I find that I work better and think more creatively when surrounded by objects on my desk which inspire me. I like the minimalist desk because clutter is a distraction. As a result, I place a few items which serve as my muses. Whenever I have a mental or writer block these pieces help me to [...]
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My Muses
Posted in Books, Inspiration, Time, tagged mental block, Muses, writer block on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Know Your Strengths
Posted in Books, Self, tagged Dr. Donald O. Clifton, Marcus Buckingham, strengths, Tom Rath, weaknesses on September 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Do you know your strengths? Are you familiar with the vocabulary of strengths? We are at our best when we act based on our strengths instead of react out of weaknesses. The following are two excellent books to help you discover, apply, and hone your strengths.
Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath
Now, Discover Your Strengths by [...]
People and Books
Posted in Books, People, Self, Success, tagged Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, mentor, personal development on September 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
“Five years from now, you’ll be the same person you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” I strongly agree with these wise words from the internationally acclaimed personal-development mentor, Charlie “Tremendous” Jones.
Have you met a new person or read a new book this week or month? If [...]
And then some by Carl Holmes
Posted in Books, Gifts, Inspiration, Success, Workplace, tagged 212 – the extra degree, and then some, Carl Holmes, Dale Carnegie, Katherine Clausen, Mac Anderson, Sam Parker on July 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Katherine Clausen, a Dale Carnegie instructor, introduced me to this essay written by Carl Holmes. Its simple message resonated with me. Hope this essay will inspire you too.
And then some… these three little words are the secret to success. They are the difference between average people and top people in most companies. The top people [...]
Project Gutenberg – Free eBooks
Posted in Books, tagged bibliophiles, eBooks, Michael Hart, Project Gutenberg, researchers, speakers, students, teachers, writers on July 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Want to read free eBooks? You can read on-line or download. Some books you can choose between text or audio. Check this website: www.gutenberg.org. It is an amazing resource for teachers, students, researchers, writers, speakers, and all bibliophiles. Thanks to Michael Hart, the founder of Project Gutenberg, for his vision and dedication.
Extra Hours In Your Week
Posted in Answers, Books, Self, Time, tagged NEEDHIM, Tim Ferriss, The 4-Hour Workweek, New York Times Bestseller, 36 extra hours per week, Susan G. Komen, Race for the Cure, Vacation Bible School, Jesus Christ, Cafe Max, organic farms on July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tim Ferriss, author of the New York Times Bestseller entitles The 4-Hour Workweek, once asked his blog readers this question: How would you use 36 extra hours per week?
That thought-provoking question made me ponder. Below was my answer. What’s your answer?
4 Hrs – volunteer to answer the phone for 1-888-NeedHim, a ministry showing people how [...]
Word of Mouth Buzz
Posted in Books, tagged advertising, BzzAgent Inc., Dave Balter, word of mouth on June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Want to increase sales? Seek free advertising? Have other people spread the word about your unique business products or services. Dave Balter, CEO of BzzAgent, Inc., wrote a book entitles The Word of Mouth Manual: Vol. II that shows companies and entrepreneurs ways to engage customers, clients, fans, devotees, and others to do the promo [...]
Comfort Food on Friday
Posted in Books, Children, Church, Fun Activities, God, Nutrition, tagged Andrea Nguyen, beef pho, chicken pho, Church, God, Into the Vietnamese Kitchen, priest, street food vendors on June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My favorite comfort food is “Pho”. It is a delicious and satiating soup found in many Vietnamese restaurants. You can get the beef or chicken version.
I was smitten with Pho since childhood. I remembered growing up in Vietnam where eating Pho from street food vendors was a common practice. We usually did not cook Pho at [...]
Read “Getting Real”
Posted in Books, tagged 37signals, David Heinemeier Hansson, Getting Real, Jason Fried on June 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you are searching for new ideas and a different perspective for your business or personal life, then add this book to your summer reading list: Getting Real: The smarter, faster, easier way to build a successful web application. You can buy the PDF version, buy the paperback edition, or read it free on-line.
Below [...]
Procrastination
Posted in Answers, Books, Success, Time, Workplace, tagged Brian Tracy, Eat That Frog, procrastination on April 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Procrastination ails us in one degree or another. Some people suffer from this malady incessantly while others have found effective treatments to tame this beast. I do not believe you can cure procrastination nor that you want to because like anything in existence it serves a purpose too.
Need to make that sales call?
Need to follow [...]
Book-of-the-month Club
Posted in Answers, Books, Fun Activities, Happiness, Health, Inspiration, Self, Success, Workplace, tagged Benjamin Franklin, book-of-the-month club, Bradley Trevor Greive, Daniel H. Pink, Don Aslett, Dr. Gary Chapman, Dr. Robert O. Young, Jack Canfield, Jeffrey Gitomer, John C Maxwell, Keith Ferrazzi, Rick Warren, Tim Sanders on March 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Want to start your own book-of-the-month club? I recommend reading these books. They offer superb perspectives on life, love, and laughter. To use the words from one my favorite Americans, Benjamin Franklin, these books will help you be healthy, wealthy, and wise.
If I can only take twelve books to a deserted island, you would find [...]
