Common Sense for a Prosperous Life

The trappings of prosperity such as luxurious houses, cars, and jewelry (aka "bling") are great, but did you know that independence and a productive, contented mind are the best measure of a truly satisfied and happy life? Well, here's good news... You don't need to be wealthy to have a life of increasing freedom and comforts. You just need to think differently. In Riches Beyond the Bling, author, business owner, and quality-of-life evangelist Mark Ashe lays out in practical and passionate terms why achieving practical financial independence is within the reach of every man and woman of average competence. He follows with a detailed blueprint for making that often-elusive goal a reality. Along the way, you'll learn: -A real-world, step-by-step plan to think unconventionally and realize more comfort, peace of mind, and the ability to pay bills easily -Why a high income doesn't equal financial savvy -The mysterious power of generosity to create wealth -How to develop a mind-set that puts even small amounts of money to work for your future, minus anxiety or regrets -How to simplify your money-related choices (yes, even the average wage earner can make financial well-being and freedom a reality) -Simple, foolproof strategies to avoid common money pitfalls -When credit and debt make sense and when they don't -A new and powerful way to permanently shift your purchasing habits and enhance your internal financial thinking If accumulating all the "bling" is what you're after, this book isn't for you. If you're ready for a solid, proven path to meaningful prosperity and attainable wealth that provides you with the comforts you desire, as well as more time for leisure, laughter, and loved ones. Riches Beyond the Bling is your guide.

THE WORLD IS SHRINKING AND THE LABOR FORCE IS GOING GLOBAL. Layoffs. Mergers. Buyouts. Outsourcing. Shut-downs as businesses and factories move across the globe. This is a very real risk to salaried employment in the new millennium... Dream of launching your own profitable business but anxious about the statistics on small-business failure? Concerned that your lack of business experience will hobble your efforts? Not afraid to work, but not interested in 12+ hours a day for years? Think you're too honest for the "success-at-any-price" business world? Enter The Entry-Level CEO, by Mark Ashe-author, business owner and quality-of-life evangelist. Ashe offers up a proven, step-by-step primer on building a profitable, income-producing business that puts control of your professional and personal life back in your hands. Not to mention providing you and your family with a level of freedom, flexibility and quality of life most can only dream of. Ashe shows that successfully building a profitable business entails doing a few simple things over and over again, while avoiding common business-killing mistakes (surprisingly easy to do, in fact!). Along the way, you'll learn: How to develop the proper mindset to build a profitable business Strategies for increasing your income (even while working full-time) The 10 keys to running a smooth, nearly "frictionless" business Which experts to listen to (and pay), and which to ignore, and much more Creating a reliable income stream of your own is more "doable" than you might have thought, and The Entry-Level CEO shows you how. Use its "honed-by-experience" wisdom and guidance to kick-start your dreams, while ensuring that your working life and personal life are both fulfilling and rewarding-on all levels!

DISCOVER THE FORGOTTEN SECRETS OF AN ENGAGED, MEANINGFUL LIFE. Ever notice how rare a good personality, manners, integrity, and solid marriages are? Engaging personality. Good manners. Integrity. Solid marriages. All very rare. All very powerful. All within reach. The once-prized values of a winning personality, good manners, loyal marriage, and the will to resist thrills. These worthwhile goals may have lost their popularity and been deemed "quaint" but they've never lost their power to provide rich benefits in both personal and professional life. Enter Private Choices, Public Power by Mark Ashe-author, business and quality-of-life evangelist. In a powerful wrap-up to a unique and life-changing five-book series. Ashe passionately asserts that there's magic in these traditional gifts and values. And not just as an end in themselves, but to provide the spiritual, emotional and ethical "grounding" to realize the life goals most dear to you. You'll learn... · The 12 steps to speaking like a leader, and having your words build up not tear down-those around you · The secrets to crafting magnetic personal power through manners, integrity and winning personality · The keys to developing the twin pillars of success: spiritual maturity and emotional intelligence · How to choose a mate wisely and make marriage a source of strength and purpose · How to manage and master our all-too-human desires and demons Ready to go further, achieve more and live fully? Use this book to start building the potent foundation for an effective, productive and meaningful life!