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12 Qualities of a True Leader

Walter — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:41:00 +0000

What is true leadership all about? How should a real leader distinguish herself from the rest? Discover the 12 qualities of a true leader here.

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Why Winners Wait

Walter — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:01:00 +0000

Have you heard of the Marshmallow Test for kids? Learn the powers of delayed gratification and apply it to achieve greater success in life, love and work.

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10 Ways to Learn from Life

Walter — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 05:09:00 +0000

Are you too cool for school? Do you loathe exam jitters? Well, consider this. Most of the stuff we learn don’t actually hail from the hallowed halls of educational institutions. Instead, they come from our everyday encounters and experiences. The challenge however, is this. Are we seizing those opportunities for education? Or do we simply […]

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The 4-Hour Workweek: Book Review

Walter — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 01:07:00 +0000

To many of us, Timothy Ferriss is living the dream life. Touting himself as a “serial entrepreneur” and “ultra-vagabond”, the author of the uber bestseller “The 4-Hour Workweek” works from anywhere around the world, pursuing activities as varied as skiing in the Andes, tango dancing in Buenos Aires, or racing motorcycles in Europe. How does […]

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Embrace the 9 Rules of Self Discipline

Walter — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:51:00 +0000

Ever wondered why some people seem to have it all made while others simply drift by? What is the difference between millionaires and the rest who lead more ordinary lives?

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This Is Why You Need To Keep Blogging and Journaling

Walter — Sat, 26 May 2012 23:45:00 +0000

Blogging provides a firm bedrock for us to anchor the different aspects of our life. Learn why you should start blogging here.

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Managing in a Maelstrom

Walter — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:38:00 +0000

Charybdis (image source) You’ve probably heard the saying over and over again – change is the only constant (this quote first came from an ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus), especially in this day and age. Beyond the cataclysmic calamities wrecked by Mother Nature, I bet that many of us also face major shifts and upheavals in […]

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The Importance of Closing the Loop

Walter — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:45:00 +0000

Courtesy of Computer Technology Review One of the most fundamental lessons in any professional, personal or social endeavour is to close the loop. Don’t leave things hanging in mid-air or wait until they’re forgotten (and forgiven). Chances are that they might come back again to haunt you if you don’t hit that nail on the […]

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What Does Success Mean to You?

Walter — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 02:17:00 +0000

Is the difference between success and failure that clear? (source) Success is a perpetually debated and discussed topic. It drives us both as a group and as an individual, steering our corporate, personal and social lives. Some feel that success can only be metered by quantitative indicators. These measures tend to be financial, cumulative, self-oriented […]

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When Quitting is Winning – Tips from The Dip

Walter — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:30:00 +0000

Do you feel stuck in a career rut? Caught in a Dip, headed off a Cliff, or stuck in a Cul-de-Sac? Learn when you should stick (and when to quit) here.

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