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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

US Sports Affiliate Partner Spotlight: Hat Club

 

Who is Hat Club?

Hat Club is the ORIGINAL membership-based store of its type. Our first store opened in 1992, filling a small space previously used as a janitor’s closet in a Mesa, Arizona shopping mall. Hat Club is a young dynamic company with NBA star and veteran, Danny Ainge as the first investor.


Hat Club stores are comprised of a vibrant mix of branded and licensed hats that project an athletic and cutting-edge image which caters not only to the sports fan but attracts a strong and diversified base of ages and lifestyles. Each location manages to carry over 1,500 different styles, with over 7,000 hats merchandised wall to wall and floor to ceiling. The extraordinary assortment of our market tailored, and custom designed hats sets the Hat Club apart from all other stores. Our wide variety of MLB, NCAA, NFL, NHL, NBA, fitted and adjustable style hats boasts brand names such as New Era, 47 Brand, Mitchell & Ness, Nike and as well as the newest addition of the Streetwear market with The Hundreds, 10 Deep, Fitted Hawaii, HUF and Undefeated, to name a few.


The Hat Club philosophy is simple and straightforward. Hat Club is committed to giving each customer excellent service which encourages and attracts loyalty. The keystone to this commitment is the Hat Club Membership. It is the Hat Club Membership that ensures the Hat Club stands apart from the competition.


The Hat Club also makes sure to be active in the communities of our businesses and our customers and has helped raise more than $500,000 over the years by organizing and sponsoring a number of charity programs.


The Hat Club Cactus Challenge – In past years, celebrity athletes such as Charles Barkely, Steve Nash, Gabrielle Reese, Phil Mickelson, and Steve Young have participated in our celebrity softball game and community event which benefited the Arizona Special Olympics.


Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Hat Club has been an official sponsor of the Holiday Card Project benefiting the Children’s Cancer Center, funds a closet of toys for children, and raised monies through special store promotions and proceeds donations.


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Boys & Girls Club – Starting in 2008, the Hat Club will team up with the Boys & Girls Club and begin donating water bottle sales proceeds to clubs throughout Arizona, California, and Texas.


Hat Club has grown significantly since its inception. While playing for the Portland Trailblazers, Ainge opened several Northwest retail stores specializing in team-licensed merchandise. After being traded to the Phoenix Suns, Ainge formed the National Hat Club, opened his first hats-only store and began closing the Northwest shops. Through 1994 and 1995, the National Hat Club opened a total of seven stores in the Phoenix area and sales rose quickly.


Paul and Stephen Stachel, long-time sports merchandise retailers, first met Ainge when he stopped in their shop to talk hats. The Stachels were then the proprietors of the Arizona Sports Club, a two-store company also specializing in team-licensed merchandise. A bond was formed and in 1996 the two companies came together to create the Hat Club. Ainge has since sold his ownership in Hat Club and today the company is continued to be owned and operated by the Stachels. Hat Club has since become one of the largest independent all-hat store companies in the U.S., with stores in multiple states and worldwide at HatClub.com.

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Today's Devotional: The Path To Peace.

 From CDM

“Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:1, 2).

God set us apart when we received Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Our decision was motivated by faith, which He honors with peace and grace.

Monday, September 19, 2022

US Sports College Football Highlights and Alpha Performance What it is and why it’s important

 

  • Author Stephen Champion
Alpha Performance

What it is and why it’s important

Introduction

It takes something more durable than the optimism of youth or stoic resolve to establish and then advance one’s career. And in today’s fast-paced and demanding workplaces, even a hard-won competitive advantage is soon spent. So, something more long-lasting is needed: and this is Alpha Performance.

What it is

Alpha Performance is the apex of the hierarchy of competence; a higher and more continuous competitive advantage. And this personal power is achieved through a practical philosophy involving the whole person, head (logic), heart (emotions), and hands (action). And being holistic strengthens willpower.

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Alpha Performers:

  1. are solution-orientated, and have a can-do constructive mindset

  2. get things done, being action orientated

  3. inspire themselves being emotionally involved in what they do

  4. improve their expertise to deliver high standard results, consistently

The principles, Attitude, Action, Inspire and Improve will be expanded later.

Why it’s important

Highly competent individuals build a professional reputation, command the best pay and conditions, and have a passport to a rewarding career. Being among the best in your field is also the best protection against inflation. It secures your position as companies retain their most competent and productive staff. At the same time, it improves your earning power and promotion prospects since you are essential to the organization.

And the good news; is it’s achievable.

The pendulum continues to swing away from formal power (making the office and its status redundant) and towards reliance on those with personal power; Alpha Performers. However, it doesn’t happen overnight or by itself.

But before learning how to become an Alpha Performer, first, we need to understand the barriers to advancement, in other words, why people fail to achieve their full potential and succeed in their careers.

Why many fail

As adults, we work out what was put in by others during our formative years, a mixture of good and bad, positive and negative. Too much of the wrong stuff distorts and damages our perceptions; emotional and psychological damage done in childhood has deep roots and bears bitter fruit. In other words, garbage in garbage out, such as fear and prejudice, and other weaknesses become barriers to success, such as low self-esteem a major obstacle.

It’s poignant and possibly painful to ponder having one’s default set for failure nurtured by family, society, and culture. And this helps explain why some people can be awkward, dysfunctional even toxic. Nevertheless, we can change; reform is possible. If an individual, a complex composition of thoughts and feelings, has been wrongly programmed–the root of the problem–then the answer is to re-program the thinking.

There is no need for a deep psychological examination; simply replace the negative and destructive with the positive and constructive. If we want to achieve a different result, it stands to reason we need to do something different. So long as we can find a strong enough reason to make it happen.

The road to success

The essential ingredients for success are having the correct values, convictions, and attitudes, including a wholehearted commitment to its achievement. And this enables us to take our foot off the brake and apply the accelerator.

We become what we think and do

Charles Reade (1814-1884) illustrates this, “Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.” Our habitual way of thinking governs our approach to life, and attitudes impact results. Therefore, it’s essential to read, watch, listen and do the things that will benefit and not hinder or be detrimental.

For example, some years ago, I stopped reading tabloid newspapers and started reading the broadsheets, dramatically improving my English language and critical thinking, which helped me gain a Master of Science degree, a competitive advantage. I did something different; I changed my reading habits and advanced my career. Charles Reade knew what he was talking about.

How to become an Alpha Performer

Put the principles into practice and keep on putting them into practice until they become a habit. Because you are leaving a familiar state and working towards something new, you will probably experience some uncertainty, particularly during the transition phase as you’re treading new ground, a perfectly natural response.

And this is where having a personal philosophy (the seeds of action) enters the picture, a core belief, as your attitude drives your behavior, enabling you to put your foot firmly on the accelerator. Therefore, it needs to be well-thought-out and written as an Action Plan. The advantage of committing it to paper is that you can manage your progress, keeping you focused on each task one at a time. Think of it as designing your formula for success. To this end, it helps to appreciate the benefits on offer.

Benefits

Becoming an Alpha Performer is beneficial in many ways. You concentrate your energies on pursuing excellence and fulfilling your potential. You’re on a mission, which means you have a purpose, and people with purpose have power.

Having direction, you know where you’re going, preventing drift and wasting energy. It’s also cathartic because you’re cleaning up the garbage from the past, making the most of your skills and attributes by overcoming inner friction. Combined, this aids mental and emotional health, enhances self-respect, improves confidence, and gives you a firm foundation. And it secures your current employment, makes you more employable, and puts you in the frame for promotion.

Significant benefits like these provide a sense of hope and optimism for a better future and are strong motivators. Once you start this journey, other possibilities open up; quite an adventure.

Principles and practice

The right attitude is the starting point for success. However, changing your attitude is difficult, but it’s relatively easy to change your behavior. Once I changed my driving habits, my attitude toward road safety in particular and safety in general also changed. It’s possible to re-program yourself and change your life for the better.

Therefore, developing the right attitude, a selfless approach to work, and going the extra mile to get the job done, is the way forward. And it’s achieved by following this word of advice; “Whatever task lies in your hand, do it with all your might...” (Ec. 9:10. NEB). Taking action and doing a professional job makes you feel good about yourself, and confidence improves, starting a virtuous upward cycle. It’s essential to keep fit and healthy as this helps you stay motivated and mentally alert.

Taking action also improves self-discipline, that inner power that keeps you working until you realize the objective, giving everything 100%, even through difficult conditions, without supervision. And this cultivates a solution-orientated, can-do constructive mindset. After a while, setting and achieving high standards becomes a habit; your modus operandi.

A salary ensures we go to work, but we need to be inspired, excited, and emotionally involved to release the energy to keep us there, perform well, develop, grow, and stay enthusiastic. When our heart is stirred we automatically go the extra mile and put in whatever effort is required to achieve our desired goal. As a result, morale rises, which helps maintain momentum. If it’s not forthcoming on the job, we must inspire ourselves or find something that does.

It can be something simple, such as a motto. The one that stirs me, to this day, is “To serve to strive and not to yield,” the Outward Bound School Motto. It’s a challenge, like being on a noble quest; uplifting. Keeping ourselves inspired can be difficult, and it’s why we need a vision, a place in the future we want to inhabit, and the self-discipline to stick to the game plan. However, if what we do and where we are no longer inspires us, despite all our efforts, then it’s time to move.

Improve is the fourth principle, as there’s no resting on one’s laurels. We need to challenge ourselves to be as efficient and effective as possible, gain a competitive advantage, and retain it by becoming an Alpha Performer.

Alpha Performers strive to progress to get the best out of themselves and never give an excuse for poor performance. “From well to better daily self surpassed,” said William Wordsworth’s Happy Warrior is their watchword. It amounts to being a lifelong student.

Alpha Performers can go all the way!

As you progress and demonstrate a consistently high level of competence, you register on people’s radar and gain personal power, opening the way to other possibilities. However, there is only so much one person can achieve, no matter how effective they are. The next step is to develop this into political power–essential if you want to start your own business.

Individual success is the catalyst that starts the party and attracts other productive, like-minded individuals. Develop alliances to unite people’s impulses to achieve a common goal–such as the organization’s vision–and you turn personal power into political power the path to the C-suite.

I’ve always found that when relationships were healthy, people cooperated, and it was easier to secure their commitment to a course of action. Senior management’s role is to assist these relationships to blossom and, at the same time, prevent healthy competition from descending into destructive power struggles.

Long-term benefits

Achieving corporate results to high standards, again and again, gains personal power and secures a well-paid future. Contributing to the organization’s success has a positive psychological and emotional impact and is energizing. Organizations invest in their principal performers: often leading to advanced qualifications and more challenging work. For the company, it means repeat business, always an advantage for the individual.

It’s also worth remembering you are paid in two currencies at the end of each month. First is the folding stuff, and you know what to do with that; the other is experience, which you turn into more folding stuff later in life. Ask any gray-haired consultant.

Summary

Being efficient and effective and gaining a competitive advantage is a part of the success equation. But becoming an Alpha Performer is the ultimate competitive advantage, as it ensures success over the long term. Alpha Performers develop and use their talents and skills to the maximum, set and achieve high standards and stay ahead of the field. And this makes them the most employable and promotable people on the planet, regardless of the economic circumstances.

The sooner you develop the Alpha Performance mindset, the better, but it’s never too late to start. Knowing you fulfilled your potential, bestows a great sense of satisfaction, especially in later life. Then there are no regrets.

This article is from my book How to Revolutionize Your Working Life and advance your career and is based on a body of empirical data gained from various cultures over several decades. Once I find the right publisher, it will be available to the public.

Copyright © Stephen R. Champion

CEO

Alpha Performance Management Limited.

Please feel free to contact me via

steveapm37@yahoo.com

Experienced management consultant; specializing in troubleshooting and reengineering departments internationally. Implementing changes to improve performance.

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Today's Devotional: Enter The Kingdom, Become Like A Child

 From CDM

“And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:2-4).

Jesus gives clear instruction on how to enter the kingdom of heaven: be converted, be humble, and become like a child. Children are quick to believe. This is the way God wants us to be—quick to believe and accept His Word without question.

Sunday, September 18, 2022

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Saturday, September 17, 2022

US Sports Lifestyle: How To Become Successful Without a College Degree

 

  • Author Udemezue John
Anyone can become successful outside the college walls; after all, most of what you go to read our hypotheses documented by someone who happened to come across it first, which is then passed down to upcoming generations as knowledge.

We can see how this has limited the thinking capacity of man, boxed them into a small field, leaving the world filled with problems.

Anyone can become successful with or without a college degree the most successful people on the face of the earth did not have a college degree.

  1. Invest in yourself.

The best way to get started in life without getting a college degree is to invest in yourself, and one way to do this is to acquire soft skills that can be monetised.

Nowadays, things have become more accessible because technology has become more viable than ever; fields in IT such as Web developers, and Digital marketing, have become high in demand with attractive compensations attached to them.

The good news is that you don’t need a college degree to get started; just anyone with the right state of mind accompanied by dedicated self-tutoring and mentorship can kickstart a career in tech.

Another option available is content creation; we have seen various individuals who built a massive following on social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram and can monetise them by creating content.

  1. Try out careers that don’t require degrees.

When attempting to succeed without a college degree, you often get offers for menial jobs that require no qualification; sometimes, these jobs are often derogatory and offer you a small paycheck.

Are you seeking a high-paying job but don’t want to invest in a four-year or graduate degree? You don’t need to have a college degree to get a good job.

A new kind of job emphasises skills over education and work experience.

These jobs are known as middle-skill jobs because they do not necessarily require a four-year college degree (or an extensive work history).

Often, anyone can get the skills they need for the job through vocational training, a certificate program, an apprenticeship, or a two-year degree program.

Anyone can get started with this career and get paid well; all you need is to prove that you know the job.

  1. Learn how to sell and negotiate.

Like I always tell people, the world is a marketplace, and it’s either you are sold to, or you sell to others.

Like a football pitch, there are two kinds of people, the spectator and the performers; one gets value, while the other gets entertained.

You have to decide where you want to be; those who become celebrated in life are sales-oriented and have been able to convince many people to buy from them.

Learning to be a good salesperson is essential because it improves your listening skills.

You become a much better communicator who is critical in all aspects of life. It’s not just about selling a product for your job or company.

When you’re in a sales role, every person you speak with will be different. So as you have those conversations, you’ll learn about your communication style and see where you need to improve and learn to communicate with various people.

Selling is a skill that everyone should learn; sales are everything; as said earlier, it’s either you are selling or sold to.

There are various ways to acquire skills in sales; it all starts with understanding human psychology and is accompanied by the use of technology such as social media, search engine optimisation and many more.

  1. Expand your network.

Starting life without a degree causes so many things to happen to you, one of which involves the kind of connection you already have.

You did not go to school for one reason or the other; bear in mind that it will impact your existing network.

The secret to networking is not to attend a networking event and pass out as many business cards as possible.

It’s not meeting as many people as possible in hopes something will work out. Instead, you need to concentrate on the people you know will be able to make a difference in your career.

It would help if you built relationships with people in the same industry as you. Also, you don’t always have to gain something in a networking relationship.

In networking situations, people expect you to ask them for help. If you turn that around and offer some support, your networking partner will be grateful and want to return the favour.

LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter are tools that you can use to connect personally to different people in your industry.

  1. Find a mentor.

To be successful in life, you need to link up with someone who has done what you intend to do now.

A mentor acts as an advisor and support person for someone less experienced.

Traditionally, the association is between an older team member and a younger one for career and business development.

When trying to figure things out on your own, you tend to make lots of mistakes, and without feedback, you become frustrated.

For that reason, having a mentor who’s both an objective third party and an advocate for your growth and development is crucial.

Mentorships can develop leadership skills such as listening, compassion and giving and receiving feedback. Participants develop these skills by using them in the relationship. These soft skills are essential for career success.

Without goals, a mentee has no direction and no plan to get where they want to go. A mentor helps keep them on track and responsible for reaching their goals. In addition, it provides the motivation needed for mentees to work at attaining their goals.

Along with developing leadership skills, having a mentor to advise and guide you can increase your confidence and help develop problem-solving skills.

  1. Read, read and become well-read.

You have to figure out when you want to be successful; even after acquiring a college degree, you still have to figure out those things yourself.

There is no other way to figure out these things without becoming an addictive reader of books.

One of the most obvious benefits of reading every day is learning.

Since the beginning of civilisation, we have grown and developed mentally.

The importance of reading books is now more than ever since. But unfortunately, not everything is available in digitalised form.

If you are not convinced about why reading books is essential, this might interest you.

When you develop the habit of reading, you enhance your vocabulary. Reading any book can improve your speech to an impressive extent.

Having excellent command over the language is known to help many in their professional and academic life.

Moreover, with better vocabulary knowledge, you get to fill yourself with self-confidence when sitting in a group with a knowledgeable audience.

And unlike a YouTube video or podcast, books provide access to in-depth knowledge.

Success-driven books such as Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Think and Grow Rich (Napoleon Hills).

  1. Leverage the power of the internet.

The internet holds a wealth of information and unending opportunities for everyone to access; you can be in an underdeveloped country and still have access to such opportunities.

The evolution of the internet was dramatic and continues to evolve, with more people spending more time on the internet every year.

Levering the internet for your business and career is no longer an inexpensive option to reach a highly targeted customer base but a necessity for businesses of all sizes and market niches.

With the combination of traditional marketing efforts with newer digital marketing options in the right way, any business optimises performance.

A website can also serve as a great marketing tool. It gives you a platform to showcase knowledge in your niche, allowing you to become an expert and an advantage over the competition.

A website will also allow you to educate your visitors on your products and services and build a reputation for your business.

  1. Get a certification.

Certificate programs are short-term training programs that often take less time than a degree; you can earn some certificates in as little time as a couple of weeks or a month.

They also tend to cost less money; some even come for free. Certificate programs can help you develop the skills and experiences necessary for a particular job.

Certifications provide people with the proper knowledge and skills to land a job. As a result, employers increasingly demand professional accreditation and a degree from college graduates.

Also, more certified professionals with only a high school diploma are entering the job market and successfully filling the need for skilled labour in high-income industries like IT and other industries that require skilled labour.

Most certifications are in-depth and niche-specific. All of the attention is on one field, and so is what you learn; this makes certification more effective than getting an actual college degree.

Conclusion.

Somehow, most people had fallen for the conditioning that you cannot succeed without a university degree.

This has been proven wrong by the high level of successful people today, with the majority without a college degree. Generally speaking, many people who go to school are literate but not educated.

Both are two different things. Education means to train and to mould. If we are to take it a step further, it is the process of knowing yourself and your environment.

If everyone who went to school were educated, we would have fewer people in the global labour market today.

Finally, like I always say, it takes courage to conquer the world, you can't sit in your comfort zone and expect the world to bow at your feet.

You have to make moves too. I challenge you not to be discouraged and take the bull by the horn; success is yours for the taking.

Life and Internet Entrepreneur. You should check out my blog for more info https://tchelete.com/most-profitable-online-businesses/

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I’m the author of the #1 Amazon.com Best Seller The 7 Principles of Fat Burning, and The Healthy Keto Plan (Formerly The New Body Type Guide). I want to share some vital information about why you’ve been having a rough time losing your belly.

The most common error in weight loss is incorrect sequence. It’s not ‘lose weight to get healthy,’ it’s ‘get healthy to lose weight’! This is because losing unwanted fat depends on getting healthy.

I want to show you how to look and feel healthy and youthful as you lose weight and as you age. To do this we use a program called Healthy Keto® and Intermittent Fasting. My goal is to put you in control of your body and your future longevity!

I am a health educator specializing in weight loss through nutritional and natural methods such as the keto diet plan and intermittent fasting, supported by low-carb diet tips that make following the keto diet easy and adaptable to any lifestyle.

On Dr.Berg.com you’ll find all the health options you need to live healthier and start losing weight like never before. We offer education so you can understand keto and keto-approved foods, and enjoy my favorite keto diet recipes. We also have a shop where you can find our recommended supplements, nutritional products, and diet plans to help you get started. Let’s get you going toward the healthiest and best version of you!

Dr. Berg’s clients include senior officials in the U.S. Government, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and many others from all walks of life. View more about Dr. Berg.

Today's Devotional: No Need To Be "Scurrred" For He Is Right Beside You!

 From CDM

“King David said this about him: ‘I see that the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. No wonder my heart is glad, and my tongue shouts his praises! My body rests in hope” (Acts 2:25, 26, NLT).

Joy comes from what we know; it comes when we realize that Jesus dwells within us through the person of the Holy Spirit. He is always with us.

Friday, September 16, 2022

US Sports Net St. Frances Academy Football Recap. Vs. Venice (Fla)

 No. 4 St. Frances Academy (Maryland) tops No. 31 Venice (Florida) on national television

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With a national television audience on ESPN2 looking on, St. Frances Academy (Maryland), ranked No. 4 High School Football America 300, rolled by defending 8A Florida champ Venice 34-17.


Venice, ranked No. 31 in our national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football, got off to a 3-0 lead, but after that SFA put-up 25 unanswered points.


The Panthers are now 3-0 on the season. In addition to Venice, St. Frances has also beaten two other Top 100 teams — No. 37 DeSoto (Texas) and No. 90 East St. Louis (Illinois).


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