Day 6 ~~Spend an hour cleaning cabinets closest to dishwasher. Reline them with new shelving paper, if necessary. ~~Find covers for any pots, pans, Tupperware and like. Put any object that doesn't have a cover in a bag.

Day 7 ~~Find a piece of paper and take everything out of bag you've saved from day six. ~~Write down name of product (Revereware, Farberware, Tupperware, Rubbermaid, etc.) and measurements (2 quarts, 8 inches, etc.). Or do what I prefer. Draw outline of pot, cover, or container on a piece of paper with product's name in middle of circle. ~~Spend rest of hour cleaning and reorganizing cabinets.

Day 8 ~~Today is Kitchen Floor Day. 'Nuff said ~~Clean windows. Take measurements for a second set of curtains.

Day 9 ~~Make a trip to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or your favorite thrift store to find covers (or bottoms) of pots, rubber goods, etc. You'll be surprised what you can find for between 69c-$2.00! ~~And look for a second set of curtains to use, too.

Day 10 ~~Go to store. Buy yourself some flowers, a candle, or something to celebrate! ~~Go home, place a chair in middle of kitchen floor and enjoy all you have accomplished!

Example 4 - Unemployed Man Earns $21,500 in 3 Weeks!

Does this headline make you want to know more? Do you think if an unemployed man can do it, why not you? The headline is true, but there is more to real story. Although man was unemployed, he had a large savings account, part of which was spent for an extensive ad campaign. Spending $10,000 all at once for ads made it possible to earn $21,500 in 3 weeks. Sure, he made some quick money, but knowing how much he spent on ads makes story less impressive.

The point of these examples is that real stories are often different than headlines or hype may lead you to believe. Doing your due diligence before getting involved with a business opportunity simply means that it is in your best interest to give careful consideration to all aspects of opportunity before making your final decision.

Check things out and understand what is expected of you in terms of time or financial obligations. Also, use care when you select products and services you use to build/promote your business. No matter how impressive it might sound or how much you want to believe it, go beyond headlines and hype. Understanding real story can save time and money, as well as helping you to avoid frustration and aggravation.