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Apr 23rd, 2012
Are We LESS Green today, I Think So
I found this story and had to post it immediately, so well written. Sorry I have no idea who the original author is. I feel so hypocritical, with 7 devices charging, every light on and drinking my Keurig coffee at the time of this writing. Enjoy Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, [...]
Apr 23rd, 2012
How Long Can Food Last in the Fridge?
I just threw out three containers of left overs, it felt terrible. Such a waist. So I started to think why does this keep happening week after week? For me, waisting left overs is caused by two things: Being unsure of the safety of the food because I have no idea when it was made [...]
Mar 15th, 2012
Destructive Mental Hoarding
My wife and I were flipping channels the other day and we came across A&E’s show Hoarders. The show features unfortunate people with an affliction of not being able to throw things out. I honestly was appalled by the show, basically showcasing mental illness for profit, but that is a topic for a different article. [...]
Dec 19th, 2011
Make an Hour for Your Family, by Scheduling Everything.
The Chaotic Unorganized Workplace The most common complaint about “the boss” is the lack of an understandable process and a chaotic workplace. Some studies show that 78% of employees feel that there is no clear goal or timetable at work. The Parentless Kids The most common complaint that children have about their parents is the [...]
Nov 23rd, 2011
Are the words “THANK YOU” the most important in the english language?
“I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.” “Thank you for reading this article, it mean a lot to me.” “Thank you for visiting SavvyBrain.com, I hope you find it useful and informative.” See what I mean, it just feels good to be thanked. No [...]
Nov 15th, 2011
Your Actions Matter
I did not write the story below, it was sent to me as I was researching the topic of bullying for my 11 year old. I do not know the author but the story touched my heart. Look for the good in others One day, when I was a freshman in high school,I saw a kid from [...]
Nov 1st, 2011
Smile at perfect strangers.
“A smile confuses an approaching frown.” One of the most disarming expressions is the smile. I cannot think of many situations where a smile can be used to change both your feelings and the people around you. Smiling is a cheep way to make you look attractive. I recently had dinner at a country club [...]
Oct 23rd, 2011
Untangling Your Email In-box
Lower the unwanted quantity of email by 75% in a few easy steps. Without a doubt Ray Tomlinson the inventor of email never imagined the amount of time and the frustration that email cause. Between spam and your friends sending you singing cat videos along with offers for every kind of gadget you can think [...]
Oct 16th, 2011
“Strike Socially” to Sell on Facebook and Other Social Media Resources
“Do not underestimate the friends you have, they can be as powerful as any force in nature.” How to Use Social Media as a Selling Tool. In the early days of Facebook we all heard that it was the best selling tool ever, but quickly we learned that there are rules. If you try to [...]
Oct 13th, 2011
Use the Phone to Build Your Customer Base
“You must know that in any moment a decision you make can change the course of your life forever: the very next person stand behind in line or sit next to on an airplane, the very next phone call you make or receive, the very next movie you see or book you read or page [...]
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