Feb
11
The Power of Meeting New People
February 11, 2010 | 1 Comment
In your life, you meet people. Some you never think about again. Some, you wonder what happened to them. There are some that you wonder if they ever think about you. And then there are some you wish you never had to think about again. But you do. [Source]
Being a great conversationalist isn’t an inborn [...]
Oct
8
Are You Being Taken Advantaged Of By People?
October 8, 2009 | 1 Comment
In life, we meet different people but they are often defined by similar characters and personalities. Some like to be friendly while there are others who find joy in taking advantage of others.
No one likes to be taken advantage of and it is a terrible feeling especially when your loved ones are the ones who [...]
Sep
10
Have Your Dreams Been Buried?
September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. ~ Henry David Thoreau ~ [Source]
Everyone has dreams. Not the ones that we wake up in the morning and forget. But the [...]
Aug
20
No Matter Where You Go, Office Politics Is Here to Stay
August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all of the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all of the time; but you can’t fool all of the people all of [...]
Apr
20
Mind Tools – Online Management Training, Leadership, And Career Training
April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Mind Tools is a site that helps visitors to empower themselves for their self improvement and careers.
Notable Read
Emotional Intelligence – Developing strong “people skills”
Successful Delegation – Using the power of other people’s help
Humility – The most beautiful word in the English language (not included in the Mind Tools Ebook)
How Good Are Your Motivation Skills?
Appreciation – [...]
Sep
5
Your Expectations and Others
September 5, 2008 | 1 Comment
‘Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed’ was the ninth beatitude. ~ Alexander Pope ~ [Source]
In life, there are expectations; from teachers, parents to employers. Even your life partners. Teachers expect you to do well in class while employers want results, punctuality and more from you. Life partners expect [...]
Jul
31
Get What You Want in Life
July 31, 2008 | 1 Comment
The first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want. ~ Ben Stein ~ [Source]
When we don’t get what we want in life, we have two choices. One, sit there and brawl about how life is bad and lousy. Two, do something about it. Friends are often [...]