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How to start a project so that you finish successfully - Part II: Identifyng the scope of your project


Thursday, September 6th, 2007
“Wishing consumes as much energy as planning.” Possibly the first and most informal step is to investigate the project. This investigation is usually part of the original idea for the project. You might have decided to go on a two week vacation when you heard about a colleague’s vacation or perhaps your family has not [...]

How to Start a Project so that you Finish Successfully - Part I


Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
“He who fails to plan, plans to fail” ~ Proverbs. Regardless of whether a project is large or small te same key elements are required for it to be accomplished successfully. Perhaps your project is that you want to plant a kitchen garden, or maybe you want to write a book, or perhaps something more long-term [...]

How to Stick to your Goals - Discipline


Tuesday, August 7th, 2007
“Many people fail in life, not for lack of ability or brains or even courage but simply because they have never organized their energies around a goal.” ~ Elbert Hubbard. Discipline is formally defined as “training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behaviour, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.” It [...]

Slow down, stop rushing and enjoy your life


Tuesday, October 24th, 2006
Discussess the importance of taking time to relish the life you are living now. Explores different techniques to promote a more relaxing mind even in the midst of everyday stresses.

Seeking out Mentors


Thursday, October 12th, 2006
Discusses the importance of using the criticisms of others and the advice of potential mentors to identify areas for self-improvement.