Learning how to surf was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. have zero natural athletic ability, and I’ve never been good at sports. To add to that, the conditions are different every single time you paddle out. But, I persevered. Every single day for several months I took a beating until I finally stood up on my board. stood up again. MORE >>

If your company is conducting regular performance reviews, chances are you’ve already had your annual review. It’s already past March and you’re reading this from your work computer. You weren’t fired. Congratulations! Your performance and productivity over a period of time must meet certain standards. We are the average. MORE >>

by Donna Toothaker. Is it really true that the more technical training and certifications you receive, the more valuable you are to clients? There are many classes and services readily available, but is it really necessary to do it all? In reality, this approach could backfire because it’s impossible to be everything to everyone. MORE >>

Guest posting is a great way to get known and gain exposure for your business. know, because I used guest posting as a marketing strategy for years. still guest post when the mood strikes me. Heck, I even wrote an ebook about it. But most days, I’m on the other end of the spectrum. Sometimes more.). And luscious content? Really, really sad. MORE >>

How many goals are you chasing right now? There's a good chance that you've got too many. It's a classic productivity mistake – and an understandable one. We all want to achieve the best we're capable of, and experts advise us to set challenging, even "audacious" goals. The problem is, having ten simultaneous goals is worse than having none at all. MORE >>