Archive | October, 2011

Is Talent Essential to Greatness?

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. – Theodore Roosevelt Think about your role models and the people you admire for a minute. If you had to describe all the qualities that contributed to their greatness, what would your list include? For example, take Lady Gaga. She’s someone millions of people [...]

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How to Make a Martini James Bond Would Be Proud Of

“Shaken, not stirred.” James Bond has been ordering martinis using his famous catchphrase since 1964 in the film Goldfinger. The phrase is well known, but do you know why Bond prefers his martinis shaken? First, a little Martini history. You might know the martini by it’s current popular vodka-based version, but the original martini used [...]

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How to Become an SLR Camera Expert Without Leaving Your House

Is your SLR camera stuck in auto mode? That big fancy interchangeable lens camera you have is capable of taking incredible pictures, but to get the most from it you really need to know how to use all the buttons and knobs. The problem is, it takes a lot of practice and time to learn about aperture, [...]

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15 Probing Questions to Help You Bust Through Limiting Beliefs

You have great intentions, but you don’t follow through. You tell yourself you want change, but you’re too afraid to [...]

10 Uncommon Habits That Will Make You a Better Writer

If you’re the student that got highest marks in writing and composition in school, you learned to please a very [...]

3 Tips To Help You Create Great Looking Videos

Learning how to create great looking videos is a skill that will prove to be insanely useful during your life. Whether [...]

Adopt This Mindset On Your Road To Expertise

Golf is fantastic sport. You’re out in nature and socializing with friends and new acquaintances. You might even be using [...]

14 Tips For A Great Business Plan

Think of running a business like taking a trip. You have a great vision for where you want to take [...]

11 Steps to Decode the Creative Process

Imagine passing through a metro station in Washington DC at rush hour. Imagine watching a violinist with an open case [...]