How to Decide Between Two Equally Good Things
My son came to me with a question: how do I decide between two jobs that are equally as great looking and sounding? This is what I said.
READ MOREHow to Quiet Your Needy Inner Voice
“Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.” Wilfred Peterson I need to e-mail my sister this video of dogs and cats playing. It is so cute, she will love it. I need to check my favorite sports team…
READ MOREChemist Forces Children to Eat Sunscreen
Carotenoids are members of a family of nutrients that protect plants and animals from excess sunshine.
READ MOREA World Traveler’s Secret to Staying Young
If you do a lot of traveling for business, you’ve probably already discovered melatonin. It eases jet lag and lets you get some precious sleep in those cramped airplane seats. But nature’s sleep regulator holds another little-known secret: It can reverse the effects of aging.
READ MOREHow to Defeat the Fear That’s Holding You Back
“I don’t dance,” Jane said to her cousin Ray as they watched an older couple dance at the wedding. “I’ve got two left feet. It’s just too embarrassing.” “I used to be terrible,” Ray said. “But then I took some lessons.” “I couldn’t even take lessons,” Jane said. “I’d be…
READ MORENo Relief in Sight for Rising Food Prices
Food prices are rising as fast as, if not faster than, energy prices. And it doesn’t look like consumers will get relief anytime soon. But if you know where to look, this can be a moneymaking opportunity for you.
READ MOREThe Science of Giving
New scientific studies show that we’re actually hardwired to feel good – and live longer – by helping others.
READ MORENetworking Mistake: Neglecting to Follow Up
You already know that you must follow up with people you meet at business functions. This is Networking 101. But it bears repeating, because no matter how well we understand the importance of follow-up, few people actually do it. Maybe you think you’re too busy to follow up. Or you…
READ MOREPersuade People With Deductive Reasoning
Ordering people around – even if you’re in a position to do so – is one of the least effective ways to get them to do what you want them to do. It’s always better to use proven persuasion techniques to change their thinking – and even their actions – without sounding like a dictator or a jerk.
READ MOREA Fat-Loss Program for Very Overweight People
I’m often asked where really overweight men and women should start when it comes to a fat-burning exercise program. My answer is probably not what you’d expect.
READ MOREThe Perfect Gift for Your Graduate
When my little brother graduated from high school, I gave him a copy of Michael Masterson’s best-selling book Automatic Wealth for Grads… and Anyone Else Just Starting Out. It turned out to be a book he’s read a dozen times. One reason: It’s packed full of strategies for building wealth from the bottom up.
READ MORE3 Things You Can Get Paid to Photograph on Your Next Vacation
To most travelers, a vacation is a time to relax, take in a few museums, enjoy coffee in an outdoor cafe, eat out, and meet new people. But to me, a vacation is also the ticket to some easy extra income…
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