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Here’s a fast…easy…”no-brainer” way to improve your golf swing…add a quick 10-20 yards with every club…and the best part…you can do it in your home…in less than 30 minutes.

I have been approached by thousands of golfers via the net and on the golf course…with the same question…in frustration…”what can I do to improve my golf swing?”

I’ve heard all about the dozens of lessons they’ve taken and the thousands of dollars they’ve spent on equipment…all to play the “same”…and NOT improve their golf swing.

Why do you think this is?

I can tell you why in less than one sentence.

IT’S YOUR BODY!

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage (mines good ‘ol java)…sit in your most comfortable chair…and hear me out.

To hit a golf ball…what takes place? Let’s briefly go over it. Now stay with me on this…it’s going to make sense in a minute.

Get ready for that “ah-ha” moment.

Here goes:

* You physically grab the club with your hands.
* You physically bend over and get in your address position.
* You physically take the club back, hoping for a full backswing.
* You physically attempt to return the club back to impact with stored energy.
* You physically try to stay in your golf posture until the end of your swing.

O.K., that’s enough.

Do you see where I’m going with this?

Why is this important to know, and how you can use it to quickly improve your golf swing?

The answer is simple: Because of all these common references given above are the result of your body’s ability to accomplish these golf swing movements, with proper swing mechanics.

If you have “physical” restrictions (which the average golfer…especially as we age…has many) that won’t allow you to perform these optimal golf swing mechanics, you have a minimal (if not “any”) chance to optimize your golf potential.

That’s the bad news!

The good news is you don’t have to settle.. you have the control to fix your faults..that is…if you “know” what they are.

Here’s what I mean.

For starters…if you have a restriction in your hamstring flexibility, you won’t be able to get into proper golf posture…and for sure…not maintain it for 18 holes.

The result is many mishits because of fatigue and your body’s fear of pain. At the end of the round, you end up with a sore back..and wonder if you should cancel that next round of golf.

Here’s another one.

If your legs are weak…you will have no stability in your golf swing. Your legs will be moving (sliding) side to side…and straightening, when they should stay flexed.

The result again is…inconsistency…lack of power…and a predisposition to chronic injuries, due to compensations your body will make…keeping you “off the course” for long periods of time.

This is why I am a golf fitness professional.

I have passion for the game…and a goal to educate as many golfers as humanly possible…to stop the frustration.

About The Author: Mike Pedersen is the featured expert for Golf Magazine’s GolfOnline.com site, one of the top golf performance experts in the country, author and founder of several cutting-edge online golf fitness sites. Take a look at his just released golf fitness dvds and manual at his golf swing tips site - Perform Better Golf.

“Yeah right!” I thought to myself as I started to
turn off the TV after hearing that the show was
about a dancing horse.

I couldn’t imagine watching a documentary about a
dancing horse and its rocky road to success.
I was very skeptical but curious enough to see if this
horse could actually dance.
After all, the truth is sometimes stranger than
fiction — and a real life dancing horse beats a fictional talking horse.

I was amazed to see the elaborate venue set up for this horse.
The audience was dressed as if they were attending an Opera,
and the venue was beautifully decorated with an orchestra
playing on the stage.

Then out comes Brentina, the dancing horse and main attraction.
I watched mesmerized as the horse started dancing as soon as the
orchestra started playing.
They were in perfect harmony with each other.

The horse timed her dance moves perfectly and gracefully
to match every beautiful note the orchestra was playing.
Not only was this horse dancing, but it was like watching animal ballet.

My “yeah right!” turned into “wow!” as I watched this perfectly
orchestrated performance featuring a combination I never
expected to see…a horse and beautiful, graceful dancing.

Thanks to Brentina, I am now a Dressage fan.
I learned that she participates in Dressage competitions
against other dancing horses, and she also has a website
that offers you the opportunity to purchase her documentary video
and participate in a discussion forum.

Thanks to Brentina, you have an example of how to
increase sales in your business by turning skeptical prospects
into raving fans.

Here are a few horse dance moves to get you started:

1. Don’t automatically assume that something can’t
be done in your business because none of your competitors
are doing it.
To stand out from the crowd of competitors you
have to dare to be different.
What unlikely combinations can you apply to your business?

2. Don’t let skeptics deter you from accomplishing your goal.
In order to increase your sales, you have to step outside the box
and out of your comfort zone.
You may find some critics at the beginning, but you will find
amazing success at the end if you stay focused on your goal.

3. When the music starts playing, give them a perfectly
executed performance.
Wow your clients by showing them why you are the
perfect solution for their problems.
Under promise and always over deliver.
They’ve paid good money to watch you perform, so
give them their money’s worth and then some.

4. Your excellent performance will leave your clients
wanting more, so give them what they want.
Provide information products that they can purchase
from you.
Keep them connected to you by providing a newsletter,
discussion forum or blog.

5. Become innovative.
Continually create new services and products to
consistently increase sales in your business.

Apply these tips to your business today, and your
business will be dancing to a beat of increased sales tomorrow.

Copyright 2005 Black Unicorn Communications, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

Tresaca Hamilton is the CEO of
Black Unicorn Communications. Black Unicorn Communications
helps Service Businesses
attract more clients in less time.

Visit http://www.blackunicorninc.com
to receive our free Business Success Toolkit
including the free course: 7 Steps To More Clients.

Young children often have no concept of where money comes from. Every parent wants to make sure their children have their needs and wants filled however what are you teaching your children about the value of money and hard work. It is easy to take out a credit card and instantly gratify your desires however what sort of message does that send to your child. Remember it is important to teach your children about money and investing. Your children are never too young to be involved in their own financial success. Developing money and investing skills early will help their future success.

Make sure you establish a savings account for each child and have a plan. Even extremely young child understand the concept of a piggy bank. Establish an allowance for your child. Allow each child to get paid for the chores they do around the house. Encourage them to divide up their earnings between a charity gift, short term savings for toys, pocket money, and long term savings for a college education. If may seem silly but establishing good investments habits in childhood can last throughout their lifetime. A good balance for your children would be 10% charity, 50% short term saving, 30% short term saving, and 10% spending. As the child grows older and his needs change the percentages can be adjusted as they (and you) see fit.

Another great way to teach your child about money and investments is having a financial family night. Make a list of all your monthly, and weekly expenses. Write each expense on a separate pieces of paper. Then total up the family’s income for the month. While fake money works well, if you have have the actually money available for a one time presentation, it can really be eye opening. Give the bills to your children and have them collect payment from you. This is a great visual of how money is spent within the family, how hard earned pay checks are spent, and that money really does not grow on trees. After the meeting discuss with the kids how everyone can do their part to cut spending and increase savings.

Start your children investing. It takes very little money to invest in a mutual- $2000 is a just enough to invest and turn a small profit. Let your children have their “own” investments, and work together to track it’s growth or decline. Each dip and low in the market offers good investment learning points. This will allow them to see that money can be saved and invested for the future. Make sure your encourage your children to work. For school aged children it may be extra chores around the house, or yard work. For teenagers it may be a part time job after school. Letting children understand that money comes from hard work and should not misspent is an important lesson. Additionally it build self esteem and pride. A families can also establish a savings fun for items that benefit the whole family - a vacation, a pool, dvds are also a great thing to save for. Have a jar and post a chart of the progress. Each of these suggestions are a great way to teach a child about money and see the benefits of saving and investing.