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The Lexus and the Olive Tree is a 1999 book by Thomas L. Friedman that posits that the world is currently undergoing two struggles: the drive for prosperity and development, symbolized by the Lexus, and the desire to retain identity and traditions, … [Continue reading]
“We can always find each other, we girls with secrets.” An inspiring and cautionary tale for women of all ages, Hungry is an uplifting memoir with a universal message about body image, beauty and self-confidence. [From: Amazon.co.uk] This is a … [Continue reading]
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable is a 2003 book by Seth Godin. The book presents Godin's personal belief that creative advertising is less effective today because of clutter and advertising avoidance. The book advocates that … [Continue reading]
From TED.com Janet Echelman found her true voice as an artist when her paints went missing — which forced her to look to an unorthodox new art material. Now she makes billowing, flowing, building-sized sculpture with a surprisingly geeky edge. A … [Continue reading]
We're having a great Sydney day. Sydney has put on her blue dress with white clouds trimming and I want to put my arms around Sydney, hug her tight, kiss her on the neck and say "I love you Sydney..." I've made a great lunch - black pepper beef … [Continue reading]
The difference between a winner and a loser is a 3-letter word: "BUT"; We want to do so many things but there is always an inner voice that says "BUT" ....But maybe it won't work out, ...But what if I fail? ...What if I lose? ...What if I look … [Continue reading]
In this brilliant TED talk, social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows how Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Her ongoing research on body language reveals that we can change other people’s perceptions — … [Continue reading]
"Your choice of people to associate with, both personally and business-wise, is one of the most important choices you make. If you associate with turkeys, you will never fly with eagles." … [Continue reading]
We assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of excessive choice: choice overload can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, … [Continue reading]
