I don’t know about you, but I’ve spent my entire life being paranoid that I was being cocky every time I felt proud of myself, or I’ve thought I was being humble when really I was just beating myself up. We know from every awards speech or leadership book that humility is a desirable quality in every leader. But how do you accomplish that without putting yourself down? What does being humble even mean?...

It’s not always easy being assertive, especially if you’re used to being a people-pleaser. You might fear that if you act assertively, you’ll be regarded as a demanding and unkind individual. However, as I’ll show you in the next few minutes, you can be both assertive and kind-hearted. Most importantly, if you sincerely want to achieve your goals, then it’s essential that you call upon the power of assertiveness. Having an assertive nature will help you overcome obstacles and reach your goals quicker than you may have imagined possible....

For the vast majority of us, hearing “no” or “you’re not good enough” or anything along those lines can have any affect ranging from mild annoyance to life-altering, catastrophic thoughts. We all handle it differently. But we would all be better off if we just learned how to beat the fear of rejection and be able to handle whatever life throws our way. But first, let’s talk about the word “failure....

Some of what we learn slips in without notice, like when a friend shares a story that you can’t stop thinking about. Some of what we learn is passive, like when we watch the news or when we’re listening to an audiobook while out on a run. But when we’re intentional about what we’re trying to learn, there’s a purpose behind it, which means we want to soak more of it up and internalize it—so that we can apply the concepts in our lives....

Are you wasting your office’s resources at work? There are numerous ways employees can become unproductive. Apart from taking frequent breaks and talking to other people all day, disrupting workflows can also waste your time at the office. This infographic shows different ways people mismanage their professional surroundings. From a worker’s perspective, some of these points don’t seem counterproductive, but a closer look will tell you a different story. For example, we all know waiting is wasteful, but what about over-production and over-processing?...

But think for a moment how useless these apps would be if you didn’t choose a destination. Suddenly, the impressive technology would grind to a halt. With no destination, the apps would be unable to create a route and unable to provide any assistance to you. What does this tell you? Having a destination is vitally important. And it’s the same in all areas of life. If you don’t know where you are going to, then you’ll likely go nowhere!...

Why do people talk crap? Most people talk crap for purely self-serving purposes. They may lie to protect their image, for instance by denying that they have committed a violation of the law or broken a social rule. It’s also common for liars to engage in deception to protect something or someone they want or value, or to evade a punishment they would receive were someone else to discover the truth....

Usefulness The best reason to develop writing as a daily habit is because it’s a great skill to have. Being able to coherently get your thoughts onto paper in an interesting and engaging manner is no small feat. Just ask Shakespeare. It takes a lot of practice and a ton of hard work. But once you get the hang of it, you start to see how it helps you communicate with others in an effective way....

How to Work Out From Home With Babies The Planet: New Baby Work Outs [Nutraplanet.com]

What you need may be more than just a clear goal, but solid accountability that will help yourself stay focused and committed to working towards your goal. In this episode of The Lifehack Show, I dive into the 4 ways you can improve your accountability to actually reach your goals.

This is not a question of our willpower or discipline though. The biggest reason we are not able to stick to our resolutions is because we make change too hard for ourselves. I understand first-hand how hard this can be. I yo-yo dieted for years, each time seemingly gaining more weight than I had lost. I finally found success when I realized that I had to find a way of eating that personally worked for me, not just some diet program in the news or a cleanse that my friend was doing....

Mentorship is important because starting out can be overwhelming and scary. But finding the right mentor doesn’t come so easily. It is not an answer to the yes or no question or luck. Finding a mentor needs hard work, ambition and persistence. Here’s how you can put that to task and find yourself a great mentor. Be Clear about What Help You Need from Your Mentor Before you go looking, sit down and think hard about what you want and need from your mentor....

Here are three questions you should ask yourself: 1. What Are Your Goals? Are you trying to increase sales? Reach out to customers? Increase brand awareness? Most likely the answer is “all of the above”, but if you can identify a single main goal, this can slightly alter the game in terms of your content strategy. 2. Who Is Your Target Demographic? A big mistake people make when running a social media campaign is that they post content that they like, as opposed to catering to their actual demographic....

Take a look at the video below posted by YouTube user JeanOrwin to learn how to use a standard USB cable to power your self-built gadgets though a USB port. With only a few minutes work, you can strip the USB cable and isolate the power wires. After cutting away the extraneous data wires and copper insulation you’ll have two wires left that pump out 5v of electricity. Fast forward to 3:06 to learn which wires to cut away and which to isolate....

The entire workforce is ready to take on new challenges and find new opportunities. But that doesn’t mean that all of them are looking for a way out. Many are trying to find a way up. If you’re one of them and want to learn how to get promoted at work, then this article is for you. I will be talking about five strategies on how to get promoted at work....

Tips to get the Best Hotel Deal Comparison sites like Expedia, Travelocity and Hotels.com are good for doing initial research and comparing your options. Once you narrow down your choices to the hotel (or few hotels) that you would like to stay at, head to the hotel’s own website to see if their price is the same. Often they will have extra room types or prices that they don’t supply to comparison websites....

I love Penelope Trunk’s advice and think this article is an important read for anyone not entirely happy with their career. Penelope suggests that it’s all in your control so you should take control. The Right Career Is Yours for the Taking – [YahooFinance]

Make the time to work out what’s most important to you. What’s so important you wouldn’t give it up, save in the most extreme circumstances? What feels like part of your deepest nature? What would it really hurt you to have to abandon? All these are core values. The more you satisfy them, the more fulfilling your life will be. Only you can truly decide what is a good life for you....

How to Grow an Avocado from Seed Next time you eat an avocado, save the seed. Wash it off, then stick toothpicks in the sides so you can suspend the seed on top of a cup filled with water. About an inch of the seed should be down in the cup. Put the cup in a warm place outside of direct sunlight, refilling the water as needed. It will take between two and six weeks for the roots and stem to sprout, so be patient....

Whether you want to produce videos to entertain, educate or promote, there are certain steps that are recommended to be followed in order to gain the most out of your YouTube videos. How to increase your view count on your YouTube videos Step 1 – Creating Content The first rule when creating content for your YouTube videos is to know your target demographic. Is it aimed at the general audience?...