Archive for January, 2010
Emotional Quotient Trumps Intelligence Quotient
What makes EQ (Emotional Quotient) different from IQ? Where IQ measures your general intelligence, EQ measures your level of emotional intelligence. Basically, it is a sort of emotional inventory where you are given a way of better understanding the world around you. It is the ability to sense and understand your emotions and the emotions [...]
Do you have trouble writing for readers?
Someone I know mentioned that they have trouble writing for readers… …..and also asked what I considered to be one of my most poignant and deep articles. Here I share with you my response: One of the big keys in life is having a deep awareness of the fact that other people are tuned into [...]
Australia Day 2010 – The Great Australian Internet Blackout
For some general detail about Australia Day and my personal views please check out my post from Australia Day 2009. First, let me wish everyone a Happy Australia Day 2010 wherever you are. This year, I am marking Australia Day by participating in The Great Australian Internet Blackout. The Blackout is a protest at the [...]
The Big Benefit of Time Management
Effective time management requires–you guessed it–time. It seems a bit of a paradox, doesn’t it? To develop effective time management skills and effectiveness, you must take more time out of your busy schedule which already contains more tasks than you have time to accomplish. The investment of time used to schedule and better organize your [...]
Why I like postal letterbox junk mail and Google ads!
These days we often hear people complaining about junk mail in their letterbox and Google ads. In fact, the lack of ads is listed as a benefit for some types of online services when you take up the paid version. To me, the removal of the ads is actually a negative! My ideal is to [...]
Will Social Media and The Internet Kill the University System?
The title of this post comes from a very thought provoking article: Will Social Media and The Internet Kill the University System? The post comes from the Microgeist blog which provides social media resources, tips and commentary on the mood/spirit of microspace. I have added the blog to my RSS reader. You can follow the [...]
Live out of your imagination
Earlier today I published a post about logic and imagination, commenting that Albert Einstein said: “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Today we will look at what Dr Steven Covey had to say: “Live out of your imagination, not your history.” Another pertinent quote, is that of Blair [...]
Are you a logical snob?
So who, or what, is a logical snob? First let’s define the word snob, as per the dictionary: n. 1. One who tends to patronize, rebuff, or ignore people regarded as social inferiors and imitate, admire, or seek association with people regarded as social superiors. 2. One who affects an offensive air of self-satisfied superiority [...]
Are you a study cheat? And who are you really cheating?
Cheating on exams and other forms of study has been around the generations. Today it is becoming even easier to cheat us this article illustrates: Teens turn to the net, mobiles to pass tests The article covers a number of interesting points on the subject of cheating. Of particular note is: “Only half of the [...]
How to remain positive
Remaining positive is not always an easy task. For some, it is very hard indeed. In some situations it is hard to see how anything positive can come out of them. So how do we remain positive, even in difficult situations? By taking a different approach than we may have come across before. Same old [...]
Inspiring example of positive thinking
Here is an example of someone turning an extremely negative and unpleasant situation into a positive one, and in the process deriving personal benefit, besides being a blessing to others. Back in March 1945, W. Colvin Willams was on foot, walking behind a tank in France. When the tank hit a mine it exploded and [...]
Stop…Think…Do.
Life is so busy today – so many people seem as if they are in such a rush, trying to do so much in so little time. Stop for a moment and consider the picture as if you were a giant looking at all the humans running around in such a busy frenzy. I think [...]
The House of 1000 Mirrors
Long ago in a small, far away village, there was a place known as the House of 1000 Mirrors. A small, happy little dog learned of this place and decided to visit. When he arrived, he bounced happily up the stairs to the doorway of the house. He looked through the doorway with his ears [...]
Easy, reliable way to test your firewall.
I first started using a Firewall way back in the 90′s, at a time when many people had never even heard of them. Around the same time I came across an excellent service for testing firewalls: Shields Up – provided by the Gibson Research Corporation; owned and operated by Steve Gibson. I quote: The Internet’s [...]
Enjoyable, refreshing experience ordering laser toner for my printer. (Australia)
Late last year I purchased a Lexmark C543dn Color Laser printer. So far, I have been pleased with the performance, features and ease of use of my choice of printer, though have not owned it long. A while ago I ordered a black cartridge from a supplier I had bought other things from in the [...]
Personal reflections on Shamanism
Earlier today I sent the following link to a friend: BOMB Magazine: Margaret de Wys – Black Smoke: A Woman’s Journey of Healing, Wild Love, & Transformation in the Amazon I won’t detail my friend’s response for privacy reasons, however some people may find my reply helpful: The vomiting I experienced was dry retching in [...]
Are you stagnating? Well, are you?
“Only those who constantly retool themselves stand a chance of staying employed in the years ahead.” Tom Peters – Author Whether we like it or not, the world is changing, and at an increasing rate too. We need to embrace change, savor it and look for it. Personally, I am riding the bleeding edge of [...]
Great service from Gold Coast Computer Store – FS Computers
It was time for a new keyboard. These days I buy Microsoft keyboards and mice exclusively. (Early last year I bought a Logitech top of the line mouse – MX Revolution – which became faulty early on. I am still trying to get the situation resolved with Logitech. I have received appalling customer service and [...]
The right to link
Your right to create, circulate and follow links is threatened. This issue is very serious. Watch the video to find out more and visit the www.Right2Link.org website to take action to protect your rights: Further reading: An Open Letter to the UK’s national, regional and local newspapers NewsNow.co.uk Free Linking Q&A NewsNow.co.uk
If you think you can't – you can't.
Some of us may have read about this thinking business whereby if you think you can, then indeed you can. And vice versa. How many of us can recall key examples of this in action? Personally, I find real life examples inspiring and helpful. Especially if accompanied by images and a good background personal account. [...]
