Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/7-Tips-for-Creating-a-Professional-Image-that-Works-for-You.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/7-Tips-for-Creating-a-Professional-Image-that-Works-for-You.html We are taught not to judge a book by its cover. However, that does not mean first impressions are not important. It is very crucial to make your first impression on other people to be a good representation of yourself! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/5-keys-to-creating-a-more-positive-attitude.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/5-keys-to-creating-a-more-positive-attitude.html Attitude is everything. Create a positive attitude for yourself and start accomplishing more! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Victorias-3-Secrets-to-a-GuiltFree-Goals-Revolution.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Victorias-3-Secrets-to-a-GuiltFree-Goals-Revolution.html Every year starts out the same way. It's that “fresh start feeling” that generates the desire to set some New Year's resolutions or goals. Did you set any? Did you spend January beating yourself up because they were the same resolutions / goals that were set last year or the year before, or the year before that? http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Whats-Really-Important-to-You.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Business-Coach/2618/Whats-Really-Important-to-You.html It's never easy to lose someone, but when they are so young, vibrant, and seem to have so much ahead of them it feels especially hard. She was very close to my age, so it really hit home. 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