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One of the biggest and least talked about news tragedy of this “economic downturn” is the hiatus of The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, one of best shows of all time for entrepreneurs. Deutsch features people who have taken their idea and made it big. The program we watch for dreams, inspiration, ideas, and great [...]
There’s nothing that saddens me more than people who swear they’re not creative beings. They can’t paint, write, play music, dance, sing, do something they enjoy, or simply be their own essence because they supposedly lack creativity. I meet people who make these zero-creativity claims all the time. Why bother getting out of bed?
What keeps [...]
These days, newspapers make better use as eye shades
Since when did the business news of nearly every news source become so boring to read and watch?
Answers:
1. Since 24-hour news came into existence they’ve had to find fifty ways to regurgitate the same news story over and over again, live.
2. Since everyone has become obsessed with [...]
These days, if you’re applying for a job, chances are you’re not the only qualified applicant. Here are a few tips on how to set your resume apart from the rest:
PAPER:
Some argue for fancy resume paper whereas others warn against.
What I think: In a sea of record applicants, you need to do what it takes [...]
This is the funniest interview video ever! It combines everything you should NOT do when interviewing for a job. Just watch and learn:
I did it, I did it! I didn’t cheat…not once!
>>How I feel: Superb. I didn’t read, worry, or discuss the economy in any negative way for an entire week. In fact, the topic was so far from my mind that I only just remembered that it time to discuss my experiences.
I thought I’d have more [...]
The ability to multitask is a highly sought after skill in today’s society. Even those multitasking extraordinaires have an amazing ability to be in the present when micromanaging projects.
[What do I mean by being present? Fully concentrating on the task at hand.]
In order to be more productive, consider the following:
NOISE
For some people, background noise is [...]
Living in the moment
I can’t quite explain it, but something clicked in my brain this afternoon: Am I always in this much of a rush? Do I always live for the next moment instead of the present?
Allow me to elaborate…
I just got back from spending a wonderful afternoon with my dear grandma. Because there always [...]
With the end of February only a week away, the joyful (or joyless) holidays are now a distant memory in our over-worked brains. It’s time to start planning your break from work.
The good news: Travel in 2009 costs what some would spend on a handbag!
Here are a few deals for a week off:
Italy B&B Vacation- [...]
Everyone should be asking himself or herself:
How does my state of mind about the economy and news intake affect my business?
How does listening to a 24-hour newscast go on and on about a recession benefit me?
Starting today, I’m embarking on a 7-day financial news diet trial. I’m tired of hearing about the state of our [...]
