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Are your negotiation skills rusty? Depending on where you are in the world, there several components to consider. Cultures, traditions and mindsets can affect barters and conversations. These components are extremely sensitive and must not be overlooked. When engaging an individual with solid Western values, it is important to address the individual directly, as this method is a sign of respect. While a person who observes Eastern European morals requires a more subtle and indirect approach....

Everyone who’s not a financial expert has been there. I’ve been there. But, time is passing and you need to be crystal clear with how you’re investing for your retirement. Otherwise, it’s back to work until you can afford not to. So, how can you invest for retirement when you’re not a financial expert? You take the time to learn the fundamentals well. If you do, you can grow your wealth and retire happy....

You can do anything if you stop trying to do everything Productivity porn, that is. How to get more hours from your day. What to-do app to use. What cute quotes to share on Facebook. Waste. Of. Time. This isn’t easy, so it’s best to avoid relying on your shield in the first place. Flat out ignore as many potential distractions as possible – at least for long enough for you to focus on meaningful work....

Fad diets seldom work. Starving yourself or just living on health shakes and salads turn out to be more detrimental than helpful. Pritikin has a smart no diet plan to help you stay fit and healthy. Read on for details. Are you losing the diet game | Pritikin

I’ve had the Sunday night blues. I’ve had the nervous, dreadful feeling while getting ready for work on Monday morning. I’ve felt trapped in the 9-5 daily grind, hamster-wheel life that I thought I was ‘supposed’ to live. That was before I took massive action, over and over, to find and do work that I absolutely love, and create a career that lights me up. It takes a lot of work, but it’s possible to do work that ignites your life and makes you feel incredibly on fire....

Anyone with a family, kids, or just wants to put an extra $1,000 back in their pocket should jump at the opportunity to plan for their future. Source – U.S. News – Claim This Last-Minute Tax Break

1. Take Pictures One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves, and it’s very easy after taking a picture to say “Are you on Facebook?” or “If you’d like I can email it to you.” This can be the seed that leads to new connections....

About There are numerous alternatives to traditional bridal bouquets, such as button, bead, jewelry and feather bouquets. Each requires the reuse of assorted objects, such as your sizable button collection, and allows you to be as creative as you want. Use solid colors only, such as white or clear beads, or opt for colorful bouquets, such as those made with an array of buttons and feather types. Even celebrities opt for sustainable bouquets, such as Miranda Lambert’s dazzling brooch bouquet when she wed fellow country music star Blake Shelton....

Everyone should have a hobby that they enjoy. It’s a way to express yourself and feel better. What’s even better, is that sometimes you can make your hobby profitable. Whether you’re looking to branch out to make your hobby your full-time career, or if you want to use it to make some money on the side, we have some tips on how to make money with your hobby. As you read, remember that starting a business, even just a side one, can be a lot of work....

There is no better way to pass on a legacy than to pass on your life’s work to your children. Though the questions are: is it really that simple to run a family business, and how can it be successful? I chose to explore this issue as my sister and I are currently in a similar situation. But please note: though I will use the term family business throughout the article, the advice below applies to both businesses run by family and those run by friends, too....

Before you actually put anything into your suitcase, check what the weather’s going to be like at your destination of choice for the time of year that you’re heading over there, as this will give you a general idea about the clothes you should be packing. If you’re going to a tropical destination, naturally you’ll want to be prepared to dress for hot, sunny days and balmy nights, but you might also want to pack some warmer clothes for unexpected cooler, overcast days, or even rainy ones....

This is a quote from Norman Vicent Peale, the author of the book The Power of Positive Thinking. You’ve probably tried at some point to shift things around yet, the results were not the ones you expected. In this article, I’ll share basic concepts of positive thinking, the common stories that people tell themselves that limit their potential, how the power of positive thinking will improve your life and ways in which you can start applying positive thinking in your life so you can start seeing a positive difference in your life....

Not only is it an honest way to connect with employees and share the necessary information with them, but it is also a great way to hear their feedback. What’s even more important – the one on one meeting is an opportunity to shape your employee’s experience and perception of you as a boss. In many cases, what they think about you and your management style will also be reflected in their opinion about the whole company or organization that you represent....

Pick the Brain has a great article on how to shake up your life and while all four of the tips are fantastic, the last suggestion to “change up your routine” is particularly useful and easy for everyone to do. Research has shown that even driving home a different route or brushing your teeth with the opposite hand can engage your brain and strengthen your memory.

Perhaps the better question is, what doesn’t get in the way of spending more time (let alone quality time) with your family? There’s the lack of time. The time when we’re awake and our kids are awake can go by really fast. Add to that the time we spend working and all the daily chores that demand our attention—cleaning, shopping, cooking, driving, and homework. And doing those things with kids in tow probably isn’t the “quality” time any of us wants!...

1. The Paragraph of Truth. Classical music is only boring to those who are uneducated in music theory—just as it would be for someone who doesn’t know what a first down is to try to watch football. Although it can be confusing, you’re in luck, because this foreign language can be translated, and you don’t have to take a music theory class. “Infamy!” you say. No, I assure you there is a cheaper way, and that is simply to learn to appreciate the music (and all music) for what it is....

At the very beginning, Dyrsmid was a rookie so nobody at the firm expected too much of his performance. Moreover, Abbotsford was still a relatively small suburb back then, tucked away in the shadow of nearby Vancouver where most of the big business deals were being made. The first popular email services like AOL and Hotmail wouldn’t arrive for another two or three years. Geography still played a large role in business success and Abbotsford wasn’t exactly the home of blockbuster deals....

When they establish goals, they always attain it. It could be a goal to break an addiction, work out more, or to achieve financial freedom. Do you find it challenging to replicate their successes? Perhaps, you even make some attempts for a while, but then you give up before you could reach the target. If you experience that consistently, you can quickly become frustrated, but you don’t have to give up....