After years of writing feverishly, Charles Dickens desperately needed a break from his demanding schedule and money to finance a year abroad. England's best-known author hoped "A Christmas Carol," a tale about ghosts haunting the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, would be his ticket to a yearlong Italian vacation for him, his wife, five children and servants. […]
NEW YORK - Whether it's a bad performance review or an unexpected scolding from the boss, negative feedback hits workers squarely in the ego. It's never easy to hear that something is wrong with your work, your behavior or both. And maybe the criticism is unwarranted or unfair. But becoming angry or argumentative, which many […]
“Freedom is actually a bigger game than power. Power is about what you can control. Freedom is about what you can unleash.” -- Harriet Rubin
This website provides 373,067,200 creative ideas and writer prompts for writers of all ages. All of the story starters are randomly created. This idea generator can be used for short stories, novels, plays, scripts, or just for fun.
Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution — and How It Can Renew America by Thomas L. Friedman New York Times columnist Friedman tackles the 21st century's most hotly debated issue, arguing that an energy technology revolution would jumpstart the American economy and address climate change in a one-two punch. Hot, Flat, […]
Nick Morgan writing at his best ... What is the single most powerful way to increase your persuasive connection with an audience – and your charisma at the same time? Listening. When you listen with your whole body, using your intuition or unconscious to read the emotions of those with whom you’re communicating, the result […]
What an excellent post from Jodi Glickman Brown But learning how to ask for help — and how to do it right — is critical to doing your job well and setting yourself up for success. You may be afraid of looking dumb, but to be afraid to ask for and get the help you need […]
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” -- Friedrich Nietzsche
For those of you who enjoy word puzzles, we have a selection from the Anagram Hall of Fame. Internet Anagram Server = Isn’t rearrangement rave? Elvis = Lives Listen = Silent Clint Eastwood = Old West Action A Telephone Girl = Repeating "Hello" Western Union = No Wire Unsent The Country Side = No City […]
One solution we're all looking for these days is a way to accomplish more in our limited time. Author Amy Jones takes us back to the basics in Twice as Much in Half the Time- Secrets to Simplifying Your Life. It's loaded with nuggets that will make a positive difference in your life. Here's an excerpt. […]
