From the monthly archives:

February 2009

Are you competative?

February 28, 2009

How competitive are you in daily life? I’m not speaking here about a little competitiveness such as playing sports or trying to win a deal in business. I’m more speaking about the way you look at other people in general. Do you see other people as a threat and competition? Or are you seeking out opportunities to work together?

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My most embarrassing moment: Excuse me, you are sitting at MY table

February 24, 2009
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Never assume, but check for facts as you could be wrong. This is especially true if the assumption or inference you are making is accompanied with a strong negative emotion.
Try to look at situations from the other’s point of view as well.

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The Why Cafe Review

February 19, 2009

This book tells the story of John who, after a long drive and at a dead end in his life, arrives at the Why (Are You Here) Cafe. The waitress, cook and guests are not what you would expect in a normal roadside diner.

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Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying

February 14, 2009

Remember this famous line from the Shawshank Redemption movie “Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying”? Are you living your life or is life living you? Most people get into a routine were they do not have time (or allow themselves) to contemplate, read books, educate themselves, spend time with the people they love or be happy.

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Who Moved My Cheese Review

February 11, 2009

This parable, which can be read in less then one hour, tells the story about four characters who live in a maze and need to deal with change.

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Awake Your Authentic Self

February 7, 2009

This website is a personal project in which I would like to share my ideas around Self Improvement, Communication, Personal Growth & Effectiveness. For me Personal Effectiveness isn’t about learning new tricks, but about discovering your True Self and your core values: getting rid of all the bad habits, limitations and false believes people have been gathering over the years.

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