Category Archives: Personal Development

Frank W. Conte February 5th,1910 – September 27th, 1995

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

This is a story of a man who never gave up, wouldn’t take no for an answer and got up out of a wheel chair and walked! I’d like to honor him on this, the anniversary of his death with … Continue reading →

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A Woman’s Beauty by Yvonne F. Conte

Posted on August 26, 2012 by admin

To be looked upon as lovely, to be admired, to be desired, to acquire near perfection as a woman, this is beautiful.  Think of the women in your life who most influenced you. Who caused  you to  think, pushed you … Continue reading →

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Today is the Tomorrow We Worried About Yesterday!

Posted on August 5, 2012 by admin

Finally Available for Purchase! Today is the Tomorrow We Worried About Yesterday! Hysterical, Enlightening and Thought Provoking! ” We need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds” We are so unaware of how important our words are. We … Continue reading →

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When Do I Get My Oyster?

Posted on July 30, 2012 by admin

Our children have been lied to. They’ve been told they can be anything they want to be. The world is their oyster. I’ve heard parents tell their children how perfect, special, and amazing, they are. The poor saps grow up … Continue reading →

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Want vs. Need by Yvonne F. Conte

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

      It was five in the afternoon. I had an 8:30 flight the next morning to attend a funeral. I started to pack and suddenly made the corporate decision that I had nothing to wear. Interesting, since I … Continue reading →

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4 Things Real Estate Mogul and Business Expert Barbara Corcoran Taught Me.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

When we think, ‘Shark Tank’ we think vicious, heartless, ruthless and cold.  In truth, my opinion of Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran, is just the opposite. Yesterday at the WISE (Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship) Conference I was privileged … Continue reading →

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7 Changes For A Better 2012 by Yvonne Conte

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

It’s a sign of aging when we look at the year and say, “Where did it go?”. But really? Where did 2011 go? I was busy all year. My calendar was full. If you asked me what I accomplished, I … Continue reading →

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Has she got a nose for business! by Yvonne F. Conte

Posted on August 24, 2011 by admin

After a slight misunderstanding with an elderly gentleman over his withdrawal slip, Snyder asked him to complete a new one. Not a big deal right? For this fellow it was. He has difficulty writing and it took him a several minutes to complete the task, making him frustrated and angry. Snyder felt compassion for her customer and thought how can I make him happy? She reached into her drawer and put on her red sponge clown nose. When he lifted his head to hand her the slip and saw her nose he “just cracked up” as Snyder put it. “From that point on his feelings and emotions were completely different. He was happy and left in a good mood.” She went on to say, “ Now whenever he comes in he asks me where my nose is.” At this particular bank they really do know ‘the right relationship is everything’! And they’re not alone.

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I’m Loosing My Marbles by Yvonne Conte

Posted on July 30, 2011 by admin

I’m no math whiz, but if I’ve calculated correctly on August 1st I will have lived on this earth a total of 21,747 days. That’s 3,106.7 Mondays. I figure I’ve had 3,106.7 opportunities to start out fresh and accomplish something. … Continue reading →

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Pasta, Eggs and Tea by Yvonne F. Conte

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

I am an observer of people.  Where ever I go, you can be sure nothing gets by me.  I’m paying attention to what you say, how you move and how you react in every situation. Making note of how others  … Continue reading →

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