Then It came. No More. I could not take it. I knew there was more, I just did not know what it was. I quit reading all of Business & Marketing stuff that I used to love & absorb like a sponge, it was my hobby reading all of that great stuff.

Instead, I chose to find out how stuff really works, and not how we are *taught* it works. And this now 3rd time, I am working totally for myself. I have a very profitable E-Media Business that is fun and full of money and momentum increases daily.

My Moral to this story: Forget *they* people and what you've been *taught*. *Swing for Fences*, and then just watch what happens to your life ! (sj)

Tell me what you want - I'm highly unlikely to call you back if you call out of blue and leave a voicemail like "this is Joe, call me". Unless I already know what you want (or suddenly develop telepathy) I am not going to return your call.

Be brief - Don't leave a fifteen minute message. I can guarantee you that unless you are my wife or a rich uncle leaving me a million dollars I will have erased it long before. If you've got something long winded to say then presumably you've done business with me before, so send me an email instead.

Give me information in order - Tell me who you are first, then, if necessary, what company you work with. Now tell me your phone number, then tell me what you want. That's best way to get me to return your call.

Tell me phone number slowly - The best thing to do with a phone number is say it slowly. A second between each digit is best. This gives me time to write down number. Also, don't mumble your phone number. Speak it clearly and precisely. It's also a good idea to repeat at end of message just to make sure I've got it.

Generally, as I said at beginning of this article, I will not even attempt to return phone calls unless they follow these rules. And believe me, it does not take long to "train" regular callers - they want me to call them back.

Follow these suggestions and you will get a prompt call back with answers or service that you need. This saves everyone time, which improves our productivity.