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Chris Lema writes for the WordPress community, one of the most popular website platforms. People pay him for his consulting time. Or do they? In this article, Chris reminds a lot of us who get hired to provide advice, coaching, or consulting to clients that people aren't really paying for our time. They are paying for theirs.

This article point out how major advances in professiknal development in manfacturing and sports have led to incredible performance advances in those fields. And yet, many fields and professionals struggle with this. Its interesting how the "I'm/we're done learning" still permeates many fields, including some (like education) that should know better. What's the attitude like of the people in your organization for contiuned professional development? Of course everyone gives it lip service, but even in 2014, so many have yet to embrace this. A potentially, huge competitive advantage to groups and organizations who invest in this seriously, especially in industrirs where it's not standard practice.

Intelligent and imaginative tales of love, loneliness, loyalty, loss, friendship, and everything in between.

US-based toy company Budsies can make any child a toy designer by transforming their drawings into real, accurately recreated plushies. Now, any child can experience the magic of seeing their fantasy characters come to life!

Prioritizing is easy. Triaging is hard.

Ira Glass is a writer, producer, storyteller, performer, and a familiar voice. His show This American Life has set the contemporary standard of nonfiction radio shows, and has influenced and inspired countless others to grab a mic and give podcasting a try.

“November 19th, 2014 · Be the first to comment The Internet Heretic I previously admitted that I don’t web surf and that I’ve never had a social media account.” From “It’s Okay to Be Bad at E-mail” Cal Newport http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StudyHacks/~3/evpzqHqTfK8/

The public radio show This American Life is at once old school and ahead of its time. A weekly hourlong program divided into acts, the show’s stock-in-trade are character-driven stories that are long on surprising plot twists.  On its face, a weekly radio documentary program might seem like a holdover...

LeBron James won't let his kids play the sport, and neither will these current and former NFL players.

Jay Z didn't become worth $520 million by only wanting it five out of seven days of the week. Read the top 12 weekend habits of highly successful people.

An audience-first approach drives Copyblogger, and that's just one of the reasons why it's killing its Facebook page. Find out what led to the decision.

Do you know how to optimize your copy so that it converts and bring your business the results you want? Ask these 51 questions to improve your first drafts.

“Although it seems like a natural place on your website to talk about yourself, a strong About page is really about empathy for your visitors.” From “The 5-Step Process for Writing an About Page that Connects (and Converts)” Copyblogger http://www.copyblogger.com/powerhouse-about-page/

Father of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai for her advocacy for women and girls

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On the importance of discipline and slow, steady progress over the long-term.

The world's largest collection of books and movies for smart, confident, and courageous girls

These tips and tricks will guarantee you'll be a totally happy camper this summer.

Looking for some logo design inspiration? Here are 50 ingenious examples that carry dual meanings in their design. The hidden symbols explain either the nature of the business or are a clever visual representation of its name. The symbolism is obvious in some cases but skillfully subtle in most. All in all, the designers behind […]

Sometimes I wonder if I’ll have gay children. I’m not sure if other parents think about this, but I do; quite often. Maybe it’s because I have many gay people in my family and circle of friends. It’s in my genes and in my tribe. Maybe it’s because, as a pastor of students, I’ve seen and… Continue Reading If I Have Gay Children: Four Promises From A Christian Pastor/Parent

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a book banned is likely a book worth reading. Beloved books like Harry Potter, Brave New World and The Giving Tree have been banned for reasons spanning from greed to promiscuity. There are censors all…

Talks about how to interview and access real passion from people.