The quick and dirty tip here is that you use farther to talk about physical distance and further to talk about metaphorical, or figurative, distance. It's easy to remember because farther has the word far in it, and farobviously relates to physical distance. For example >>>
"You can conquer almost any fear if you will make up your mind to do so. For remember, fear doesn't exist anywhere except in the mind." Dale Carnegie
Public speaking is an example of a social phobia, and is the most commonly reported social fear. Unfortunately, fear of public speaking can adversely impact upon one’s career, personal life and academic achievements. For example, sufferers may avoid careers which would entail public speaking or decline promotions which would involve giving lectures or presentations. Social […]
If you are not one hundred percent satisfied with the current status of your life as it is right now in terms of anything including relationships, finances, career, parenting, etc. there is only one thing that you need to assess and that's your decision making process. You see, our lives are shaped by our experiences and all experiences are the […]
Television, film and multimedia have an important role in learning across curriculum areas and topics. The ACTF has quality Australian resources to support educators in primary to tertiary and community roles. There are free lesson ideas, learning resources and classroom activity sheets to help your students learn. " ACTF’s Learning Centre
"There is no freedom like seeing myself as I am and not losing heart." -- Elizabeth J. Canham ………………………………………………………………… Set meaningful goals, make better use of your time and get more done more easily. Accomplish what’s most important. Stay organized and focused. Set and achieve smart goals to reduce stress, anxiety, procrastination and chaos. Go […]
Tim Wilson makes a short but very valid point about the questions to ask while speaking so that you can connect with the audience. http://speakingquicktips.blogspot.com/2008/07/power-of-moment.html
By JENNIFER SCHUESSLER When Frank McCourt died last weekend at age 78, we were momentarily transported, it seemed, to a more innocent age of the American memoir. Enlarge This Image Bebeto Matthews/Associated Press MEMOIR MAN Frank McCourt wrote of his miserable Irish childhood in his first book, which set in motion a boom in memoirs, including […]
Dave Pollard has produced a wonderful diagram ..... It's essentially about finding or creating work that is at the 'sweet spot' where your Gift (what you do uniquely well), your Passion (what you love doing) and your Purpose (what is needed) intersect and if you don't read any further it's a great tool for deciding […]
