December 2009

How to Manage the Fear of Failure

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What’s wrong with failure? What does the fear of failure look like? How can we manage the fear of failure? To learn more about these questions, read on…

Week 52 Roundup

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The most important writing lesson ever, 9 tactics for rapid learning, 64 ways location independent people earn a living, and more! Read on…

20+ Free Language Learning Resources

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Learning a language can be fun…and free, thanks to the intertubes. I’ve assembled a collection of 20+ wonderful, cost-free resources. Read More…

How to Manage Your Inner Critic

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The inner critic is a rotten friend to have around, like the guy that shows up at your party just to tell you your party sucks…while he drinks all your imported beer. This post shows you how to deal with this unwelcome wanker. read more…

Week 51 Roundup

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A new (free) ebook from Seth Godin, How to Kick-Start Your Creativity (and Get Out of a Writing Rut), and a cool blog on language learning.

Increase Creativity With Mind Mapping

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Learning to use mind maps is like getting an adrenaline shot in your creative heart. This post will show you how to load the syringe. All you have to do is push the plunger. Click the title to read more.

Removing Physical Barriers to Creating Amazing Things

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The less barriers you face encounter to working on a project, the more likely you are to work on that project. This post looks at ways to remove those barriers. Click the title for more.

Week 48 & 49 Roundup

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How to Conduct Your Own Annual Review, How to Make Yourself Lucky, Santa’s dark half, another Matador article from this writer, and a really cool browser bookmarklet.

32 Tips for Better Journal Writing

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Journal Writing is one of the best things you can do to improve your memory, clarify your thinking, increase your creativity, and just become a more all-around awesome person. Here’s a list of tips for better journal writing.

A Day in the Life of a Korean Student

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How does Korea end up with high marks in almost every educational category? They work their ass off. This article offers a brief glimpse into the typical day of a fictional student, and a couple lessons we can learn from this student. Click the title to read more…