No Complaint Policy

By Dr. Lee Colan

To be clear up front, the title of this article is not referring to a customer service policy. It is, however, referring to a human service policy. Although complaining can feel cathartic in the short term, consider how it can shift our focus in the wrong direction:

· Complaining focuses on the past vs. the future. Remember, a car's windshield is much bigger than the rear view mirror for a reason - we are supposed to look forward more than we look back. · Complaining focuses on us vs. others. It plants seeds of negativity on the walls of our minds that reinforce our situation. Our complaining words describe our situation instead of changing it. If you complain, you will remain.

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Raising Positive Kids

By Zig Ziglar

Today I'd like to talk about a remarkable family from inner-city New Orleans, the Lundy-Smiths. Susie Mae Lundy and husband, Willie J. Smith, a Baptist pastor, raised nine successful children. According to Fortune magazine, the parents set an entrepreneurial example built around commitment, faith and hard work. Each child grew up with assigned responsibilities. By age five the six boys were expected to hose down and sweep the driveway of the family's Exxon gas station and auto repair shop. Larry Lundy, owner of 31 Pizza Hut outlets, says they knew that what the family ate at the end of the day was contingent upon what they did during the day. That kind of motivation is pretty easy to understand - and can be very effective.

Today, Michael is a Mobil Oil executive in Houston; Harold is president of Louisiana's Grambling State University; Mark and Wilton are psychiatric counselors in Houston; Nell is an elementary school teacher in Houston; Lloyd is a Vice President at Goodwill Industries in Beaumont, Texas; Jackie is an emergency room nurse and Yolanda is an accountant, both in New Orleans. All of them are hard-working, productive citizens and they started early. Back in 1978 all the kids led a fund-raising drive that raised about $65,000 to build the church their father now leads. These "kids" have also presented their parents with fourteen grandchildren and three great- grandchildren.

Yes, it looks like the American Dream is still alive for those who are willing to work hard and dream that American Dream, particularly if they have parents who guide and direct them early on. Think about it and I'll
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9 Great Reasons to Drink Water, and How to Form the Water Habit

by Leo Babauta

We all know that water is good for us, but often the reasons are a little fuzzy. And even if we know why we should drink water, it's not a habit that many people form.

But there are some very powerful reasons to drink lots of water every day, and forming the habit isn't hard, with a little focus.

The thing about it is, we don't often focus on this habit. We end up drinking coffee, and lots of soda, and alcohol, not to mention fruit juices and teas and milk and a bunch of other possibilities. Or just as often, we don't drink enough fluids, and we become dehydrated - - and that isn't good for our health.

I've made drinking water a daily habit, although I will admit that a couple of years ago I was more likely to drink anything but water. Now I don't drink anything but water, except for a cup of coffee in the morning and once in awhile a beer with dinner. I love it.

Here are 9 powerful reasons to drink water (with tips on how to form the water habit afterwards);

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This month we will be conducting a special
Belt Promotion Presentation Ceremony for the kids
during Practice in the Park

Children: Lil Dragons & Goshin Juniors on
Friday 21 May 2010 6:30pm

Adult Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu will test on
Saturday 22 May 2010

Please review the schedule, exam roster, and upcoming events to see how it may affect you by visiting our website @

http://www.americanblackbelt.org/student.html

MAY BBC DATES !!

FRIDAY 7 MAY 10

FRIDAY 28 MAY 10



DON'T MISS IT !!!

APRIL
KID'S DEMO TEAM DATES !!

SATURDAY 1 MAY 10

SATURDAY 22 MAY 10

MAY 14th / 15th / 16th
in DESTIN FLORIDA

We're heading south to kick off the summer in Destin, FL for the first ever JJ @ the Beach!

The festivities will include

Friday Evening
14 MAY 2010 ------ Workout at the Beach / Volleyball

Saturday
15 MAY 2010
9:00am-12:00pm ------
Jiu-jitsu Seminar with Ryron Gracie @ Destin MMA
COST: $85 for GracieUniversity.com Members

15 MAY 2010
Afternoon------ Scuba Diving or Jet Ski Trip

15 MAY 2010
Evening ------ Casual Team Dinner

Sunday
16 MAY 2010 ------ Site See / Fun at the Beach / Return Home / It's all up to you




Special group rates for rooms at the Bayside Inn at Sandestin resort are available starting at $45 / night.

See the director to get your special discount code.




Don't miss this chance !!!

Friday, 21 May 2010

@ SANDY CREEK PARK

Everyone is invited to join us for a special evening of Martial Arts training outside to kick off the summer.

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Classes
(Juniors & Lil Dragons)

6:00 - 6:30pm Belt Presentaion Ceremony

6:30 - 7:30pm Adult Classes
(Martial Arts & Jiu jitsu)

**This event will begin our change to the summer uniform,

So wear your A-B-B-A T-shirts !!!!!!

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SESSION #1: SPARRING - 7 -11 JUNE 2010
------------ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SESSION #2: JIU-JITSU - 12 -17 JULY 2010
------------ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm


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MAY is MOTHER'S MONTH

Throughout the month of MAY
we invite all mothers to enjoy
a FREE 30 day introductory trial program

Get in shape
relieve stress
learn self defense
HAVE SOME FUN !!!