What is it like to be a freelance artist, and what exactly do you study to become one? I will tell you what courses I took in college that were useful to me later as a professional, and what I needed to know beyond my college education. There are many facets to being a successful […]
Surefire Ways to Build Repoire with Customers
No matter how you sell, whether it’s on the phone or in person, sales is all about persuading your customers to care about your product enough to want to buy it. By being sensitive to the buyers’ attitudes and preferences, the salesperson builds trust. Hidden within casual conversation, there are buying clues. As the salesperson, […]
When Others Don’t Believe in You, Believe In Yourself
Sometimes it seems that when you are doing well, people you care about the most may not be as enthusiastic about it as you are. It can be frustrating, to say the least. Don’t let those, who put down your good luck or accomplishments, get you down. Instead, use their lack of interest or support […]
Can drunk sex lead to something more?
We’ve all lived it- that dreaded morning after feeling waking up to someone you barely knew on the opposite side of the bed and looking at the evidence of last night’s activity spread out through the room. For women the agony lies within having to wake up next to a man she barely knew or […]
The Art Of Public Speaking
In a survey of worst fears, public speaking was second only to death. Many years ago, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley recognized the need to overcome this fear. In October 1924, a group of men led by Dr. Smedley met in the basement of the YMCA in Santa Ana, California. Their purpose? To form an […]
How to Shine in A Crowded Job Market
In a corporate world that is increasingly over-crowded, highly competitive and ever-changing, getting a promotion can indeed be a hassle. But, through deliberate, well planned steps, and a willingness to take initiative, you can put yourself at the front of the line for a promotion. First things first: If you keep yourself sheltered […]