Three People

In an experiment of 6 degrees of separation, some fun personal objectives for 2010 and our expanded network, I think it would be very interesting for all of us to find out three people that each of you would like to meet if you had the opportunity in 2010. Perhaps between our expanded network, [...]

Why is the grass is greener?

I am reading a book by Dan Ariely called Predictably Irrational. Its similar to Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers, Blink, etc. but has its own charm. A friend recommended it to me a month of so ago, I can’t remember which one, but I am sure they will remind me.
Ariely, a professor [...]

Haiti – how can we help?

http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20100114/FREE/100119923
How can you help those who are struggling with the disaster in Haiti? See below for a 2010 tech savvy way to help immediately!! Then read the article.
U.S. cell phone users texting “Haiti” to 90999 contributed about $4 million to the Red Cross in $10 increments, the largest outpouring of support via mobile [...]

Christmas Cheer

So I was thinking of who is going to be on my Christmas Card list this year. Really, my list is usually pretty short as my family is small. I have been contemplating, do you send out more cards to a wider group of people, with a thank you or something short, or [...]

Have you been learned?

Some great comments on Adam’s post this morning. Really makes you stop and think when you walk by those less fortunate in the cold weather. I have heard before many just want to be acknowledge like they exist instead of us staring off into the distance pretending they are not there. No [...]

Be is resolved…

Climate Change is Mankind’s defining crisis, and demands commensurate international response.
I attended an invigorating climate change debate at the new Telus Centre for Performing Arts at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto last week. The new centre is a mix of classic arts and new age chic decor.
http://www.rcmusic.ca
This is the second debate (and fourth in [...]

How To Stop Procrastinating and Start Writing

So I get this blog every morning, with tips on making your blog better. I came across it by accident in fact, but that’s the way good nuggets are found. The reason I am sharing this content is for a couple reasons. The first, I know some of you have thought about [...]

Top 10 Personal Rituals for Stress-Free Relationship Building

I started reading Keith Ferrazzi’s book “Never Eat Alone” about 18 months ago and its one of the most impactful books I have read in a long time. The purpose of this book is how to better build personal and professional relationships, networking and enjoying life. I highly recommend it and to prove [...]

What it takes to be great

“There are countless ways of attaining greatness, but any road to reaching one’s maximum potential must be built on a bedrock of respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.”
-Buck Rodgers quotes (Former American Baseball Player. b.1938)
Research now shows that the lack of natural talent is irrelevant to great success. [...]

Four things

What are four things you need in the people that act as your support group?
Now, I’m not talking about your family or sometimes even you friends, but perhaps people that you have come to trust in a mentor capacity, ex – boss and professional colleague that keeps you on track for your goals. [...]

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