Archive for the 'Career Management Tips' Category

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A positive twist on negative thinking?

Positive thinking seems to be one of the hippest trends of modern management and popular ‘gurus’.  But a review of the empirical evidence, released a few months ago by the University of New South Wales, found those who think negatively actually have stronger memories, make better judgements, are not as gullible, are less selfish, and […]

Time Versus Life Management

In my line of work, I come across two types of people. Type 1 wants to make money, achieve something, do whatever it takes. Type 2 wants what everyone calls work-life balance because they have achieved ‘enough’ and realise without balance, there is imbalance and that’s not good. The quote below is a foundational, guiding […]

John Cleese’s Creativity Suggestions

As a reader or subscriber to this blog, you’ve come to expect the unexpected, which is why you’re here right now, reading this. One of the foundational concept of Exponential Internet Marketing that we teach our clients is how to improve SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) by blogging. Today’s post is a prime example. It was […]

Want to be powerful? Don’t smile

Flannery Dean recently reported in Chatelaine Magazine that smiling may have adverse effects on your career ascension plans. A handful of new studies suggest that smiles are for low-status individuals. If you want to appear powerful, confident and successful, don’t smile. Smile and the world smiles with you, goes the familiar phrase. It’s a lovely […]

Ignore this to do list!

Two Lists You Should Look at Every Morning List 1: Your Focus List (the road ahead)What are you trying to achieve? What makes you happy? What’s important to you? Design your time around those things. Because time is your one limited resource and no matter how hard you try you can’t work 25/8. List 2: […]

Get More Done By Working Less

This is a concept we covered in detail at our latest Exponential Extravaganza. Easier said than done, you have to have a time/life management system to make the concept a reality. A recent article in Inc Magazine demanded you stop working more than 40 hours a week. The article revealed that you may think you’re […]

Do glasses make you look smarter but less attractive?

Do glasses really make you look smarter but less attractive? As a general rule, yes: Glasses make you look smarter but less attractive. But it depends… As I wrote in previous blog posts, Erotic Capital and the Beauty Premium are real, measurable variables that have been studied by academics to prove that it pays to […]

Preeminence Pyramid

One of the most valuable skills you can learn is speed reading. The reason although self-evident is lost on many professionals and entrepreneurs who struggle to keep up with the demands of their careers and businesses. Preeminence means that your reputation, standing and stature as a source of knowledge, expertise and wisdom precedes you. It’s […]

Why your online photo matters

We’ve all heard the expression you never get a second chance to make a first impression, yet online it’s even more important BECAUSE it’s the ‘only’ impression they can make. just look at the detailed analysis of a Facebook page below… It’s all about the photos. A poor photo = a poor impression. I’d like […]

The beauty premium is almost a quarter million dollars

I’ve blogged about about the fact that you can’t afford to be ugly and the controversial concept of erotic capital. I’ve even blogged about how being taller means you make more money. Today’s post is just an update on the beauty premium that according to Professor Daniel S. Hamermesh, the premium is now almost a […]