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Thought for the Day…06/20/24

Austin Tang — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:15:52 +0000

I have always said long Term thinking about our goals and relationships that require hard work are worth so much more than short term thinking relying on instant gratification. Build those goals and relationships with a sense of purpose and motivation and commitment that will ultimately make a long term impact.

Patience and tenacity of purpose are worth more than twice their weight of cleverness.

T.H. Huxley
Nineteenth-century biologist T.H. Huxley wrote these words as a reminder that slow and steady always wins the race. Rather than relying on quick shortcuts, clever tricks, or corner-cutting, we should practice the virtues of patience and determination as we pursue our goals and dreams. Though the road may be longer, the journey will be that much sweeter when we find motivation in a sense of purpose and commitment and utilize the strength of the human will.

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LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IS NOT WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT’S NOT ALWAYS PORTRAYED ACCURATELY ON TV SHOWS AND IN THE MOVIES.

Austin Tang — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:41:34 +0000

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LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IS NOT WHAT MOST PEOPLE THINK, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT’S NOT ALWAYS PORTRAYED ACCURATELY ON TV SHOWS AND IN THE MOVIES.

HOWEVER, WHILE THERE IS NO CURE FOR THE CONDITION, RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE FOR THE APPROXIMATELY 2.8 MILLION ADULTS WHO ARE LIVING WITH THIS CONDITION.

JOINING US NOW (DURING INVISIBLE DISABILITIES WEEK OCTOBER 15-21) IS CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRIST, DR. CHRISTOPH (CHRIS-toff) CORRELL (Coh-Rell) TO DISCUSS THE REALITIES FOR ADULTS LIVING WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA, THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE AND HOW TREATMENT CAN HELP THEM LIVE LIFE ON THEIR OWN TERMS.

POTENTIAL QUESTIONS
· Tell us about schizophrenia. What has your experience been working with adult patients living with schizophrenia?
· What are some of the challenges that adults living with schizophrenia face?
· What treatment options are available for those living with schizophrenia?
· What’s important to consider and talk to your healthcare provider about when deciding what the best course of treatment may be for you or a loved one?
· Any parting thoughts or advice you’d like to share with those who have been or have a loved one who lives with or has been recently diagnosed with schizophrenia?

BIO-Christoph Correll, M.D., is a board-certified general psychiatrist and child and adolescent psychiatrist based both in New York, USA, and Berlin, Germany. Dr. Correll is a professor of psychiatry and molecular medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY, and professor and chair of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Charité University Medicine in Berlin, Germany. He completed his medical studies at the Free University of Berlin in Germany and Dundee University Medical School in Scotland. Dr. Correll has authored and co-authored over 850 journal articles, including the recent poster “Efficacy and Safety of Paliperidone Palmitate 6-Month Formulation: A 3-Year Analysis in Adults with Schizophrenia.” He has also served on several expert consensus panels on the use of antipsychotics across a range of psychiatric disorders, and since 2014, the beginning of this metric, he has been listed every year by Clarivate/Web of Science as one of the “most influential scientific minds” and “top 1% cited scientists in the area of psychiatry” (https://hcr.clarivate.com).

Important Safey Information
INDICATIONS
INVEGA HAFYERA (6-month paliperidone palmitate) is a prescription medicine given by injection every 6 months by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia. INVEGA HAFYERA is used in adults who have been treated with either:

INVEGA SUSTENNA® (paliperidone palmitate) a 1-time-each-month paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension for at least 4 months

INVEGA TRINZA® (paliperidone palmitate) a 1-time-every-3-months paliperidone palmitate extended-release injectable suspension for at least 3 months

INVEGA TRINZA® is a prescription medicine given by injection every 3 months by a healthcare professional and used to treat schizophrenia. INVEGA TRINZA® is used in people who have been adequately treated with INVEGA SUSTENNA® for at least 4 months.
INVEGA SUSTENNA® is a prescription medicine given by injection by a healthcare professional.
INVEGA SUSTENNA® is used to treat schizophrenia in adults.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What is the most important information I should know about INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA®?
INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® may cause serious side effects, including:

Increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia-related psychosis.
INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® increase the risk of death in elderly people who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia). INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® are not for the treatment of people with dementia-related psychosis.

Do not receive INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® if you are allergic to paliperidone, paliperidone palmitate, risperidone, or any of the ingredients in INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®. See the end of the Patient Information leaflet in the full Prescribing Information for a complete list of INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and
INVEGA SUSTENNA® ingredients.
Before you receive INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®, tell your healthcare professional about all your medical conditions, including if you:
· have had Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS)
· have or have had heart problems, including a heart attack, heart failure, abnormal heart rhythm, or long QT syndrome
· have or have had low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
· have or have had uncontrolled movements of your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (tardive dyskinesia)
· have or have had kidney or liver problems
· have diabetes or have a family history of diabetes
· have Parkinson’s disease or a type of dementia called Lewy Body Dementia
· have had a low white blood cell count
· have had problems with dizziness or fainting or are being treated for high blood pressure
· have or have had seizures or epilepsy
· have any other medical conditions
· are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® will harm your unborn baby
o If you become pregnant while taking INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®, talk to your healthcare professional about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics. You can register by calling 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry.
o Infants born to women who are treated with INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® may experience symptoms such as tremors, irritability, excessive sleepiness, eye twitching, muscle spasms, decreased appetite, difficulty breathing, or abnormal movement of arms and legs. Let your healthcare professional know if these symptoms occur.

are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare professional about the best way to feed your baby if you receive INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® works.

Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to receive INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® with your other medicines. Do not start or stop any medicines during treatment with INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® without talking to your healthcare provider first. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare professional or pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

Patients (particularly the elderly) taking antipsychotics with certain health conditions or those on long-term therapy should be evaluated by their healthcare professional for the potential risk of falls.

How will I receive INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA®?

Follow your treatment schedule exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to.

Your healthcare provider will tell you how much you will receive and when you will receive it.

What should I avoid while receiving INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or
INVEGA SUSTENNA®?

INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® and INVEGA SUSTENNA® may affect your ability to make decisions, think clearly, or react quickly. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how INVEGA HAFYERA, INVEGA TRINZA® or INVEGA SUSTENNA® affects you.

Avoid getting overheated or dehydrated.

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Visionary Leaders Offer a New Path in Their WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY Wisdom-Based Approach to Work and Life

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Visionary Leaders Offer a New Path in Their WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY Wisdom-Based Approach to Work and Life

Visionary Business Leaders Offer a Path to Wisdom in Business–Creating a More Vibrant, Purpose &

Passion-Filled, Sustainable and Prosperous Work and Life

“Work The Future! Today is an ebullient paean to the power of story. What we need is a new story based on purpose, not on profit. With a mind toward sustaining the planet rather than just amassing money,

this book guides you to create that new life-embracing story for yourself, your organization, and the world.”

Daniel H. Pink, New York TimesBest Selling Author of DRIVE

Introducing “WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY” and the

New “WTF! 2019 POCKET PAL”

Isn’t it time we brought more wisdom and purpose into our work and personal lives? In response to the growing realization that the “profit first” model of doing business is becoming obsolete, authors Whitney Vosburgh and Charlie Grantham provide readers with a systemic approach to work and the art of doing business and being alive in the 21st century. “WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY: Finding your path to purpose, passion and profit” and the accompanying workbook, “WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY 2019 POCKET PAL: A faster path to purpose, passion and profit” are now available as guides for this journey forward.

The books’ co-authors draw on their decades of leadership experience in consulting, academia and research in the fields of marketing, organizational design and R&D. Vosburgh and Grantham tell us that the people, organizations and systems that are the most capable of changing in this ever-changing world – are the ones that will survive and thrive. In addition, the authors emphasize, they must lead with purpose and value.

In these new books, Vosburgh and Grantham offer a new approach that responds to the need of millions looking for greater meaning in their work. Based on their vast experience, which ranges from Fortune 20 companies to think tanks to Silicon Valley startups, the authors assert that the world needs a new Operating System–and a new approach to the definition of work itself–because the old one is obsolete … crashing more and more. What’s needed now, they say, is a new Global Purpose System to raise us from the old bottom line to the new–and in these two transformational books, they share this uplifting vision in great detail.

In a radical shift of the way we look at the very nature of work and life, Vosburgh and Grantham show readers the way across the chasm that separates the old story–the “profit first” model that has led to excessive exploitation of natural resources, and of our fellow human beings–to a new, empowering future is to embrace the new story. It recognizes that we are all looking for purpose and meaning in our work and in our lives. They note that after hundreds of years of approaching business in the same way–putting an emphasis on materialism and maximizing returns for shareholders–there is now an evolutionary shift underway as millions of stakeholders seek to make a lasting and positive impact in our communities and in the world.

Those yearning for a new approach has this inspiring roadmap for the journey to personal, organizational and planetary sustainability. In these two WORK THE

FUTURE! TODAY books, Vosburgh and Grantham believe that readers will find just the right compass to navigate these chaotic times, the knowledge and practices they need to create greater purpose and profit in our lives, work and communities.

The WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY series of books guide readers through the 3-step system leading to purpose, passion and prosperity.

It’s time to change: after all, no planet, no people. And no people, no profits.

The authors’ excitement about a new future–and a new story–is palpable, and they remind readers that we need new strategies, stories and symbols for this journey. Equipped with the new “WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY 2019 POCKET PAL” companion workbook, those eager to break with the chaos of the present and embrace an empowering new future will have a roadmap for that exciting journey.

Additional Praise for “Work The Future! Today”

“As always, Charlie and Whitney are one step ahead. I can still remember learning the old “four-Ps” of marketing and they stuck with me. But in hindsight, that model has a huge hole in it: purpose. It is today’s currency.”

~ Ryan Johnson, Executive Director, Executive Education, ASU Global Institute of Sustainability

“If you want to improve and stay ahead of the curve without losing your soul, this is the book! Charlie and Whitney expand beyond Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why” and argue convincingly that place should have a purpose, too.”

~ Rebecca Ryan, Author of Regeneration: A Manifesto for America’s Next Leader

Whitney Vosburgh is the co-founder of WORK THE FUTURE! Today, a social venture that offers vision, leadership and solutions for maximizing personal, organizational and societal potential, and co-founder of Brand New Purpose, a brand transformation consultancy that creates purpose-built, value-driven opportunities. He graduated with an M.A. in Religious Leadership for Social Change from Graduate Theological Union, and with a B.F.A. from Parsons School of Design in New York City. His expertise on the Future of Work has been featured in four books, including a bestseller by Dan Pink. When Whitney is not focusing on business consulting and writing, he can be found making art, and his work has been featured in exhibitions throughout the world. His Tweets can be found at: @brandguru

Dr. Charles Grantham is the co-founder of WORK THE FUTURE! TODAY has a rich multi-disciplinary background and pursues his passion for helping leaders, organizations, and communities realize their true potential for effective performance, governance, and sustainability. Charlie served in the Special Forces and enjoyed a career in academia and as Executive Director of R&D for several multi-national technology companies. He received his PhD in Sociology from the University of Maryland and is the author of nine books and several dozen technical papers.

For more information about the team, their books and solutions, please visit

http://www.workthefuture.today

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Thought for the Day…

admin — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:29:58 +0000

“Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words, and your faith stronger than your feelings”-Motivation & Success

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Dan Weber, The Association of Mature American Citizens

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SENIORS ON FIXED INCOMES DENIED 1% COST OF LIVING INCREASE
The following is a statement by AMAC on the topic of Seniors on fixed incomes being denied a 1% Cost of Living Increase. Interviews upon request. www.amac.us and www.amacfoundation.com
“Fixed income seniors suffer while the Obama administration offers unemployment payments for up to six full months even though it is a clear cut disincentive for job seekers. The administration, it seems, is unwilling to give the jobless the motivation they need to start seeking jobs by cutting back on the government’s unemployment largesse. Yet, hapless retirees and other fixed income Americans may be denied a paltry 1% COLA increase yet again,” according to Dan Weber, president of AMAC (Association of Mature American Citizens).
“Unemployment benefits, indeed, constitute a safety net for those who are temporarily out of work. But a policy of providing automatic payouts that last as long as six months is nothing short of a disincentive for job seekers in an economic climate where part-time work is fast becoming the norm.”
When the states of North and South Carolina and Georgia reduced the length of time individuals could receive unemployment payments an amazing thing happened, Weber said. Those states limited unemployment payments to as little a period as 12 weeks and quickly saw unemployment rates drop to new lows.
“So, when the incentive not to work is replaced by an incentive to work people found jobs within a matter of three months. It’s about time we started to focus on policies that work. We need to stop bankrolling subjectively generous policies that sap the natural urge of American workers to find jobs. They are part and parcel of failed economic schemes that have also had a negative impact on the nation’s productivity, Gross Domestic Product, job creation efforts and taxpayer revenue.”
If President Obama would adopt a similar strategy as those established in the Carolinas and Georgia, he might actually accomplish two important things. He would give those who’ve dropped out of the workforce a reason to go out and look for work. He would also free up funds to help those who really need help – older Americans on fixed incomes.”
“Let’s stop the 26-week employment disincentive and get back to common sense,” Weber wrote in a recent OpEd article posted at Townhall.Com.
In the article, Weber railed against the government’s insistence that a longer term unemployment payment schedule for the jobless is a good policy. He noted that some 92.9 million Americans are no longer in the labor force, no longer looking for work, and that the 62.7 percent labor participation rate is acceptable notwithstanding the fact that it is at its lowest level in four decades.
The OpEd article challenged the president who contends that unemployment is no longer a problem. If it is no longer a problem, Weber asserted, Mr. Obama might want to refocus his attention on that segment of the population that needs help, older Americans on fixed income.
“Within weeks, President Obama will announce that national inflation is so low this year that, like 2009 and 2010, those on fixed federal incomes – including Social Security recipients – will get a zero Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), under the current formula. While he could change this, the COLA for seniors is headed for zero.”
Weber urged the president to put a shorter time limit on unemployment benefits. “Let’s use the billions of dollars saved to offset a simple, one-time, one-percent COLA for all older Americans – many of whom served in the military, paid a lifetime into the Social Security system and deserve enough benefits from those services to pay for their groceries, rents and medicine. Save the rest of the unemployment entitlement checks for a tax cut for average Americans. It is about time, isn’t it?”
ABOUT AMAC
The Association of Mature American Citizens [http://www.amac.us] is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members.

AMAC acts and speaks on behalf of its members, protecting their interests and offering a practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. AMAC’s advice to Seniors: Live long and make a difference! More information is available about AMAC at: http://amac.us

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Cure Pals

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www.curepals.com
Our vision and passion for our Company is the result of the founder’s experience at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, with the loss of his best friend. His friend was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma (bone cancer) at the age of 27, and lost his battle just seven months later in the fall of 2007. During this terrible experience that many families have to unfortunately go through, Daniel saw many of the sad realities and challenges many face on a daily basis. Some of these experiences included seeing the kids feeling all alone in the hospital room and the parents feeling helpless and uneducated at the new reality of disease, treatment, and care. These experiences inspired the founder who now felt a new purpose, a new mission, and an unparalleled motivation to do something to help. These experiences were the seed that has now blossomed into Curepals.com.

Daniel founded Lundon Enterprises in 2009, and has spent the last two plus years developing a social network for social good, which launched February 9, 2011. CurePals.com provides users a family community to connect people and organizations that want to change the world. It is a social network that uses the web to anonymously connect children and families who are sharing similar health challenges, interests or passion for philanthropy, and provide a voice of hope and shared inspiration for one another. The power of healing through connection is a great comfort for individuals going through similar illnesses. Before, they were alone in a hospital room. Now, they can connect with others around the world sharing experiences, treatment results, hope, and inspiration.

Aside from this aspect of the community, Daniel also wanted to complete his passion to help by somehow raising awareness and money for social causes. His desire was to help raise funding for programs to find cures, to provide aid, and services that help make a difference. So as a result Cure Pals donates 10% of all its paid Platinum memberships and other products to the social cause that the user supports. By doing this, the community is encouraging users of all ages to join the world of philanthropy and to connect with non-profits and organizations that are already making a difference. Individuals can learn more on how they can get involved volunteering or donating. And organizations can connect with a new demographic of supporters, educating people on the needs, challenges, and support that is needed to carry out their mission. Too many websites and organizations just look to adults for support to make a difference. Encouraging our youth to learn and become more proactive for social causes is imperative. After all, they are the future.

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Motivation

editor — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:55:41 +0000

Whatever you do, you need to do it, because that is what the world need to flow…

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