The third habit: Put first things first. Now that you have a mission, how can you proactively take charge and make it into a reality? Simple: by living it, day in and day out. Of course, in the midst of your everyday hassles, roles and relationships, this can be challenging, …
Read More »The 8th Habit – From Effectiveness to Greatness
What’s in it for me? Learn how to be the greatest you in your work. Consider your own voice. Not your singing voice or your speaking voice, but your voice – the significance, the endless potential and greatness of you. Have you found it? Finding your voice at work, whether …
Read More »Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
What is in it for me? Some people think emotions play a role only in romantic situations or in the heat of a physical fight. Yet in fact, emotions are everywhere: they form our decisions, help us understand the world and are crucial in any interaction with others. This book …
Read More »Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ – Part 2
Emotional intelligence requires a balance between the emotional “feeling brain” and the rational “thinking brain.” The way that we think and feel are intertwined. This is because the thinking brain – where we develop our rational thoughts – and the feeling brain – the birthplace of our emotions – are …
Read More »Unlimited Memory: How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More and be More Productive
What’s in it for me? A better memory. We’ve all been there: we see someone at a party or meeting, someone we’ve met at least two or three times before and even talked to for a few minutes. But the thing is, our memory betrays us, and we simply cannot …
Read More »Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It
What’s in it for me? Learn how to learn languages, fast. Why is learning a language such a struggle? It can feel like such a fight, between not forgetting new words, slaving through grammar rules, and tongue-twisting through pronunciation. Fluent Forever aims to turn all those setbacks upside down. By …
Read More »The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
What’s in it for me? Learn to pick up or drop any habit you wish. You’ve made the decision: no more cigarettes! Or maybe it’s: no more junk food! For a couple of weeks, things go swimmingly. You’re proud of yourself. But then, one day, the craving suddenly overpowers you …
Read More »Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Having a personal network is a prerequisite for a successful career. We are all dependent on other people to achieve our goals and realize our dreams. Nobody can hope to be successful in the long term without thinking connectedly and gaining the support of others. Sooner or later, every lone …
Read More »The Richest Man In Babylon
What’s in it for me? Learn how you can become lucky. Once upon a time in ancient Babylon there was a very rich man named Arkad. In fact, he was the richest man in the land. Seeing this, two of his childhood friends approached him to ask how he had …
Read More »Rich Dad, Poor Dad
Fear of society’s disapproval prevents us from leaving the “rat race” and growing wealthy. Most of us know what the phrase rat race refers to, but if asked, how would we define it? One definition is “The endless routine of working for everyone but yourself.” This means you do all …
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