If This, Then That IFTTT (If This, Then That) is an incredibly easy-to-use website that allows you set up or copy recipes for automating just about anything. IFTTT creates a digital link between channels. In essence, it works with sixty nine different channels, including the major social media channels, and aids the process of filling out simple online forms, as well as, getting channels to “talk” to each other. It is not as complicated as it sounds....

The first few items off the list: (1) “The most important thing I look for in a musician is whether he knows how to listen.” (Duke-Ellington) (2) “Writing is like jazz. It can be learned, but it can’t be taught.” (Paul-Desmond) (3) “Don’t bullshit… just play.” (Wynton-Marsalis) You can find the rest of the list here: Jazz and the Art of Connecting – [Presentation Zen]

The other aspect of smaller living is the reality that small might actually add to your quality of life. I realize that a large family does require more space but for the rest of us, small just might do. Here are some benefits to owning a smaller home: Less space forces you to make decisions more often. When you don’t have a walk-in closet, there’s very little space for procrastination....

How do you motivate yourself to unclutter your life? Do you have a few simple habits to share? Words to keep you motivated – [Unclutterer]

Significant certificates, diplomas and even university degrees have also been placed in file folders in my home office as well. Work related awards like plaques I received for corporate sales performance were bundled together in a tote bag. Although I use to display them on my wall when I was still in corporate life, I no longer have them out since I decided to go for a more artistic home styling with real artwork instead....

Your short-term memory has a max capacity of seven. Humans have three forms of memory: sensory, long-term and short-term. Long-term memory is like hard-drive space, while short-term memory works like a very small RAM. This short-term memory can hold only about five to nine (average is seven) items at a time. Remembering information longer than this requires you to either compress it down into seven units or store it in long-term memory....

I tend to jump out of the shower faster because the longer you staying in the shower, the more body oil it will wash out. Especially with my skin type and in winter it will become very dry and not moisturized after the shower. His tips may able to help this situation a lot. My unconscious routine was to wash my hair, then lather, wash, and rinse (each): arms, chest and shoudlers, 1 leg, other leg, err…”front”, “back”, face, one pit, other pit....

Clock Cluster/Word Web 1 Cluster/Word Web 2 Cluster/Word Web 3 Describing Wheel E-Chart Fact and Opinion Five W’s Chart Flow Chart Four-Column Chart Garden Gate Goal-Reasons Web Ice-Cream Cone Idea Rake Idea Wheel Inverted Triangle ISP Chart (Information, Sources, Page) KWL Chart KWS Chart Ladder Observation Chart Persuasion Map Planning Chart Problem-Solution Chart Sandwich Sense Chart Sequence Chart Spider Map Step-by-Step Chart Story Map 1 Story Map 2 Story Map 3 T-Chart Ticktacktoe Time Line Time-Order Chart Tree Chart Venn Diagram...

Is this a correct assumption? Well, according to this YouTube video from the New York Rescue Mission, this is an everyday reality. Apparently, seeing homeless people along a sidewalk is so common that even family members aren’t recognized by their close relatives. Why? Because they didn’t pay attention – some didn’t even take the time to look their way. Just take a look for yourself below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6jSKLtmYdM&feature=youtu.be The video definitely poses an interesting question: Have the Homeless Become Invisible?...

Admittedly, it sounds almost outlandish, but Power Pillow, a Kickstarted gadget has turned this concept into reality. Enhance your life. Experience the freedom of never running out of power again when you need it most. It’s finally possible to recharge your body, mind, phone and tablet all at the same time. Experience the convenience of lounging while charging. The most stylish and useful pillow you will ever own. They have the whole concept and mechanism elaborated for you on their Kickstarter page to help you get the hang off it before ordering this product....

PowerPoint and Presentation Tips – [Particletree]

Quadraphasic Living – [Success Begins Today] This is actually pretty easy to do for most people. The key is to have a quiet place to sleep and a timer to awake you at the end of 15 minutes. I find that I can go home for lunch or rest in my car. The evening nap is a little easier as I can do it after I get home. I have tested different sleeping times and found that 15 minutes works best for me....

Graduate school is great for getting a degree, but not so much for maintaining an ideal weight. For me, it was a burrito place down the street that gave a discount for students. It was quick, and I could take it to go. However, I knew I wasn’t as healthy as I wanted to be, so like many I tried diet after diet. I sabotaged my diets. I was even really good at eating healthy, but that didn’t work....

When it’s time to leave for an appointment, you’ll get an alert to that affect. And, because Mynd is budgeting for transit time, you’ll never be late again. Ahead of your meeting Mynd also gives you a heads up as to who will be there, how you can reach them, and even pulls-in their LinkedIn Profile. Once you arrive at your destination, Mynd will store the location. Then, when the meeting starts, you can dial in conference calls or pull up documents from Evernote all from within the app....

In today’s business world, professional risk managers often construct extensive lists of pure and speculative risks, including every imaginable type of uncertainty to which individuals and firms are exposed. Among pure risks, one finds traditional “insurance” perils such as fire, wind, theft, disease, and professional negligence, along with more complex hazards such as substandard construction, inadequate security, technological obsolescence, and political instability. Speculative risks include real estate, common financial securities (stocks, bonds, commodities, etc....

Make sure it’s right. Have some money in the bank. Don’t avoid risk. Side gigs are good! Leverage your network. Set attainable goals. Educate yourself on the business. Hook up with other professionals. Don’t forget to live. Stay positive. Getting To Done: Roll Your Own Business – [LifeHacker]

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