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Lesson #3: Every Spare Second Counts For Success

“Where the idea for Harry Potter actually came from, I really couldn’t tell you,” says Rowling. “I was traveling on a train between Manchester and London and it just popped into my head. I spent four hours thinking about what Hogwarts would be like – the most interesting train journey I've ever taken. By the time I got off at King's Cross, many of the characters in the books had already been invented.”

Snakes in a Playpen: Why U.S. Policy Regarding H-1B and EB-5 Visas is Outdated and Ineffective

In an earlier post from the spring I had talked about the manner in which inspiration usually hit me in terms of ideas for the articles that ultimately find their way to the pages of this as well as other blogs. I had bemoaned the fact that at the time I had not yet incorporated into the creative process the practice of carrying a pen and paper, without which to jot down the ideas I found the exercise of remembering these flashes of inspiration tantamount to the old Larson cartoon with the playpen of snakes.

Self-Editing Success; How to Edit Your Own Writing
Writing and editing are two different processes. Writing requires creativity; editing requires analysis. The writing process should be free and experimental; the editing process should be systematic and critical.

Tax Session

We are coming to the end of tax session here in Canada. It can be a stressful and anxious time, as people with ADHD usually don’t enjoy the tasks associated with taxes. Sitting down, concentrating, organizing documentation and doing mundane tasks through the year, such as opening the mail and filing paperwork when it arrives. These tasks are often thought of as boring and mundane. Even if your intentions are really good, there never seems to be enough time to do them.

What's the best way to make your verbal statements more compelling?
It's time to make (and stick to) another one of those "I know it makes sense and it's good for me and I really need to make time for it" resolutions.

Business Writing Skills, Effective Communication Count On Process And Details

Writing skills and effective business communication are dependent on the writing process -- exploratory, draft, edit/revise and publish. At the heart of effective writing are two principles. They work in parallel, approaching the writing task from slightly different angles. One is "ideas and details" and the other is "show don't tell." So, to be successful any business writing training starts with a solid understanding of the business writing process and an eye for relevant details.

Work At Home Tips: Scheduling Your Time Effectively
When making the decision to work at home one must learn how to handle their time effectively. It is most likely high on the list of issues that can damper the positive experience of being able to work from your home.

Common Ways To Research Work At Home Opportunities
The trend of working from home is growing incredibly fast and many people are leaving their stuffy office jobs and long commutes to enjoy the freedom and cost savings of working from home.

How to Find Clients Who are Tailor-Made for You
Clients come in all varieties and sizes--but most are not a good fit for you. Finding the ones who fit like a glove will make your small business more fun and more profitable. Here's a simple process for doing that...

Casting a Vision: Begin with the End in Mind

When you look at your hopes and dreams for the future – where you want to be at some defined point in time – what do you see? Is the road pretty clear before you or is the fog too thick? Of course, no one has the power to fully predict their future, but those who cast a vision and do whatever it takes to achieve it have a better chance of predictable success and satisfaction as they look back from the vantage point of old age.

How To Conduct Yourself At The Interview
Your cover letter dazzled them, your resume is the best the Hiring Manager has ever seen and all your efforts have paid off because now you’ve been offered the interview. The final hurdle.

Ebook Writing - 10 Ways to Get Your Get into the Writing Mood
Ebook writing is not as hard as it can seem sometimes – you do need to be organized and disciplined though.

The Keys to Finding Good Help
The success of a small business is dependent on having good help. Without it, the business just cannot go to the next level. The clearer you are about what you want and the clearer your communication about expectations, the closer you'll come to getting it. Learn the steps and actions recommended by Business Leadership Coach, Marian Banker.

EMPLOYEE TRUST – WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU FEAR THE WORST
Have you ever asked yourself; “Is this employee being upfront and honest with me?” We may have a gut feeling or something maybe does not size up, yet we have no concrete evidence of deceit. This is a difficult situation as the repercussions of falsely accusing an employee may hinder a future of trust.

Reason Number 11 You Can’t Sell Insurance
You don’t know how to listen even though you think you do. You never had a class on listening in school, and you certainly didn’t learn how to listen from going to school.

Internal Customer Relationship Management

CRM is not just about maintaining databases, touching your external customers every so often, remembering their names, and upselling. It is so much more than that, and begins within the walls of your organization. If your internal CRM strateges are not up to snuff, chances are that your relationships with your external customers will suffer as a direct result. Learn how to enhance your internal customer service delivery plan so that the bottom line of your company stays healthy.

10 Strategies for Connecting
Strategies to help you meet the people you’d like to meet that could make things happen for you and your business. How you can go about meeting them to make a good impression.

Make Every Call Count
It is not enough to go on appointments, send out fancy packets and pass your card around. You have to be willing to become masterful at using the phone. Review these "quick tips" for making every call count, and see if you are not more masterful the next time you dial.

HOW TO SHINE WHEN YOU’RE ON THE SPOT (OR HOW TO AVOID CHOKING UNDER PRESSURE, PART II)
HOW TO SHINE WHEN YOU’RE ON THE SPOT (OR HOW TO AVOID CHOKING UNDER PRESSURE, PART II)

Discovering and Living by Your Core Values
Core values are essential to keeping your life on track. Do you know yours? Most don't! Would you like to know yours? Here are a couple of quick ways to help you get started in discovering your core values and help you hammer them into a values statement:

Who Else Wants Career Success? Follow This Proven Method
If you want to climb the career ladder...you must have a 'network'. Try these ideas and get noticed!

Top 7 Steps for Formatting Your Articles if Internet Article Marketing is a Key Marketing Strategy
If Internet article marketing is a marketing strategy for you, would you like a simple format to increase your ability to write more articles. Then this just might be the article for you.

10 Steps to a Stress-Free Holiday
Shift into action and get things done, then sit back, relax, and enjoy the holiday season. Get clear on what is most important, know what you need to do, what you need to buy, and what you want to create this holiday season. Take these steps to a stress-free and joyful holiday.


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