Start with middle C on your concertina and work through the 8 notes, or octave, up to C1, or high C. Depending on the type of concertina you have, you will either alternate which hands play the notes or work down the rows of keys to play your scale. Most concertinas have a 3- or 4-octave range. Work through the scales for each octave slowly to master them. Combining notes is an important part of music, especially if you are playing an accompaniment on a concertina. Start with easy major chords, like C-E-G, and then work with minor chords, like C-E flat-G. ” Simple songs use basic notes without any sharps or flats in the notation. Look for sheet music or watch tutorials online on how to play the songs. Practice playing the song slowly at first, and as you perfect it, start playing it faster. Tap along to the beat of the song with your foot so you don’t speed up or slow down while you play. Once you’ve mastered where the keys are and how to play simple songs, expand your knowledge with new music. Find books filled with sheet music specifically for the concertina you own so you can easily pick them up and play them. Look for chords or notes to your favorite songs from the radio and try to recreate them on your concertina.

Summary: Practice your major scales. Hold down multiple buttons at the same time to play chords. Try simple songs like “Mary Had a Little Lamb” or “Amazing Grace. Purchase a songbook for concertinas to learn more.


Look for imperfections to repair, such as dings, dents, holes and especially rust or corrosion that can eat through the new paint job.   Use masking tape and paper to cover any areas of the car you do not want any paint on. If possible, include door jambs and trunk and hood lids, to avoid overspray getting into the interior, engine bay, or trunk.   If possible, arm yourself with separate guns for the different stages, to save time cleaning between stages and to avoid cross-contamination of colors and types of paint. If possible, use full-spectrum lighting to ensure the light will show accurate color.

Summary: Rinse off the auto. Sand the body down for a smooth even finish, especially if you’ve done any body repair or applied filler. Wash and rinse thoroughly to remove all dust, dirt and grease. Mask off the auto areas you don’t want paint on (windshield, lights, wheel wells, grill). Wet-sweep the area you intend to paint in. Apply masking paper to the walls and ceiling, and lay plastic on the floor for easier cleanup from the overspray once the painting is finished. Make sure the paint gun itself and the hoses feeding the gun are clean. Set up bright, even lighting overhead, angled to also shine on the sides, to avoid shadowing.


Many people who have an autonomic dysfunction also suffer from depression and anxiety. If you are experiencing impotence or difficulty with sexual arousal, you may have relationship issues with your partner. Talking to a counselor or therapist can help you work through this issues and get professional support. Talk to your doctor about support groups for autonomic dysfunctions in your area. If there is not a specific group near you, you can look for a support group for your underlying condition, such as a diabetes support group or a sexual difficulties support group. It can be helpful to talk to others who understand what you are going through and are dealing with many of the same struggles as you. You may also learn some coping mechanisms from the support group to make life with an autonomic dysfunction easier. Lean on those closest to you to create a support system for yourself. Be willing to ask for and accept help when it is needed. Try not to shut yourself off from your family and friends and focus on maintaining a positive attitude to tackle any challenges or struggles you are facing due to your disorder.

Summary: Talk to a counselor or therapist about your condition. Join a support group. Reach out to family and friends.


A goal that is not realistic or too broad or vague will have a demotivating effect on your employees. You want your employees to reach the end of their work day feeling like they accomplished small goals, instead of feeling like they will never achieve a larger, more intimidating goal. For example, being one of the top ten distributors in a market with hundreds of competitors is an unrealistic goal for a small, growing business. It might be more effective to focus on improving the company’s quarterly sales or improving the company’s distributor's list for the year. These “small goals” can be monthly or quarterly targets. Clearly link these targets to a long term mission. Employees will be highly engaged knowing that their efforts are directly contributing to the company’s mission. This will allow your employees to get direct feedback from management as to how close or far they are to achieving their goals. Set aside the time to tell employees what they doing right and where they need to improve on.  Nothing engages an employee like the prospect of a raise or appreciation in an upcoming review, so use these sessions to motivate the employee to work harder. The review can act as a scheduled “reward system”. You may even notice employees becoming more serious and dedicated to their work closer to review time. When managers offer consistent feedback, employees feel their managers support them. By building a relationship of trust and openness, the employees will feel free to discuss even their small, rare mistakes and work on them so they do not turn into bigger problems later on. Encourage growth and development by providing suggestions or have your employees come up with solutions to solve their current issues during or after their performance assessment.
Summary: Set clear, realistic goals. Have a long term mission in place and translate it into small goals. Set up regular performance assessments.