What Are We Really Lacking? Many people confuse goals with strategies. Once they set the goals they think they’ll achieve them, when they haven’t thought about the strategies at all. Strategy is just as important when it comes to our goals. Without strategy, we have only the finish line, without the means to cross over it. If you were running a race and you wanted to win, how would you make this happen?...
This is the synergistic effect of teamwork.[1] What is impossible to accomplish alone becomes possible with coordinated efforts of a team. In its simplest form, a team can be defined as “a group of people coming together, all working towards a common goal”. But that’s just the basics. Using that definition, ANY group of people can be considered a team. Smart business people know how to assemble high performing teams that can give them an edge on the competition....
1. Read the conclusion first. A lot of authors like to speak in an arcane manner initially, throwing out long-winded, incomprehensible phrases for the first several pages of their book. It’s at this point that many fall off the wagon and throw whatever they’re reading to the ground in disappointment. The key is to cheat. Go to the end of the book first, and find the conclusion. Any writer worth their salt will provide the reader with a neat little summation of their argument and a quick review of the examples they used there....
We are living in a culture that tells us we can learn whatever we want. All we have to do is simply sign up for a training or online course, read a book or article, and try things on our own. The internet is full of practical pieces of advice to try new things, but how often do you seek your own path through life? How can anyone be innovative if they only follow the rules of others?...
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Inside my toolkit is a program called ActiveWords, a really cool tool for reducing the time you spend doing almost everything on your computer. I came across ActiveWords last year, and to be honest, my first impression was, “Yeah, cool, BUT I’m too lazy to take the time to set it up.” I didn’t use it. A couple of weeks later I came across an article about the program on The Clutter Diet Blog that convinced me to give it another go....
The place where you live has a huge influence on how much you pay for insurance. If you’re in an area where theft, vandalism and accidents are high, you’re considered more of a liability and you’ll pay a higher premium. Even your credit history effects how much you pay; those with poor credit pay 91% more than those with excellent credit. As you can see, being the ultimate safe driver not only keeps you safe, but also greatly affects your wallet....
The Infographic below is not meant to scare you away, but rather to educate you on the ups and downs of motherhood. It outlines important facts, parenting advice and motherhood challenges. For instance, did you know that you’ll change an average of 7,300 diapers by your child’s 2nd birthday? That’s a lot of diapers! You’ve probably already heard about sleepless nights as a new mother and this is also one of the most difficult parts of motherhood....
The Water Cycle (Infographic)
Almost every single time I’ve talked to someone about starting a blog, they give this advice. This is the worst blogging advice ever. Here’s why: Why This Is Terrible Advice This advice is entirely predicated on you failing at keeping a schedule. It’s basically saying, try really hard to blog consistently, but if you don’t, just pull a “get out of a jail free” card. It’s a great fail-safe idea, but it’s not sustainable over the long-run....
For fantastic and surprising Christmas color schemes for your home, here are a few ideas: White and Cream For Christmas color schemes, I’ve been drawn toward whites, cream, gold, and silver. This color range can create either a vintage, cottage feel or something understated and elegant. For a rustic ambiance, pair it with a bit of burlap garland or a burlap tree skirt. If you’re going for a more traditional look, cream, gold, and clear ornaments paired with white lights is a beautiful combination....
Where make-up is usually viewed as a way to express yourself or as simply a superficial regime, for these women make-up has helped them avoid stares and – particularly for Cassandra – ridicule. What do you think of these ads? Featured photo credit: Cheri’s Camo Confession via youtube.com
In barely four minutes, we were exposed to a family dynamics that teeter unsteadily on the edges, with sisters that hated each other almost from birth. Things didn’t improve until one day, the older sister realized she had cancer. From the very beginning, the sisters were frosty to each other. As they grew up, the younger sister started partying, drinking and smoking while the older sister was sturdy, stoic and hard-working....
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One of those teens is Elif Bilgin, a 16 year old from Instabul, Turkey, who won the Google’s 2013 Voter’s Choice Award as well as the Scientific American Science in Action Award. Elif has a dream for a less wasteful planet, a passion for research and innovation, and a lot of banana peels. Watch Elif demonstrate her sustainable project and get inspired to make the world a cleaner, greener place....
A big reason for this is because crafting offers so many great options for kids of all ages to be able to participate in fun activities. In order to help kids, there is an app made specifically kids call TutoTod-Easy Crafts for Kids, Keep Your Kids Entertained In A Good Way The TutoTod App is designed especially to be used by kids to help them develop the skills for problem-solving and other educational benefits....
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These days, companies are competing to build the most durable speaker without compromising basic functionality and sound quality. There have been some great contenders, but nothing like this speaker. From a distance the Mighty speaker looks plain and weak. But a closer look will tell you a different story. This device is sandproof and waterproof. The best part about the speaker is that it floats. The minimal design of the speaker was intentional, as the creators needed to seal the product completely....
1. Shattered Light A new amazing interior design idea in several different manifestations lately is shattered light. As electronic devices get smaller, it only make sense interior design will follow as well. In several emerging shattered light trends, a surface is made to look shattered and backlit. This technique has been seen on walls, tables, cabinets, and accent pieces, and is a groundbreaking way to showcase your favorite pieces. 2. Floating Glass Another new amazing interior design is floating glass....
After suffering the tragic loss of his twins, Stephen refocused his energy on helping other kids. Stephen teaches in Public School 55 in New York City’s South Bronx. The school had a 17% graduation rate, violence, poverty, and 99% of the kids attending the school qualified for free or reduced lunches. 77% of the kids Stephen teaches have some form of learning disabilities. If they had proper pre-natal nutrition, many of those disabilities wouldn’t be there....
