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Be A Smart Shopper During The Sales

December 31st 2007

It’s the new year so that can mean only one thing… sales! With so many companies eager to sell off their Christmas stock (or in the UK at least, recoup lost revenue from the quiet holiday season) there are plenty of bargains on offer. Or are there? It can be a great time to stock up on the basics and buy those goods you’ve been waiting for at a more reasonable price. However it can also be a bad time to buy stuff you don’t really need and spend money needlessly. Fortunately, you can be a smart shopper during the sales and not get caught up in the shopping hype by reading the following guide.

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Inspirational Quotes: 29th Dec 2007

December 29th 2007

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Inspirational quotes for 29th December 2007.

John Luther: “Good character is more to be praised that outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it piece by piece–by thought, choice, courage, and determination.”

Babe Ruth: “Sometimes when I reflect on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. I think, ‘It is better to drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.’”

Marilyn Monroe: “I used to think as I looked at the Hollywood night, ‘There must be thousands of girls sitting alone like me, dreaming of becoming a movie star. But I’m not going to worry about them. I’m dreaming the hardest.’”

Organize IT Recap 28th Dec 2007

December 28th 2007

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Organize IT recap for 28th December 2007

Hope everybody had a good Christmas! Now we only have the excesses of new year celebrations to get through then we can all get back down to serious work (or not…). Unlike Christmas, deciding what to do for the new year has always been a tricky issue for me as it usually ends up being a big letdown. What do you guys do to bring in the new year?
As it was just before Christmas, my invite to view my new profile at LinkedIn probably passed a few of you by so I will just repeat it again. If any readers are signed up to LinkedIn be sure to add me to your network!
Lifehack.org has done its year in review. While it doesn’t provide any practical advice per se, I thought it was worth mentioning for explaining the background of lifehacking and why it is such a big deal right now.
John Place has a great article up about self acceptance. In a previous post I dismissed the concept of being yourself, which caused some debate. However the self acceptance idea pretty much sums up the alternative mindset you should adopt.

Have A Great Holiday Season!

December 24th 2007

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We are well into the holiday season now and no doubt many of you will be travelling around catching up with friends and family. Hopefully you haven’t left it this late to do your Christmas shopping though! Whatever plans and arrangements you have for the next week or so, make sure you enjoy it! With everyday pressures and stresses increasing year on year in our lives, it often feels like this is the one holiday period that actually feels like an holiday so take the opportunity to relax and recharge. I might have dismissed new year’s resolutions in a previous post, but the period is still a great chance to review your performance and judge what sort of direction you want to take in 2008. Have an happy holiday!