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A rat race is a fierce competition to maintain or improve one's position in the workplace or social life. This term presumably alludes to the rat's desperate struggle for survival. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s] Source www.yourdictionary.com A rat race is a term used for an endless, self-defeating or pointless pursuit. It conjures up the image of the futile efforts of a lab rat trying to escape whilst running around a maze or in a wheel. In an analogy to the modern city, many rats in a single maze expend a lot of effort running around, but ultimately achieve nothing (meaningful) either collectively or individually. The increased image of work as a "rat race" in modern times has led many to question their own attitudes to work and seek a better alternative; a more harmonious Work-life balance. Many believe that long work hours, unpaid overtime, stressful jobs, time spent commuting, less time for family life and/or friends life, has led to a generally unhappier workforce/population unable to enjoy the benefits of increased economic prosperity and a higher standard of living. r />
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1. How Web Hosting Affects SEO Results
November 19, 2009
You will often hear people sigh about the "rat race” and pine for a so-called "simpler time" 10, 20 or 50 years ago when everything was just right. The problem is, there never was such a time, and 50 years ago people were pining for an older era, too. However, there is one group of people who have no illusions about "good old days." Internet professionals, information technology (IT) workers and high-tech folks in general have no desire to go back to DOS 5.0, 5¼ inch floppies and 4.88MHz processors. They may have fond memories of visiting The Well over a phone modem, but they know that going b... (read more)
Author: Amy Armitage
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2. Accept The Things You Can't Change or Change the Things You Can't Accept. - Anonymous.
November 19, 2009
The Rat Race: I’m at home. 6:30am I wake to the disgusting sound of the alarm buzzing. I hate it so much that I can’t bear to press the snooze button. The extra 5 minutes of broken sleep isn’t worth the dreaded sound of the alarm again. I’m still tired. I’m always tired. I jump in the shower and try to wake up a little. It hardly does the job. I iron my shirt, eat some toast and take the last few sips of a bland tasting coffee. I’m ready to go to work. I jump in the car and pull out of the drive way. 2 minutes into my hour long journey to work I am stuck in traffic. I’m not surprised as this ... (read more)
Author: Aaron Agius
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3. Focused and Effective Coaching
November 19, 2009
read a couple of books lately that have really inspired me. One is The Jackrabbit Factor by Leslie Householder. This is a great story about a guy who is depressed about his life as he is dealing with the very common, difficult situations we all experience at some point. He finds himself in a strange sort of dreamland where people are scrambling around in what appears to be the “rat race” of life, trying to collect little brown paper bags filled with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Then the main character observes the people who are “successful” and sees that they are carrying rabbits and ... (read more)
Author: Troy Henson
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4. Why YOU should be thinking of starting a top home business.
November 19, 2009
Why YOU should be thinking of starting a top home business.
There are many reasons why more and more people are thinking about starting a top home business. The trend for owning a home based business is growing stronger by the day and it has become the popular choice for those sick and tired of the nine to five corporate rat race.
TOP HOME BUSINESS
The power of the Internet has made online home based businesses the most popular amongst people looking to generate income from home.
The Internet has become the centre of trade on a global scale. With over two billion people vis... (read more)
Author: Martin Van zyl
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5. Get What You Want in 7 Powerful Steps
November 16, 2009
Get What You Want in 7 Powerful Steps You’re really getting tired of the 9 to 5 “rat race” and are thinking about chucking it for your own business. All your friends keep telling you that you could do for yourself just what you’re doing now for your boss. Why shouldn’t you profit from your ideas instead of him? You keep thinking about it because you know that you’ll never be financially where you want to be with a weekly paycheck, but what business would you start? Before you pack in that weekly paycheck, this is the time to evaluate yourself and your future and it takes some real, down to ... (read more)
Author: shawn mason
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6. Mlm Marketing Is A Great Possible Choice To The Rat Race However Success Is Not Always At Hand
November 13, 2009
Mlm marketing is a humongous possible choice to the 'rat race'; however success is not always inevitable. There are many worthwhile mlm's in the marketplace, yet there are many more reasons for failure. Here are just a few problems that some new mlm marketing people face. Mlm marketing is on teaching you how to set up easy to learn automated myspace mlm marketing systems that generate highly targeted leads. By highly targeted leads I mean patrons that have already viewed your promotion via a lead capture page and have taken the next step to contact you so your time is only s... (read more)
Author: Dale Dupree
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7. Mlm Marketing Is A Great Substitute To The Rat Race However Success Is Not Always Forthcoming
November 13, 2009
Mlm marketing is a abundant possible choice to the 'rat race'; however success is not always at hand. There are many worthy mlm's in the marketplace, yet there are many more reasons for downfall. Here are just a few problems that some new mlm marketing people face. Mlm marketing is on teaching you how to set up easy to learn automated myspace mlm marketing systems that develope highly targeted leads. By highly targeted leads I mean consumers that have already viewed your announcement via a lead capture page and have taken the next step to contact you so your t... (read more)
Author: Dale Dupree
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8. An Overview of Internet Marketing Firms
November 12, 2009
The world of employment is similar to a rat race where all job hunters are in pursuit of a single cheese, in which case is the job that they are looking for. There is a stiff competition between job hunters, carrying all their best arsenals (their credentials and achievements) to best other candidates for the job. With a few vacant jobs available against hundreds of thousands of jobless individuals, it is really difficult to score the position without undergoing extensive screening from prospective employers.
Beyond the limelight of employment, there exist an opportunity for everyone to ... (read more)
Author: Millard Franco
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9. IS YOUR LIFE A RAT RACE?
November 10, 2009
The trouble with the rat race is that, even if you win, you're still a rat” ~ Lily Tomlin ~ There was a time, in the not-so-distant past, while families comprised to abandon everything ready to attain the financial surety they desired. Perhaps you think of those decades, maybe you are too young to remember those times. Those were the daytimes when going up the corporate ravel was a venerable activity, and wives and kids stared lovingly at images of the breadwinner in order to recall whether unfortunate, tired daddy had blue eyes or brown. Titanic companies made a motion employees from o... (read more)
Author: jan vremec
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10. The SEO rat race - are you leading or trailing?
November 06, 2009
As stressed over and over again, over a variety of webspaces, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the prerequisite for any website that wants to make the most of Internet searches. So what makes one website a prime candidate for search engine glory, while another is headed for search engine oblivion? Lets find out. Content Content Content: • Content is one of the most important factors that decide how highly Search Engines regard your website. The content needs to be fresh and unique. This ensures that viewers return and this repeat traffic ensures that your standing with the SE... (read more)
Author: shrikar shivakumar
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11. Take the lead with body kits
November 05, 2009
All the races in one's life are not rat races. To participate and win in some races you don't have to undergo years of training where you put all else on one side and focus just on the race that you must win. You don't need to take the risk of injury or defeat. You can just go an enjoy yourself and come out a winner.
Is this a fairytale? Well not really. This is about the race to personalize your car. And since no one can make the car as personal as you yourself can you are sure to come out a winner. And when you will drive your personalized car you will have the satisfied smile of a winn... (read more)
Author: Louie Liu
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12. How to Earn a Real Work From Home Income
November 02, 2009
Are you interested in working from home and in earning a real paycheck that would actually support you and your family? Believe it or not there are those who earn a real work from home income, one that means they can give up the so-called rat race and their daily commute in exchange for working from the comfort of their own living rooms or dens. There are many ways to earn a real work from home income and your choice of which to pursue will depend upon you, but let's look at the most popular ways and methods there are so you can then move forward.
Some earn a real work from home income ... (read more)
Author: Brian Murray
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13. 5 Winning Methods Of Making Money Online
October 26, 2009
Nowadays, there are tons of methods making money online and people are earning a great income from their computer. How do they do it? With a productive Internet business integrated with strong marketing strategies!
Perhaps you want to make a passive income from home or dive into a full-time Internet business. Maybe you're a student who wants to study while making a living. Or, most probably you're tired running inside the "rat race" and want to settle down and fulfill your dreams. No matter what the reason is, you can get started now by choosing any of the winning methods of making money... (read more)
Author: Online Business Ideas
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14. Easy Ways to Work From Home
October 26, 2009
Would you like it if you could work from home? Most people today dream about giving up the rat race, the commute, the coworkers and of course the boss in exchange for being at home, in charge of their own schedule. With the advent of the internet of course there are ways to make money from home like never before, but some people today are still at a loss as to how they can go about doing this. Being able to work from home still requires work; it's rare that you can put up a website and start making money right away without any further effort but once you understand how to do this and are co... (read more)
Author: Brian Murray
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15. The Universal Appeal
October 22, 2009
Having a home based business can mean the difference of a lifetime for many people. Consider the benefits of not only being your own boss, but also of owning a company that operates not out of rented space but from your own house. Countless people like you, tired of the rat race, have exited the traditional workforce in favor of a home based business opportunity.
First of all, a home based business provides a unique opportunity. You see, there is no reason why you cannot quit your job without losing the income. Essentially, a home based business allows you the flexibility of staying home ... (read more)
Author: Vinay Kumar
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16. Transform your Life with Elegant Garden Furniture
October 20, 2009
Everyone today is in constant search of that elusive time and place where they can free themselves from the worries of life and relax. Everyone is trying hard and looking at different ways which can help them to get rid of the rat race in their lives and thus add quality experience, and gain some peace of mind. In other words, everyone today is trying different means to add meaning and depth to their lives. One definite way to achieve this is by purchasing good quality outdoor garden furniture.
Add Uniqueness to your Garden
The unique and stylish garden furniture along with other thi... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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17. The Best Business Model For Internet Marketing
October 19, 2009
I wanted to take some time to share my experience with what is undoubtedly the best business model for internet marketing. In an uncertain economy where consumerism and the desire for a perfect lifestyle seem out of reach, people are turning to the internet for extra income and an opportunity to escape the rat race. The internet is versatile and provides access to a vast, immeasurable range of information and solutions. So, why not get in on a slice of that pie? I was working 60 hours a week, trading time for money, living pay check to pay check, and not having the time to do what I love – I ... (read more)
Author: David Storer
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18. Are You Having Sleepless Nights Because Of Your Finances?
October 19, 2009
Are You Having Sleepless Nights Because Of Your Finances?
You've worked hard all day and come home at night, only to discover that you can't get comfortable in your own bed. You toss and you turn for well over three hours. As 3a.m. approaches, you finally go to sleep but the alarm sounds all too quickly at 6 a.m. It's time for you to go to work. Day two comes and you're off again to the usual rat race. You repeat the same pattern once you get home. Later that night you lay in bed, thinking how you're going to pay all of these bills. Despite your best efforts on the job, including overtime... (read more)
Author: mohamed sufiyan
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19. Can You Afford To Own And Run Your Own Home Business?
October 16, 2009
Those struggling economically and those tired of the corporate rat race have a common dream – to become an entrepreneur. Indeed, at some point, everyone wants to be his or her own boss. But is that all there is? In a financial sense, what does it take to put up and run your own home business successfully? The answer lies in knowing what needs to be put up and matching that with a well of resources you have and are willing to risk as start-up and working capital.
The 2 essential questions that need to be answered then are:
1) How much needs to be shelled out initially and on a r... (read more)
Author: Eden Laura Quirino
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20. Want Out of the Rat Race?
October 14, 2009
Want Out of the Rat Race?
The rat race has become part of the American dream. The problem is that most people do not even realize when they have joined in on the Rat Race. It is what you see all around you.
Most people that you see living in large homes, driving expensive cars are part of the Rat Race. They do not own these things they simply are renting them from the banks. Large expensive homes and expensive cars are nothing more than liabilities but often confused as assets. Nothing you own is an asset unless it is making you money.
acquiring true assets is the first step ... (read more)
Author: Suzanne Manziek
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21. Ultimate online home based business opportunity!
October 08, 2009
Ultimate online home based business opportunity!
How to make limitless income with Carbon Copy Pro online home based business opportunity.
Everyone wants a way out of the rat race that today’s modern work environment has become. You don’t have enough time to do what you are passionate about and worse still few people have given much thought to what that even is.
Carbon Copy Pro is the solution to these problems. Let me show you how…
As far as online home based businesses go there is definitely a fair amount of fish splashing around the internet sea. If you’re looking for so... (read more)
Author: Martin Van zyl
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22. 10 Tips on How to Start a Business the Right Way
October 08, 2009
How to Start a BusinessMore people than ever are choosing to start their own business these days rather than being subjected to the corporate rat race, what with concerns over job security and the inevitable job hunt should things go south. There are three basic ways to go into business - start something from scratch, buy an existing company (or become a partner in one), or purchase a franchise. Whichever path you take, starting a business can be one of the most challenging things you'll ever do. Here are 10 tips on starting a business the right way.1. Build up your cash reservesSave as muc... (read more)
Author: Hal Gibbs
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23. There is no Better Way to Escape Than Camping
October 08, 2009
Nowadays people are under a lot of stress. The poor economy, the price of gas, the daily grind of getting the kids off to school, planning meals and making it through a work week are enough to stress out the most calm people. More than ever, people are looking for ways to escape the rat race. Some people fly off to far away destinations and spend a week or more relaxing on a sunny beach. If you would like to get away yourself but do not have the time nor the money available to jet off to some exotic land, then why not consider camping? It is inexpensive, very fun and allows you to reconnect w... (read more)
Author: Caitlina Fuller
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24. The Basics For Success in Internet Marketing From Home
October 05, 2009
It's not uncommon for many people to want to avoid the rat race and earn money online working from home. There are many perks to this with your online business as an internet marketer.
In particular, you can be your own boss; you can fit your working hours around your personal life, family or kids; no more lost time stuck in traffic; and your targets are set by yourself based on what you want to earn and achieve.
In order to enjoy all these privileges, you will need to effectively manage your time which needs a lot of organization. Working from home brings many potential distractions... (read more)
Author: Darren Robinson
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25. "Why I enjoy Internet Marketing" Reason #5 No Employee's and Firing my Boss
October 01, 2009
Find out how you can get out of the Rat Race. Where you have no employee’s to be responsible for and limited overhead. We will teach you how to fire your boss and change your life forever.
I was tired of living day to day pay check to pay check. Listening to all the negativity going around of how bad life was for everyone else. I believed if I stayed there too much longer I was going to be just like them. I did not want it to effect my relationship with my family. Much less effect my attitude toward a dead end job.
I loved my job as a manager, but I was spending more of my ... (read more)
Author: Rick Perales
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