Interesting Links: 18th Oct 2006
In what will hopefully be another regular feature, I want to showcase a few select links that have really interested me during my internet browsing. Not the most original idea in the world I know, but I’m hoping I can dig up some really intriguing stuff for you to check out. This first update largely includes the mainstays of the productivity field, however it’s surprising how many people don’t know about them!
4 Healthy Ways To Deal With Colds And Flu
Winter is around the corner which means the cold weather is starting to kick in bringing with it lots of colds and fevers. So it was only fitting that I would take a look at how you can better deal with a cold and hopefully recover quicker or even avoid getting one at all. These tips are based on my own personal experience, I used to get colds regularly so I’ve had the practice :)
Don’t Be Yourself
Though not one to really follow self help books, I have read a few over the years and I know that a common theme is to be yourself. The problem is, while they all do a great job of putting over a very positive message, they rarely explain in any detail how to actually put those ideas into practice. With this in mind, it’s good to read Scott Young providing a practical, alternative perspective to the whole idea of being yourself. Well worth a read.
There is a hidden trap within the statement to be yourself. This trap is that sometimes being yourself is an excuse that cuts you off from growth. Instead of taking responsibility for who you are and striving to evolve that, you can avoid doing the work by saying that those aspects are just part of the real you.
Unusual Business Ideas That Work
Unusual Business Ideas That Work is quite an inspirational site if you have an entrepreneurial mind or are just generally interested in starting your own business. Every week the blog covers a story of an individual or business and how they achieved their success. It has definitely given me a few ideas! Here are some of my favorite stories to get you started:
How To Organize Your Bathroom
Today I have been giving my bathroom a major de-clutter and clean. It gave me a few ideas on how to maximize available space and clean the room quickly and easily, so I thought I would detail them here. If you have any additional pointers then do please post a comment.