Writing Hacks
Writing is easy, it’s quality that’s hard. Any idiot who knows 5 words can write a sentence (e.g. “Dufus big much Scott is”). It might be grammarless, broken, or inaccurate but it is writing. This means that when people can’t start they’re imagining the precision of the end, all polished and brilliant, a vision that [...]
read moreThe Myth of Technological Progress
Many of you will still be alive in 50 years. It’s interesting to think about what life will be like in 50 years technologically and otherwise. Predictions are risky, especially when they’re about the future, but I believe we can make some pretty good guesses. To predict a predictable future, you need to look at [...]
read moreHow to Transform Your Hiring Process into a Lean, Mean, Star-Producing Machine
From: Sandi Smith, entrepreneur, round-the-world aviator and neuroscientist My office in sunny San Jose, CA Wednesday, 9:30AM Dear Business Leader: Do you put off hiring because you can’t stand the thought of the towering resume stack or the endless boring interviews that suck your time and energy?
read moreSay it Hot: Atomic Public Speaking
Learn how to say “I am a jelly dough nut” with the utmost confidence Public speaking is something I thoroughly enjoy. I know, it doesn’t come easy to everyone, and it’s not that I don’t get nervous when I step in front of a large group of people, but there is a certain magic that [...]
read moreWhy You're Losing Traffic and How to Make Them Stay
Don’t make these common mistakes that turn off your visitors, never to return If you’re like most website owners, chances are you’re losing a large percentage of your visitors before they complete a desired action on your website. Although the number of factors that drive potential consumers away can be varied, I’ve noticed many common [...]
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