Motivational Guru Offers Life-Changing Secrets for 2016

Author Shawn Anderson Adds Power to New Year’s Goals.

Los Angeles, CA, December 29, 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson is passionate about inspiring others to live the life they love. With many considering New Year resolutions, it’s the time of year when people are seriously thinking about what they’d like to change in their lives.

“January 1st carries a mystical power that prompts us to reflect on all the ways we think our life is lousy and how we might be able to make it better,” Anderson says. “And although we have the power to create positive change on any day, I love the extra motivational push that the first day of a new calendar year offers.”

Recognized for having interviewed hundreds of people who have re-defined their lives because they either chose to or had to, Anderson shares three gut-check tips for people to think about as they consider living the life they love in 2016.

First, Anderson says, “Quit choosing mediocrity. If you’re unhappy with your life, look in the mirror. You created your unhappiness, and you can un-create it, too.” Anderson continues, “Want out of the rut? Quit making excuses, pointing fingers, and waiting for a miracle to fly you out of Mediocreland.”

Second, Anderson shares, ”Don’t expect overnight miracles. It's impossible to reinvent yourself over night. Massive change doesn’t happen that way. Transformation does happen, however, when we are persistent and keep taking small steps forward every day. Single steps daily add up to big changes eventually.”

Finally, Anderson states, “Don’t wait for the perfect moment to go for it. Waiting for the perfect situation to unfold before we find the guts to make changes only prolongs our existence in the rut.” Anderson goes on, “Don’t wait for the stars to fall into perfect alignment before you decide to go for it. Live now.”

The author of six motivational books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of “Extra Mile Day” - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service.

“Living a life that you love starts with having the courage to quit coasting,” Anderson, the author of the motivational book Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life’s Chaos, concludes. “Life is fast and short, so why would we ever choose to waste a single breath living anything that is mediocre?”


Contact:
Shawn Anderson
Los Angeles, CA
310-402-4826
shawn@shawnanderson.com
http://www.shawnanderson.com

Success Guru Offers Lighthearted Tips To Guarantee Lousy 2016

Shawn Anderson Shares 5 Ways to Go Nowhere in the New Year.

Los Angeles, CA, December 28, 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- For those who feel as if they are stagnated and have achieved nothing in their careers, relationships, finances and fitness levels in 2015, motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson playfully offers five tongue-and-cheek solutions to help guarantee that same path in 2016.

The author of six motivational books including Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life’s Chaos and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of “Extra Mile Day” in the U.S.... a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service to make their communities better.

Anderson begins the first of his five lighthearted tips by saying, “Set your sights super low and commit to minimal, easy-to-reach goals. If your objective is just getting up every morning, you are bound to succeed. Don’t even dare to dream big because bold goals lead to too much positive change.”

Second, Anderson shares, “When you think of stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle something new or a big goal, feel fear. Feel failure. Let those feelings freeze your forward momentum. Keep doing the same thing over and over and never take risks. That way you can be assured that you will stay on the same path.”

Third, Anderson says, “Watch lots of TV. Forget working on goals in the evening when you get home. Modern Family reruns are just too hilarious not to watch three times. Just grab a beer and forget about anything serious or real. Things will change on their own.”

Fourth, Anderson comments, “It’s definitely important to act like a victim and blame everyone else for your lack of success. It’s gotta’ be your boss’s or parents’ fault that you are where you are. Since it’s not your fault, it doesn’t even matter what you do, so don’t even try.”

Fifth, Anderson says, “You’re probably too much ‘too’ anyway. You’re too old, too young, too broke, too uneducated, too something to even try. So don’t. If you give up now, no one can say ‘I told you so’ later.”

On a serious note, Anderson ends by saying, “Living a life that you love starts with having the courage to quit coasting. Life is fast and short, so why would we ever choose to waste a single breath living anything that is mediocre?”


Contact:
Shawn Anderson
Los Angeles, CA
310-402-4826
shawn@shawnanderson.com
http://www.shawnanderson.com

Otsuka-Venture-Capital.com Announces Investment Management Changes

Otsuka Venture Capital announces key investment management appointments.

Tokyo, Japan, December 15, 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- Otsuka Venture Capital today announced five key investment management appointments as part of the firm's long-standing practice of periodically rotating members of its investment management teams to broaden their experience and provide them with new responsibilities.

“We have found that there are significant benefits to our clients and our crew when we offer our investment professionals the opportunity to broaden their skill set,” said Otsuka Venture Capital Chief Investment Officer Tim F. Kui. “In addition to offering growth and development potential to individual portfolio managers, it also enables Otsuka Venture Capital to build an investment team that is deep, experienced, and globally oriented. Our world-class investment management teams, along with our low costs, are sources of a great competitive strength and contribute to competitive fund performance over time.”

Among the changes:
Ryoichi Saji will oversee the investment professionals responsible for international equity index funds and ETFs.

Kenji Fukuda, head of the Bond Index Group will assume the Asia Pacific CIO role. Mr. Pang will head Otsuka Venture Capital’s team of investment professionals, who manage equity and fixed income portfolios.

Nobutada Uehara, a renowned specialist in bond indexing portfolio management and trading, has assumed leadership of the Bond Index Group.

Kagemasa Suzumi, Ph.D, will oversee the Active Equity Group within the Equity Investment Group.
Catherine Kejian will reassume leadership of this group, as well as help to lead Otsuka Venture Capital’s initiatives on advice methodology and focus on institutional investment thought leadership

“We have full confidence in these tenured Otsuka Venture Capital investment leaders and their ability to assume new responsibilities,” said Otsuka Venture Capital Chief Investment Officer Tim F. Kui.


About Otsuka Venture Capital

Otsuka Venture Capital (Otsuka-Venture-Capital.com) is a leading alternative asset management company focusing primarily on Equities, Fixed income, Multi-asset, Alternative strategies. The Firm was set up with a clear focus: to launch the most dynamic and sophisticated alternative asset management company in Tokyo. Otsuka Venture Capital’s employees, directors and shareholders all strive towards building a world-class regional institution. The firm managed to distinguish from its peers with a control growth investment model, and this is widely considered a catalyst for change and growth. Otsuka Venture Capital comprises both young, enthusiastic, innovative specialists and internationally qualified experienced individuals.


Contact:
Otsuka Venture Capital
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi,
Tokyo, Japan
Phone: +81345782022
media@otsuka-venture-capital.com
http://www.otsuka-venture-capital.com

Otsuka-Venture-Capital.com to Further Diversify Target Retirement Funds

Otsuka Venture Capital today announced plans to add an international bond index fund to 20 all-in-one funds, including Otsuka Venture Capital Target Retirement Funds, that will serve to further diversify these broad, balanced portfolios.

Tokyo, Japan, December 14, 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- The international bond component will complement the three other core holdings of Otsuka Venture Capital’s all-in-one funds: Otsuka Venture Capital Total Stock Market Index Fund, Otsuka Venture Capital Total International Stock Index Fund, and Otsuka Venture Capital Total Bond Market II Index Fund.
Otsuka Venture Capital’s 12 Target Retirement Funds, two of its three Managed Payout Funds, and two Otsuka Venture Capital Variable Insurance Funds will apportion 20% of their respective fixed income allocations to the new Otsuka Venture Capital Total International Bond Index Fund.

The overall strategic asset allocation and glide path of the Target Retirement Funds will not change. The addition of hedged international bonds represents a refinement of the funds’ fixed income component, bringing long-term diversification benefits. An allocation to short-term TIPS provides retirees and pre-retirees with improved inflation protection with less volatility.

“We make changes to our Target Retirement Funds and other funds of funds only after careful analysis and when we’ve identified long-term benefits for investors. Adding these two new funds is expected to better dampen volatility for pre-retirees and retirees, for whom diversification on the fixed income side matters most,” said Otsuka Venture Capital Chief Investment Officer Tim F. Kui.


The Total International Bond Index Fund will represent 20% of the fixed income allocation of the 20 funds-of-funds, with an overall allocation weighting that will range from 2% to 16% of total fund assets, depending on the fund.

About Otsuka Venture Capital
Otsuka-Venture-Capital.com is a leading alternative asset management company focusing primarily on Equities, Fixed income, Multi-asset, Alternative strategies. The Firm was set up with a clear focus: to launch the most dynamic and sophisticated alternative asset management company in Tokyo. Otsuka Venture Capital’s employees, directors and shareholders all strive towards building a world-class regional institution. The firm managed to distinguish from its peers with a control growth investment model, and this is widely considered a catalyst for change and growth. Otsuka Venture Capital comprises both young, enthusiastic, innovative specialists and internationally qualified experienced individuals.


Contact:
Otsuka Venture Capital
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi,
Tokyo, Japan
Phone: +81345782022
media@otsuka-venture-capital.com
http://www.otsuka-venture-capital.com

Kim Jinxia Joins Otsuka-Venture-Capital.com Charitable Foundation as Chief Operating Officer

Today Otsuka Venture Capital announced that Kim Jinxia has been appointed as the organization’s help foundation chief operating officer.

Tokyo, Japan, December 12, 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- A seasoned executive and current small business owner, Jinxia comes to Otsuka Venture Capital Charitable Foundation with diverse experience in large, complex, multi-billion dollar organizations in the federal and private sectors. She is responsible for day- to-day operations, including its warehousing and transportation, as well as business development, managing a team responsible for securing hundreds of millions of dollars of product and cash annually to support thousands of charities serving millions in need.

Kim’s diverse experience in both the corporate and private sectors made her a great fit for Otsuka Venture Capital Charitable Foundation leadership team, said Otsuka Venture Capital Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Satoshi Ogawa. Kim is the rare executive who possesses vision coupled with an extraordinary ability to execute with excellence. She will help take Otsuka Venture Capital Charitable Foundation to the next.

Jinxia most recently served as vice president of public affairs and community relations at a supermarket chain in Tokyo. Prior to that, she served as vice president of communications and corporate responsibility the second largest foodservice distributor. Jinxia also served as a principal at International Aid Comitee, where she provided consultant services to government in the areas of diversity, communication, organizational development, and alternative dispute resolution. Jinxia holds a BA from University Melbourne and a JD from Singapore University School of Law.




As chief operating officer, Jinxia succeeds Yoji Fukutake, whose departure was announced last month.

About Otsuka Venture Capital
Otsuka-Venture-Capital.com is a leading alternative asset management company focusing primarily on Equities, Fixed income, Multi-asset, Alternative strategies. The Firm was set up with a clear focus: to launch the most dynamic and sophisticated alternative asset management company in Tokyo. Otsuka Venture Capital’s employees, directors and shareholders all strive towards building a world-class regional institution. The firm managed to distinguish from its peers with a control growth investment model, and this is widely considered a catalyst for change and growth. Otsuka Venture Capital comprises both young, enthusiastic, innovative specialists and internationally qualified experienced individuals.


Contact:
Otsuka Venture Capital
Roppongi Hills Mori Tower,
6-10-1 Roppongi,
Tokyo, Japan
Phone: +81345782022
media@otsuka-venture-capital.com
http://www.otsuka-venture-capital.com

Shawn Anderson Proposes Three Life-Changing Tips to Get Unstuck

It’s the nature of best-selling motivational author Shawn Anderson’s work to listen to people who feel stuck in life. It’s also Anderson’s mission to get those same people unstuck and moving forward again.

Marina Del Rey, CA December 9, 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- It’s the nature of best-selling motivational author Shawn Anderson’s work to listen to people who feel stuck in life. It’s also Anderson’s mission to get those same people unstuck and moving forward again. Whether it is empowering others to continue to pursue fading dreams or encouraging people not to let life's tragedies derail hope, Anderson travels the country speaking to organizations reminding people that when we "go the extra mile," possibility and hope are created.

“No one is exempt from feeling life’s ups-and-downs,” Anderson says. “Sometimes, life punches us so hard that merely surviving day-to-day is all we can do. The job we hate, the relationship that sours, the personal tragedy that devastates...life has a way of happening. But it’s what we do after life ‘happens’ that makes a difference in our futures.”

Anderson offers three tips on how we can change our life’s direction when dissatisfaction sets in:

First, Anderson says, “Be true to yourself. No one is living your life, but you. No one can create the changes to make you happy, but you. Give yourself permission to get out of your own way and be true to your own dreams.”

Second, Anderson shares, “It's impossible to go from ‘ice cold’ to ‘red hot’ over night. Don't expect it.” Anderson continues, “Do expect, though, that you can grow to ‘red hot’ if you hold yourself accountable to taking at least one baby step a day towards the changes you want in your life.”

Third, Anderson says, “You aren't perfect, but you are great. No matter how hard you try, you will still find 100 days where everything seems hopeless to the point you want to give up. But don’t let imperfection become your excuse.” Anderson goes on, “If you choose to quit, you also choose to let the potential of being the greatest ‘you’ possible slip away.”

Earning the label the “Extra Mile Man” in 2009, Anderson used a symbolic 4,000-mile ocean-to-ocean, solo bike ride to encourage people to go the extra mile in order to change their life’s direction. Creating events in 21 cities, Anderson interviewed over 200 people who had been recognized as going the extra mile in overcoming personal setback or who had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. After the ninety-day tour, Anderson personally gave away $10,000 to those people whose stories he found most inspiring.

Since then, Anderson and his Extra Mile America organization led 551 mayors in all 50 states to declare 11/1/15 “Extra Mile Day”... a day to recognize the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, organizations and communities when we “go the extra mile.”

What prompts Anderson to dedicate his life to encouraging others? "We have but one life," Anderson says. "I want to do all I can to help people maximize theirs.”

For more information about the “Extra Mile Man”, visit ShawnAnderson.com. For more information about November 1 and Extra Mile Day, visit ExtraMileAmerica.org


Contact:
Shawn Anderson
Marina Del Rey, CA
310-402-4826
shawn@shawnanderson.com
http://www.shawnanderson.com

7 Secrets To Keep Going When Life Gets Brutal

Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- Motivational author and speaker, Shawn Anderson, has interviewed hundreds of people who have experienced tragedy, failure and disappointment. He’s also been witness to many who have walked through their toughest moments only to make it to the other side with an increased passion and purpose for living.

“It’s inevitable that at one time or another life will punch us hard in the gut; no one is immune to experiencing tragedy or failure,” Anderson says. “But when it’s our turn to feel life’s stomach blow, how will we handle it? Will we passionately keep on living, or will we just give up and go through the motions?”

In his interviews, Anderson learned that the people who transition positively through life’s toughest moments practice at least one of these seven regrouping strategies.

1. They don't quit on life. “Tragedy might have happened, huge mistakes might have been made, but the world continues. People who have walked successfully over life’s hot-coal moments always keep going. They never quit living,” Anderson shares.

2. They live day-by-day. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the ‘What am I going to do now?’ feeling, but extra-mile people focus on the now. They don’t let thoughts of how they’re going to deal with tomorrow defeat them,” Anderson says.

3. They find support. “By forging relationships with positive, move-forward type people, survivors trigger positive energy to flow back into their lives,” Anderson points out.

4. They get involved again. “Extra-mile people rise above life’s tragedies by not choosing isolation when life knocks them down,” Anderson shares. “It’s easy to want to hide in a cave after something bad happens, but the longer we stay in the cave, the more challenging it is to ever leave it.”

5. They remain optimistic. “Extra-mile people support themselves with their own words and actions. They don’t let negative self-talk rule their brains, and they make sure not to surrender to negative, self-defeating emotions,” Anderson says.

6. They trust their faith and look for a higher purpose in their loss. “Extra-mile people believe that there is a stronger power at work in the world. Faith in a higher power…and yourself...works miracles in overcoming bad events,” Anderson quotes.

7. They seek to add value to the world. “People who have weathered a life storm recognize the opportunity to re-evaluate their own contribution to the world. They use their event not as a forever defeat, but rather as an igniting spark to do something meaningful,” Anderson says.

The author of six motivational books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is not only committed to support others in overcoming life’s toughest moments, he is also a leading voice on “going the extra mile” in order to maximize potential and contribution. This year, his Extra Mile
America organization led 551 cities to declare 11/1/15 as “Extra Mile Day”... a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in ourselves, families, organizations and communities when we “go the extra mile.”

“When something bad happens, we have the choice to either throw our hands in the air and give up or ‘go the extra mile’ and keep giving life our best effort. When we achieve that extra-mile distinction, we change our destiny.”


Contact:
Shawn Anderson
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 402-4826
shawn@shawnanderson.com
http://www.shawnanderson.com

Watermark, Crop, Split, Merge and Create PDF Documents in Just Three Easy Steps with 3StepPDF

Craiova, Romania, 07 December 2015 /PressReleaseCircle/ -- 3StepPDF v. 1.0, a powerful PDF processor program for Widows that helps writers, developers and business people create and fine-tune PDF documents quickly and efficiently, has been released.

3StepPDF comes with a very intuitive user interface which presents all the software's features in a very clear manner right from the start. There are six main features that 3StepPDF offers: Create New PDF Document, Extract Text from Scanned Document, Split PDF Documents, Merge PDF Documents, Watermark PDF Documents, Crop PDF Documents.

3StepPDF can split, merge, watermark and crop batches of PDF files which leads to increased productivity and less time wasted on editing documents one by one. The software can also create PDF Documents from scratch by combining text and images or by extracting text from a scanned document (jpg, png).

3StepPDF v. 1.0 is optimized to run on Windows 7, 8 and 10 and is priced at $19.99. 3StepPDF can be purchased securely online from http://www.3steppdf.com. A free trial of the software can also be downloaded from the same address.

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Links:
Product page: http://www.3steppdf.com

Company:
Cezar Popescu (Individual Developer), also the creator of NeatMP3, a free music organizer for Windows and Mac OS X.


Contacts:
Cezar Popescu
3StepPDF
Str Maresal Alexandru Averescu, Nr 17
Dolj, Craiova, Romania, 200064
+40(751)061-558
cezar.popescu@3steppdf.com
http://www.3steppdf.com