Lifestyles of the NOT So Rich and Famous » Change

How Can We Change Our Lifestyles To Stop Global Warming?

Simon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:44:10 +0000

We can first get more energy efficient and environmentally friendly automobiles. We can replace the diesal trucks with hybrid, electic, or biofuel cars. We can stop mowing the lawns so much and get lawn mowers that pollute less (that means replacing old lawn mowers from 20 years ago with he ones today that are much more energy efficient and pollute less.)
People can stop using aerosols to clean or spray paint. Some aerosols do have a symbol that says that they are environmentally safe- use those instead of ones that do not.
Instead of using coal and other non-renewable resources, energy can be derived from wind turbines and water power. It might be more costly, but they are both renewable resources and provide endless amounts of power.
People can start walking, carpooling, or riding bikes to work instead of driving. It is unecessar to drive somewhere that is only a few blocks away. Not only will it be good for the environment, but it will be a good source of exercise.
People can start recycling plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, and aluminum instead of throwing them in the trash. Landfills have a high percentage of items that can be recycled or composted (food). These landfills give off large amounts of methane, which is a greenhouse gas. If the amount of things being sent to the landfill was lowered, it would be possible for less methane to be produced.
We can also learn to conserve energy. We can replace light bulbs in our house with more efficient fluorescent bulbs. People can turn off lights, heaters, air conditioners, fans, and tv’s when they leave the house so that electricity is not wasted. Instead of using gas stoves, they can be replaced with electric stoves.

Are The People Against Anti-gay Laws Just Too Selfish To Change Their Lifestyles?

Simon — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:06:10 +0000

You can see what a silly argument this is, right? It’s their lives, what business does the state or do the rest of us have to limit their lifestyles?
But this is the exact same argument we see below with respect to global warming – - “are commuters too selfish to change their lifestyles?”
It’s not selfish to want to live your life the way you want without the government telling you what to do!!!!
The only basis for the government to get involved is if your lifestyle is causing some alleged harm – but there has to be a burden of proof, you can’t just SAY it causes it, get a bunch of OTHER people to SAY it causes it, no matter how smart they are – you have to SHOW it.
You haven’t done that on man-made global warming.
Until you do, keep your carbon taxes and you know where to stick them!

Don’t You Agree That These Lean Times Is A Good Thing And A Chance To Change Lifestyles?

Simon — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:25:53 +0000

We have become a whiny, impatient country of opportunists. We live like millionaires compared to other countries. It’s time to reset our way of thinking and cut out the over indulgence. It’s obvious with so many Obese people you see … Continue reading →

How Do You Convince People To Change Their Lifestyles And Use Less Energy?

Simon — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:00:36 +0000

Obama’s answer was, “I think it is important for us to send some price signals to change behavior. You know, if electricity goes up, people start becoming more mindful of their electricity bill.”http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?f…

How High Will Price Of Gas Get Before You Will Have No Choice But To Change Your Lifestyles?

Simon — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:31:17 +0000

Like getting rid of your car, biking, taking public transportation more often, carpooling, car sharing, walking, shopping and working closer to home, moving to the city, etc?

How Do Our Lifestyles Have To Change To Safely Support 10 Billion Humans On One Planet?

Simon — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:16:56 +0000

Economic environmentalism – the idea that the economy SHOULD grow to the point of maximum benefit, and stabilize there. Beyond that point, economic growth is as dangerous as cancer. Think of a reef’s ecology. They survive unchanging for centuries with … Continue reading →

Invest in yourself for a Rich Lifestyle

Simon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:43:51 +0000

Marketing Through Service – Invest In Yourself for a Rich Lifestyle

Do you ever fantasize about living a rich lifestyle? Do you consider the people you know or read about, that lead such a life, are just plain lucky? I am sure most people today would love to have a rich lifestyle but feel it is out of reach. How could you create such wealth in your lifetime to afford you this magical life? The answer might be easier than you think.

First of all you need to clearly define what your rich lifestyle would consist of. Forget about the money for the moment, and describe in as much detail as you can, what it is you would like and to do in this lifestyle. You see everyone has a different way they would live a “Rich Lifestyle”. Not everyone wants a Rolls-Royce, Rolex, large yacht, private plane and several homes around the world. People are different and do not necessarily want the same things. For some people, to have a nice home, beautifully furnished in the city and neighborhood of their dreams, with there dream car and well paying job is in fact living a rich lifestyle.

Once you have a clear picture of your rich lifestyle, you can then layout the plan that will help you attain it. This is ware the “Invest in Yourself” part comes in. It has to start with your job, the work that you do, the career you have chosen and the company that pays you for doing it. If you are not happy with the above, you must decide on what part or parts you are going to have to change. Remember most companies pay for what the job is worth, not the one who is doing it. Every job has a salary or grid range with a minimum and maximum dollar amount. So if you are not getting paid what you feel you are worth, you have to find a job that; you like and can do very well and pay you what you are worth. “People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing”. Andrew Carnegie. Often in order to get what you want, you have to invest in a plan, a road map showing you the steps required in order to accomplish your rich lifestyle. If getting ahead requires a career or job change, this is where your energy should be focused.

If you don’t know where you are going, ultimately you will end up someplace else. Your plans have to be clearly detailed in everyway, and if you can’t do it, pay to have it done for you. Get a coach, someone that will help you and keep you on track.

Invest in yourself. Your plan should have a timetable, one that lets you know how you are doing, and a plan, where you can check off the steps and make any necessary changes along the way. This strategy will work! Think for a moment on just one thing that you really wanted in your life, the one thing you thought about everyday. Then relive the moment when you finally got the thing and how good you felt. You will experience the same feelings again when you discover you are leading a “Rich Lifestyle”.

Hello I am Peter E Smith I was educated in Great Britain, Canada and The US. I have owned and operated several business and held senior management positions for two fortune 500 companies out of the US. I am a licensed realtor in West Vancouver British Columbia, Canada since 1997 and have been a Director and President of the West Vancouver Division of the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board.

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