Archive for the ‘Personal Development’ Category

Top 50 Development Tips From The Big Guys. If You Could Only Implement One, Which Would It Be?

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If you knew of someone  brand new to personal development that was looking to begin by making one  and only one change to improve themselves what would it be? What is the ultimate productivity tip?
I’ve gathered 50 of the most popular and most influential productivity tips from around the web, in order to put them [...]

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12 Reasons Why I Don’t Regret My Decision To Quit My Job

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I am in the home stretch at the school.  This means that life is crazy and hectic with graduations, final accreditation forms to complete, recruitment, preparing for my successor, etc..  All this busy work has left me little time for research and writing for Johnny Got Better.  That’s okay.  I’m not stressed–just busy.
I have fourteen [...]

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Ultimate Guide To Reducing Stress

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Everyone wants to get better in some way, shape or form.  Some people want to become a better parent or spouse.  Some people want to be more productive.  Some people want to improve their health.  No matter what area you want to improve, there is something that could be holding you back.
Stress.
Stress has its benefits. [...]

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Why I Quit My Job During A Recession And Put An End To Negative Stress

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In March of this year I gave my notice my employer that I would not be returning as principal next year.  I did this despite not having any job lined up and in the midst of an unemployment rate that was 12.6% in the state of Michigan.  A year ago I wouldn’t have dared to [...]

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This Month’s Challenge Might Garner Some Strange Looks

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At first glance this week’s challenge may seem odd to you, it was to me.  In earlier centuries it would have even been considered immodest.  It involves stripping off some apparel and going outdoors. It might be a bit painful. If you do it in public people might give you some strange looks, although its [...]

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