Sands+of+Life

Sands of Life

toc Preshus Phifer, Sands of Life Triangle, Newshido, Cleveland, OH USA, preshusphifer@gmail.com, 05/01/2013. Our Triangle has 7 Members and we are open!


 * Tonny Okello, Sands of Life Triangle, New Recruit, Kampala, Entebbe, Uganda, tonybary@gmail.com, 05/07/2013
 * Olweny Johnleonard, Sands of Life TriangleNew Recruit, Entebbe Uganda, olwenyjohnleonard@gmail.com, 05/28/2013
 * Richard Trump - Ishido - Ocean Park WA- richard.trump57@gmail.com - 6/13/2013
 * Shannon Fonseca - Newshido - Overland Park, KS, USA - shannon.m.fonseca.@gmail.com - 07/24/2013
 * Lauren Antia - New Hire - Wappingers Falls, NY - lauren_antia@yahoo.com -08/02/2013
 * Ishido Nash - Newshido - India - 08/07/2013


 * Preshus Phifer**

I heard about LifeBushido through my aunt who works as a caller, and loves it. I decided to join a Triangle to increase my odds of getting hired, and to get a feel of what it will be like working for the company. I am super excited to get started! I currently work at home selling cruises and it's nice. Before that I was a substitute secretary for a school. I attend college part time with the aim of getting a degree in Accounting.


 * My Passion: My passion is learning to love myself, and teaching my family the same thing. I believe that everyone should learn how to love themselves, once that is done, then figuring out who you are and what you like is just so much easier. I used to have serious self-esteem issues, but I began caring for myself better, doing my hair, putting some time and attention into my clothes, just to look more presentable. Once I did that, I felt happier, like I didn't have to hide. I also have a passion for fashion, but that’s another story (Smile). The best part of my journey to self-love is that I began to have more pride in my home, and my family, I have been able to write goals and accomplish more things. It’s been an all-around journey that makes me happier day by day.


 * My Perfect Job- My perfect is where everyone is easy to get along with, I have control over my environment and I am allowed creative input on work, large and small. It would also pay enough and be flexible enough where I can support my family and have a great work life balance. If I could do something in the arts, like graphic design, or interior design, that would be awesome!


 * My Animal Personality:




 * Annual goals**


 * Lose weight
 * Improve my financial status
 * Be a better mother
 * Be a better Christian

=**Tonny Okello**= I have been working for two years as a technical support representative for data and managing mobile transactions. I find it really interesting but have always wanted to have an alternative work arrangement. Meeting new people is also my other interest especially to share knowledge and to take lessons from others. I love teamwork and networking. I was introduced to Lifebushido by a long time friend, Aisha Namugenyi. I decided to join a triangle because I love working as a team and learning through others by sharing knowledge.


 * My passion- I have a very strong passion for people. I like working with people and I like helping people try their best and helping them to understand their strengths and weaknesses and how these weaknesses can be turned into exploitable opportunities. That way I learn a lot from them when we share ideas and thoughts and how we can work on these ideas to turn them into achievable opportunities, I believe so much into team work and collectivism rather then individualism. sometimes when I don't help and see someone through a crisis or problem, I become too emotional and at times drop tears for not helping. I believe helping somebody through is helping somebody to be happy in life through what they cannot see and yet I can see.


 * Animal personality: The Enterprising Crocodile ~ I seize opportunities!




 * My perfect Job- My perfect job is one where what i do does not put down others but rather helps them to get a step ahead to their career, where i can be creative, think strategically and there is total room for fairness, equality and consistence.

ESTJ ||**ESTJ** - "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. Very responsible. Pillar of strength. 8.7% of total population. || ||Extroverted (**E**) 52.5% Introverted (I) 47.5%
 * Personality type Personality type is:

Sensing (**S**) 65.79% Intuitive (N) 34.21%

Thinking (**T**) 56.82% Feeling (F) 43.18%

Judging (**J**) 68.42% Perceiving (P) 31.58%||

**Annual goals**

 * Physically**
 * Am going to start working on a 10KM road jog every 3 days of the week.
 * To take regular checks with the doctor every after 2 months to track my health.
 * Knowledge wise- To read more and get acquainted with more Health knowledge form books and media


 * Relationship**
 * To develop and create a strong relationship with the leaders of my community.
 * To participate in local service of the community and strengthen my knowledge about who in the community.
 * To always check out on all my family members, friends and colleagues to find out how they are dong.


 * Finance**
 * To increase my monthly earnings in the next 6 months by 15%
 * To invest part of my savings so that I can have a return on the investment.
 * To start having financial displine lessons.
 * To learn the secret behind investing wisely and having a reasonable return on Investment.
 * To start tracking my expenditure by taking records of all my incomes and expenditures.


 * Business**
 * To take risks and invest money in ventures that yield more revenue.
 * Investing my savings in small ventures that are anticipated to increase my planned percentage monthly earnings.
 * To start attending business workshops and seminars in my country for the purpose of getting to know how to run business.


 * Personal**
 * To always attend church on Sundays and pay my tithe effectively.
 * To become more professional in what I do and develop my career.
 * To join my career professional association so that I get more access to information about my Career
 * To start taking records of all activities that I do and all the things that matter to my life for reference and accountability.

=**Olweny Johnleonard**= I was recommended to Lifebushido through a friend who was also recommended by somebody else and the most thing I liked about his recommendation was that its a paying job and with convenient working hours. I look forward to gaining from it not only financially but also am anticipating to acquire vast skills and experiences from others.


 * My Passion-I am so passionate about learning World Economics, This it makes me increase my knowledge and better my life.
 * My perfect job -my perfect job is one that would allow me to socialize with others, work in a team, and allow me to meet people with the same dream.
 * Animal Personality:The Graceful Giraffe!




 * I exercise my love and kindness—most importantly, to those who may not deserve it.
 * I seek to make others feel like they’re the most important person with whom they can spend time, and always put the needs of others first.
 * I live according to personal standards that are higher than any given code of conduct, and incorporate dignity, honor, and respect in extending grace to others—even when things have not gone their way.

**Annual Goals**
Health goals


 * Physically**-
 * To workout- at least I shall be jogging 2km twice a week
 * To go through body checkup for cancers, dental and eyes
 * To read some educative books in Health and attain knowledge out of them


 * Relationship**
 * To help my parents in educating my brothers and sisters who are still at school
 * To befriend people who are good at offering advice
 * To be a source of encouragement to my friends who are not having peace in their lives


 * Finance**
 * To get an increase of my present earnings by 20%
 * To learn to save for future development
 * To learn good spending habits and limit it to essentials
 * To read some financial books and acquire knowledge out of them.


 * Business**


 * To start up a business venture in Takeaways
 * Getting more involved on Lifebushido activities
 * Resolving the problems that I have in some of the businesses I have invested in, and taking my businesses to a new and better level.


 * Personal**
 * Spiritually- I would like to dedicate my life to the Lord God Almighty
 * To learn to read and listen to news almost daily
 * To better my communication with the people around me

Ishido - Ocean Park WA USA- richard.trump57@gmail.com - 6/13/2013- I'm married and live on the stormy WA coast with deer, bear, and many cats. I've spent 20 years of my career as a microbiologist in various jobs and currently work for a community college. I became a new hire in December but was unable to pursue Lifebushido at that time. Now I'm back and am particularly interested in KAT as well as any other areas where I might be of use. I enjoyed my experience in my recruit triangle (Human Potential Triangle) and am looking forward to joining up with some new friends.
 * =**Richard Trump**=



__**PASSION**__: My passion is searching out sources of information and finding new and creative ways to use that information to create solutions and sharing them. I am passionate about the ability of all people to contribute positively to the present and future of our planet and all its creatures. I love to see beautiful solutions. **__PERFECT JOB__:** To work primarily from home, with the cats underfoot and the lovely wetlands out the window, using my library and internet resources developing ideas and solutions to fit my client's needs. LifeBushido looks like a winner in this regard. **__ANNUAL GOALS__:** Health - physical, mental
 * 1) I will work out 5 times per week for 30 minutes.
 * 2) I will meditate 20-40 minutes per day
 * 3) I will study 2 books that challenge my outlook

Relationships – family, friends, community
 * 1) I will keep fresh flowers in the house for my wife
 * 2) I will do some volunteer work at the senior center or pet shelter
 * 3) I will respond to friends’ emails within one day

Finances – money/things, house, non-business
 * 1) I will increase our income to get us in the black
 * 2) I will open an IRA and contribute a minimum of 2%
 * 3) I will earn at least 25% of household income from at-home work

Business – business, career, work
 * 1) I will contribute at least one superior idea per meeting
 * 2) I will use no more than 3 sick leave days per year (unless emergency)
 * 3) I will write 2 articles suitable for publication weekly to hone skills.

Personal – personal such as fun, spiritual, etc
 * 1) I will go to Mendocino once this year for romantic trip.
 * 2) I will try at least 2 new good restaurants.
 * 3) I will attend 4 local fun events (music, theater, etc)

**Describe an important turning point in your life. What was your Teachable Moment? What difference has it made?** One turning point was reading "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda When I was 20. I had survived years of Catholic school to evolve into sort of a nature-centered agnosticism and this book really rocked my world and opened my eyes to the fascinating varieties of world spirituallities and philosophies that exist, which is something I've continued to study throughout my life. Since I still seem to be mostly a nature-centered agnostic, I guess the beginning and the destination were the same, but the trip was much more interesting.


 * What in your life blesses you, nurtures you emotionally and spiritually? What activities give you a sense of joy and well-being?**

Relaxing in nature. Our little home borders a forest/wetland, so I spend what free time I can in our back yard, where all you can hear is the ocean and the occasional bird, and deer, 'coons, and bears wander past regularly. I'm usually puttering or just sitting and relaxing. Sometime something very mentally stimulating can bring me joy as well. I remember writing a computer program as a final project in Java. I sat down at 8 AM just to play around and looked up at 6 PM with no notion of the passage of time, I was just so engrossed and "in the zone". And not only had I finished the program, but I had used Star Trek names and language for all the variables in the program (and it made sense in a weird way). Yes, I am a nerd occasionally.


 * Of the things you possess, what do you value most? **

My books and/or Kindle. If I don't read at least a little each day I feel like the day isn't complete.


 * Is there anything you once considered important that is not important to you any more? What changed? **

I used to think that having cigarettes were important back when I smoked. What changed was me, I became the kind of person who didn't want to smoke cigarettes. I decided I was too smart to have that be important to me anymore.

Newshido - Overland Park, KS, USA - shannon.m.fonseca.@gmail.com - 07/24/2013 - I am blessed to have been hired by Lifebushido as a Leader and will work with the Key Assistant Team. I am extremely excited for the opportunity in order to continue to stimulate my mind professionally and explore so many creative possibilities I never knew I could accomplish! I have already learned so much just in the start-up process and am looking forward to working with you!
 * =**Shannon Fonseca**=

//**My Passion: **// My passion is music. I believe music is the soundtrack to life! I love all kinds of music; country, rap, reggaeton, alternative, ska punk and dubstep. It usually depends on my mood, season or type of day in regards to what will be playing on my radio. Sublime, Skrillex, Pitbull and Bob Marley are favorites during the summer while DeadMouse, Jay-Z and Miranda Lambert are good for spring. You never know in the winter! I might listen to Rage Against the Machine, ICP, The Beatles or Robert Plant. Music is a universal language no matter what is being said, in my opinion. We can all feel and understand the beat in our own translation. “Without music, life would be a mistake.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche, //Twilight of the Idols//

//**My perfect job**//:  A position where I can utilize organizational skills along with people skills is my idea of the perfect job. It gives me great pleasure to brighten someone’s day simply by helping to make something easier for that person. I function so much better when my life is organized and I can flow through tasks and errands in a methodical manner. I wish to help others who also desire this.

**//My Annual goals//**:

1. Increase quality time through sharing experiences with my son and daughter now that I am working from home. I want to provide a fun learning experience at least once a day, which can be in-home or elsewhere.  2. Increase my fitness regimen to at least 45 minuntes per day so I can maintain a healthier lifestyle and lead by example for my children.  3. Increase our savings account by at least $5,000 within next 6 - 9 months.



New Hire - Wappingers Falls, NY - lauren_antia@yahoo.com -08/02/2013 - Married and mother of 1 daughter - 5 years old. I have worked in the Administrative and CS fields for over 10 years. I have been working from home for the last 5 years. I have my most experience in real estate. I look forward to joining your triangle!
 * = Lauren Antia =

Newshido (since August 2013) - India - 07/31/2013 - By profession, I'm a Web Researcher / Content Developer / Web Optimizer. I'm a guy who loves the World Wide Web and am pursuing the 10 week Goal Bushido Course.
 * =Ishido Nash =
 * **Update:** 4/5/2014
 * I am now Database Ishido / Closing Ishido / Lead Processing Ishido and Sales Box Ishido for Best Agent Business and Lifebushido.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I've completed 100 hours and received a Welcome Post from Steve.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I made it to the list of Top 10 Ishidos at LIfebushido

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**//My Passion://** //Web Development// - I have a passion for Web Development. Every simple action you perform on the Internet contributes to developing the World Wide Web; be it a social media update or editing wikis online. I aim to improvise my skills in areas of Web Development such as: Content Writing, Wed Page Editing and Search Optimization.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**//My Perfect Job://** My idea of a perfect job is one where employees can work from wherever they please with flexible timings. Productivity increases and work becomes so much easier that way.

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**//My Animal Personality://** //The Efficient Cheetah// - I am the efficient, speedy and organized Cheetah; that's true in every sense. I work really fast and am highly efficient because I spend time getting organized and sprint onto my prey / target / goal.



**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Annual Goals **
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My annual goals are short, simple and are as follows:
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Build great websites
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Optimize websites
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Share social updates

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">** Annual Goals for ISHIDO NASH for 2013** <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">(SMART = Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely)


 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">HEALTH (Physical & Psychological) **
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will brush my teeth early in the morning and late at night, every day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will drink about 2 liters of water each day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I shall eat 3 meals a day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I shall get 6 hours or more time for sleeping each day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will take rest when I'm tired
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will dream and plan about future options in life


 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">RELATIONSHIPS (Friends & Family) **
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will visit social profiles of friends and family once per week
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will send an SMS when I cannot pick-up the phone
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will try to respond to any e-mail within 1 day of receipt
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I shall organize work e-mail and family e-mail separately
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will Thank anyone sending me e-mail on my Birthday
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will 'like' posts or pages of mutual interest on facebook


 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">FINANCES (Money & Budget) **
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will pay my rent, Internet and electricity bills on time, each month
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will make a note of my expenses, at the end of each day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will visit the nearest ATM if I need any cash
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will plan my finances 6 months in advance
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will make sure I have enough cash at home for emergencies
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will keep my finances safe and secure


 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">WORK (Employment & Career) **
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I shall learn to do things faster and more efficiently
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I shall build, optimize and share social updates on great websites
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I shall make use of online resources whenever I can
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will try my best to setup a work-from-home career by 2013 into the next 2-4 years
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will learn new techniques by performing Web Research
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will try to share my skills with my co-workers
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will quit my full-time job by the end of the year: 2015


 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">PERSONAL (Fun & Spiritual) **
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will make shopping trips every fortnight
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will listen to music that makes me Happy each day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will browse pictures that inspire me each day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will keep a daily log with headlines of all major activities for each day
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will bookmark good websites and online resources when I browse the Internet
 * <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">I will play online games every week for fun


 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Web Services **

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**1. Website** **+ Link:** Gmail (mail.google.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Gmail is a free e-mail program by Google Inc. Minimal on graphics and fast-loading with a variety of easy-to-use features, Gmail is one of the most popular email services used online today. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** A//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**2. Website + Link:** Google Sites (sites.google.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Google Sites is a do-it-yourself website development service by Google Inc. All it takes is 5 minutes to setup a Google Site. Customization is easy and simple - users can customize themes for use or download. Recommend for Zero-investment start-up websites, personal spaces and micro sites about a specific topic or purpose. A Gmail account is required to start a website on Google Sites. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** A//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**3. Website + Link:** Blogger (Blogger.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Blogger is a free blogging platform by Google Inc. Users can setup blogs using various templates and apply widgets on their blog. Highly customizable and monetizable, blog posts on Blogger can be drafted and scheduled for automated posting in the future. A Gmail account is required to create a blog on Blogger.com. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** A//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**4. Website** **+ Link:** Facebook (Facebook.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Facebook is the world's largest social network with over 500 million users worldwide. Registered users can share text, pictures, videos and URLs via their facebook profiles. Facebook can be integrated with other social networks and offers a variety of applications for use. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** A//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**5. Website + Link:** Twitter (Twitter.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Twitter is a micro-blogging social network where users are allowed to type 2-5 lines of updates called tweets. Twitter is one among the most popular mobile-phone-based social networks online. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** B//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**6. Website + Link:** Pinterest (Pinterest.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Pinterest is an image-based social bookmarking service where users can collect sets of pictures in Pin Boards. Individual posts or pins can be commented upon, collected and shared. Very easy to use and good for search optimization, Pinterest is fast gaining recognition. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** A//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**7. Website** **+ Link:** TinyURL (TinyURL.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** TinyURL is an online service that is used to make URLs shorter and easier to share. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** A//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**8. Website + Link:** Slideshare (Slideshare.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Slideshare is an online social network where users can share presentations with each other. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** A//

<span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**9. Website + Link:** Scribd (Scribd.com) <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">**Description:** Scribd is a knowledge-sharing social network that lets web users share knowledge online via portable document formats that are easy to view online. <span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">//**Rating:** B//

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