Posts Tagged ‘Advice’
The Secret Power of WIIFM
Putting yourself in the recipient’s shoes & asking “What’s in it for me?” can help you write better emails, craft stronger pitches, & persuade more people.
Read MoreBook Review: “The Comfort Crisis”
In “The Comfort Crisis,” Michael Easter challenges readers to re-evaluate our air-conditioned, comfy lives to instead pursue nature and novelty.
Read MoreBook Review: “Same as Ever”
In his new book “Same as Ever,” Morgan Housel explains that you can improve your decision-making today by studying the past.
Read More25 Quotes to Build Your Life Around
The best quotes contain a world of wisdom in a couple of sentences. Each of these 25 quotes can be used to build a life worth living.
Read MoreBoring Communicators Can Teach Us a Lot About Public Speaking
I’ve decided to use boring presentations as an opportunity to study what NOT to do in public speaking. Here are five tips I’ve learned from boring talks.
Read MoreBook Review: “Quit”
In her book “Quit,” Annie Duke investigates the psychological forces that prevent us from quitting and encourages balance between grit & quit.
Read MoreI Learned a Lot About Leadership When I Had to Fire Someone for the First Time
Firing someone for the first time taught me a lot about leadership. Looking back, here are 5 lessons I learned from that painful but necessary experience.
Read MoreBook Review: “Four Thousand Weeks”
Oliver Burkeman’s book “Four Thousand Weeks” is a philosophical and practical book that will help you reflect if you’re using your life well.
Read MoreBook Review: “Hell Yeah or No”
“Hell Yeah or No” is one of the punchiest, pithiest books I’ve read in years. Derek Sivers offers a boatload of advice and practical wisdom.
Read MoreOne Analogy That Can Save You Time and Energy in Life: Focus on the Safe Water While Paddling
In any challenge, you can focus on what could go wrong or what could go right. By focusing on the positive outcome, you make it more likely to happen.
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