Melinda came up to the stage and was introduced. She was the test speaker for the Division C evaluation contest for Toastmasters. I was an evaluator. Her eyes opened and she looked straight at me. She pointed her finger and in a loud crisp voice she asked… “Do you have the power?” Everyone in the [...]
8 Out of 10 Women Prefer Yard Work to Cooking
Posted on October 26, 2006 Written by 3 Comments
I couldn’t believe it. I was hearing something that was totally foreign to me. My stereotypes were shot. It went against everything I had ever been told about women. After all… All women love to cook A woman’s place is in the kitchen As I walked around my office I kept asking the same question… [...]
The Power of 20 Words
Posted on October 24, 2006 Written by 4 Comments
I found an amazing statistic this morning that really affects the way many of us present our ideas to others. Whether it is a blog post, Powerpoint presentation, or printed copy, the first 20 words have a major impact. In fact if those first twenty words don’t have an impact… you have just lost your [...]
Buzz Discovery-Reaction
Posted on October 23, 2006 Written by Leave a Comment
Welcome to Buzz-Discovery. This is a special Monday feature of Success Begins Today, highlighting some of the newest, coolest, and most unusual stuff. You may find outrageous prices, unusual bargains, or tipping point merchandise. The theme this week is “Reaction.” All of these items are unique and will elicit strong reactions. The 2007 Toyota Tundra [...]
Bloggertainment
Posted on October 21, 2006 Written by 9 Comments
I love reading blogs. I get a lot of great information from sites like Lifehacker, Lifehack.org, and Slacker Manager. There is always something new to learn or some new gadget or software to try out. These sites make blogging very useful. I may be the first to know about the latest technology with posts from [...]
Pocket Storyboarder
Posted on October 19, 2006 Written by 4 Comments
When you are planning out your next masterpiece for YouTube you’ll probably want to storyboard the concept and get your ideas sketched out in a visual format. You can use a standard storyboard, chalkboard, or large paper and markers. But what if you are sitting on the beach and a great idea comes to you? [...]
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