Published on Monday, August 25, 2008 by Optimist Pick The Brain is about motivation and self improvement. It contains information about motivation, psychology, money and even health. Notable Reads Staying committed to Long Term Goals Staying Focused Motivation to do things you Hate Focusing Enthusiasm Get out of the Slump Why Others Succeed Guide to Quit that Miserable Job Find Passion for Anyth...

Published on Thursday, August 21, 2008 by Optimist All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness. ~ Mark Kennedy ~ [Source] Feeling overworked and want to rest for a while? Notice that once you stop doing something for too long, you don't have the energy to keep at it again. There a...

Published on Thursday, July 17, 2008 by Optimist With great powers comes great responsibilities. ~ Spiderman ~ [Source] Spiderman once caused the death of a thief who didn't kill his Uncle Ben. He realised it when the Sandman appeared. How many of us are able to accept great responsibilities that are in our hands? A manager is in charge of hiring someone who is able to a job well. This person is supposed to manag...

Published on Thursday, July 10, 2008 by Optimist Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb. ~ Winston Churchill ~ [Source] Image via Wikipedia Being a freelancer...

Published on Thursday, July 3, 2008 by Optimist Image via Wikipedia How far would you go to take up that dream job. You have been offered a job that you have always wanted; good money, challenging work, interesting places to go and fun people to work with. However, this job is in Germany while your home country is in Asia. Would you accept it? How far is far? Are you willing to travel 45 minutes just to get t...

Published on Thursday, June 26, 2008 by Optimist Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~ Howard Thurman ~ [Source] Taking a change towards your career path is a major and sometimes, scary, decision for everyone. Life can throw us unexpected obstacles. We learn something along the way. There are people who have fiv...

Published on Thursday, June 12, 2008 by Optimist It is interesting to note that these days, multiple careers for one person is starting to be popular. It could be due to the fact that the economy is ever-changing and in order to be able to support oneself and family, one may be required to have another career that is able to supplement when needed. An interview with Marci Alboher reveals that 'slash' or 'composit...

Published on Thursday, June 5, 2008 by Optimist Life has surprises for us. We may be doing something that we hate but have to continue because it pays so well that it would mean a huge jump from the comfort zone if there is ever a change. A lower pay may cut into the expenses and it may mean trouble for couples who have problems balancing sheets. When you feel that you are in the ruts for your job, what would yo...

Published on Thursday, May 15, 2008 by Optimist Depressed at work? You are not alone. Studies have shown that at some point in life, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men will have depression at work. What are the symptoms involved? Some of them include: Working slowly Making mistakes more often Unable to concentrate Forgetful [by EniOne] This affects a person's ability to be effective. Some have been known...

Published on Thursday, May 8, 2008 by Optimist Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ~ Mahatma Gandhi ~ [Source] 3 Years Old Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up? Various responses were heard; teacher, violinist, pianist, chef, lawyer, writer and fireman. 8 Years Old Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up? Responses such as lawyer, teach...