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Experience is one thing you can’t get for nothing. Who else would want to correct mistakes they might be making when learning from their mistakes. We can all agree that part of achieving personal mastery is to transform mistakes, failures and setbacks into learning opportunities that will make us stronger for the future. Mistakes are great because we just can’t learn that much from our successes but what most people don’t realize is that when they are learning from their negative experiences, they may be inadvertently making a harmful mistake....

The well-known movie Little Miss Sunshine, is an example of this. The movie is built around a family’s journey to take their little girl Olive to a pageant. The family’s happiness seems to hinge upon Olive’s ability to perform in this pageant. That’s a lot of pressure for a seven-year old to bear. While Olive marches to the beat of her own drum, many of the other contestants’ parents are hyper-aggressive....

Note-taking enables you to stay engaged. Note-taking provides a mechanism for capturing your ideas, questions, and commitments. Note-taking communicates the right things to the other attendees. Then he suggests four ways to improve your note-taking skills: Use a journal-formatted notebook. Keep your meeting notes as a running journal. Use symbols so you can quickly scan your notes later. Schedule time to review your notes. With most of my notes, I use list form with indented for sub-ideas....

Relationships are complex and at the same time very rewarding. Making one work takes patience and a strong connection. With so much on the line, why risk doing things that may not work? Cliche, popular relationship advice are there for a reason. Not because they are boring, but because they are effective. They are solutions to basic communication problems that most couples have, and will continue having in the future....

Reports estimate that the average person wastes approximately 250 pounds of food a year, and a food waste diary is certainly a good step towards reducing that number. As you can see, the spreadsheet of their food waste diary features spaces for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks/other, which makes it easier to keep track of. And, of course, remember to document any food that has spoiled in the “other” category....

Saving Money with Coupon Codes and Rebates – [Lifehacker]

Mental Speed Over IQ Psychology professor William von Hippel from the University of Queensland conducted a study to figure out why some people are more charismatic than others. Going into the study, the team thought that mental agility was going to be an important factor, but they anticipated IQ to be a more determining factor. When the results showed otherwise, they were quite surprised. Although IQ does have some role to play, it appears that those who were faster at mental speed tasks were more likely to be rated as charismatic by their peers....

Research Findings Brain scientists have discovered there are neurons in the brain that gets fired up more so in people with insecurities. According to Dr. Candace Pert, a neuroscientist, there are peptides which are the biochemical basis for emotion in the body, and when a person feels insecure, there are a certain amount of emotions that trigger the peptides. The peptides are amino acid chains that carry with them proteins, which is a basis for all life....

1. No clear job description. What are the essential duties of the position? What are the essential skills and experiences that the candidate must have? Write these down first and then add any valuable extras. Some managers simply have a vague wish list for the ideal candidate – that is not going to make selection easier. Review the job description with other people, most importantly, your boss but also with a colleague or subordinate – as a sanity check....

From Dependence to Interdependence Personality vs. Character Ethics Proactive, Personal Vision Beginning with the End in Mind Personal Management Paradigms of Interdependence Think Win-Win Seek to Understand, Then Be Understood Principles of Creative Cooperation Principles of Balanced Self-Renewal Conclusion Seven Habits Condensed Summaries – [Profit Advisor]

Speed dating is nothing new. We do it all the time: whether we’re on the train, at the public library, or in the supermarket. It only takes a few seconds for the sparks to fly. No wonder we call it love at first sight. But what does our desire to flirt with others say about us? Let’s take a seat in that chair again and get ready to dig a little deeper....

PayPal and other online payment systems democratized that to a certain extent, but it did not really allow for the remote and mobile collection of credit card payments. Square has stepped into that void big time. A sqaure account lets you collect payments on credit card anywhere you have a mobility connection, using your SmartPhone or Tablet. This video is a quick overview of the entire Square system!

Know what you want Always have a list or a clear picture of the item you want before driving to the store. Take a picture if you are trying to replace an item, choose a decorative item that needs to match something else or many other scenarios. (A good place to keep an inventory of items at home, prescriptions, anything you want to remember and be able to find again is Evernote)....

“Sleep deprivation is epidemic among adolescents, with potentially serious impacts on mental and physical health, safety and learning. Early high school start times contribute to this problem,” notes Julie Boergers, Ph.D., a psychologist and sleep expert from the Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center. Among an estimated 39,700 public middle, high and combined schools (with an estimated total enrollment of 26.3 million students) in the U.S, the average start time was 8:03 am in the 2011-12 school year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

Individual and corporate management style can lead to significant success or dismal failure. These are some common traits that successful managers possess that can lead to management methods that inspire subordinates and lead to increased productivity and a happier workforce. Lets examine a few traits of successful management teams. These three suggestions are simple, but often overlooked by management. 1. Management should praise their workforce often and publicly. Let your subordinates know that their efforts are necessary and appreciated....

As humans, we naturally tend to lean towards a negative outlook when it comes to our hopes and dreams. We are prone to believing that we have limitations either from within ourselves or from external forces keeping us from truly getting to where we want to be in life. Our tendency to think that we’ll “believe it when we see it” suggests that our mindsets are focused on our goals not really being attainable until they’ve been achieved....

1. ToDoist (Free, or $29/year for Premium Version) Why it’s awesome: ToDoist’s layout and interface has been created to mimic your email inbox’s. ToDoist Karma, its newly unveiled feature, lets you track your productivity so that you can improve in areas like task management in the future. And in case you’re wondering, the basic ToDoist app is free but will cost you $29 per year if you’re enamoured with expansive features, such as 24 additional color codes for projects and 13 for labels....

What causes dark circles under the eyes? There are three main causes of dark circles under the eyes. The first is genetics. If you have inherited fair or thin skin under the eyes it is easy to see if blood pools there. The reason blood pull is because fragile capillaries stretch or leak and this can happen when circulation is slow or from lack of sleep. The second cause of dark circles is age....

In about ten minutes, you can have DIY soap using simple tools in a few short steps. For me, this was crucial, as I am not someone who enjoys spending hours in the kitchen, suited up from head to toe in gear to protect myself from dangerous chemicals and heat. This simple recipe is so easy, anyone can do it. For your soap you will need: Once you have the necessary tools and ingredients, you can get started making your soap....

Self-talk among introverts is common but it can get unhealthy once you allow your inner voice to belittle you and based on that, form your own negative perception of reality that might not be true. That said, what if there was a way to use self-talk to help introverts feel more confident, help them chase their dreams, and be more successful? From The Outside Looking In A recent study conducted at the University of Michigan discovered that by using a subtle linguistic shift of “you” (or your own name) instead of using “I”, we are able to change the way we feel and behave....