fiscal first quarter results, which show that net income grew by 10% annually to $3.847 billion.

The quarter ending January 31 saw net income increase by $601 million over the previous quarter, boosted by strong performances in the bank’s personal and commercial banking, capital markets, wealth management, and investor and treasury services.

“Results across our businesses benefited from strong volume growth, increased client activity and constructive markets, partially offset by the impact of low interest rates and higher expenses largely due to variable and stock-based compensation commensurate with strong results,” RBC announced.

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What I loved in my recent news feed is the epic Inter-Korean summit. Yes, I know it was the historic meeting between North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in for a lot of reasons. The most relevant being Jim Kong Un becoming his dynasty’s first ever leader to visit South Korea. The summit is supposed to end the decades-old Korean war and this is good for world peace.

But what amused me the most was the footage of 12 trotting bodyguards accompanying the Limousine of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Un is the dictator who lavishly displays his nukes and military power. He is the Supreme leader who wants to control the world with a small button on his desk. The master planner who dares to challenge the U.S., the world power.
How can he dodge his security by relying on unarmed twelve joggers!!

I’m not very interested in speculating Kim’s strategy; not keen to find how America is going to benefit from the deal.
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Indian Rupee is Overvalued and Chief Economic advisor agrees!!

Rupee is Overvalued and should depreciate – something I have been saying for 3-4 months now but for lack of time had not been able to do some research and share with everyone my thoughts behind the my assertion.

Reading the newspaper today I read Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian’s view as told to Economic Times,

“I think we have to be opportunistic, when there is a chance to allow it to drift down maybe a little bit it drift down but when lot of capital is coming in intervene to keep it stable,” Subramanian had said. “I agree that there is a part of the community out there that wants a strong exchange rate, but that would be very detrimental to our exports”

The rupee has been stable against the dollar but has appreciated against a basket of currencies, severely effecting the exports competitiveness. India’s exports declined for third month running in February. Rupee has appreciated 22.4% against the euro in the current financial year. On a trade-weighted basis, and after adjusting for inflation, in February rupee was the rupee was over 24% overvalued against a basket of currencies of India’s six largest trade partners.

The below table shows the performance of Indian currency against major currencies and the Rupee has strengthened against every currency other than USD and Chinese Yuan, the direct impact of this strengthening is that exports to these countries be it Software, Services or Goods all become less competitive

INR comparitive chart 2015Now lets look at the competition – Countries that export goods and services to the nations above –  big ones being Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil, Russia, South Africa and the currency of all these countries have depreciated against Indian Rupee giving an advantage to competition.

INR Comparitive Chart 2015 2I think it’s a perfect time for India to weaken the Rupee while Oil remains low to boost competitiveness of exports and fill up our foreign exchange reserves. At the same time build oil reserves so that even when oil prices move up we don’t have to strengthen the currency in tandem to prevent the outflow of petro dollars.

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  1. Hi Aditya, Good Day, what will be the forecast for sgd to INR for September & October. Is it increase from current rate 47.3.

    Thanks for your response.

    1. Hi Sunil,
      Good day to you too. I think SGD INR can touch 48 in next 2 weeks and 47 should be a good support. A clearer trend would emerge after 12 Sep and 18 Sep, Singapore elections and fed meeting.

  2. Surprising, SGD is so volatile, it went down all the way to 1.39 and now back to 1.35 levels. Next move my guess is back towards the 1.4 mark, especially if MAS eases further. Tomorrow RBI will in all probability reduce CRR and that should help Rupee ease off a bit.

  3. As discussed earlier – the SGD INR touched 46 today in the spot market, overnight SGD had strengthened to 1.345 and now trades around 1.352 mark. I expect more SGD strength in the following weeks along with moderate Rupee weakness.

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  4. I was wondering how the REER is calculated because it is just the exchange rate against a basket of currencies then INR has always been depreciating, only last year it has appreciated so how come INR is overvalued? Compare any currency GBP for example. GBP used to be Rs 80 and now it is Rs 90+, SGD used to be Rs 26-33 and now it is 45.

    Then after some research I realized that REER also takes into account the interest rate differentials. So according to REER, because our interest rates are higher than most countries, for INR to be correctly valued, it has to keep depreciating forever. What a flawed logic is this.

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  5. All very good points. My view is that our consumption and purchasing power will improve with lower levels of inflation and higher real rates and that will compensate for pain in the export sector. We are still a domestic consumption economy and not so much an export oriented one. To me the biggest problem for India has been high inflation which has led to low levels of savings allocated to financial assets, instead Indians still buy gold and property. This has to change. What we are seeing now, is people realizing that financial assets like FDs and Stocks are better than property and gold. We need property prices to come off and Indians stop investing in gold. We are already seeing property prices stagnating and sensex hitting new highs. This is exactly what we want and not the other way around as it was when rupee was falling like a stone. For this we need a confidence that the currency will remain strong, although I agree with all your points. I just hope that the benefits of stronger currency are higher atleast for most middle class Indian consumers.

  6. Question is that does Mr. Modi want a strong Rupee for political reasons or economic reasons? Stronger Rupee does not mean India is a strong country – if that was true then China would be a weak country!! However today China has over 2 trillion dollars in Dollar Reserves and runs a surplus on the trade account.

    We could import cheap steel from China – but then what happens to the roughly 250,000 people directly employed in the Steel Industry? Where do they go when steel plants shut down? Job losses and unemployment would lead social issues like crime and domestic violence.

    Just like Steel India could import other things from overseas as well – clothes, cotton, grains all cheaper with a stronger Indian rupee but that would kill the relevant industries. Today farmers commit suicide due to failing monsoon then there would be suicides due to unable to compete with imports. in that case Government will resort to raising duties and adding subsidies – both of which will undo the economic reforms that have come through in past decades. A bigger question is if we buy steel from China what are we going to sell to them?

    India can afford to have a strong rupee when the country is in a position to innovate and export value added stuff. When the workers are productive i.e. no more walking in late in office or in manufacturing plant, having tea, chit chatting and then starting work (something Mr. Modi has experienced with his own bureaucrats).

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  7. Make in India is Modi’s idea, but he himself wishes for a stronger Rupee 🙂

    I too agree, strong currency increases the purchasing power of the people, our import cost gets reduced and the deflation in other countries gets imported into India. We get cheaper steel from China, instead of making it here and the RBI is keeping interest rates at 1.5-2% above inflation to give real rates to savers. So this is all good news, if you ask me, as an Indian consumer 🙂

  8. Rupee is overvalued because FIIs love our debt markets and have completely used up the limit for govt bonds and now corporate bonds also they are close to using up the limit.

    Regarding, devaluing the rupee, it is easier said than done, there are trade offs in accumulating reserves, it creates inflation.

    Your best bet for rupee depreciation is if there is some global risk aversion and FIIs start selling, then RBI can stop selling dollars and let the Rupee depreciate. Anyways, RBI has always maintained that they will only smoothen out the volatility and not target a specific level.

    Nice article:

    “RBI agrees that the rupee is overvalued, but continues to maintain that it will not intervene in the currency market to target a level. In his monetary policy statement on 4 March, Raghuram Rajan, governor, RBI, said, “The rupee has remained strong relative to peer countries. While an excessively strong rupee is undesirable, it too creates disinflationary impulses. It bears repeating here that the Reserve Bank does not target a level for the exchange rate, nor does it have an overall target for foreign exchange reserves.”

    “RBI is unlikely to try the formula. Also, large intervention in the currency market will have implications on monetary policy. Simply put, when a central bank intervenes in the market to buy foreign currency, it increases the supply of domestic currency, which can lead to higher inflation. Now that RBI has become an inflation targeting central bank, it is likely to favour a stronger currency as it “creates disinflationary impulses”. It may not want a situation where its intervention in the currency market compromises its position on the inflation front”

    1. It’s very easy to devalue the rupee – all that’s needed is some statements by RBI governor and or finance minister that rupee is overvalued. Every central bank resorts to jawboning before any open market operations. As with FII they are opportunists, if the Govt caps the amount they can buy then how do they bring extra dollars in which in turns forces RBI to sell dollars to maintain a exchange rate? Policy decisions have to be made with a long term view – if the indian industry dies due to being uncompetitive in global markets due to strong currency then all this smoothening of currency rates is of no good use. Falling exports for 4 months in a row shouts for itself. India is still not in a position where domestic consumption is sufficient to sustain domestic production. So sooner the rupee weakens the better it is for the Indian economy and Mr. Modi’s Make in India plans.

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For those on a tight budget that are interested in taking on the open road on a motorcycle, read on to find out what we’ve learned over thousands of miles on small 125 cc and 200 cc motorcycles.

Small motorcycles are cheaper

In the United States, for most, a small, cheap bike might mean getting something like a Yamaha XT 250. At $5 199 that is nearly four times as much as an Asian import like the Tao Tao TBR7 (at only $1 399). If you are planning on touring in Africa, South America or Asia the options of cheap Chinese bikes are near endless. Buying a cheap, small local motorcycle will cost far less than shipping your big adventure bike there and back.

Not only are the motorcycles cheap to buy, but parts parts are cheap and freely available in the developing world. When we traveled through Africa on two Chinese delivery bikes, I was worried about parts availability. I soon realized that these bikes are everywhere. They are just branded differently. I purchased a carb kit in rural Tanzania, a chain in Ethiopia and tube in Sudan, for next to nothing.

Small motorcycles are popular in developing countries
Small Chinese motorcycles are everywhere in developing countries

Apart from the price of the bike and cheap parts, they are very economical too. I rode my bike hard everyday, the whole day, and it still returned 85 mpg on average. That translates to a range of 225 miles on the 2.6 gallon gas tank. Insurance on a small bike is cheaper and so is temporary import tax if you cross multiple borders. In Africa, you need to put down a deposit for import tax, in case you don’t leave the country again. It depends on the value of your bike.

Small motorcycles are easier to ride

Small motorcycles as much easier to ride than large, heavy adventure bikes. Especially for short or inexperienced riders. My wife rode 3 600 miles around South Africa on a 125 cc bike less than a month after of getting onto a motorcycle for the first time in her life. With camping gear weighing down the bike and messing with the center of gravity, a small bike is so much easier to control and pick up after a tumble.

Small motorcycles in the mud of Tanzania
Dropping your fully loaded bike is inevitable, but picking up a small bike is simple

You might be concerned about going off road on a small bike with very little power. While it can be tough in sandy ruts, if you take it slow in the dirt it is possible. I was more concerned of breaking something, especially on the gnarly rocks of the Chalbi desert in Northern Kenya.

Small bike in Kenya
Yes, it is possible to ride a small 200 cc road bike on very bad roads

Being able to firmly plant both feet on the ground and keep your bike upright with the least amount of effort, afford you much needed confidence if you are traveling in a foreign country. I loved the fact that my wife and I could quickly pick up our small 200 cc motorcycles on our own if it fell over.

Small motorcycles are easier to fix

Cheap single cylinder motorcycles are much simpler and there is less that can go wrong. There are no fancy electronics that can leave you stranded without any clue as to what the issue is. Most cheap Chinese or Indian bikes still have carburetors. If something does go wrong, it is much easier to fix yourself and most back yard mechanics should be able to assist you.

My 200 cc delivery bike spluttered and died in the middle of rural Tanzania due to dirty fuel from Malawi. I somehow got it going again and limped to the nearest town. With no-one understanding any English, a new carb kit was installed in less than an hour and it cost next to nothing (I damaged the float trying to clean the carb, something which I have not done before at that point).

Carb kit replaced in rural Tanzania
Bush mechanic fixing my 200 cc bike in outside their workshop

Asian bikes are all over the developing world. If that is where you are headed, you will not have trouble finding parts or someone that can fix your bike. If you have trouble with your BMW of KTM, the bush mechanic might just stand their scratching his head. Or try to fix it and make it worse.

The added benefit of a small motorcycle is that, if all else fails, it is light enough that you can simply load it on the back of a pick-up and drive to the nearest town for help. I should add that apart from the dirty carb, the only other breakdowns in 90 days were three flat tires.

Small motorcycles are safer

This one is debatable. Small capacity motorcycles are slow and it is quite scary if you are maxing out at 55 mph and a big bus races past. Highway riding is just not fun, but in most African countries the speed limit is around 50 mph on most country roads and as low as 20 mph in the villages. Once we reached Zambia on our Crossing Africa trip, the slow speed of our 200 cc Motomias didn’t bother us again.

One thing I realized is that it is actually not a bad thing if you can’t go faster than the speed limit. You will have days where you just want to reach your destination and on a bike bike, you will go faster than you should. My wife nearly hit a goat in Ethiopia. If she was on her BMW, it would have been disastrous. I remember how I always rode my KLR 650 as fast as it would go on the boring, straight tar roads. Not being able to speed is safer and it means less chance of getting pulled over by the cops (not fun in a foreign country).

Small motorcycles make people like you

When traveling in a foreign country, there are benefits to blending in with the locals. You often year stories of corrupt police demanding bribes at check-points, especially in Africa. While this definitely does happen, we found that they are more interested in our small motorcycles and where we were from, than asking for money. On a flashy, $15 000 bike, it just looks like you have extra cash burning holes in your pockets.

Other travelers also find it very intriguing seeing someone on a small capacity bike so far from home. We met a team of South African film makers in Uganda, producing a traveling series for national television. They drove three VW Amarok trucks and offered that we can ship our bikes back with their vehicles if we reach Egypt at the same time. They couldn’t believe that we’ve ridden that far on the cheap bikes.

In Northern Namibia we ran into Charlie Boorman, from Long Way Round and Long Way Down. He was quite impressed with our mission to ride most of their journey in the opposite direction. He gave us some tips on the roads in Sudan, and agreed that a small bike is actually not such a bad idea for the roads of Africa.

meeting Charlie Boorman in Namibia
Meeting Charlie Boorman from Long Way Down in Namibia

We kept a daily blog and we still get contacted by strangers asking for advice on how to travel on small motorcycles. During the trip we also wrote articles for news papers and magazines, getting paid in the process. People just can’t believe that it is possible to cross a continent like Africa on small capacity road motorcycles, but here’s the secret: I actually believe it is much easier than on a big adventure bike.

Small motorcycles are easier to ship

If you are thinking of an adventure bike trip outside your own country, you will have to consider how to ship your bike across the water. Many riders remove the front wheel and handlebars, and need to build a wooden crate that will take the motorcycle. The small (and lighter) the bike, the cheaper the shipping charge will be.

On our 3 month trip through Africa, this is one thing I did not have fully planned until we reach Egypt. Organizing the shipping of a bike out of Egypt is not a two day affair, but that is how long we had before our flight out. Luckily, we reached Alexandria the same day as the TV crew we met earlier in Uganda. They offered for us to ship our bikes with their VW pickups in the shipping containers they rented. If we had big adventure bikes, this would not have been possible.

Small bikes can also more easily be put onto the back of a truck or even inside a canoe if you had to cross a river. Everything about a small bike is just easier. At one of the lodges we camped at, in Namibia, we put my wife’s bike on the back of a truck as she could not ride the two miles of thick sand. Three people could easily pick up the fully laden bike.

Picking up a small motorcycle is easy
Putting my wife’s bike on the back of a pickup

Disadvantages of small motorcycles

Small motorcycles are awesome for traveling, but that does not mean they are perfect. Far from it. I remember on my first trip on a 125 cc I told my wife, after two weeks in the saddle, that I will never ride a small bike ever again. I lied. Two years later we did another trip of more than 9 000 miles.

Here are some drawbacks of touring on a small bike:

Small motorcycles are uncomfortable

If you are taller than 5 foot 6, a small 125 cc bike is not going to be comfortable. With a low seat height, you knees are bent at a sharp angle and depending on how much luggage you carry, you might be quite close to the handle bars. In this awkward position, it is not possible to ride for more than two hours without a rest break. On our 9 600 mile trip with the 200 cc motorcycles, we averaged just under 200 miles a day, with the longest days being around 300 miles.

My wife, who is somewhat vertically challenged, loved the small bikes as she struggles on bigger bikes. She had a BMW F650 Funduro, but still preferred her 200 cc Chinese road bike for touring.

Small motorcycles are slow

A small capacity motorcycle is slow. Very slow! On our trip with the 125 cc delivery bikes, I had to gear down to second on some steeper uphills that had me crawling along at 25 mph. On the flats I could manage a 45 – 50 mph cruising speed. My wife actually had to wait for me at the top of each hill as she weights 50 pounds less than me.

The longer, cross continental trip on the 200 cc bikes went much better. We could both easily cruise at 50 mph and I even reached 65 mph on a long flat section of tar road. A slightly higher cruising speed and a bit of power to pass a slow moving truck would have been helpful.

Small motorcycles are… small

Apart from being uncomfortable for taller riders, it might not be possible to fit large luggage boxes like the ones on the back of a big BMW or KTM. You can, however, fit a big tank bag and throw-over saddle bags. And if you ride alone (which is likely, on a small capacity bike) then you can pack quite a bit of luggage where the pillion would have sat. It was designed to take a 150 pound adult, so some camping gear is unlikely to break the bike.

Camping gear for an adventure bike trip
Yes, a 200 cc bike can take camping gear

Small motorcycles vibrate

Small, unrefined four-strokes vibrate a lot, but so do many 650 Japanese thumpers. Get used to it! You are a hardcore adventure biker. As much as I love the modern adventure bikes, there is something magical about roughing it on a more basic machine that make a trip more adventurous.

Reliability of some brands

Some Chinese bike brands has a bad reputation of dismantling itself while you ride. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to know where the bikes came from. There are a few manufacturers in China that build reliable bikes that are very close to the original Japanese bikes they are ripping off. Dayun, for instance, builds a 125 cc that looks exactly like the Honda CG 125, and a 200 cc that is a carbon copy of the Suzuki GN 250.

We’ve punished these bikes in the worst of conditions without any problems. The only modification we made were fitting original Japanese chains which lasted the duration of the 9 600 mile trip.

Final thoughts

My biggest dream growing up was to one day drive from Cape Town to Cairo in a big truck. I subconsciously knew it would have to wait until I am retired, with time and money on my side. Then we started riding small bikes and realized it is a cheap alternative.

We never imagined how interested people would be in our journey, and with the money earned from writing articles for newspapers and magazines, the whole 3-month Cape to Cairo trip for two ended up costing less than one new BMW F 650 GS at the time. And that included the two brand new 200 cc motorcycles and flights back home. The only thing I regret is not doing more such trips before we had kids.

With the availability of cheap small motorcycles these day, there are no excuses anymore. Get a licence. Get a bike. And get going!

Francois Steyn

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