This happened to me when I was training for my first marathon. My friend and coach, Steve, told me that once you hit 40 you can keep your body fat low, maintain and build muscle, and run great times—but that it just gets harder. Now, at age 52, I am definitely at the place he was talking about. Even though I have worked out and eaten healthy all of my life, I do both better now....

Our behavior, habits, and even mood are a reflection of our thinking patterns. This means that each one of us is fully responsible for the life we live. Whether it’s successful or not, we are in charge. It’s in our power to become unstoppable if we want to. That’s why mindset for success has been such a popular topic among leaders. Let me ask you first: what does being successful mean to you?...

1. Start working on achieving a life-long dream Most people have life goals, such as writing a book or starting their own business. These goals are hugely important to them, but yet they take a back seat so other demands can take priority. Don’t sell your dreams short — start working on achieving them today. Ask yourself these questions to get the ball rolling: What is my life-long dream? Can I start working on it now?...

Technology now gives us new ways of dating and expressing love, from swiping right on Tinder to sharing a few emoji-filled texts with your crush. For some people though, modern dating cannot be compared to old-fashioned dating. Old-fashioned dating seems more romantic and sweet without mobile phones and laptops. A small amount of effort goes a long way to improve a date – check out 8 old-fashioned dating ideas that should be revived....

Writing well is about far more than proper grammar and spelling. In fact, good writing often violates the rules of good grammar, sometimes violently. It is also about more than simply developing a good style. Hemingway and Proust have very different styles, but both were good writers. One piece of advice often given to students is to write conversationally, and while that can be helpful – particularly for students (and others) who feel that good writing means using a lot of big words and complex sentences – not all good writing is conversational....

1. Do you go above and beyond? Like I said, followers are happy doing exactly what they need to do and nothing more. Leaders, on the other hand, push themselves as far as they can, regardless of whether they truly need to or not. Back in school these people were the “go-getters” that spent their time perfecting their projects while everyone else was happy doing just enough to receive a passing grade....

Nobody is born perfect. As humans, we are destined to make mistakes – there is no big deal in it. But what matters is, kicking yourself over your mistakes and learning from them. We can’t learn to walk without falling, can we? But every time you fall, pick yourself up, dust off your butt, and give it another try – that’s what successful people do! As Zig Ziglar put it, “Failure is an event, not a person....

The above sentence is one that I came across while reading a self-published novel the other day, and is a perfect example why one cannot merely rely on a spell-checking program to ensure that one’s writing is error-free. Although “sew” and “sow” are homophones (they sound the same despite having different spellings and meanings), they are obviously not interchangeable: we sow seeds, and sew clothes. SpellCheck, or any inbuilt spell-checking program, wouldn’t catch that, and anyone proofreading or editing your work would be patently unimpressed to come across it....

Greek food belongs to the now-popular Mediterranean diet. The Greek diet emphasizes nutrition and lifestyle changes, such as engaging in physical activity, eating meals in social situations, and eating a wide range of foods. Many have studied the effects of a Mediterranean diet, leading the United States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to endorse it in their 2015 Scientific Report. Since the Greek diet exemplifies many different aspects of the Mediterranean diet, it got me thinking about the 8 things that we can learn and appreciate from the Grecian lifestyle and diet....

1. “What are the next steps in the hiring process?” If you want the job, you will be concerned about what happens after you leave. You do not just leave without asking what will be required from you after your departure. You should be interested in the company’s willingness to interview more candidates or if they are going to end the process with you. If you are the last person to be interviewed, how soon will they be making a decision?...

The Talker The Boss The Sigher The Lurker The Stealth Lurker The Meanderer The killer The productive, reasonable contributor Not only the post is interesting, the readers have contributed some meeting attendees type as well, like: 8 types of meeting attendees – [Jonathan Grubb]

A very easy way to illustrate this idea is when we are facing a problem. Unproductive people prefer to do something quickly instead of doing nothing, even if doing nothing is the right solution. It requires more effort to analyse the situation and decide not to do anything than to instinctively start doing something. However, inactivity can be seen by other as a lack of effort or intention. Check out these ways productive people win against the battle of busyness so you can too become more productive....

Most people know or have a handy friend. If repairing objects simply does not come naturally to you, it’s okay; I’ve provided a list of fasteners and tools it is necessary to have on standby all the time. Fasteners and fixings come in different sizes and materials. Here are some of the more familiar micro-tools you ought to have available. 1. Screws Screws are a simple substitute for nails for plenty of home repair....

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1. Build a relationship with your team. This does not mean that you should hang out with them at the local bar, or become one of their weekend buddies. What it does mean is that if you want to motivate your team to excellence, then you should take the time to get to know your team personally by talking individually to them at different times, asking basic questions, and letting them see that you are human and accessible....

The primary goal of keeping fit, however, is to keep healthy, making it even more important to get and stay fit. No matter what your problem may be though,, here are 9 tips to help you stay fit! 1. They do it alone Exercising alone may be less awkward, but it is a lot harder to stay motivated. You will have to push yourself to work out and eat healthy....

Benjamin Franklin is one of the most beloved founding fathers in the United States. Maybe it was his famous twinkling eyes, or maybe it was his ease with people. Regardless, he embodied several characteristics that inevitably led to his success during his lifetime. 1. He cultivated productive habits. Famously known for his 13 virtues, in which he organized a 13-week plan focusing on one of his thirteen virtues of temperance, silence, order, resolution, frugality, industry, sincerity, justice, moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, and humility, Benjamin Franklin not only implemented important moral goals, but also found ways to hold himself accountable by marking his own progress....

Here are nine foods that keep your body both physically and mentally on point. 1. Yogurt Scientific research shows that yogurt can increase the levels of serotonin in your body. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter responsible for boosting your mood and fighting off bouts of depression. Yogurt is also important for improving gut health, which is important since that is where a majority of the serotonin in your body is found....

1. Encourage creativity. Always involve others in seeking solutions. One of the qualities that makes us different from every other person is our creativity. It’s good to explore the creativity of each member of your team. Diversity brings innovation. From my years of leading several teams, I have discovered that the best ideas often come from passive members of the team. It doesn’t matter that everyone is not outspoken, what really matters is that everyone is heard....