Published on Monday, March 2, 2009 by Optimist Stephen R. Covey is a successful author of the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. In his blog, he shows us some tips on improving ourselves. Notable Reads Become the Leader of Your Boss - An example of a micro-managing boss and how to handle the situation. The Leader Formula: 4 Things That Make a Good Leader - Where leadership is a choice. Top 4 Qu...

Published on Monday, February 23, 2009 by Optimist In life, we need help and some tips on how to manage ourselves. Life Tools for Women dishes out tips and tools for women to feel better and manage their lives better. Notable Reads 8 Body Signs Women Should Heed - Swollen breast or unnecessary hair loss can signal a more serious health problem. Managing Your Emotions - Women tend to be more emotional than men...

Published on Monday, February 9, 2009 by Optimist SJ of Personal Development for The Book Smart dishes out tips for academic and personal finance success with useful tips that do work. The initial start is often the tough part but as long as you grit your teeth and continue while throwing away useless stuff that don't benefit you, you can be a better person besides the monetary benefits as a bonus. Notable Reads ...

Published on Thursday, February 5, 2009 by Optimist Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. ~ Confucious ~ [Source] What Steve Pavlina had done was to create something that he was familiar with. He has done so with success for 13 years and going strong. Forex trading, investments, property trading are lucrative but how familiar are you with them? Do you have the passion it takes to ...

Published on Monday, February 2, 2009 by Optimist A. Harrison Barnes is the founder and CEO of EmploymentScape, the parent company of more than 90 job search websites. He is a sought-after motivational speaker and writer. Notable Reads Do Not Be Controlled By Your Need to Feel Significant Your Beliefs about Yourself are Controlling Your Destiny If My Boss Gets Mad at Me or I Get a Poor Review, Does This Me...

Published on Monday, January 26, 2009 by Optimist We need career advices from time to time. Career Hub provides just that from various career advisors with years of experience and continued learning. Notable Reads 20 Steps to Self Employment - Retrenched or want to start out being an entrepreneur? Can You "Zoom" Your Way to a New Job? - Sometimes, you can. Turning Lemons into Lemonade - A cancer survivor ...

Published on Monday, January 19, 2009 by Optimist Every freelance writer needs help sometimes. It's a lonely business and who knows it better than Monika Mundell of Freelance Writing. There, she chronicles her freelance writing encounters and adventures. Notable Reads Home Business Tax Advantage - The best part of working from home. Learn to Write Well - What every writer should have and know. Offer Your E...

Published on Monday, January 12, 2009 by Optimist David Bohl manages Slow Down Fast. As a lifestyle mentor, he teaches about finding happiness, making use of opportunities, goal setting and more. Notable Reads Your Own Variation of a Work-Life Balance Theme When was the last time you assessed your family life - the relationships you share with your husband or wife and children, the activities you engage in tog...

Published on Thursday, January 8, 2009 by Optimist Gleason became like a mentor of mine. I had Gleason helping me on television, Godfrey on radio. ~ Larry King ~ [Source] Some people have mentors for their careers. They look to them for guidance when they face difficulties while climbing up the corporate ladder or during their entrepreneurships. Mentors provide you with the experience gained during their journeys i...

Published on Monday, January 5, 2009 by Optimist Life needs a purpose in order to carry on. Sometimes, we need a little help and Purpose Power Coaching is here to help you with coaching, overcoming fear and negativity, finding happiness and more. Notable Reads What's Really Holding You Back: Morality or Anxiety? The people in the room with the man who refused to do the boring task rated their own morality hig...