Archive for May, 2007

15 May

The Top 4 Lessons I learned from a Horsefly Attack

Last year, I was attacked by a horsefly.
In my effort to turn a nightmare into a positive growth opportunity, I have compiled a list of the lessons one can learn from a bug attack. But before we talk about the lessons, allow me to help you visualize the event.

17 May

Are You an American Zombie?

Millions of Americans spend their lives semi-conscious, unable to awaken from the darker version of the American Dream – an endless parade of office buildings, meetings, shopping malls, and television commercials.

21 May

Use the Self-Guided Work Ethic to Find a Meaningful Job in the Modern World

Imagine a world where work inspires us.
Imagine a future where you define your work ethic, your goals, your motivations. Imagine waking up in the morning ready to take on the world because you believe in what you’re doing.
Now stop imagining. The revolution of the self-guided work ethic is here.

25 May

11 Causes and Cures for Procrastination

I wanted to write an article on procrastination, but kept putting it off.
The irony is obvious, but what’s not obvious is why I put it off. So I’ll tell you why — because my life (like yours) is jammed full of responsibilities.

30 May

Jesus Versus The Secret: A Christian’s Guide to the Law of Attraction

At the time of this writing, The Secret is the #8 best-selling book on Amazon. A book with a title like The Secret makes you want to discover what’s inside. 
The secret within The Secret is the Law of Attraction, described in the book as follows:

31 May

6 Steps to Earning a Big Fat Raise

During my 7 years as a software engineer and architect, I was the master of the big raise. In an office where salary increases averaged 6%, my raises routinely pegged the double digit percentages. Further boosting my salary, I sometimes landed multiple raises in the same year via promotion. The end result was a near doubling […]