Fabulous Personalized Gift Sweatshirts that I Love
I spoke to my sister yesterday to wish her a happy birthday. I quized her regarding the obligatory celebration. Then, somehow, I don’t remember how, I started talking about a photo gift product my favorite client just started selling. I’ve been involved in personalized gifts since 1999, working part time on it for about eight years. In March of 2007, my employer of 25 years decided that they no longer required my services. At the time, my boss at the “big company” was a nice guy and smart, a great combination, and he asked me what my plan was. I’ll send him a link to this just to let him know that I lived thru the whole experience of losing a job fairly well. It was my first time, so I didn’t really know what to expect. OK, so he asked me what my plan was.
I told him that I would start my own Search Engine Marketing Firm. He asked me if I was hiring. The recession in the technology industry was underway long before the banking crisis hit in 2008. And, in the office where I worked, during 2005 and 2006 we went through layoff after layoff. Finally, they got to me. I really underestimated how far behind the technology curve I was. Ironically, I was part of the reason for the very technological shifts which were now impacting my employer’s bottom line.
For a long time, I was one of the “goto guys”. That’s the guy or gal in a team that everyone else goes to for solutions. Unfortunately, this eventually results in thinking that riding the wave of a successful series of products would never end. And, that is not how technology is. That wave will eventually meet land and when it does it will be gone forever. I always really knew that, but daily life for 21 years straight seemed to contradict the knowledge that the product that I knew so well would certainly one day be obsolete.
Engineers, especially software engineers, are responsible for creating products that people want by creating technology. Since I was good at technology I thought I was fine. But, what I didn’t count on was that since I had gotten my last job the average age of hiring managers was now half of MY age. Age discrimination laws do not stop age discrimination; one has to be inclined to make an issue out of it if you think it might have happened. Even if you do that, you are really helping those who come after you, rather than yourself. I grew up during a critical time during the civil rights movement and I understand that what is lawful is not necessarily ethical and the reverse is also true.
Rather than trying to swim upstream, I made a decision to get some “in demand” skills instead of trying to live in the past and “right” any “wrongs” that may have crossed my path. My only regret now is in taking six months to make that decision. I really should have started out with two months of intense psychotherapy to clear my head, but everyone kept telling me that it wasn’t my fault. I knew that was not true, but I tried to believe them for six months. The entire problem of being depressed is that your judgment is impaired. When your judgment is impaired, you cannot execute decisions requiring good judgment because your judgment is impaired. In the software world this is commonly known as an infinite loop.
There is a book by Donald Lofland, PhD entitled “Thought Viruses” which covers this exact problem and suggests solutions. Sadly, even with the knowledge of Dr. Lofland’s book, my judgement remained impaired. I was trapped in a continuous cycle of believing that I could find a new job like my old one, if only I would get my resume right and send it to the right company. I was waiting for something to break me out of this insidious thought loop. In the software engineering world, we call that “something” a hardware interrupt. Finding a new job like my old one would never happen because the world had changed. I would have known that sooner had my judgement been working. I had always wanted to start my own consulting business. But, it took Dr. Napoleon Hill’s book, “Think and Grow Rich” to break me out of my debilitating infinite thought loop.
I’ve now read that book cover to cover three times (during the past 25 months). And, each time I understand more of what Dr. Hill wished to teach the whole world. It was written and first published during the height of the Great Depression of the 1930’s. If I had to describe its message in one sentence, I’d have to say that it’s “reality is exactly what you think it is”. This sounds trite until you understand and believe that you can 1. Permanently change your thought patterns and then 2. Take the necessary actions to actually do that. The foundation of this is believing that thoughts are physical things and the secret of Chapter 13 which is hidden in plain sight.
So, I formed a company, setup a web site, and waited for the phone to ring. It didn’t. I attribute this to not having the skills needed for the business that I was in. I’m only now, 25 months later, getting the kinds of technical and marketing results needed to attract and then keep clients. And, I now have a level of self confidence, a gift really, that you can’t buy anywhere and no one can give to you, aside from your Mom or your teachers or someone who YOU personally respect. I can focus every day on helping clients build their businesses. In that process, I learn how to do that more efficiently.
My Mom always believed that you make your own luck. I think that she had read Dr. Hill’s book, as did her Mom. Oddly, they never insisted that I read it. I’m sure that there was a copy in the house where she grew up. But, by the time I was born it was boom times again and the Great Depression was a somewhat fading memory. By the way, you can not only find Dr. Hill’s book in every bookstore in the United States, but you can find multiple editions. Its messages are timeless, not personalized, and apply to most everyone. “That which the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve”, Napoleon Hill. This is the book that all of the self help guru’s of the last 75 years read before they became self help gurus. Need to change your life? Read “Think and Grow Rich” until you have the change that you require. Go and get it; read it; do it. It’s a true gift to humanity. To help you get into the right frame of mind, play the music video below.
My Baby Girl’s Birth Day
You can’t give a gift as wonderful as the new baby - but personalized art is still very good. This cute as a button watercolor art print is a genuinely creative personalized baby gift you can give a special baby in your life! Document the day baby was born with this adorable nursery wall decor. Each piece of personalized wall art is customized with baby’s full name, nickname, first home address, time of birth, height and weight, delivery doctor and hospital, brothers and sisters, pets, and Dad & Mom. You can even include a memorable thought, scripture or quote for no additional charge. You may also customize your art print to remember an adoption or baptism. Measuring 11 by 14 inches, this original print baby wall art beautifully decorates the nursery. In later years, it fits wonderfully into baby’s scrapbook. It is a Personalized gift To be loved by children and adults alike. This beautiful art print will fit into a regular frame or you may add a custom quality frame and matting with acid free mats and foam board, backing, and wiring for an added charge.
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Awesome Personalized Hand Painted Child’s Tea Set
This spectacular hand painted and personalized fifteen piece ceramic girl’s tea set makes a remarkable keepsake to be treasured for years to come! The set includes 4 muffin plates, tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, and 4 cups and saucers. The child’s name is handpainted on each of the 4 muffin plates and on the tea pot. Pretty pink details, green leaves and charming periwinkle flowers adorn this precious tea set. The 14 inch petal shaped tray, optional, features flowers around the edge connected by ribbon with a cross-hatch design in the center. You may also add a simple message to the bottom of the tray. This truly precious Personalized gift Will make a lovely display in any girl’s room!
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Personalized Blanket Christmas Caroling Snowmen
Just one of a grand collection of Personalized Christmas Blankets, three winning multi-colored christmas caroling snowmen adorn this festive personalized blanket. It’s available in three different blanket types. Select your personalized blanket in a fleece blanket, sweatshirt blanket, or favorite natural cotton snowflake weave. A sweatshirt blanket is made of the same type of fabric used to make a sweatshirt. The embroidery design is 8.6 inches x 7.8 inches and has an outline style, meaning that, the interior part of the design is not filled in with stitches.
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Everybody loves a personalized gift. One can understand this by thinking a little about childhood. Do you recall learning to read? One of the first words we all learned was our own name. It’s a fact that our own name activates that part of our memory that is one of the oldest that we have. That is why seeing it has an impact. One great example of a personalized gift is a Hand Painted Ceramic.
Personalized gifts are frequently well-suited for adding personal thought and creativity. Associated with the custom of gift giving, there is an ageless wise saying that goes like this, “It is the thought that counts”. Adding personalization to a gift sends a message that you took the time to put real thought into it.
A personalized gift may be presented to celebrate an important life event. For this purpose, it may be a short statement of the event or the date which is recorded directly on the gift. Personalized baby blankets are a popular way to remember a birth. And, wedding blankets are a great way to recall that special day.
The nature of a gift given often sends a message about a relationship. By adding a few words on your gift, one can be clear as day about the intended message. When one does not remember an important occasion with a gift, the message is that the individual is not worthy. Why let this happen? Get the FREE Personalized Gift Reminder Maker! See Personalized Gifts by Embroidery Master
Giving a truly complex personalized gift shows that real effort was placed into the planning and purchasing process. Often, these complex gifts are given by an entire family to parents. Because they tend to be pricey, the cost is shared by the kids and that’s where early planning may be needed.
The notable gifts, the ones people remember, are those which are oriented toward the occasion and the person. I know of no better way for you to accomplish this than to personalize your gift. These gifts do take additional effort. But, it is a great investment of your time because your recipient is going to remember it.
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For your Dad, this elegant engraved watch makes an fantastic gift. The watch face is created in a chronograph design, providing a separate dial for hour, minute, and second. The watch face opens to reveal your personal inscription and a photo. This awesome personalized gift is described on the vendor’s website as a wrist photo locket watch. Although a locket is generally thought of in connection with a pendant, one real purpose of the pendent is to prevent loss. Pocket watches, also called pocket clocks, were often used with chains to achieve the very same objective (preventing loss). For a similar reason, this engraved photo locket watch is given with love and is worn on the wrist. As it is very common for everyone to require the time, you can be sure that your Dad will open this locket often. Every time he looks at it, he will probably think of you. For additional detailed information about this fine engraved watch, please use the link below. |
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For your U.S. Coast Guard Dad, on active duty or retired, this fine engraved watch makes an awesome gift. The watch face depicts the official emblem of the U.S. Coast Guard, which was established by Congress in 1790 (that’s before the U.S. Navy was created). The watch face opens to reveal your personal inscription and a photo. I’ve described this watch as a wrist photo locket because although a locket is generally thought of in connection to a pendant, one real purpose of a pendent is to prevent loss. Pocket watches, also called pocket clocks, were used with chains to achieve the very same objective of preventing loss. For a similar reason, this engraved photo locket watch is given with love and is worn on the wrist. As it is very common for everyone to require the time, you can be sure that your Dad will open this locket often. Every time he looks at it, he will probably think of you. See this engraved watch using the link below. |
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Everyone loves coming to an Uppercase Living (R) Open House! Don’t keep the Uppercase Living experience to yourself - share it with your friends, family, coworkers, and anyone else you know. Hosting your own Open House is the perfect way to earn free product for yourself and share an exciting new home decorating product with your friends. Also see the Home Decorating Ideas Photo Gallery by Words for Living (sm). Jannifer Stoddard is an independent distributor for this fantastic line of Personalized Home Decor products from Uppercase Living ™. Personalize your home with Words for Living! Contact Jannifer for immediate consultation at telephone: 208-562-1983 or email: wordsforliving@gmail.com |
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Personalized Gift Headlines and Book Jackets fill your loved one’s heart with joy! Every person has a need to feel special and these products deliver like no other. Imagine the feeling your loved one will get when it is opened. Everyone needs his or her own space, the place they go when they need some time alone, to work or think. For a child, that space may just be the area immediately surrounding their bed in a shared bedroom, or in a room of their own. For an adult, it may be their office, office cube, den or basement. In either case, these wonderful personalized headlines and books let everyone know that their space is special. Included with the Book Jacket gift, you receive an actual 6″ x 9″ hard-covered book with over 100 pages for scrapbooks, party sign-ins, etc. The personalized book jacket is printed and laminated! With a little imagination, there’s no limit to the number of titles available. Let Personal Headlines create a unique personalized wall hanging for anyone in your family, a friend, co-worker or boss. As a birthday, holiday, house warming, or any day gift, Personal Headlines puts that special person or family on the front page of a newspaper in a beautiful wood or metal frame that will look great in both an executive’s office or kid’s room. A personalized newspaper makes a great personalized gift. Framed and displayed, your recipient will receive years of enjoyment from this wall hanging. A personalized gift communicates the message, “This was made just for you!” In fact, everything made by Personalized Headlines delivers this message loud and clear! |
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Personalized Headlines offer two basic products: personalized newspapers and personalized books. These can be customized in an extraordinary number of ways as gifts for many occasions: anniversary gift by year, personalized business gifts, or birthday gag gifts. These are truely unique gifts for literally every occasion! Whether it’s framed and hung on the wall, or simply placed on your coffee table for all to see, you and your friends will receive years of enjoyment from your personalized gift from Personal Headlines. A personalized newspaper or best-selling book is the perfect personalized birthday, retirement, graduation, or gift idea, party favor and keep sake for any occasion. Whether it’s framed and hung on the wall, or simply placed on your coffee table for all to see, you and your friends will receive years of enjoyment from this great gift from Personal Headlines. |
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