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We all get angry. Anger occurs when someone behaves in a way that violates our ‘rules’ or standards. While anger is neither good nor bad, what you choose to do with that anger can make a huge difference in your life. Anger can be a trigger to motivate you to resolve a troubling situation. Getting…

Patience really is a virtue! However, it takes a lot of work to develop. This is especially true if you’re accustomed to having a short fuse. But relax! It’s possible to develop patience in as little as one week. So if there’s an event coming up that may test your patience, you can learn how…

Some of us are much better at standing up for ourselves than others. While some people can get worked up a little too easily and make a mountain out of a molehill, others are just the opposite. They’re so afraid of conflict that they always let everyone else have their own way. This approach can…

You’ll probably never get stranded on a remote island fighting off polar bears and monsters made of smoke. Still, you can put the time you spent watching the TV show Lost to good use. Think back to some of the survival skills taught by Jack, Kate, Hugo, and all their friends. Profound Survival Skills 1….

You’ll probably agree that starting projects can be tough sometimes. You know what needs to get done, but for some reason you find every reason to avoid getting started. Why does that happen? Not everybody has the “get up and go” gene built in. And for you, it’s all about finding a way to stimulate…

All relationships, whether romantic or not, have their fair share of disagreement and conflict. But it’s especially true of familial relationships. It’s challenging to resolve the disagreement and effectively relieve the associated tension. However, resolving conflict is critical to the health of any relationship. How successful have you been at coming to a mutual agreement…

People who struggle to be successful frequently repeat the same mistakes over and over. The habit of repeating mistakes can easily be corrected. All you have to do is develop a weekly habit of examining your mistakes and coming up with better alternatives for the next time. Just as a chain is limited by the…

Sometimes stress can be good for you, especially when it gives you the motivation to complete a task. Successfully dealing with stress provides a feeling of satisfaction and the belief that you can handle challenging situations. A certain amount of stress is necessary for an organism to thrive. When faced with stressful situations, your body…

There’s been a lot of talk about transient advantages in business circles these days. The idea of transient advantage centers around the concept that our society moves at a fast pace, making it difficult to know how long any company will stay on top. Therefore, you have to strike while the iron’s hot. In many…

Does this sound like you? You’ve come to realize that letting your temper run rampant is counterproductive. Deep down, you want to control your temper. You want to find constructive ways to resolve situations. But for some reason those alternate approaches just seem to elude you. If that describes you, and you’re really serious about…

You deserve to enjoy the benefits that come with being a leader. But sometimes it’s difficult to live up to the expectations of others. And the reality is that sometimes you’ll make mistakes. As a leader, your mistakes can result in losing your successful advantage. If you use the right strategy to fix your mistakes,…

You probably think life would be so much simpler if you could just concentrate on helping your kids with their homework or running a faster mile. The reality is that we all have to juggle a wide variety of goals. A number of studies suggest that breaking goals down into specific action steps works when…

Lemonade stands have been teaching kids about how to run a business for generations. Restudent the old Peanuts cartoon where Lucy dispenses advice instead of drinks for five cents, and then Snoopy undercuts her for two cents? Even if your neighborhood was less competitive growing up, your first experience with being an entrepreneur probably made…

Effective communications and close relationships depend on establishing rapport. Rapport is the common ground that makes people click and brings them together. Sometimes the process happens naturally and sometimes it requires more effort. Implement these two principles if you want to achieve rapport with anybody in less than five minutes. Build Rapport by Liking People…

Being convincing in front of an audience can be challenging. If you find yourself experiencing difficulties presenting to a group, you’re not alone. After all, it’s not easy to change the mindset of your audience to align with yours during a presentation. Getting into the minds of others can be rewarding if you’re successful at…