Steve Jobs' Best Productivity Tricks

Let’s take a look at just a few of the ways he did it. Jobs condensed Apple’s offerings and made it easy to pick a Mac. Jobs didn’t just do this with Apple. He’d pass along the advice to just about anyone who asked. Hetold Nike to cut the crappy stuff as well: “Do you have any advice?” “Well, just one thing,” said Jobs. “Nike makes some of the best products in the world....

September 10, 2014 · 3 min · 435 words · Scott Ferguson

The Secret to Success Is Making More Friends

There are two, O’Nolan notes: People work with those they know, like, and trust. And friends care about your success. By “make more friends,” he’s not saying this in a connection-building, people-collecting disingenuous way. Actually make more friends that you like and want to see succeed. Everything is about relationships. Check out the post below for examples, suggestions, and disclaimers. The Secret Sauce| John O’Nolan Photo byKyle Taylor.

September 10, 2014 · 1 min · 68 words · Deanna Clark

The Start-to-Finish Guide to Securing Your Cloud Storage

Let’s walk through those steps. It helps us work and makes our lives easier. Let’s talk about how you could mitigate that risk. First, check the passwords you use for your cloud accounts. Are you using the same ones for multiple services? Are you relying on memory orsome other clever tricksto help you keep track of them? Next,enable two factor authentication for all of themif you could. Lie or give creative answers to those questions that only you know....

September 10, 2014 · 2 min · 368 words · Nichole Foster

This Graphic Explains Why MSG Isn't a Health Hazard for Everyone

Here’s the full graphic: Monosodium Glutamate - An Undeserved Reputation?| Compound Interest

September 10, 2014 · 1 min · 12 words · Angel Tanner

Why Net Worth Matters More Than Income

In making that happen, it’s important to focus on incomeearning more. But Financial Samurai makes a solid argument about why net worth might deserve more of your focus. He writes: It’s all fine and dandy to have a $20,000 a month income. Growing your net worth requires a higher level of financial acumen than growing your income. A higher level of security: You feel more secure about your financial situation....

September 10, 2014 · 1 min · 129 words · Joseph Jensen

AirTreks Helps You Plan and Book Your Entire Around the World Vacation

Want to go on an around the world trip? AirTreks can help you figure out your air travel and find good prices on your tickets. They can book up to 11 months from the start date of your trip. This same consultant will assist you if you want to make any adjustments to your itinerary. To give it a try and see if it works for you, check out their site linked below....

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 73 words · Raymond Edwards

Ask Forced-Choice Questions to Tilt Interviews in Your Favor

During a job interview, the recruiter will ask if you have any questions. Use that to your advantage by asking questions which make you seem like the perfect fit for the job. Is this true?" You should use this along with othergreat questions to ask your recruiter. 5 Simple Ideas to Blow the Socks Off Your Next Interview| LinkedIn Photo byracorn (Shutterstock).

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 62 words · Christopher Love

Avoid a Nasty Mildew Smell Around Your Sink by Using Two Sponges

If you have a potent stench coming from your sink, it could be your poor, abused sponge. TheReactionschannel on YouTube took a look at the chemistry behind a smelly sponge. Reactions explains that constant moisture is what’s letting the sponge stink up the place. Awesome Chemistry Life Hacks (Vol.

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · Vicki Sharp

Boost Your Concentration with a 15-Minute Music Listening Session

Bothlistening to musicandtaking breakscan help improve our productivity. Combine the two for even better results. This acts as a neural reset button, and provides much needed perspective on what you’re doing. Productivity Hack of the Week: Listen to 15 Minutes of Music for Better Concentration| Fast Company Photo bylambda_X.

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 49 words · Kaitlyn Cooper

Build Your Creative Resilience with the Rejection You Receive

Trying to be creative and think outside of the box won’t always go in your favor. Research shows you’ll need it. Truly creative ideas take a very long time to be accepted. The better the idea, the longer it might take. Even the work of Nobel Prize winners was commonly rejected by their peers for an extended period of time. Most people agree that what distinguishes those who become famously creative is their resilience....

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 105 words · Timothy Ryan

Choose the Best Saw for Your Project

There’s never just one wayor even onerightwayto get a job done. Selecting the Right Saw for the Job| Do It Best

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 21 words · Anthony Jordan

Eight Common Sleep Myths That Can Affect Your Slumber

From snoring to boozing, here’s the truth behind a few of these common sleep myths. APennsylvania State University studytested the idea on 30 people. But the way alcohol works within your body actually impairs sleep. This is spurred by the observance that older people tend to sleep for shorter durations of time. What did work to encourage faster sleep was visualizing a relaxing scene. Participants fell asleep an average of 20 minutes sooner using visualization compared to counting or doing nothing....

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 154 words · Andrew Payne

Engage Before a Conference to Take the Edge off Networking

Networking can be daunting, especially for us introverts. This tactic helps avoid both. Bonus: end your email with “No reply needed”. It takes pressure of them to respond and nobody does this so you’ll immediately standout. give a shot to engage in a conversation on Twitter. 7 Efficient Networking Tactics For Introverts| Asian Efficiency Photo byOfficial GDC.

September 9, 2014 · 1 min · 57 words · Daniel Foley