Archive for October 30th, 2008

Open Source Software - an Educator’s Overview

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

I have always been keen on taking advantage of free offers. Given the choice between a fast food meal with a freebie or one without, I’ll plump for the mystery envelope every time. It’s human nature, and marketers know it well.
Even in 1979, when I bought my first home computer, there were user groups who [...]

Motivation: The Power of Action, Part 2

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The Three D’s of Action are Decide, Do and Distinguish. Let’s look at each of these in detail.
Decide - that something has to and will change.
Remember that success is a choice. Deciding means to cut off any other choice or possibility. A true decision means we have closed the door to any possible excuse and [...]

Quick Steps To Handle Setbacks

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Looking for a way to handle a setback?
Edward W. Smith, motivational speaker, author and TV show host, who specializes in quick tips on how to move your life ahead even faster, offers this advice.
First, step back and remind yourself of the reason you picked the goal you had a setback in, in the first place. [...]

Three Simple Ways to Stay Focused

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

While I was trying to find a subject to write about this month that would be of interest to my readers, I did many things with my computer.
I stared at a blank computer screen. I played solitaire. I checked my email several times an hour. I played solitaire. I re-worked some of my existing web [...]