The Authentic Bartender Blog

10 Top Tips to Relax in the Workplace

2008-08-07T08:08:00.001-03:00

By: Konstantin Koss

The smart ones know that relaxation isn't synonymous to slacking off. If you want to do a good job at work, it's imperative that you know how and when you should relax and give your mind and body much needed respite to face upcoming tasks.1. Eat BreakfastRelaxation in the workplace is easier to accomplish with a full stomach. Power yourself up with breakfast before work.

When you get to your office, your mind and body will be in a pleasant state that even the worst problems at work will have a hard time cracking.

2. Shake It OffRelaxation is often a mental practice rather than a physical one. If you feel your problems weighing on your shoulders, straighten your back and just shrug them off your shoulders. Imagine them falling away and you'll put yourself in a better frame of mind.

3. Laugh AwayDoctors are still unanimous on this one. Laughter is still the best medicine. Even stress can be defeated with a laugh!

4. Yes to Punctuality and No to Procrastination

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The Greatest Benefit of Success

2008-08-07T08:05:00.001-03:00

From The Millionaire Inside

When you think of success, do you immediately picture monetary wealth, luxury homes, and fancy cars? Do you think of the respect and prestige you?ll receive when you?ve made your mark on the world? Or perhaps you imagine the sense of pride you?ll feel when you accomplish your objectives?

As great as those benefits can be, they cannot come close to matching the evolution of inner growth and personal mastery you experience along the way. While success is often viewed as an outer process of setting and achieving goals, it is much more a journey of inner development that changes you on a core level.

If you want to make sure you enjoy the greatest benefit on your journey to success, be sure to keep a strong focus on the following:

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Different Bar Accessories For Your Bartending Needs

2008-08-07T08:01:00.001-03:00

By Phoenix Delray

Bar accessories are the types of thing that can be a part of everyones life, whether you are a bartender or just someone who likes to have people over and entertain at your house. If you are someone who enjoys having friends and family over, then you are also someone who knows how important it is to have the appropriate bar accessories on hand.

When you have people over you probably want it to be like they are at a bar where they can order whatever they want. While this may seem impossible it is actually more attainable than you may think. First things first, you must have the proper equipment in your bar or house. This means that you should have a shaker, strainer, measurer, tongs, bar spoon and various types and sizes of glassware.

Some glasses you may want to have on hand are highball glasses, shot glasses, rocks glasses, wine glasses, champagne flutes and snifters. One thing you may want to consider if you are someone who likes to entertain at home is purchasing a bartender starter kit.

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Goal-Setting in Four Steps

2008-08-06T08:14:00.002-03:00

By: Virginia Ginsburg

Many small business owners find themselves exhausted at the end of each day, and sometimes even lament the fact that they ever went into business in the first place. These owners have trouble making time to do everything it takes to run a successful business, and they definitely don't have time to grow their business beyond where it is today.

These owners are allowing their business to run them, rather than learning how to run their business. By failing to take control and drive their business - also defined as setting and accomplishing specific goals - they lose focus and burn out.

Owning a business usually starts out with a great idea; an entrepreneur gets "the bug" and stays up all night planning his launch. However, running a business is often unexpectedly complicated, involving skills in accounting and finance, strategic planning, marketing, and employee management.

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100 Great Tips for Increasing Your Gas Mileage

2008-08-06T08:10:00.001-03:00

By Dr. Joseph Mercola

I know that most Europeans spend far more for gas than Americans, but with gas approaching $5 per gallon in the U.S. these tips are becoming even more important. So Ecomodder’s list of 100 suggestions for cutting down on the gas you use could not have come at a better time.

The very first one covers the usual set of suggestions -- reducing driving by carpooling, bicycling, walking, taking public transit, or moving closer to work. The other 99 are methods you might not have thought of.

Some of the possibilities include:

1. Remove unused roof racks to reduce aerodynamic drag

2. Track your fuel consumption

3. Choose a route with trees or buildings along the edge to prevent crosswinds

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What NOT to do while Bartending

2008-08-06T08:03:00.001-03:00

From Bartender Confessions

Lessons Learned While Drunk

As you may or may not know, I was in Texas this past weekend for one of my good friend’s weddings. It was really great to be on the OTHER side of the bar for a change and drink heavily and enjoy good company!

Well, one of the benefits of stepping outside of your bartending position and putting yourself into the shoes of your customer, is you get a REAL feel for what defines a GOOD Bartender. Well in this case, I was easily able to identify what defines a BAD bartender.

Why this Bartender Sucked MORE than “Meet The Spartans”

Excuse the obscure movie reference, I can rant about my disdain for that film in another post, but none of the groomsmen and I liked this bartender one bit! Ya he was old, creepy looking, and lacked any real personality or energy (everything that a bartender should have) but here is where he sent me over the edge:

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Could the Election Ruin Your Investments?

2008-08-05T18:42:00.002-03:00

By Tristan Heinrich

It's an election year, which means economic and political predictions are coming hard and fast.
Economists surveyed by The Washington Business Journal think that, on the whole, presidential candidate John McCain's policies would have a more positive impact on the stock market than those of his rival, Barack Obama.

But an academic study reported by The Wall Street Journal suggests that market returns are higher when Democrats hold the highest office. So what kinds of policies are the candidates proposing, and how might they affect your portfolio?

It's the medical bills, stupid

Health-care reform has been a mainstay of political debate for nearly 20 years, but Obama's vision could shake it up further. He has vowed to overhaul the medical insurance industry and introduce more competition for prescription drugs, including international competition.

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Put Your Expectations to Work for You

2008-08-05T18:38:00.001-03:00

From The Millionaire Inside

Do you expect to be successful? Or do you spend much of your time worrying and obsessing about the possibility of failure? One thing you'll eventually learn on your journey to success is that your expectations hold great power!

Whatever you expect to see and experience is usually what you?ll get. There are many ways this can affect your ability to reach your goals, but here are three main considerations you should be aware of:

1) Your expectations affect your attitude. It?s amazing how much attitude has to do with success. A negative or cynical attitude is enough to prevent you from giving your best effort and attention to your goals, which will lead to lukewarm results.

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How to Get a Bartending Job - Dominate the Interview

2008-08-05T18:19:00.001-03:00

From FrickinBartending

After speaking with the hiring manager, you will probably receive a business card and a handshake, at best. The wait is worth it at the best clubs - so go back every weekend (if possible) at the same time on the same night to ensure the hiring manager will be there.

I can remember going in 4 or 5 weekends in a row before I actually got an interview with the general manager! You need to show persistence. A nightclub interview will be sometime in the afternoon. Take the entire day off to prepare yourself. If you really want the job, here is a winning strategy:

Have a massive cup of coffee to kick up your energy (Starbucks has the most caffeine)
Do some exercise to get the endorphins rushing, and clear your head
Put on really nice dress pants (definitively no pleats!)

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The Right Way to Stash Your Cash

2008-08-04T11:15:00.001-03:00

By Dan Caplinger

The failure of California bank IndyMac has many savers worried about whether their bank may be next. Images of customers standing in long lines to get their money evoked memories of the big bank runs during the Great Depression.

Back then, being the first in line at your bank could mean the difference between getting your money or losing everything. Yet while modern safeguards protect most depositors in the event of a bank failure, the death of IndyMac gives you a good opportunity to look at your cash holdings and make sure they're contributing their fair share toward your financial success.

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One Man's Secret to Crazy Wealth

2008-08-04T11:00:00.001-03:00

By Tim Hanson

Among the best lessons you can learn from the investing success of the one and only Warren Buffett is this one: Read ... a lot.

Indeed, Buffett's business partner Charlie Munger told an audience last year that the best way to succeed in the stock market was to "sit down ... and read -- and do it all the time."

Buffett was all the evidence Munger needed to support this claim. "An observer," he noted, "would find that Warren spent most of his time sitting on his [rear end] and reading."

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How To Get A Bartending Job - Get Into The Best Nightclubs Part 2

2008-08-04T10:54:00.002-03:00

From FrickinBartending

Well… I promised that I would do this yesterday, but I didn’t. Sorry to anyone who is desperate to get a bartending job and couldn’t wait the extra day. I want to save your time (actually, I want to save my time) so I’ll get right into the second article about how to get a job at a top nightclub:

Before I forget, if you missed part 1 click here!

4. Confidence Is KeyOne of the most important qualities in a bartender is that they exude confidence, and confidence is one of the first things a manager will be looking for when they are evaluating you as a potential employee. Confidence is important because you have to be able to control large crowds of customers who have a lot of money.

You have to be able to perform your best and keep your cool when you are under pressure. And you need to be able to command respect from your customers and the people you work with. Trust me, if you lack confidence, you will be eaten alive as a nightclub bartender. However, I should add that if you do get in, being a nightclub bartender is one of the biggest confidence boosts you will ever get.

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Aim a Little Higher

2008-08-03T08:08:00.001-03:00

From The Millionaire Inside

Are you struggling to stay motivated on your journey to success? Have your goals lost some of the shine they had when you first set them? If so, you might consider whether they are big enough to keep your interest.

You may have thought so at one time but if they?re not what you really want deep down inside, you?re probably trying to force yourself to settle for what you think you can get.
There?s an easy solution to this problem: Aim Higher!

Set a goal that is so big and impressive that it gets your heart pumping and sweat popping out on your brow; a goal that seems almost impossible but would dramatically change your life if you were able to achieve it.

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How Tea Can Keep Your Mind Young

2008-08-03T08:03:00.001-03:00

By Dr. Joseph Mercola

A four-year study has found that tea slows down brain-cell degeneration, and thereby keeps your mind sharp into old age.

Catechins, a natural compound in tea, protect brain cells from damaging protein build-up over the years, maintaining your brain's cognitive capability.

In addition, the caffeine in tea, unlike that in coffee, contains the natural protein theanine, which counters the normal side effects of caffeine such as raised blood pressure, headaches and tiredness.

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How To Get A Bartending Job - Get Into The Best Nightclubs Part 1

2008-08-03T07:58:00.002-03:00

From FrickinBartending

Being a bartender anywhere is better than not being a bartender at all. But being a bartender at one of the best nightclubs in the world is like being a rockstar. If you’re going to go to the trouble of getting a bartending job. Why not aim for the top?

If you’re not convinced that it’s worth it yet, allow me to convince you:

Great bartenders at top nightclubs can earn well over $3000 per weekend (yeah, that’s $3000 cash in two 4-8 hour shifts)

Good bartenders at good nightclubs regularly earn well over $1500 per weekend

Regular bartenders at regular nightclubs easily earn over $600 per weekend (That’s still around $50 per hour in cash for mediocrity… Not bad!)

If you’re not earning over $500 per weekend - you need to find a better nightclub.

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Discipline Yourself to Success

2008-08-02T19:44:00.000-03:00

From The Millionaire Inside

When working toward goals or striving for success in any endeavor, self-discipline is one vital quality you need to have. Most of us cringe at the thought because it brings to mind instant visions of sacrifice, difficulty and strain.

However, discipline doesn? It have to be so hard. The problem occurs when you try to go from having no self-discipline to forcing yourself to undertake a heavy load of responsibility. Talk about pressure!

Below are three easy ways to become more disciplined with a minimum of discomfort:

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What's In That? How Food Affects Your Behavior

2008-08-02T19:39:00.001-03:00

By Dr. Joseph Mercola

Food additives and poor diet could help explain poor school performance, criminal behavior, alcoholism, and the growing numbers of Alzheimer's patients. According to Dr. Russell Blaylock, high sugar content and starchy carbohydrates lead to excessive insulin release, which in turn leads to falling blood sugar levels, or hypoglycemia.

Hypoglycemia causes the brain to secrete glutamate in levels that can cause agitation, depression, anger, anxiety, panic attacks and an increase in suicide risk. The glutamate that causes this is identical to the flavor-enhancing monosodium glutamate (MSG) and its chemical cousins, which are found in thousands of food products, further exacerbating the problem.

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Flair Bartending Video by Mixoart Bar Entertainment

2008-08-02T19:36:00.001-03:00

This is the latest video from the talented flair bartenders at Mixoart. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, checkout their latest video available on You Tube

http://blog.kimvallee.com/archive/2008/07/28/flair-bartending-video-by-mixoart-bar-entertainment.aspx

Secrets of Successful People - The Super Successful Secrets Review

2008-08-01T20:40:00.000-03:00

By: Jennifer Teplica

Are you envious of successful people? Do you see people in your neighborhood, in the news and on TV who are successful and wish you could be like them? In the Super Successful Secrets Review we're going to take a look at some of the secrets of successful people and find out how you can apply them to your life to achieve your dreams of a better life.

The first thing to keep in mind is that successful people are human just like you are. There's nothing different in their makeup that makes them better, or more prone to success, than you. So here's how they do it:

Make The Decision to Succeed

Believe it or not, the first step to success is actually deciding that you want to succeed. Many people say they want to be successful, but they don't realize what that means. They don't realize the commitment to success that has to be made before they begin their journey.

Unless you have something concrete to shoot for, you'll end up missing every time. You really have to sit down and make a decision to succeed at something.

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How to Make the Right Decision in Any Situation

2008-08-01T08:47:00.001-03:00

By Dr. Joseph Mercola

Which job should you take? What car should you buy? Are you ready for another baby?
Life is full of tough choices, and the bigger they are, the harder they get.

Research shows that most people will not choose at all when presented with several good options. But practice, experience, and rules of thumbs can help you to make those decisions. Here’s how:

Analyze Outcomes

When making a choice, then, it pays to take some time to consider the outcome you expect. Ask yourself the following questions:

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Increase Your Bartending Tips - Stay Away From the Dicks!

2008-08-01T08:41:00.001-03:00

From FrickinBartending

Almost without exception, every night you bartend somebody is going to get under your skin. Drunk people can get obnoxious, this is no secret. I’ve seen too many bartenders let these idiots get to them, resulting in an argument. This is a terrible mistake.

Bartenders are the centre of attention, and a source for entertainment. As soon as customers in the bar see you arguing with a customer, they can see you’re not having fun. This means you’ve just killed the vibe you worked so hard to create.

Less people will order drinks from you, thus your sales and tips will go down. I’ve noticed this not only with myself, but with bartenders in other nightclubs when I’ve gone out for a big night. Leave the arguing for the bouncers.

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Exercise Reduces Alzheimer's Risk

2008-07-30T01:42:00.002-03:00

by Christine Kennard

We know from a number of studies that exercise can help reduce the risk of dementia, such as Alzheimer's. The most recent research from the University of Washington suggests that risk reduction through exercise may be as high as 40%.

Dr Larson and his team followed 1,740 people aged over 65, who did not show any signs of dementia, for over six years. Their findings showed that regular exercise cut the risk of dementia. It also indicated that exercise helped delay progression of Alzheimer's and dementia in people who had began to develop symptoms.

Exercise makes us feel better, physically and emotionally. This is true for people with dementia too. Exercise improves strength and endurance, it decreases body fat, improves appetite as well as improving movement to joints, muscles and increases oxygen delivery throughout the body. Exercise can also be fun and open up a world of social interaction for the person with Alzheimer's and their caregiver.

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Staying on the Fast Track to Success

2008-07-30T01:37:00.000-03:00

From The Millionaire Inside

When you first set a goal it?s pretty easy to stay on track. You?ve got a plan, you?re working the plan and your motivation is strong.

As time goes on, however, there exists the possibility of losing steam and getting off-track. In order to develop the momentum and stamina required to achieve your goals, there are several qualities you?ll need to work on:

1) Belief. It is absolutely crucial that you believe in what you?re doing. This is easy at the beginning because you?re focused on what you stand to gain from achieving your goal. As time goes on, you may gradually forget how excited you were and start to lose that inner fire.

To avoid this possibility, be sure to keep your vision strong and clear in your mind. Write it out in full detail, or create a visual reminder with drawings, paintings or magazine photos that represent your goals. Revisit these reminders frequently.

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Increasing Your Tips: Bartender Tricks!

2008-07-30T01:33:00.001-03:00

Always cater to the ladies. Over the past 5 years, I’ve discovered the best ways to engage in fun contact with hot girls, here are a few…

Before your shift starts – arrange with management to showboat through the crowd with your shirt off. Have a bottle of Cuervo in one hand, and a bottle of lime juice in the other. Cherry pick the place for the hottest girls, and do some “tequila laybacks.

(If an open bar or long table is available, have her lie down, and pour from both bottles at once into her mouth. If not, have her kneel, or sit on a chair. This gives hot girls a close contact opportunity to grope you, take pictures with you, and introduce themselves, which ultimately brings them over to your bar when your shift starts.

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Scammers exploit online trust factor

2008-07-29T09:04:00.002-03:00

By David Colker

When Pierre Omidyar founded the EBay auction website in 1995, he built it around a simple core value: "People are basically good." Ah, the good old days.

Although most transactions come off without a hitch, anyone who regularly uses EBay knows that fraud is a danger on a site that depends to a great extent on trust, both for buyers and sellers.

When you make a winning bid and pay for an item, you have to depend on the seller -- who is probably someone you've never met -- to actually send it to you. You also have to trust that the item is genuine and in the condition described in the listing.

On the seller side, you have to rely on the buyer to send the payment in a timely fashion for the total amount, and trust that a check, if that's the method of payment, is genuine.

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