Why This Abstinence Thing Is Starting to Bug Me.

I am about to make an open confession to which many of you will immediately think "That doesn't sound like Mark...or maybe it does? I'm confused."I am not a huge fan of Christians celebrating years of abstinence. I don't have a magic calculation for this, but I think after a certain amount of time (years? decades?) maybe you're testifying to something negative instead of something positive - you have trouble sustaining healthy relationships that...

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From Idea to Ignition: How to (Finally) Get Your Business off the Ground!

If you missed From Idea to Ignition, you missed a treat! Here's what one attendee said... "I must say, if you have ever thought of starting your own business and are looking for very engaging, convenient, detailed information on how to do so from an Entrepreneur who is RELATABLE and REAL...you've got to join this. Mark Anthony McCray gave an amazing presentation and admittedly, this is maybe the first time I have felt compelled to repeat a webinar....

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How to Prosper (The Short Version)

I don't get credit for this wisdom. I am but a vessel.  The great John Cruise gets credit for sharing this with me as what he learned from his best mentor and coach.  Thank you, Mr. Cruise.   First, a definition: Prosperity is "the condition of being successful or thriving" according to Miriam-Webster.  Focus on that last word "thriving."  It isn't just about money.  You can be rich and not prosperous though...

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The 7 Functions of a Coach

I wrote yesterday on how getting a coach can improve your life and even double your income.  This article is more about clarifying what a good coach does and doesn't do.  Here are some thoughts:Impart skills and knowledge Impart confidence and understanding in the use of those skills Motivate people so as to bring out the best in them - usually encouraging them beyond what they thought they were capable of doingModel the importance...

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Talk So He'll Hear You

My friend, Belinda Oliver, said "Sis, men communicate differently than we do. Do you know how to effectively communicate with that man? Can he be comfortable in YOUR presence? Can he TRUST you or do you have an AGENDA?" and it got me to thinking. I had written "8 Keys to Talking to Men" before but felt like I could write a quick update.  Some women still feel like they aren't being heard.  I came bearing gifts... of wisdom.  Here...

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[VIDEO] Go #BIG or Go the Heck Home! (The Power of Passion and Enthusiasm)

For what do you burn?  Would your friends and family say you're truly on fire about anything? I hope so because, from my point of view, if you're going to show up, show up with enthusiasm. Otherwise - and I mean this will all my heart - you might as well stay home!  Check out my latest Google Hangout with Don Purdum and you can listen to me rant about this. I mean what I said.  If you aren't going to be fired up about your own purpose,...

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3 Ways Cosmopolitan Magazine Is Creating Divorce.

Maybe I'm being a hater.  I'm sure I am.  But I was send an article the other week called "What Makes Men Fall in Love" and was asked my thoughts on it.  I guess I'm predictable and people know my triggers because the first thing I did was an image search on "Cosmopolitan Magazine Covers" and this is what I got back.  Am I that old and out of touch?  I am shocked at how often "sex" is the highlight of the issue...

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Can a Life Coach Double Your Income?

A good friend of mine, Betty-Anne Marie White, tagged me in/on/with (?) this article on my Facebook page. Deborah Gaines says hiring a coach doubled her income and I believe her.  I believe her because it was having a coach that totally changed my life in the early part of my career.  I give tons and tons of credit to a man named Duncan Butler who taught me more than I ever thought I'd know about business and entrepreneurship. Duncan...

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Pride & Singleness

A lot of you are not single because you can't find anyone, but because you're too proud. You meet people, you date and you stay together for a while until... until... until they give you some feedback you don't like. That's when you decide they aren't for you. You two just aren't a match.Being in a long-term relationship with anyone requires you to change - a lot - but the conventional wisdom these days is everybody should just take you the way...

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Insecurities

Here's the video from one of our longest Hangouts so far!  Don and I really got open about insecurities, criticisms and other things that hinder you from having healthy, whole and happy relationships.  Here's the VIDEO Check it out. Let me know what you think! Post your comments below! Mark Anthony McCray helps people live on PURPOSE, achieve higher PERFORMANCE and experience true PROSPERITY. Be sure to subscribe to this...

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Admit it. You still believe in fairy tales.

Do you know why fairy tales are called fairy tales?  They are called fairy tales because they almost all involve fairies (duh!) or some other kind of magical being.  In each one of them, this magical creature sees the woeful plight of the hero or heroine and swoops in to wave a wand, cast a spell or brew a potion that saves the day.  In a flash of light, all is well and everyone lives happily ever after.Most people live like they have...

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Good People In Your Corner

Everybody fights better with good people in their corner.  People who are willing to wipe the sweat out of your eyes, bandage up your cuts, encourage you and send you back into the fight.  You need those people if you ever attempt to do anything at all with your life.  I'm not even talking yet about living a life of significance.  I'm talking about just doing anything at all.  Life is tough.  Don't try to go it alone. I...

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