Imagine you are just walking onto the stage of a large auditorium. The spotlight is shining bright on you, so you have trouble making out faces in the crowd which must easily be in the thousands. It is now your job to capture the attention of these people, and based on the initial reaction to […]
Archives for September 2006
How to Get the Most Out of This Site
In the short duration I have been writing to this blog I have received a lot of feedback. I greatly appreciate this feedback whether it comes as a comment to an entry I’ve made or a personal message sent to me via my contact page. Getting these messages from all of you has been enormously […]
Procrastination – Start Now (Series)
Think about the last time you put something off even though you knew you should do it? If you are like most people, you probably don’t have to look very far back. Procrastination is a very common problem and it ranges from being a minor nuisance to a complete disruption of your life. This is […]
Procrastination – Break It Down (Series)
Procrastination is a common problem that can range from a minor nuisance to a serious handicap on your life. Due to both how prolific this problem is and how damaging it can become, I am writing a short blog series dedicated to the topic. This series will outline the fundamental three steps for overcoming a […]
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