There is power in positive thinking. It’s undeniable that the way we think shapes our outlook on life. After all, we’ve all heard stories about the impact of daily affirmations, gratitude challenges, and peppy self-talk. What may be unexpected is the role it plays in...
To aid with the hurricane relief efforts, Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, authors of the million-copy bestseller The ONE Thing, have pledged $50,000 in royalties to the Salvation Army. National Book Network, the trade distributor of The ONE Thing, is placing a $5...
We’ve come a long way since Pong. Video games today are challenging, fresh, fast-paced, and wholly immersive. They can put you in the middle of a summer blockbuster or have you scraping every ounce of your brain power in search of a solution to a daunting problem....
There are a million buzz words surrounding food: probiotic, gluten-free, superfood, paleo. We hear these words often, but likely don’t know what many mean. In truth, there is an ever expanding repertoire of new words, ideas, and phrases surrounding food. One day...
Today is National Be Late for Something Day. We expect that half of our readers will pump a triumphant fist in the air, while the other half will roll their eyes. It’s important to find what works best for you, and of course, there are benefits to both tardiness and...
Every now and then, the advice that sticks is the advice that arrives sideways. It surprises you. I was reading an investing book called Set for Life by my friend Scott Trench, soaking up his wonderfully aggressive advice on saving money. I was underlining passages,...
Everyone loves a good smile. While most of us think the bigger the better when it comes to our grins, it’s not necessarily the case. In fact, different smiles hold different meanings. In some cultures, they can be seen as a show of dishonesty or suspicion. And in the...
Everything is wild in the animal kingdom. The same can be said of our working environment. Modern companies may be paving the way in innovation and productivity, but they can also be a hectic place to work. It is all too easy to get caught in the stampede of office...
Nothing kills a business faster than not being able to turn a profit. That holds true for a business at any stage, but is especially deadly for entrepreneurs who are trying to move their business past the start-up phase. No one can plan for the future with total...