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12 Personal Development Blogs You Should Be Reading
At some point of everyone’s life we look for that extra bit of inspiration, guidance and advice to help guide us to achieving our goals, staying positive, and maximising our efficiency.
I’ve listed below - in no particular order - some of my favourite sites, which I hope you find useful.
Dumb Little Man: Jay White is far from [...]
50 Life Lessons
I was recently emailed a thoughtful list of 50 of the most important life lessons compiled by Regina Brett, a 50-year-old (not 90, as many people think) columnist from Ohio, USA. This list has gone on to be the “single most popular column ever written by Regina.”
I want to share this list with you and hope [...]
No excuse for not working out
Does this sound familiar? You want to get in shape and start training, so you sign up at the gym only to find yourself never getting around to going. To justify your laziness you come up with all sorts of excuses - you feel tired, you’re too busy, you feel out of place, you can’t [...]
10 Golden Rules of Social Media Worth Remembering
Aliza Sherman has put together a great list of “golden rules” of social media. In summary:
Respect the Spirit of the Internet, which is about communication and networking instead of marketing and selling.
Listen carefully to the online conversation before speaking.
Add value to your online conversations.
Respond in a timely manner to any feedback or queries.
Prioritise your business’s social responsibility [...]
Three Miniature Gadgets For Your Pocket
Size does matter and in the world of tech toys smaller, more portable gadgets are the preferred choice. Here are three great finds that I’m putting on my wishlist.
Small on the outside. Big storage on the Inside
Freecom, a German technology company, claims its Mobile Drive XXS is the world’s smallest external 2.5″ hard drive. While [...]
An Executive Guide to Using Social Media
BusinessWeek have published a great guide on social media that takes a look at the latest social media trends and how companies are and should be using tools such as Facebook and Twitter. The guide has some great interviews, tips and advice - definately a must-read.
View BusinessWeek’s special report to social media here.
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Confessions of an American Idol-holic
I admitted to someone this week that I’m addicted to American Idol. In not so many words she said I should be embarrassed - after all who watches that!?
I do. And I love the show partly because it’s entertaining but also inspiring to watch how people’s lives literarily get changed through the competition.
This year I’ve [...]
Pink Dot - Supporting the Freedom to Love in Singapore
Two gay rights ads promoting Singapore’s Pink Dot day this Saturday have surfaced on the Web, and they’re moving, eye opening and worth sharing. You don’t have to be gay to appreciate this, and in a country (South Africa) where gay marriage is legal (albeit in my opinion still not widely accepted) we often forget [...]
If You’re Addicted To Twitter, Get a Mercedes-Benz
Osocio reminds us that texting while driving kills way too many people. Mercedes-Benz may have found the answer.
Because Colour-Matching iPod Earphones Are a Must
Radius’s TruTune earbuds for the iPod Nano 4G come in nine different colours and are a must for anyone with a sense of style and fashion, right? Riggghht…
Source: CNET
Twitter Trends, Surviving (or not) the Recession, & Why Blogs Still Matter
Find out what’s trending on Twitter and, most importantly, why. While on the subject of Twitter, learn how to share files on Twitter, when you joined Twitter, and more about 10 business Twitter apps for the enterprise.
Due to the economic pressures 24/7 Wall Street predicted the twelve major brands that will disappear by the end [...]
Want to be remarkable with clients? Get to your starting point…
Chase Jarvis says it best when he says “…now it’s when the client says she’s happy that I really start to work hard. That’s the starting point.” And you know what, he’s so right! Want to know why?
Anyone with an ounce of experience, dedication and passion can succeed in executing a vision or plan for [...]
It’s 2009 & We’re Still Against Same-Sex Marriage
There’s been a lot of controversy about anti-gay marriage statements and support by Carrie Prejean, a Miss USA contestant from California. As you may know, she declared her opposition to same-sex marriage and has subsequently unveiled an ad (below) called “No Offense” in which she stars in, which ultimately tries to scare the public by [...]
Europeans Trust Friends, Acquaintances and Colleagues Most
According to research conducted in Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK by InSites Consulting, people consider their friends, acquaintances and colleagues as the most reliable sources of information. Doctors and specialists come second, followed by academics, company employees and financial analysts. Unsurpisingly, celebrities and politicians scored the lowest.
The three most reliable sources of information were [...]
Travel Quotes To Inspire Your Wanderlust!
As I type this I’m eagerly anticipating my next overseas trip. I’m leaving to Doha next week, then off to Frankfurt (instead of London due to plan changes) for a few days, before heading to Barcelona. The trip is part business, part pleasure - the two going hand-in-hand if you know how.
This trip comes in [...]
