You'll feel sooooo good after you do this!

Here's something I would like you to consider doing today.  It could be someone you know or a complete stranger; do a R.A.K.

What?  Perform a random act of kindness.  It's doesn't have to involve money - it could be a heartfelt note left on your mate's pillow, a small coffee for a senior citizen

at McDonald's, paying the person's toll that will approach the toll booth after you, etc.

Try it!  No matter how big or small, you'll feel incredible!

Please touch base with me and let me know what your R.A.K. was.  So please, R.A.K. it up!

Have a fantastic and productive day!

Your friend,

Sam Prindle 

Two Important Things

Don't you wish you could have a do-over sometimes?  There are three or four areas of my past that I would love an opportunity to attempt again.  But, that's the beauty of life and experience.

As we all know, we can't change our past, but we can certainly shape our future in a positive way.

First important thing:  Be yourself!  As simple as that sounds and seems, it's tough for us sometimes.  People will like you for who you are.  Positive change is good as long as it's genuine.

Second important thing:  Have fun!  Quick story:   Our 7-year-old, Evan, was invited to a roller skating birthday party.  He was incredibly excited.  It was a 3 1/2 hour party and skating was honestly the last thing on my mind.  Even though Evan had never skated before, he expressed an interest in giving it a whirl, but was a little apprehensive.  To encourage him, I volunteered to go first.  

While lacing up, I was having second thoughts.  I'm 6' 6" to begin with; these skates would make me pro basketball height.  Also, I hadn't skated in 30 plus years - all of the normal excuses us grown-ups give for opting out of something.

To make a long story short, I had the time of my life and I didn't fall!  :)  

Thanks for reading!  Connect with me on Facebook and Twitter.  I'm really easy to find!

Have a fantastic and productive day!

Your friend,

Sam Prindle

207-740-0596 "Beautiful" Lisbon Falls, Maine

The Beauty Of Being On Time

Promptness has many benefits:  it's indicative of being responsible and respectful.  Employers love it when their employees arrive before they're scheduled and begin their duties on time.

When I was going to Indiana University (my whole 14 months or so), Bobby Knight was the basketball coach.  Coach Knight taught a couple of classes and I heard he was extremely strict about time.  In fact, rumor has it that once class began, his lecture hall door was locked and you didn't get in beyond that point.  Now that's real life at its best.

When you start to value your time, it becomes a bit aggravating when others don't follow the same policy.

How is your on-time record?  Now, be honest...are you REALLY on-time?  Are you rushing in at the last moment, disoriented, disheveled and disorganized...daily!?  Has your employer had the "get here on time" talk or we'll have to make other arrangements pow-wow?

If being tardy for the party has become your middle name, I've got great news...there is hope!

This is one of those topics where someone in the crowd says, "you know, it's not rocket science!"

Here are some ideas:

 1)  If you're always 30 minutes late for work, starting tomorrow, leave 1 hour earlier...unless you need to allot more time for bad weather.

 2)  Start preparing for tomorrow the day before.

 3)  Begin making a things to do list, preferably the paper kind.  Don't get me wrong, I love smart phones, but have you ever spent too much time on the phone, laid it down and thought, "I didn't do what I started to do..."

 Do these three things every day for the next month and you, your friends, family, and employer will love the new you so much, you might even get a raise!

The welcome mat is always out for you at samprindle.com.  Please drop me a line, say hello, or leave a question or comment, anytime.  Hey, how about now?  There's never been a better "time"!  :)

How To Be Positive

Simple, right?  For some, yes.  Others, not so much.

Why is it so hard to be positive?  Honestly, I don't know.  It's just easier for "glass half-full" kind of people.  But, how do you cross that equator-like line that exists between positive and negative?

Stardate:  1944.  Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive was released and spent thirteen weeks on the Billboard charts peaking at number 2.  It's a positive person's anthem!

Since then, you won't find an overabundance of anything extremely positive on the airwaves, TV, music, or movies anymore.  Believe me, it's out there; you just have to find it.

Years ago, when I was in sales, all the salesmen were called to the corporate office for a high-level meeting.  As I was heading toward my car with Arnie Ralenkotter; right before I was about to say goodbye, he literally threw a folder containing a ton of cassettes my way.  After a lucky catch, I examined this odd collection of tapes. 

Since we were in our cars for hours at a time, it seemed like a good idea to learn something instead of wrestling with the radio for stations that just kept fading away.  So, I began my journey through "The Psychology of Success" by Brian Tracy.  If you can find a copy, I highly recommend it.  Not exciting listening, but extremely powerful!

Alright, to get to the meat and potatoes of this whole deal, first of all, feed your brain the good stuff!

What does that mean?  Well, be conscious of what you're feeding your mind:  the programs you watch, the music you listen to, the books you read, the people you associate with, etc.  Some experts say that one prescription to becoming more positive is eliminating the news.

Second step:  learn to be grateful for everything.  There is a saying that goes something like - if you're not already grateful for what you have, why would you deserve more of anything?

For those who are perpetually bored, consider becoming a volunteer.  There are a lot of organizations that could use your help.  (Busy people associated with worthwhile endeavors are usually more positive.)

When you are so down in the dumps that recovery seems impossible, try this, look at the obituaries.  It is almost guaranteed that those featured would gladly trade their position for yours.

One last thought, stay away from gossip.  It's counterproductive and negative.  

Oh, one more:  stop worrying about things you cannot control - the weather, politics, your next door neighbors, other people, and so on.  Just be the best possible "you" you can be.  Your good vibe will be welcomed and contagious.

Please connect with me at samprindle.com.  Not only would I love to hear from you, I would be happy to offer a personalized idea on this whole positive thing.  :)

Bad Economy?

Do you feel the economy is bad?  Honestly, it's depends on who you ask.

Recently, I've met a few individuals who have been thriving over the last 12 months.  For example, one in particular started a business with a negative bank balance and just recently retired from his 9-to-5 job in less than a year.

Another just hit the 6-figure mark after being in business for approximately 12 months.

My wife and I were having an interesting talk about education today.  Years ago, if you didn't at least finish high school, you were doomed; sentenced to work a menial job and eek out a meager existence.  College - now that was the answer!  The more education, the better.  Boy, how times have changed.

Life is a matter of total mindset.  One of my favorite managers has said, "I wish I could get excited about anything the way you're excited about everything!"

Yes, for me. positive is the only way.

Recently, I was checking out of a hotel and it was chilly with light rain.  The guest walking into the lobby before me turned around and said, "Well, this sure is a crappy day!"

If you really pay attention, you'll be surprised how many people are geared towards gloomy.

My daughter just recently passed her driving test.  We were thrilled that she was successful the first time.  About a month or so before, I heard her say, "Well I know I'm not going to get it my first time."

Why do we do this to ourselves?

Your day, life, career, relationship, physique, etc. will always be determined by you and your outlook.  It's ALL in your mind!

Here's to your amazing day and future ahead!

Yours in success,

Your Maine man, Sammy P.

Never made a penny online? This is for you!

At some point in your lifetime, the thought of operating a successful internet business will cross your mind.  I mean, how appealing is waking up to no alarm clock, traveling the world and building your lucrative empire anywhere your mobile device takes you?  Very!

It has been said that a new internet business is started every 7 seconds.  Out of these, 70% will fail.  Yipes!  That sounds pretty harsh!

What's the stumbling block?  Human nature.  What the heck does that mean?

I'll explain.  Just like anything in life, we as people are incredibly impatient.  We want results NOW and if we don't see any pretty quick, we get discouraged and doubt ourselves.  It's funny, we don't look at an online business the way we look at a traditional business.  Could you see walking into a bank and saying, "Yes, I'd like you to make me Bank President and I want to start out with a 200k annual salary."  (You already know the response that would be returned.)

For some reason, we feel that if we started a business online, that money should start pouring in with very little effort.

Here are five things you need or must do to start making money online:

1)  If you're working as an affiliate marketer (a great place to begin), choose your partner company very carefully.  Many have come and gone over the years.  Pair up with an established entity that has been successfully operating for at least 5-10 years.  Two of my personal favorites are DS Domination and Trafficwave.

2)  You must get the word out like there's no tomorrow!  You can never advertise enough.  Remember, daily consistent effort is much better than putting in 100 hours your first week, burning yourself out, then quitting.  Be prepared to work smart and hard.  You have the potential for an amazing income!

3)  Don't over extend your business budget.  It's very easy to be excited in the beginning thinking you need every business tool under the sun to be successful.  Do the best with what you have, then reinvest your profits.  (Never borrow money to begin your affiliate marketing enterprise.  You'll increase your risk 100 fold and be stressed out if you don't make money...then you'll quit.  (see step 4)

4)  Don't quit (see step 3)!  :)  Sometimes we get so frazzled that we want to just throw in the towel and be done with it.  Take a break if you need to, but don't call it quits.  Have a written sheet of reasons why you are doing what most people won't.  If you're WHY is big enough, you'll succeed.

5)  Have patience.  This realistically could take two or more years to see a good income coming in.

Honestly, we make things too darned complicated in this lifetime.  Use common sense, keep an open mind, and do your homework before you get involved.  Stay away from anything pressuring you to join today.  As the old saying goes, a good deal today should be around tomorrow as well.

If you're a newcomer or established online marketer that needs some help, please email me anytime at sam@samprindle.com.  I wish you the best in your upcoming online efforts.  Good luck!

Confused about domains?

That's understandable.  In today's world, there is a lot of terminology thrown around.  If there's something this post doesn't tackle, please leave a comment or question below.

What is a domain?

A domain is where you can be found on the internet, similar to your home address; some refer to it as a URL.  (example - http://www.prindledomains.com)  (Hip tip:  In 2014, no one really says World Wide Web or "on the net" or "on the web" anymore...it's similar to referring to country music as "Country & Western"...today, all you need to say is "online" and 95% of people will know what you're referring to.)

Do I need to buy a domain?

No.  But, an online presence is certainly helpful in today's world.  Whether you're a business, blogger, do-it-yourselfer, etc., the possibilities are endless.

After I buy a domain, how do I get stuff on it?

Good question.  We'll most likely cover that in a future blog.

How do I buy a domain?

Buying a domain name is similar to buying a house.  In most cases, there is a real estate agent or domain registrar involved.  (prindledomains, godaddy, etc)

How much is it?

Not to get really general on you, but they can be free, several thousand dollars +, anywhere in between or higher.  With a premium domain, it's similar to having a valuable coin.  You're holding a valuable piece of online real estate.  Some flip them for a profit and some hang onto them.  An example of a premium domain is google.com and facebook.com.  At the time of this writing, they hold the number 1 and 2 spots of the most visited sites in the world. 

What if a .com in not available?

Search engines (google, yahoo, bing, msn) and individuals put a lot of clout in the trusty .com extension.  2nd best choice is .org, then .net.  Many times you can make the current owner an offer if the site name you want is not currently available.

How do I know if my website name is valuable?

Our site has an appraisal tool that's easy to use.  Start at prindledomains.com, hover your cursor over domain names, select domain name appraisals,  and follow the simple instructions from there.

Hopefully this has helped clear a little confusion.  You're welcome to poke around our website prindledomains.com and learn all you can, or leave a question or comment below.