4 Important Benefits of Professional Development
Professional development can improve your skills and catapult your career into new trajectories. Check out these important benefits of professional development.
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3 Factors To Consider When Choosing a College
Deciding where to go to college is an important yet overwhelming decision for many students. Let’s explore some key factors to consider when choosing a college.
Is Elementary School Computer Science Hard?
Experts say that teaching children to read is essential to cultivate an early interest in computer science. The earlier students are exposed to the subject, the more likely they will want to take it in middle school and beyond. But some proponents of the subject worry that a focus on coding can be misleading. They … Read more
Important Trends in the Construction Sector to Prepare For
The construction industry is one of the biggest and arguably most important sectors in the world. And while its significance is undeniable, the industry has been dealing with some incredibly challenging circumstances over the last few years, from labor shortages and material scarcities to restrictions and delays caused by COVID-19. However, the outlook is brighter … Read more
6 Reasons Why We Avoid Having Difficult Conversations
Whether as a leader in your profession, or in your personal life, avoiding difficult conversations sows seeds of trouble. The more we hold off on having an important but difficult conversation, the greater the strain we put into that relationship. Our ability to have difficult conversations is an important skill. Have you ever avoided a … Read more
Lessons Learned From The Animal School Fable About Strengths And Weaknesses #5MinMotivation
A great fable is not only Evergreen but teaches a great lesson. The Animal School Fable by George Reavis is one that teaches us the importance of focusing on our strengths. Too many of us worry about weaknesses and forget to leverage our core skills. Companies have their teams create development plans aimed at their … Read more
4 Personal Development Tactics That Will Result In A Successful Career
If you want to make it to the top of your career, you will need to invest in some personal development to get there. Happily, you can find out about the four most important aspects of this in my post below. Never stop learning First, to succeed in your career, it is vital … Read more
What’s Important Now May Be Blinding You From What Really Matters #5MinMotivation
When I was in high school, I had a plan. It was so clear and nothing was going to get in my way. I wrote a list of goals that I needed to accomplish. At the time, they were what I believed was really important. Throughout the year, my priorities changed. What I thought was … Read more
People Don’t Decide Their Futures, But This Does #5MinMotivation
What do you want from your future? When you picture yourself ten years from now, where do you see yourself? For many, this vision is clear. People usually don’t have a problem deciding what they want from their future. Unfortunately, people don’t decide their futures. It is not enough to just know what you want. … Read more
25 Ways to Use The Compound Effect To Your Advantage #5MinMotivation
I first learned about the power of the Compound Effect in school as it pertained to its impact on interest. I then observed it in action with some of my investment accounts. The most important lesson that I learned had nothing to do with compounding as it pertains to finance. The most important lesson I … Read more
What Making Mistakes Says About You #5MinMotivation
We all make them. Then why is it so hard sometimes to accept it when we do? What does making mistakes say about you? Easy. Making mistakes means you are trying. My youngest son Wyatt hates making mistakes. This often causes him to not even try. No matter how much I tell him that it’s … Read more
10 Lessons Entertainers Can Teach You About Success And The Power Of Positive Thinking #5MinMotivation
One of your most important tools, is your ability to choose how you react in any given situation. The power of positive thinking is not a new concept. In fact, it has been practiced and preached by many. Chances are, you have heard at least one story if not dozens about people who persisted despite … Read more
Your Greatest Weapon To Respond, Not React #5MinMotivation
There are a lot of situations from my past that could have been avoided if I had responded instead of reacted. If you look at some of today’s headlines, it is filled with examples of how people reacting through their emotions lead to some questionable decisions and strong consequences. The Twitterverse is full of examples … Read more
The ONE Thing You Must Remember In Goal Setting #5MinMotivation
Rarely do goals go as planned. It seems like the ones that truly count are the ones that have the most zig zags and detours. There are many best practices and guidelines one can follow when it comes to goal setting. Some goal setting practices such as S.M.A.R.T Goals were made popular for it’s easy … Read more
5 Suggestions For Your Morning Routine
A lot of successful people will tell you that one of the keys is getting up early in the morning. They don’t just get up for the sake of getting up, though. The idea is to rise early and accomplish more by noon than most people accomplish in a full workday. Ideas like this are … Read more