Small talk gets a bad rep, as a useless and shallow approach to conversation. However, in reality, it is a very important social skill. Small talk is the kind of conversation you have with people you don’t know very well,…
All you really have is today. The present moment is the only one that is real. Think about it. The past is gone. It cannot be changed. Worrying and regretting things will only lead you to further mistakes. It will…
Financial skills are essential for a better life. We need to understand how money works and what we can do to make it grow and work for us. Saving money is a good first step, but learning to use it…
Do you have a dream? And, if you do, is the dream one of your own? Many times, we live a life that is based on other people. We follow our parents’ dreams of success. We follow our friends and…
No matter what you choose to do, you need to learn to sell. Whether you intend to sell your products or services or yourself as a professional, it’s useful to understand how you can present these things in the very…
Have you ever felt intimidated when faced with the opportunity of negotiating with someone who is as seasoned as a pro salesperson when you are buying a house, cellular phone service, or buying a car? The word negotiation in itself…
Unless your career takes you to a deserted island, you probably will have to learn how to talk to other people. Communication skills are essential, no matter what your line of work is, and one rare skill is the ability…
You can start the day in an inspiring way. Motivate yourself to do what you need to do as you get up. “Today, I will be kind and show how much I respect the people around me. I will show…
“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” ― Lao Tzu The only relationship that is guaranteed to last a lifetime is the one you build with yourself. Just like in any relationship, you need to…
Why do people enjoy making New Year’s resolutions? There is something very attractive about the idea of a new start. A blank page opens a world of possibilities. Should you try to start anew? Starting with a blank slate is…
As a New Year rolls in, we feel motivated to make new goals. Our resolutions are the intentions we have for the year, and yet they can be difficult to keep. As the initial excitement goes away and the routine…
Unless and until you have superhuman powers, it is a herculean task to know what exactly the other person is thinking. And generally, we human beings have accepted that very fact. But if you are trying to answer that million-dollar…
