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Flea Market-ing Lessons

Flea Market-ing LessonsBy David LeonhardtA few days ago, I was signing copies of my book - Climb Your Stairway toHeaven: the 9 habits of maximum happiness - at the flea market. Nobodyexpects an author to sign books at a flea market. Some people sell a few... Read >
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A "Taker" Searches for happiness

A "Taker" Searches for happinessBy David Leonhardt"There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers.Takers might eat well, but givers sleep better at night." Aha!Your humble scribe has had a tough time sleeping lately. Ithought it might have ... Read >
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If Spaam Vigilantes Break Out of Cyberspace...

If Spaam Vigilantes Break Out of Cyberspace...By David LeonhardtThe following is based on a true story. Any resemblance to whatis today happening on the Internet is, sadly, a figment of my ownpersonal experience.I found myself returning to the office at 9... Read >
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The importance of Thanksgiving every day

By David LeonhardtThanksgiving is the most important holiday of the year.Oh, sure, Christmas is grand, and I know it has many, many fans. I'm not knocking Christmas, but The Thanksgiving story is more important. And Easter has its fans, too. Rebirth is a ... Read >
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Muscle pain and children do not mix

Muscle pain and children do not mixBy David LeonhardtI am in pain. I've been in pain all day. Last night, I was in"searing pain", which is pain multiplied by pain, divided byrelief, then multiplied by pain to the tenth power. In case youare not ... Read >
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Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward

Painful Lessons from the Maternity Ward(Don't try this at home, folks.)By David LeonhardtWhoever dubbed New York, New York "the city that never sleeps"should visit The Maternity Ward. My recent visit included adrop-in on several screenings of "A Star Is B... Read >
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The Family

By David LeonhardtRarely in polite circles does anybody speak of The Family a man adopts when he shares a home with his darling. (Even in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, the in-laws end up living a full 14 feet away.)Today, we cast aside the veil of secrecy, as... Read >
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Five tips to improve your chances with Google et al.

Understanding Search Engines Part Two: Five tips to improve your chances with Google et al. By David Leonhardt "Dear David: I just created a website on baby toy safety. What should I do to make sure gazillions of people find me through the search eng... Read >
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I Am a Grinch

By David Leonhardt It was my first meeting of GA. This is not AA. It is not NA. It is GA...Grinches Anonymous. "Please stand up and introduce yourself," I was urged. "My name is The Happy Guy, and I am a Grinch." The room fell silent. People l... Read >
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That's the Christmas spirit

That's the Christmas spiritBy David LeonhardtLast Christmas, Uncle Albert promised his neighbor, Wilson, tofind a way to keep the Christmas spirit alive all year. Youknow, just like Wilson and everybody else wishes people eachyear.Yesterday I was checking... Read >
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A Bad Hairdresser Day

A Bad Hairdresser DayBy David Leonhardt"Hey everybody!" Hairdresser Lady called out. "It's The HappyGuy.""Don't try buttering me up, Hairdresser Lady," I warned. "It'snot going to work.""What's not going to work?" she demanded."You can't cover up your gro... Read >
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Three Inspirations for Happiness

Three Inspirations for HappinessBy David LeonhardtThe following three inspirations were adapted from A Daily Doseof Happiness, and they represent three key ways to increase ourhappiness.1. FORGIVING FOR HAPPINESSWe like to think we are better than our fri... Read >
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No happiness without patience

No Happiness Without PatienceInstant gratification is not the recipe for happinessBy David LeonhardtI'm searching for modern happiness. The old-fashioned kind takesjust too long. That happiness requires patience and I don't wantto wait. I want upgraded ha... Read >
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Unique Gift Ideas for the 21st Century

Unique Gift Ideas for the 21st CenturyPoor advice from a personal growth specialistBy David LeonhardtAs a personal growth specialist, I like to think I'm hip. I like to think I am avant garde. I like to think I am on the cutting edge - despite what everyo... Read >
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The Work-from-home Fashion Primer

The Work-from-home Fashion PrimerBy David LeonhardtLast week, I reported how writers, stay-at-home parents andonline marketing geeks had chosen careers as hermits:http://www.thehappyguy.com/hermit.htmlThousands of work-from-home hermits responded, confess... Read >
Author: David Leonhardt

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