What Good is Twitter?

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I opened a Twitter account about 6 months ago and really couldn’t figure out what was going on. It seemed so silly that people were telling each other where they were, what they were eating, and where they were going next in 140 characters or less. It was like overhearing a conversation in a restaurant… [...]

Using an iTouch with Twitter to Replace Cell Phones

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Here is a common problem that businesses face during a recession… providing cell phones for employees is expensive. When the budget gets cut, cell phones must go. So how does a business get in touch with its mobile and off site users when cell phones are not available? Hmmm 1. You can ask the employee [...]

What Would Dale Carnegie Do?

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I always find it helpful to read Dale Carnegie’s timeless book, How To Win Friends And Influence People at least once a year. I think it is especially helpful this time of year as we celebrate the holidays with office parties and get togethers. Here are ten things that I’ve gleaned from this timeless tome. [...]

Look Me In The Eye

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When you meet people for the first time it’s always nice to make eye contact and smile. It’s a simple courtesy and leads to a relaxed conversation. If you tend to be a shy person, this may be somewhat difficult for you. You may tend to look down or away when greeting someone. This can [...]

Three Year Anniversary

April 1st, 2008 marks our three year anniversary here at Success Begins Today. It has been a fun and exciting journey so far and we have met many great people along the way. I want to thank all of you who visit here regularly for your support and feedback. I also want to say “Thank [...]

Make A List

It’s Monday morning. Time to face a new week. There will be problems and there will be opportunities. New faces will appear. Old friends will call and e-mail. There will be things to buy and money to be spent. It’s nice to make a list at the beginning of the week. Of places to go, [...]