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In part one of this post we discussed the tendency some of us have to allow situations, circumstances, events and even other people to control our lives; in essence, giving away our power in an attempt to be accepted, va
"But I know What’s Best for You…" Do you ever feel like you’re a mere pawn in someone else’s game; a powerless player that is regularly used, abused and manipulated for the gain and self interest of others? Self interest
Not sure what questions to ask in a job interview to impress the interviewer? These 7 killer questions will show your ambition—and reveal if a job is right for you.
Maybe you’ve been trying to kick-start your business and it just hasn’t worked yet. Maybe you’ve just started but you’re already frustrated. Or maybe you’ve wanted to hit that next level for years and haven’t been able t
It’s that time of year again. No, not “the holiday season”. I mean, it is holiday time, but for professors it doesn’t start feeling like holiday time until final grades are in and the books are closed on another semester
Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city. 1. Take Pictures One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives y
Children learn by asking questions. Students learn by asking questions. New recruits learn by asking questions. It is the simplest and most effective way of learning. People who think that they know it all no longer ask
"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." -Robert J. Hanlon In the classic 70s sitcom Three's Company , many punchlines were the result of misunderstanding: whether it was the late John
“I apologize that this letter is so long. I did not have the time to make it short” — BLAISE PASCAL Good writers know that lean, vibrant language is almost always preferable to verbose, rambling writing. There is virtual
Everyday, I see an awesome conference or convention I want to attend. While some, like the various PodCamps are free or fairly inexpensive, big conferences like CTIA can cost well over $1,000 to attend. Paying for every
The most common method of thinking in the Western world is verbal thinking.Although we have a range of intelligences including numerical, musical, spatial, emotional, verbal and kinaesthetic intelligences, it is verbal i
In my last post, I talked about how to get the most out of social media sites and services like Digg, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Entirely coincidentally, Thursday Bram write a post about marketing yourself shortly after. Unf
How can you improve your conversational skills to become a welcome sight at every party and social event you attend? Here are some pointers that might help.
Early on in my writing career, I took on a couple of articles covering project management. To put it mildly, I didn't know a Gantt chart from a PERT chart. Worse, I didn't even know where to start. I had already learned,
Whether you’re a web worker, an overworked corporate employee, or just a homey sort, you’ve probably heard the refrain: “Get out more!” Yes, you could take a walk, take to drinking alone in a seedy bar, or drive around l
