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What if you discovered that having an easy life was actually bad for you? What if you realized that facing hardship and enduring tragedy was actually good for you? In fact it really is. It is how you choose to look at your experiences that influences what they can do for you. The chaos in your life builds character. We will endure tragedy and hardship in our lives at one point or another; it is the human experience to go through pain and upheaval because being alive is all about change....

Fortunately, this is a social experiment, that this man hopes will save lives. So, what can you do to prevent your child being taken? There are a number of tips for preventing child abduction, but it does depend on the age of the child. Older children can learn to look after themselves, and have a better understanding. You can explain that a stranger is anyone who has not been to your home regularly, or whatever other definition you and your family decide on....

On May 6, 1954, British runner Roger Bannister ran a mile in 3’59” — which was a world record. Astonishingly, several other runners broke the four-minute-mile barrier[1] in short order soon after. Why was this ambitious goal so easily achieved once Bannister broke the barrier? It would be simplistic to say that it was a case of, “seeing is believing,” although that is a compelling argument. Many of us could probably point to examples in life when this principle did not apply....

So what’s the solution? How to ask for a promotion and climb the career ladder? How to Ask for a Promotion How to climb up the career ladder? You need to create plan. This is easier said than done. But, if you work on the right tasks, I’m confident you’ll be able to ask for a promotion. Don’t wait for your boss to promote you. You must create an opportunity in advance and make a good case....

We all know — the world is not made of cotton candies and milkshakes. A lot of times, trials will come unannounced to kick you out of the road; however, with a quality partner, you can quickly hit the obstacles with your bumper out of the way. That said, the ability to wade through the countless candidates and attract the best ones is a highly valuable skill. I got a goody here from stevepavlina....

It’s also important to be able to be influential at work as well from time to time. When we have the ability to influence others at work, it can help us accomplish personal career goals as well as business goals. This will then lead to being respected as well. In this article we will look at how to be influential and gain respect at work. In this article, we will look into how to be influential and gain respect at work....

With my little band made up of two people and one very expensive laptop, I decided to find venues that would pay me to entertain their customers: “I’ll make lots of money, and a big shot music producer will surely notice me!” Five years later, I had earned next to nothing, and I had been noticed only by a tiny music label whose claim to glory was a half forgotten salsa hit....

These tips will help you boost your credibility. 1. Always tell the truth Credibility is built on trust. And trust is established through reliability and honesty. If you lie at work, eventually someone will discover your deception, denting your credibility. Even if the lie itself is relatively minor, people will always doubt your honesty. They quite legitimately wonder that else you might be lying about. It is not possible to lie and remain credible....

How many times have you gotten home from the grocery store to realize you forgot something? What about that new person’s name from work? How about the new words from your language learning class? While these are all minor inconveniences, all these things have one thing in common: they rely on our ability to memorize things. There’s nothing wrong with using technology to create lists to help us with our short and long-term memory, but it comes at a price as places, dates, specific items, and more become more difficult to remember without technology as an aid....

In this article, we will discuss not only what is SWOT analysis but also how to perform one on your own and use it as a competitive workplace advantage. What Is SWOT Analysis? A SWOT analysis is an extremely useful tool for both businesses and individuals. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threat. The purpose of a personal SWOT analysis is to evaluate the past, present, and future of your personal or professional goals....

At the top – Strategy Next down – Process / Culture Next down – software applications / tools At the bottom – data He said an issue from business may be related to these four areas. When you see there is a problem related to lower layers, the root causes may actually be linked to higher layers. For instance: Using this sort of thinking to look into different layers in business process will help you solving some of the difficult issues....

Most people want to change something about their lives, but they are discouraged by the fears and self-doubts their false beliefs create. If you are ready to transform your life, then you must be ready to conquer your fear of change. Where so Many Fall-Short If you want to transform your life, then you need to aid your mind in understanding this is a change for the better. This is important because whether you want to admit it or not, you enjoy your current lifestyle....

Creating things people love can feel like a big balancing act sometimes. You’re constantly trading off what you want to create deep inside with what you think other people want. The good news is that there doesn’t always need to be a trade-off. It’s all about finding the sweet spot where your love for creating meets what other people are seeking. Here are five big questions to ask yourself in order to find that sweet spot....

If financial budgets are there, these people will book the next flights to sunny tropical destinations for a vacation just to get away from the cold. The travel industry of course takes advantage of this as they have their newspaper, radio and TV ads with promotions to the beaches in full force. I hear complaints about winter from those who were born and raised in winter regions as well as immigrants who came here from tropical countries where there was never ever any snow....

How to Find What You Love to Do – [Brian Kim] You will find the answer. You will find it. No doubt. Approach the question with this mentality and you are sure to find it. How long will it take? It doesn’t matter. Bottom line, you will find the answer. By doing this, you automatically instill an anti quitting mechanism within yourself, because you know you will find the answer....

Making millions of dollars would be great – but right now, you’re more concerned about paying your cable bill so that you don’t have to steal Wi-Fi from Starbucks in order to write your new blog post. Landing on the New York Times Bestsellers list would be stupendous—but right now you’re just trying to find an hour to write amidst working to support yourself and doing the damn dishes and all of those other responsibilities that get in your way....

We usually don’t approach a situation of this sort in a friendly fashion. We may shrivel up inside temporarily and cringe with discomfort. I can guarantee you’ve had someone point out something you wish they hadn’t for no apparent reason. I like to get defensive and fire an eye-opener right back at them. “How about we take these next proceeding minutes and talk about [insert insulting comeback here]? I believe that you are the one with the real problems!...

Most productivity gurus will tell you that this is a good thing; to make sure that they things that you are working on are the things that you want to do, are good at, and are important. It makes sense to concentrate on the things that keep you energized and creative. But, we may that because of all the attention we are giving to our “big ideas” we start to lose touch with some of the other things in life that are important....

In addtion, read Keith’s tips and practice. I found the tips about giving the presentation is quite useful: How To Give A Great Presentation – [To-Done] 10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking

Many people choose to stay within the confines of their regular domicile, incorporating one or two methods either to lower their utility bills, lower their carbon footprint, eat healthier, or simply to develop a closer connection to the Earth and to nature. Regardless of the reason for anyone to want to incorporate eco-friendly methods to live off the grid, there are important needs for every living being to continue to exist....