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So as I drafted a few articles for newspapers, I applied the lessons I learnt and set about editing and re-writing my drafts. I was quite pleased with my efforts and satisfied I had done my best. I decided to leave one of the articles overnight and come back to it one last time the next day with a fresh eye before submitting it to the editor. The next morning, I turned on my computer again and expected to run quickly through the article, smile at myself, and attach it to the email to send off....

Your Boss Wants… you to “get it” quickly, develop a plan quickly, and then take action. you to clear all the smaller roadblocks yourself, exercising creativity without burning down the business. you to execute without asking too many questions. your unique talents to augment her efforts, not require her time and affection. you to try looking from the Boss perspective at your project now and again. you to anticipate a little....

If you think that the key to happiness lies in finding your soul mate or achieving fame and fortune, think again. The energy you waste, the enormous struggle that can accompany the waiting and the wanting, can often lead to great frustration and unhappiness. It is not how much you have, but how much you enjoy and celebrate the present that creates real happiness. If you let go of anxiety and uncertainty about the future and instead focus your attention on the now and all of the blessings that are currently in your life, you will discover enough happiness to fill your heart for a lifetime....

It helps you find people who dislike the same things as you. Seriously? Is it just for fun or what? No. Research does show that bonding over things you hate is much more powerful than bonding over things you like. [1] So far the customer ratings have been quite promising, with hundreds of users rating it over 3 out of 5 stars. A lot of users left positive comments for its creativity....

Read on to find out more about the pros and cons of the high protein diet. If you want to know more about weight loss, you can’t miss the following article that provides all useful tips you need: Weight Loss Plan And Program: Create Your Own One Just What is a High Protein Diet? A high protein diet is one which emphasizes the consumption of high-protein foods (both from plants and animals) in order to replace some of the calories that you spend on carbohydrates during the day....

I have asked him on his setup, here is what he told me: It reminded me very much of a custom Filofax arrangement I made in the mid-nineties – right down to the binder-clip. Fast forward to a month ago and I went to my local stationery superstore to buy some 3×5 cards and found they only stocked lined cards. Which meant Douglas Johnston’s excellent templates looked terrible when printed on them....

So, before you begin walking the most traveled path for purchasing a home, see if these options will help you get there faster. Ways to Skip Saving for a Down Payment One of the biggest hurdles between most people and homeownership is the down payment. Most conventional mortgages require borrowers to put down 20 percent of the sale price of the home. And that is no small feat. However, certain loans require smaller down payments....

Have you ever showed up at a meeting and realized you forgot to bring the right paperwork? Or nipped out to the library only to realize one of your overdue books is still sitting at home? There is a simple way to end this confusion: Tote Bag Organizing. It’s a fancy name I made up to describe how I keep papers for separate activities together so that I always have what I need by grabbing the appropriate box or bag....

Many people do prefer index card for taking notes when reading – because it is more portable and can use it as bookmark. 2. During my usual reading process I just use index cards for bookmarks–when I’m done with the book, the index card (or cards, on very rare occasions) stay in the back of the book and the book goes on the shelf. Try to limit the notes you make to a single index card–that way you’ll stick to the most important points....

That was a memorable line from a somewhat forgettable Ted Danson movie in the 1980s. Pithy, it did encapsulate one eternal truth, namely that life is the goal. Making the most of one’s limited time in this world is the core measure of success. So how do you measure success? Money is meaningless until you do something good with it. Fame is fleeting and tertiary at best. But life and how you live it – in business, in family, in everyday interactions – is the true measure of accomplishment....

Along with excellent puzzle skills, some of the other benefits from being bilingual include improved memory, improved decision making skills, better multitasking skills and a better focus on tasks. These benefits alone make it worth your while to learn another language or more. As you can imagine, for children the benefits are even greater; they’ll have higher test schools in school and do really well in math. Although your child may not like learning a new language, they’re sure to be more appreciative once they get older and start making the big bucks....

How-to: Wall mounting a LCD or Plasma – [Home Theater Blog] Before you tackle wall mounting a LCD or plasma, you need to ask yourself one question. Is this something best left to a professional installer? If you’re not sure then the answer is yes. I’m not implying that self installation is for everyone. If you doubt your abilities then by all means it’s worth hiring a professional. However if your reasonably competent with minor home improvement tasks and follow my instructions carefully, this shouldn’t offer you much trouble at all…

Are you being judged by your questions? Not moving forward in your career, business, marriage, or fill in the blank _______? It could be because you are not asking the right questions. You need to be good at asking questions. You might not be getting the feedback you need to make corrections in your behavior. You might not be getting type of answers that you need to hear. You also might just be getting downright wrong information....

In this episode of The Lifehack Show, I’m diving into the 5 strategies you can use to achieve success even when others don’t think you can. With these strategies, you will be able to boost your own confidence and set yourself up for success. Get ready to pave your path to success!

Without a doubt, there are patterns of career pathways of today’s CEOs. Experts in senior executive recruitment Robert Half Asia Pacific formulated a CEO Tracker[1] which monitors and reveals patterns in education, varied work experience and tenure. So how to become a CEO at 40, or even 50? If you have the following, you’re in good stead for a CEO leadership position: Education If you have gained (or are looking to gain) tertiary training such as a college degree, you’re in a favorable position....

1. Travel Purposefully. If you want to write about your travels, you can’t just relax and ignore your surroundings. Travel purposefully. Enjoy every moment of your trip. Take it all in – you can still enjoy yourself, but notice things! Make notes at night of what you saw and how it made you feel. Write as vividly as you can, so when you re-read your notes later, you can remember more....

But even if it’s not about impressing others, most of us have too much stuff and we know that the accumulation of goods won’t make us happier — yet we continue to consume. The aliens would also notice how busy the inhabitants of this planet are and how they work incessantly a lot of the time doing work that doesn’t need to be done. And if they asked us we would acknowledge that we work too much, knowing that it can lead to a high percentage of us feeling stress or anxiety (1....

Basic Gym Equipment In the gym, you will be able to find two basic types of equipment. There are the free weights and the machines. Free Weights The most basic form of the body building equipment is the free weights. They are known as the free weights because they are not attached to the pulleys, cables or the weight stacks. They mostly consist of the dumbbells, weight plates, and the barbells....

Air conditioning and heating systems generate some half a billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year and produce about 24 percent of the U.S.’s sulfur dioxide emissions. Whether you have window units, central air conditioning systems, or rely on fans to keep your house cool, there are several areas of the home that are “heat vampires.” These include windows, doors and attics/roofs. If you have window units or a central air system, learning how to improve their efficiency will save you money as the units/system will not have to work as hard to keep the home cool....

About Why spend money on expensive beauty products that contain nasty chemicals when you can whip up your own skin and hair recipes at home? Opt for fruit purchased from your local farmers’ market or health food store for best results as such produce hasn’t been sprayed with pesticides and other chemicals. As when consuming fruit, it’s best to use the produce for beauty purposes within the first few days after purchase to maximize effectiveness....