Reading Time: < 1 minuteDisturbingly, the assumption of personal responsibility is more and more infrequent in our society. An external locus of control–the extent to which we believe we affect the world around us— has been destigmatized , if not encouraged, as a valid orientation in our world today. It’s much easier to blame an outside force for the …
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Reading Time: 2 minutesI was sitting on the tarmac of JFK airport after an uncomfortable cross-country flight when I was reminded of an important lesson for maintaining good relations with the people around you: Under-promise and over-deliver. After a mundane landing and relatively smooth flight, the pilot told the passengers that there would be a ‘10 or 15 …
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Reading Time: 3 minuteshttp://consumerist.com/2007/03/walmart-gives-up-no-stores-for-new-york-city.html Wal-Mart and other big box stores face staunch opposition in many counties in the United States. Rallies and other public displays of anti-Wal-Mart sentiment are common. It’s unfortunate considering all of the benefits Wal-Mart brings to town. Hop off that high horse. Think for yourself. Wal-Mart provides a valuable service to citizens, despite what pro-union factions, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou should get into the habit of acting without waiting for permission from an authority. Along with thinking for yourself and examining the conventions around you, it is a ‘best’ practice. Waiting for permission may delay or even halt your progress on a goal entirely. It provides a ready excuse for procrastination and adds opportunity …
Reading Time: 2 minutesFixed Pie Fallacy: The belief that there exists a finite amount of wealth in the world. An increase in the wealth of one party necessitates an equal reduction in another’s. The Fixed Pie Fallacy is one of the most pervasive myths in the world today. We cringe when we hear statements like “the wealthiest 5% of Americans …
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe following is an excerpt from my book. This is the third installment of the body language series. Part 1: Reading Female Body Language Part 2: Reading Male Body Language Parts one and two covered body language signals displayed by men and women in social settings. A basic understanding of body language is also of …
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHere’s the interview: http://www.sellingbooks.com/kene-erike-no-doesnt-always-mean-no/ Check it out. Here’s the book: http://justtaptheglass.com/report Need help with a problem or goal? Click here to learn more.
Reading Time: < 1 minute“All publicity is good publicity.” A long-standing cliche, but it’s simply not true. If you are vying for a spot on a reality show or running a business where any mention in the public eye spreads the word about your business, then any notoriety is beneficial. However, if your business or organization is predicated on …
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you like Monopoly, you’ll love this post. I wrote a piece for CurrentPhotographer.com on lessons we can learn from the game of Monopoly. Current Photographer has some great articles for artists, photographers and techies alike. Trevor Current, photographer and website founder, has done work for the likes of Sony Corporation and Mars Inc. Here’s …
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteCheck out a review of my report No Doesn’t Always Mean No here: http://lensartwork.com/uncategorized/review-no-doesnt-always-mean-no/ (Courtesy of Chris Horner at LensArtwork.com) You can purchase the report here. Need help with a problem or goal? Click here to learn more.