I have often heard the cliché “measure twice, cut once” in reference to cutting lumber. The practice of measuring twice before cutting works most of the time. You measure the length, then double check yourself. Sometimes, you find out that you made a mistake on the first measurement and you get a chance to correct that mistake. The rest of this story reminds us that a second opinion ensures you’re measuring the right surface to cut. » Read more: Failing forward – recovering perfectionist
Posts Tagged ‘Success’
Failing forward – recovering perfectionist
February 22nd, 2010
7 necessary skills a student should master before entering college
February 2nd, 2010Back in October, 2009, I wrote an article entitled “16 essential life skills students should know before leaving high school“.
It was based on personal observations of high school-aged students I have known over the years, including my own kids.
This post takes things a little further, itemizing the 7 necessary skills a student should master before entering college.
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New Year’s Resolution accountability
January 9th, 2010This year you decided to make a few new year’s resolutions. One of them might have been to be a better time manager or to get organized. My question to you is how are you going to keep on track? Do you have an accountability partner? Someone that will keep you on task! Here’s a suggestion that just might help. » Read more: New Year’s Resolution accountability
What did you accomplish in 2009?
December 28th, 2009Name three things you accomplished in 2009
I had several accomplishments in 2009 but three notable ones are.
1) Started this blog, MrWes.Net
2) Grew my network of supportive friends and colleagues.
3) Developed Personal Marketing Workshops – workshops that help people discover their Personal Vision & Mission
Did you accomplish anything in 2009? Share it here.
Success group benefits
November 16th, 2009Success groups are designed to foster encouragement, support, accountability and creativity in a group setting to help its members sharpen their personal skills. What are the benefits of participating in a success group?
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A painting project goes quicker with teamwork
November 15th, 2009Painting the interior walls of a house for some people is a very tedious job. Just thinking about all the tasks that need to be completed can be tiring.
- Preparation work. Removing wall switch and outlet covers, patching holes, removing blinds, drapes, and applying blue tape around the edges, purchasing and mixing paint.
- Detailed paint work. Careful application of paint around the edges and corners.
- Large surface areas. Broad painting strokes to maximize paint coverage.
- Touch-up work. Depending on the size of the paint job and the coverage of the paint, there seems to always be a few spots that need an extra application of paint.
- Finally, comes all the cleanup. Making sure that everything is finished. Not only everything is cleaned up but that the everything is restored to its proper place.
A daunting list to tackle alone. But, what if another helps to share the load. » Read more: A painting project goes quicker with teamwork
7 ways to find more time
November 5th, 2009Many of us are strapped for time. We all start out like everyone else with 24 hours to spend. Some of us, just happen to stretch our schedules to the breaking point by trying to squeeze every ounce of productivity we can into a single day. Here are some suggestions for gaining a little more time each day.
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9 ways to keep your mind sharp
October 22nd, 2009In our daily rush to get things done we sometimes forget our brain needs to be worked out too. If we don’t do anything mentally challenging, our brains have a tendency to forget those skills we once knew so well. Those skills are still there, they’re just getting weaker from lack of use. This is especially important for anyone that is in a career transition.
While doing research for this post, I stumbled across a few interesting websites I will mention in this post.
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Referrals and Reputations
October 15th, 2009Have you ever wondered why some people are hesitant to refer their family, friends or even colleagues to perform work for someone else? What does it take to get a job referral or letter of recommendation? The key to getting a referral is not just having a history with someone, but having a history of success with this person.
How to get referrals: » Read more: Referrals and Reputations
16 essential life skills students should know before leaving high school
October 14th, 2009Here is my list of things that every able bodied student should know before leaving high school. Some of these are obvious and many of these life skills are being taught one way or another in most schools today. However, I occasionally hear or see examples of people who have slipped through the cracks and haven’t learned these essential life skills. These are the life skills in my opinion that every student should know before leaving high school. » Read more: 16 essential life skills students should know before leaving high school
