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What I Learned from being Fired 3 Times in 5 Months

Joe Barnes - Wednesday, 06/02/2019
you're fired

Almost twenty years ago to the day, I got fired from a filing job at a major UK residential property developer.

I lasted four hours!

The manager called the temporary agency I was working for at the time and complained about my lackadaisical work ethic and lack of filing experience. 

I couldn't believe it. Who needs experience for a filing job? However, as I took my leave from the office and began the premature journey home to my parents' house, it all began to make sense.

How to Sell 1000 Copies of your Book (without paying for advertising)

Joe Barnes - Friday, 14/12/2018
How to Sell 1000 Copies of your Book

On Thursday 29th of November 2018, it happened! While attending a training day for a writing project I've been recruited to work on (will share the details with you soon), the one thousandth copy of my book was sold. 

The Uncomfortable Truth about "The Secret"

Joe Barnes - Friday, 09/11/2018
Uncomfortable Truth Secret

Last night, I watched The Secret on Netflix.

How Strong is your Will to Survive?

Joe Barnes - Thursday, 04/10/2018
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Give Your Dreams A Chance

Joe Barnes - Friday, 24/08/2018
Give Your Dreams a Chance

I was talking to one of my tennis students today about her interest in drama and singing. I suggested she might want to pursue it professionally when she left school or universi

Why Advertising might be a Waste of your Money and What to do Instead

Joe Barnes - Thursday, 09/08/2018
advertising waste of money

Take a look at the picture on your left. It's the latest, in a 15-year journey, of attempts I've made to advertise one of my businesses. 

Fortunately, this one was for free. As a member of a Fitness4less gym, if you agree to offer other members a discount on your services, you can advertise your business on the notice board without any charge. 

In case the advert isn't clear, this is my hypnotherapy business. I also have a tennis coaching business and a book selling/speaking/coaching business.

Can you Trust your Intuition?

Joe Barnes - Monday, 04/06/2018
Trust your Intuition

Why 'Eating Less' Could be the Key to Success in your Business and Life

Joe Barnes - Saturday, 07/04/2018
eating less

How 'Making a Decision' Could be the Key to Success in your Business and Life

Joe Barnes - Wednesday, 28/03/2018
making a decision

I love finding nuggets of wisdom in unexpected places. Of course, I read a lot of personal development, therapy

Why you Should Never Fly on a Plane if you Believe in The Law of Attraction

Joe Barnes - Wednesday, 21/03/2018
Plane Law of Attraction

I recently returned from a holiday in Mexico. On the flight back I was contemplating The Law of Attraction and

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