1. You used to sell things as a kid. Whether it was Pokemon cards, lemonade or hand-crafted jewelry… if you used to sell your own products or services as a kid, chances are that you’ve got that entrepreneurial spirit. 2. The idea of a 9 to 5 job turns you off. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with a 9 to 5 job; I’m saying that you would rather focus a greater chunk of your time and energy on your own entrepreneurial ventures — for example: building a new app, creating a new service that connects teachers and mentors with students online, or publishing a book and course that guides others to turn their passion into profits....

The great news about summer is that you’ll have plenty of selection when it comes to fresh produce offerings, so it’s quite easy to lighten up your diet and shed any excess weight that you’ve packed on during the colder winter months. And, you don’t have to sacrifice on taste to do it. This doesn’t mean you still don’t have to watch what you’re eating as there is plenty of summer fare that ranks in very high on the fat and calorie scale, but with so many healthy options to choose from, it tends to be much easier to make wiser decisions....

Failure is a normal part of life. It comes with the territory of being a human being on planet Earth. Think about something in your life that you really want to accomplish but haven’t yet been able to achieve. We’ve all failed at something in our lives. However, some people are better at failing than others. The problem is that we live in a world where success is put on a pedestal, while failure is looked down upon....

Chatting with your co-workers at your desk or when you get up to grab a drink may seem like an innocent enough activity, but it is actually #1 of all time wasters at work, accounting for 14% of all total wasted time. While taking periodic breaks can increase your productivity, spending hours on social networking and online gaming sites is one of the biggest time wasters at work. In fact, the average employee spends about one and a half hours on social networking sites every week....

If you can relate to this situation – don’t worry! I have found the three best PDF editors online that will meet your personal and business needs. There’re a lot of PDF editors available on the web. To be in this top 3, they need features that make them stand out as the best. You can use this article as a reference to select a PDF editor that meets your required needs....

Although attending church can be a source of comfort for many people, it can lead to negative consequences. Religion has torn apart picture-perfect families based on the different interpretations of the “rules.” It is often the root of terrorist attacks, and it’s even been known to start wars. By definition, religion means to tie, fasten or bind. It’s human nature for people to search for anchors, balance and clarity; however, when left to the devices of some power-hungry, confused or love-starved leaders, seekers can get bound by man-made laws that lead them astray from the essence of life: love....

1. Have your life in place (your compass). Now the secret to all this is a simple phrase, “Mise-en-place” which means to “put in place” in French. It is the art and science of gathering and arranging all the cooking tools and ingredients needed for preparing your creation without interruption. Many times the preparation and the arrangement of all your kitchen tools and ingredient measurements and assembly will take longer than the actual cooking and serving time....

1. Resourcefulness Resourcefulness is first on the list, as it should be. It’s the ability to find a way out of no way. It’s acknowledging that Murphy’s Law will have it’s toll on you and still pushing through the hurt of fighting a losing battle. This is the trait that nobody talks about; it fully encapsulates the knowledge each successful person had prior to their success. They made a way for themselves, without relying on the resources that are reserved for the wealthy....

We all have the power to change our lives. I know this because I found ways to reprogram my inner circuitry and change my perspective of the world. A few simple steps inserted into my daily routine dramatically improved my life. Surprisingly, many of my new rituals were made possible using the technology I carry with me every day. THINK BIG I was trained to think small and seek comfort rather than risk....

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Admit your mistakes before someone else reveals your story and make it worse. Maybe you lost your company’s big client. Maybe you forgot to do a critical part of that big project. Maybe you weren’t there for someone when they needed you, even when you said you would be. Whatever the situation, someone trusted you to do a job and you failed....

Everyone has their own gauge for success that has usually been conditioned by various factors; school, work, TV etc. However, it doesn’t have to be this way and Brian Kim understands this when he writes, “Don’t think hierarchy, Think journey”. How Do You Stop Comparing Yourself With Others?

Set a fixed time period for yourself. Don’t worry about how far you get, just work on your task during that time. Featured photo credit: Beautiful colors of Big Ben via Shutterstock Sound too good to be true? Well, it’s a simple fix — all you need to do is eliminate four bad time management habits and stop wasting time today. 4 Critical Ways You Can Stop Wasting Time Today

Spend some time “doing nothing” each day. It resets your focus. Featured photo credit: Quiet warm summer evening. Porvoo, Finland via Shutterstock How Can I Improve My Focus? You may have multiple tasks on your hands now and you want to finish them in a timely manner. But hold on! Under this circumstance, you become highly susceptible to some common mistakes. One technique that works extremely well to help you increase your productivity and reduce the chances of making mistakes is to sit at your desk and do nothing for a couple of minutes....

When we fail to keep a promise, it communicates to the other person that we don’t value him or her. We have elected to place something else ahead of our commitment. This can result in an erosion of trust in our relationships. More importantly, we are telling ourselves that we don’t value our own word. Not keeping a promise to yourself is the same as disrespecting yourself. Eventually, it can harm our self-esteem, confidence, and experience of life....

When life is stressful, plates are overflowing, and your brain, living space and work space are cluttered, making a decision (even a simple one) can seem overwhelming. So what do you do? You make the decision not to make a decision. How Living Clutter-free Will Make You a Better Decision Maker

Here are some principles to help you prepare internally for external success: 1. Love what you do Don’t wait to find the thing you are passionate about. Bring your passion to what you are doing today. 2. Always be learning Do not subscribe to the belief that you are done with learning when you graduate high school or college. See every situation as an opportunity to learn a valuable life lesson or skill....

Building admirable pecs is nearly impossible, ESPECIALLY if you stick to the conventional bench press and push-up mentality. Guys do them for months (even years) and still can’t even fill out a medium shirt! That’s because these movements just aren’t optimal for chest growth! But I’ll give you 4 chest cheat codes along with 3 pec-specific movements to add into your routine with ease. Unlike the bench press or push up, these hacks will wake up those dormant pecs and have them firing on all cylinders—all by simply modifying your current routine!...

Although staying optimistic about your startup’s chances for success can play a vital role in deciding its fate, there are quite a few game-ending mistakes that can really strangle your business and leave you in a state of despair. Fortunately for you, we’ve identified the most common of these mistakes and gathered tips on how you can avoid them. 1. Repeating the Management Sins of the Past Although there’s no harm in idolizing the management maestros of the past, making them an inspiration is not advised....

If you’re a person who enjoys adventure and the water, some of these islands are meant for you. However, if you’re planning on enjoying a nice glass of red wine and visiting spas, then there definitely are islands which tend to those needs. These places are usually unexplored or often too exclusive to be a traditional tourist destination. So, we have put together four islands that will be intriguing to your interest and you’ll definitely have fun exploring them....

Yes, cyber attacks happen all the time. But you don’t have to get paranoid about that as long as you take some precautionary measures that will save you a lot of trouble. The best thing you can do is to understand the basics of how to avoid exposing yourself and becoming vulnerable, and consider some of the tools that will keep you covered while you’re online. Let’s look at a few ways of protecting yourself from the digital bad guys....