I’ve been reading “The Charge” by Brendon Burchard, and it’s a book that’s given me a lot to think about. A charged life is a consciously designed existence that feels evenly engaged, energized, and enthusiastic. Brendon describes three activators for…
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The Career Search Process
Technical knowledge related to the job is the seventh of the top ten skills employers are looking for. These skills vary depending on the job, as shown at the Technical Skills part of the Skills at illinoisworknet.com. See also Industry…
Access Emotions With Music
Music can really connect us with our emotions. An mp3 player can be like a time machine, transporting us to memories of experiences with people in another time, another place, and the feelings we felt. Recently a song came on…
Posted in personal development, Weekly Review
2014-3-17 Weekly Review
The theme this week is THINK BIG! We watched a fascinating National Geographic show called “Madness in the White City.” It’s actually a dark tale of how serial killer H.H. Holmes targeted victims during the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893.…
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Skills Employers Want #6 – Analyze Quantitative Data
The ability to analyze quantitative data is the sixth of the top ten skills employers are looking for. Quantitative analysis uses statistical methodology to arrive at objective, data-based conclusions. Here are some places to learn this skill. Analyze This! Tutorial…
Combating Procrastination
Procrastination is something I think everyone has experienced. It’s a very common productivity problem, and on my list of top time wasters (with solutions.) Understanding Procrastination Triggers and “Why We Procrastinate” can help. So can identifying priorities and deciding what…
2014-3-3 Weekly Review
This week I shared How I Created My First eBook, complete with helpful links. I hope this is helpful to those who wish to tackle this project. On the Daily PlanIt Facebook page, I shared a great free tool from…
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How I Created My First eBook
Creating an eBook was a challenge and learning experience. One thing I learned was that it’s all changing very fast. I would research and find websites, and the next time I looked they were gone. The positive side of that…
2014-2-24 Weekly Review
Has this ever happened to you? You are thinking of that perfect article or website you saw recently that you now want to share or write about…but you can’t remember exactly what it was or where you saw it? Did…
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Checklist to Market an eBook
You’ve published your eBook, now Marketing your eBook is the next step! Find out why you should take these steps, how to do it, and tools for getting it done efficiently right here! Marketing an eBook takes some time, no…
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