Some people are naturally positive and optimistic, whereas others tend to see the world in a more negative light and always think the glass is half-empty. Therefore, it is only natural that some people tend to complain more than others do. However, complaining is not...
"A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes." Mahatma Gandhi "Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will." Zig Ziglar - Personal development guru These are two powerful quotes. Combined, they tell...
Not many people know that personal development helps achieve life success. Personal development gives you the skills that you need in order to improve your life in general. It also helps you become a better person as you live by it each day. It makes you more calm,...
Here you will learn why it is so useful to follow a personal development plan (PDP). You will also study three guidelines that illustrate a general personal development plan template. Once you've assimilated the information in this section, you will be able to move...
The Buddha once claimed that desire creates suffering. On the surface this seems to make sense. You feel pain when you don’t get what you want. The solution, in Buddhism, is to cease desiring things and therefore your suffering will end. Somehow, that doesn’t feel...
Every once in awhile I get an email from someone who is starting a new blog. This person is enthusiastic to get started and is hoping to become the next Darren Rowse or Steve Pavlina. In sending a few emails back and forth, however, I find that almost everyone...
Just because it’s common, that doesn’t mean it’s not risky. Many people fall into the misconception that if a lot of people are doing something, it must be the safest path. If you were born several decades ago, you would have thought smoking was safe because everyone...
As the adage goes, all work and no play make Jack a dull boy. Being constantly involved in our professional careers is a demanding task. Sooner or later, it takes its toll, mentally as well as physically. Everyone experiences this slowdown in their careers at least...
Whether it is your first meeting with a person or a current meeting with someone you already are familiar with, the first few minutes are more than critical to the outcome, they essentially are the outcome. Harvard tells us that the first 30 seconds of a meeting are...