Tag archive: curiosity
Thoughts about curiosity …
We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity leads us down new paths.
~ Walt Disney
3 Interesting reads you may enjoy
Every day I see many emails, posts and articles that come through my various information feeds. Their volume can be overwhelming. We need to manage the influx of data in our lives. This post offers just three reads.
Five self-education hacks that won’t cost you a fortune
Attending training and conferences are expensive activities. If you are a sole trader or someone who pays for their own self-development, these may present an expense that you choose not to take on. There are ways around this.
Three tips for managing difficult conversations
Truly listening to someone is one of the greatest gifts of generosity you can make. It is also a key component to being able to manage difficult conversations. Here are three tips that will aid you in being more effective in ALL conversations – not just the difficult ones.
Understanding happiness and success
Happiness is often misunderstood. Many people think that when they achieve something they will be happy. When I get a better job, I will be happy. When I have more money, things will be good. In fact, it is the other way around. Success does not precede happiness. Rather, happiness precedes success.
Thoughts about learning a foreign language
A different language is a different vision of life.
~ Federico Fellini
Thoughts about travel …
Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.
~ Gustave Flaubert
Learning opportunities for young and old
We know that you can teach an old dog new tricks, but can the old and young teach each other things? I would like to offer a resounding “yes!” I think working with young people opens up this possibility. Recent research supports this. That’s good news for us all.
A Friday treat – soup curry!
My first lunch with work colleagues: soup curry!