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Cleaning House and the 80-20 Rule

Cleaning house is one of those things that needs doing again... and again... and again! How can you make it less of a burden?When I taught time management classes, one of the things I loved to teach was the 80-20 rule. It's best explained by exa...

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Whatever Happened to Proofreading

One of the great things about the Internet is it has made us instant communicators, instant authors and instant ad copy writers. One of the WORST things about the Internet is it has made us instant communicators, instant authors and instant ad copy w...

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Why should I use cosmetic brushes

Most people overlook the importance of using application tools, like brushes, when they apply their make-up. The most important reason is performance. How would you feel if you went to have your make-up done by a professional and they applied your ma...

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12 Tips for Taking Smart, Calculated Risks

12 Tips for Taking Smart, Calculated Risks by: Shari Peace 1. Think of someone you admire. Would they take this risk? 2. Never risk more than you can afford to lose. 3. If you have everything to gain and nothing to lose, take the risk. 4. Risk t...

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Surviving Grief at Christmas

Surviving Grief at Christmas by: RobinRenee Bridges I remember thinking that the impossible had happened. Daddy was supposed to live forever. Oh yes, rationally I knew that wasn’t possible, but my mind just couldn’t imagine a world without d...

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Is The Apprentice Bad For Your Health?

Is The Apprentice Bad For Your Health? by: Angie Dixon If you know who I mean when I say Kwame, Bill and Troy, you’re probably a fan of The Apprentice. I admit I’m not a fan myself; I don’t watch much television and that particular show di...

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What Is Failing Forward?

What Is Failing Forward? by: Marilyn J. Tellez, M.A. What an absurd statement! Absurd or not, progress is not possible without failure. It is part of being an evolving and growing human being. Failing forward is about leveraging mistakes; making...

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5 Result-Getting Time Management Tips

5 Result-Getting Time Management Tips by: Steve Brunkhorst How often have you tried to manage your time in more productive ways, and found the process to be difficult and confusing? Perhaps you simply gave up on the idea. As one friend said, "Ti...

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The Courage To Succeed!

The Courage To Succeed! by: Patrick Curl The hardest part of success is the courage you need to succeedwhen you think: "I'm afraid to talk to people.", or "I'm a loser, nobody in their right mind would follow me.", or "I could never do...

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A Happiness Poem

A Happiness Poem by: David Leonhardt If a happiness poem could bring forth a smile, Then my face would always dress in style. If my ears could hear my computer screen, From one to another, they, too, would grin. My keyboard types for my eyes...

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