The word enthusiasm is derived from the Greek word, enthousiasmos, which means to be inspired or possessed by a divine being. Enthusiasm is an incredibly powerful tool to create momentum. Enthusiasm can also be used to combat fear and nervousness and it can even create temporary energy and willpower. Being enthusiastic also creates an overall […]
Listen for Success
Listening to audio content daily is one of my most beneficial habits I have adopted. Books on tape are easy to fit into your schedule and they go so much further than simply providing you with ideas. In many cases you can literally feel the authors enthusiasm rub off on you, giving you that extra […]
Mastering Your Personal Resources
I’m a big fan of classifying and organizing abstract ideas to try and simplify them. One category I’d like to look at in this article are resources. Resources in our personal development are things that we have a discrete amount of. Unlike skills and attributes such as courage, self-discipline or confidence, resources are depleted when […]
The Other Half of Communication
What comes to mind when you think of communication skills. Things like public speaking, clarity and tone of voice, and the ability to organize your thoughts into a logical manner are probably typical. If you are thinking about oral communication, then this would include the pacing of your speech along with the tone of your […]
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