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Whether you’re doing work for a client or pursuing your own projects, you need to be smarter with how you handle tasks to thrive in this competitive world. For this, you need to adopt strategies that can help you stay productive[2] and be efficient with your available resources. Most importantly, always remember that your mind is your greatest weapon – so keep it collected, focused, and organized. What Is Critical Path Analysis and How It Can Keep You Sharp And Focused Simply put, Critical Path Analysis (CPA) is a technique that can help you ensure the timely accomplishment of important tasks....

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. And where would that be? Probably not on vacation, enjoying an experience to remember or working to improve our health. We’re chasing money. Many cultures preach that once you have a good income stream or a certain amount of money built up then good things will follow. Things like going to great restaurants, taking exotic trips, creating a home immersed in entertainment options, and freedom from the fear you’ll have to take a hand out....

What if you were to wake up tomorrow and discover that something you’ve believed (thought to be absolute fact) for years, simply wasn’t true? Completely and utterly false. You weren’t even close. How would you feel? Mad? Betrayed? Confused? Stupid? Maybe a little of each? Could it be that some of us hold on to certain beliefs in order to avoid the above feelings? After all, imagine having to unlearn something we’ve believed for decades?...

Failure is often a result of excess burden. When you take on more than you can handle, you are unable to perform well, even if you have the expertise to do it perfectly. It’s demotivating, a waste of time, and extremely annoying. Let’s take a deep look into the delegation of authority to figure out how to make the most of it. What Does It Mean to Delegate Authority? Delegating authority is neither magic nor rocket science....

As a father to a beautiful two-year-old girl and a husband to an amazing woman, I am constantly seeking out ways to improve myself. There are a number of books and articles describing how to be a better man, however, there is one book that stands above the rest as the guide to being the ideal man or a Randian Hero – this book is The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand....

DIY Toothpaste Here is the recipe. You need ¼ cup Redmond clay, ⅓ cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 3 teaspoons xylitol, 2 teaspoons peppermint extract and and ¼ teaspoon salt. What do you do? Mix clay and salt in a bowl. Then add boiling water. Mix well with mixer. Add remaining ingredients and mix all well. Store in airtight container. Eliminate store-bought toothpaste. You can use a jar and a butter knife or spoon for putting on your toothbrush....

Who do you see when you look at the image from a regular viewing distance? Is it Marilyn Monroe or Albert Einstein? If there is someone around, ask them who they see. Now, start taking steps back as you look at the image. Does the image change? Who do you see now? Or, try squinting your eyes and look at the photo. You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the person most people see when they are close to the image is Albert Einstein, however, not everyone gets to maintain the same image as the distance changes....

Look at the puzzle below first and see if you can find your name. Were you able to find it? It’s actually in there 3 times. Did you catch all 3? If you didn’t find it, don’t fret – your name isn’t actually in there… “yourname” is! Confused? Look again, but this time look directly for the word “yourname”. It’s found 3 times in different positions. Check your answers against this solution:...

Let’s take a closer look at bed rest during pregnancy. Why Would My Doctor Prescribe Bed Rest? There are many reasons why doctors still prescribe bed rest for their pregnant patients. Some of the most common reasons are: Vaginal bleeding or suspected problems with the placenta. Contractions or other signs that preterm labor is possible. An incompetent cervix. This is a term given to a cervix if it is weak or threatens to open up before the baby is carried to term....

Start feeling better about your day. Here’s a short list of 10 things that will improve your day within the first seconds: 1. Write A Short Note In Your Journal The morning stillness, the quiet moments before dawn are often the most unique moments of the day. Doing some sort of journaling, or mind emptying, at that time can be magical. It creates a flow that, somehow, perpetuates itself along the hours, like a red string, keeping you aware and awake....

“Sell your stuff, get rid of everything that isn’t important, use paper for everything, and be as minimal as possible.” All this so we can regain focus on an important project as well as the things we have to do. Sounds like a great idea, that is, as long as you work for yourself and work to sell the idea of being minimal. Don’t get me wrong – I try to minimize certain things in my life, but there are times this idea can be taken too far....

I admit, when I see a kid losing his marbles in the cereal aisle, I don’t cringe. I envy. 20 Things to Do When You Feel Extremely Angry

It is a good news that YouTube Videos can be downloaded as well. Joshua Kinberg at sandbox films created a Greasemonkey script which creates a link on the top of the screen for you to save the video locally. If you never get the live player working probably, YouTube Video Download script may be the good option. Here are the instructions: Install Greasemonkey Extension for Firefox Go to here for the YouTube To Me Video Download Script Right click on the script link, and click Install User Script Reload YouTube Video page, you should see the save as link on the top of the page...

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1. Caramel Apple Cake This season’s favorite is topped with thin apple slices and drizzled with Apple Brandy-Caramel Sauce. A perfect after-dinner treat that will leave you feeling warm and cozy. This is a great way to sneak in an extra serving of fruit for the day! This recipe makes about 8 to 10 servings. 2. Glazed Apple Fritters Remember that 3-mile run that you have been putting off? You may want to start on that before you try this recipe....

As a result, there are an increase in dog-owners taking their dogs’ diets into their own hands. Yes, it is true that making wholesome home-cooked food for our dogs is great because it gives us the control as to what goes into their diets. But the problem of how much nutrition goes into it still persists. To help you with a diet that is not only delicious but also has enough nutrition for your dog, check out these 10 healthy gourmet dog food recipes that we have picked out for your best friend....

While choosing a less-than-healthy lunch option may not do much damage, picking the wrong major at university or the wrong career path may have a disastrous impact on our lives. We have put together a list of the most viewed TED Talks about decision-making, where professionals and successful people share their insights about the topic. These talks will help you understand some of the important factors contributing to a good decision, the thinking process behind decision-making, and a lot more....

10. Chicago Today, Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S.–right after New York City and Los Angeles–with a population of 2.7 million people. Even so, PwC has ranked Chicago positively in cost, quality of life, and air quality. It’s situated in the top 10 for ease of doing business. With around 30 Fortune 500 companies based here, it’s no wonder that the job opportunities are high here. Job seekers here will flourish best in legal occupations, with an average salary running around $110,060 for this type of work in Chicago, says Bizjournals....

Thankfully, you can still score your strongest legs ever with the help of leg toning workouts. Strong legs help you support your body better and make you more attractive. Also, they are less susceptible to injuries. The best part? You don’t need fancy and expensive gym equipment to fire up those leg muscles. You can do that right at home. Ready to get strong? Here are the best at-home leg toning workout moves for women....

1. Exercise your eyes If you keep your eyes glued to a digital device without blinking or flexing them a bit, they will get accustomed to that device distance. You will experience problems when trying to focus on anything farther or closer to the device. You should try to move your eyes around more, changing their position or flexing them every 20 minutes or less. 2. Sit a few inches away from your digital device Optometrists recommend that you sit at least an arm’s length away from your digital screen....