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Education of Youth
I really love the above quote by Aristotle because I believe it contains so much truth. And because it was written over 2,300 years ago, you would think we would have come to truly understand and abide by the wisdom. Your first reaction might be...
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What are your expectations?
In the mid 1960s, Dr. Robert Rosenthal, a Harvard psychologist, conducted a series of experiments involving children in grade school. At the beginning of the school year, all the students in a certain grade level were given a test called the...
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The Techniques and Benefits of Active Listening
Active listening is listening purposefully with a focus on understanding what the speaker wants to communicate. If you make the effort to learn active listening, all your relationships will benefit.
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How to Run a Bed and Breakfast
When considering a potential business, many people ask how before they ask why. In my opinion, that is the wrong order. When you ask how, you often get caught up in the details of how and totally forget to ask the why. So before you ask how, ask...
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What Is the Procedure to Start a Public Company?
Starting a public company is a complex and expensive undertaking. I will provide broad-based information, not to be relied on for legal advice. My purpose here is to give a general understanding of the steps involved in going public. This discussion...
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Five keys to better relationships
We develop relationships with those that are a part of our lives. It can be your spouse/significant other, friends, co-workers or employee/employers. The keys to better relationships works no matter the type of relationship. If you want to...
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Getting your book reviewed
Have you published a book recently? Find out how to get your book reviewed and how to locate effective, willing reviewers.
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Does self-publishing work?
My first thought is you are not asking the right question. I think it is necessary to ask what you want or expect from a book. If the question is can you become a well know, best selling author by self-publishing, then I would say that very few...
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How do we define love?
Unfortunately, love is one of those overused words whose meaning has been diluted. We use the word love in so many different situations that even if there ever had been a precise meaning, it was lost a long time ago. We use the phrase "making...
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Are You Raising PHD Children?
A common sentiment among parents is they want to spare their children all the hardships and problems they experienced as a child. We have become a nation that raises PHD children. Bradford Smart, Ph. D, in his book Topgrading, found that the...
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How to identify mold in your home and get rid of it
Mold is all around us all the time and is often found in homes. The only thing necessary for mold to sprout is a source of moisture and some source of food. It's very common in the bathroom around the tub or shower, or possibly on the shower...
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Why Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Is More Important Than IQ
This article discusses emotional intelligence (EQ) and its influence on success in life.
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If you don't yell at your kids, how do they know you are serious?
It is not necessary to yell at your children, even those under the age of four. When you yell you are obiviously getting emotionally upset. Children are constantly trying to find the boundaries of what they can and can't do. As parents we must...
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Will cutting small purchases make a financial difference long-term?
Eliminating or reducing small unnecessary purchases can make a huge difference in your financial situation long-term.
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Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
There is a wealth of how to book on creating success and becoming wealthy. Many of these books become best sellers. This brings up a natural question, "Why aren't more people successful and wealthy? Are the books worthless?" To answer the last...
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Sailboat chartering in the Caribbean
If you're looking for a vacation you'll never forget, then you should consider sailing the Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea. Three of the islands are US territories while the rest are administered by the British. The Virgins are breathtakingly...
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The Best Predictor of Success
Success has been studied and debated for years. How can you tell who will be successful? Here are some theories from behavioral experts.
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The best Caribbean islands for a romantic or family vacation
The first question to answer is what do you mean by best? What do you like to do? How much do you want to spend? Would you rather be on an island with just a few people or lots of people? Best means different things to different people. Some of...
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Microsoft Access versus Excel: The Differences
Microsoft Excel is for financial calculations, while Access is a database program. This article explains how the two are different and when each should be used.
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Customer acquisition
No business can survive without an adequate customer base. In fact, developing a good cusomter base should be the primary purpose of any business and the customer base should become the most valuable asset of the business. But all to often, people...
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Start your own business by finding a profitable market
Starting a business is a huge commitment of time, money, energy and emotions. How do you select a market to give yourself the best chance of success?