http://myproficiency.com How to increase your proficiency daily 1 http://myproficiency.com/347660-Dealing-with-Personality-Interview-Questions.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:20:48 -0600 QUESTION FROM A SUBSCRIBER:I recently had an interview where the man asked me What peopleliving or dead would I have dinner with. Honestly I answered thequestion. From that he stated, Oh, you're a democrat. Then heasked me what books I was reading, one I pointed out was a selfhelp book, he asked What kind of self help book? Are thesequestions legal? - D.A.Dear D.A.,I'm not a lawyer so I can't give legal advice. But myunderstanding is that those interview questions would not inthemselves be ille... http://myproficiency.com/347660-Dealing-with-Personality-Interview-Questions.html http://myproficiency.com/595470-First-Aid-Courses-For-The-Workplace.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:42:07 -0600 Depending on the type of environment you might have at the office, it could be imperative for all the personnel to endure first aid course instruction. These first aid courses can in fact help save life. Greater personnel who have this instruction better away from your hard work position will probably be. There ought to be qualified people who should be able to help if someone else is harmed or gets ill. They'll get sound advice in the event of an emergency. No matter what ch... http://myproficiency.com/595470-First-Aid-Courses-For-The-Workplace.html http://myproficiency.com/796315-9-Tips-to-Stop-Food-Cravings-and-Help-You-With-Your-Diet.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:50:04 -0600 Most of us are regular people. We don't eat the perfect dietall the time and have our struggles with food, same as everyoneelse. But having an awareness of this fact and knowing a littlebit about our health and food nutrition can help when it comesto making wise decisions. Many people struggle with food cravings. Studies tell us thatit's fairly common for food cravings to happen at certain times,quite often at around bedtime. Your guard may be down, you mayhave had an unusually hard day, and of... http://myproficiency.com/796315-9-Tips-to-Stop-Food-Cravings-and-Help-You-With-Your-Diet.html http://myproficiency.com/367272-Middle-Aged-Managers-the-Forgotten-Digital-Divide.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:09:01 -0600 The digital divide is defined by the role computers play withinwidening social gaps in our society, as the condition of onegroup having an advantage over another group in regard tocomputers, technology skills and Internet access. This is usually thought of as being a divide between the whitemiddle class and minority communities; but there is anotheroften overlooked class of nonusers, the middle-aged corporatemanager. As computer skills play an increasingly important rolein building careers, many... http://myproficiency.com/367272-Middle-Aged-Managers-the-Forgotten-Digital-Divide.html http://myproficiency.com/903020-Discover-the-Hidden-Power-of-Self-Motivation.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:09:20 -0600 Many studies have been done to research the effects ofmotivation and mental health. As the implications of helpingthose with negative self-esteem, depression and anxiety areimmense this is certainly an area of research that deserves agreat deal of attention. Psychology Online reports on a study investigating thedifferences between INTERNAL and EXTERNAL MOTIVATION. The reportstates that Although our society is largelyextrinsically-motivated by external rewards such as money, fameand power, resea... http://myproficiency.com/903020-Discover-the-Hidden-Power-of-Self-Motivation.html http://myproficiency.com/947789-Working-with-God.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:07:28 -0600 BNot a Failure!Those of you who are unemployed, or desire a career change, orperhaps, like me, want to expand the work you already have, maynotice things are not happening as fast as you had hoped. Takeheart! You are not a failure and there is nothing wrong withyou! Recently I listened to a woman harshly chastising herself; Ivebeen avoiding doing what is necessary to get my new career going I havent written cover letters, made the necessary contacts,and have even sabotaged myself by stopping my ... http://myproficiency.com/947789-Working-with-God.html http://myproficiency.com/261531-10-Habits-Assuring-Career-Self-Sabotage.html Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:13:34 -0600 :::Expert's Classic Fatal Flaws of a Doomed Employee:::You're fired! This succinct phrase strikes more fear into theheart of the working man than any other. Why is it, then, thatmany well-intentioned and reasonably astute professionals hearthese words chronically throughout their career despite all bestefforts? Below are the top self-destructive workplace habitssure to endanger one's longevity on the job.Even with this small amount of insight, many aspiringprofessionals can learn how to maintai... http://myproficiency.com/261531-10-Habits-Assuring-Career-Self-Sabotage.html http://myproficiency.com/328543-Top-Occupation-Interview-Mistakes-Top-Interview-Errors.html Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:43:52 -0600 Job searching trail is long and tough, and a little refresher course cannot harm. The true face to face human link between potential company and job candidate happens.A big portion of a successful interview is avoiding easy goof ups. Goof ups are deadly to the job seeker and easy to avoid if you are prepared. So for your edification and enjoyment, here are few of the worst and most common job interview goof ups: Play zombie. OK, you're scared. But you could smile, right? 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Furthermore, the demand for nurse... http://myproficiency.com/641583-Solving-the-Nursing-Shortage.html http://myproficiency.com/682741-D-Nile-Not-Just-a-River-in-Egypt.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:26:31 -0600 If you are a parent or you have a significant other whom youthink may have a substance abuse problem, or if you think thereis no problem - take just a moment and read this self-help guidefor enablers. The first step is to determine if you have a problem withenabling a loved one who is careening down the road ofaddiction. The most tell-tell sign that you have a problem isthat you will not want to read further. Please keep reading anddo your best to answer honestly. Have you ever avoided talking ... http://myproficiency.com/682741-D-Nile-Not-Just-a-River-in-Egypt.html http://myproficiency.com/701033-Two-Leadership-Traps.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:37:50 -0600 PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished innewsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided tothe author, and it appears with the included copyright, resourcebox and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish isappreciated but not required: mail to: brentactionleadership.comWord count: Summary: Most people fail in their careers because of leadershipdeficiencies. A key reason for their failure is they continuallyand unknowingly keep falling into two leaders... http://myproficiency.com/701033-Two-Leadership-Traps.html http://myproficiency.com/313487-Two-Leadership-Traps.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:01:50 -0600 PERMISSION TO REPUBLISH: This article may be republished innewsletters and on web sites provided attribution is provided tothe author, and it appears with the included copyright, resourcebox and live web site link. Email notice of intent to publish isappreciated but not required: mail to: brentactionleadership.comWord count: Summary: Most people fail in their careers because of leadershipdeficiencies. A key reason for their failure is they continuallyand unknowingly keep falling into two leaders... http://myproficiency.com/313487-Two-Leadership-Traps.html http://myproficiency.com/489730-Five-Ways-To-Take-A-Vacation-Without-Taking-A-Vacation.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:09:56 -0600 Five Ways To Take A Vacation Without Taking A Vacation HelaineIris Last month Along The Purpose Path was about how to identify andstop the energy drains that leave you feeling exhausted and outof balance. I outlined how energy is one of your most valuableresources and invited you to start thinking about how to reservemore energy for yourself. Now, Id like to offer a suggestion on how to actually buildenergy and begin to create energy reserves. One of my favorite ways to recharge my batteries is... http://myproficiency.com/489730-Five-Ways-To-Take-A-Vacation-Without-Taking-A-Vacation.html http://myproficiency.com/540043-Successful-Career-Rocky-Relationship.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:40:08 -0600 While youre soaring with the eagles at work, things are aboutas low as they can get on the home front. This is a quandarymany people before you have had, but within the situation is anopportunity to evaluate life.Often it takes a relationship breakdown of divorce proportionsto force us to stop and take stock of the meaning and directionof our life. We also know that love is one of the pillars of our life. Wealso know its not logical to be working as hard and as long aswe do, creating all the mon... http://myproficiency.com/540043-Successful-Career-Rocky-Relationship.html http://myproficiency.com/848518-Attitude.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:30:54 -0600 What would you consider is your most valuable tool for stayingin shape? Is it your treadmill? What about your weight set? Isit your arsenal of low-fat cookbooks, and low-carb diet snacks?What about your collection of workout videos?Would you consider it a revelation that your most lethal weaponin the battle of the bulge is your Attitude?Think about it. What good is your treadmill if you don't havethe energy to get on it, or can't get up the motivation to crankup the speed, or the elevation? How ... http://myproficiency.com/848518-Attitude.html http://myproficiency.com/763553-Ready-For-the-R-Word.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:49:42 -0600 Spring is in the air. The whole world comes alive with flowers,new life, new smells, warm weather and the discernible increasein libido of the singles crowd. Whether or not there is a directgenetic urge to mate during a specific season, everyone wants todate more in the spring. More often than not, this is the timewhen new love can take a hold of you and before you know it youare dancing like a clich through puddles and singing in therain better than Gene Kelly. This feeling of utter bliss mayca... http://myproficiency.com/763553-Ready-For-the-R-Word.html http://myproficiency.com/450119-How-To-Rebuild-Your-Credit-with-A-Prepaid-Debit-Card.html Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:36:51 -0600 Consumers today are up to their eyeballs in debt. And manypeople don't realize it until their good credit has beendevastated. As a result, many credit repair agencies are poppingup all over the internet, on television and in the newspapersmaking sweeping guarantees that they can erase your bad creditand remove bankruptcies, judgments, liens, and bad loans fromyour credit history - forever!Consumers are flocking to these credit repair clinics in droves.However, estimates show that credit repair c... http://myproficiency.com/450119-How-To-Rebuild-Your-Credit-with-A-Prepaid-Debit-Card.html http://myproficiency.com/479152-Switching-jobs-to-avoid-the-outsourcing-threat.html Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:39:23 -0600 Certain industries outsource more than others. Changingindustries may be a relatively easy way to take a step to combatthe impact of outsourcing. It would probably help if theindustry youre moving to is one where you can get entrenched bybuilding up knowledge andor contacts. For example, the financeand investment banking industries have complex regulations whichare constantly changing, so people knowledgeable in these areastend to be in-demand and not likely to be outsourced. Its can also be hel... http://myproficiency.com/479152-Switching-jobs-to-avoid-the-outsourcing-threat.html http://myproficiency.com/267709-Don-t-Take-Advice-From-Successful-People.html Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:07:31 -0600 Do you know what the problem is with asking successful peoplefor advice? They don't always know why they are successful - butthey'll give you all the reasons you want. I once watched an-year-old man explain that smoking every day was the secretto his longevity. It would be great to know why he lived solong, but I'm pretty sure we won't learn by asking him.Don't Listen To Success - Model ItDon't do as they say, but rather do as they do. That is the wayto learn success from the successful. A weal... http://myproficiency.com/267709-Don-t-Take-Advice-From-Successful-People.html http://myproficiency.com/314667-Going-Self-Employed-A-Few-Handy-Hints.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:42:08 -0600 The day you decide to take the plunge and work for yourselfwill be one of the most life-changing choices you ever make,whether starting a company large or small or as a freelance;from the very first moment of being self-employed, you and youalone will stand or fall by your decisions and actions. You willbe responsible for steering your business through all its upsand downs, good times and bad times with no guarantee thateverything will turn out right in the end.When you are in charge the buck s... http://myproficiency.com/314667-Going-Self-Employed-A-Few-Handy-Hints.html http://myproficiency.com/902166-What-is-My-Life-Purpose.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 04:49:12 -0600 Why am I here?If you havent already asked this question, Im sure you will.Sooner or later most of us do.Its not an easy question to answer. Its broad in terms ofpossibility.Right now you might be a go-getter in the city; but you couldjust as easily be a procrastinator in a suburb. Same question,different perception. But whatever were searching for in life, be it a bigger home, awonderful relationship, a new car, top job with a superb salary,loving children or just a little peace in our hearts, i... http://myproficiency.com/902166-What-is-My-Life-Purpose.html http://myproficiency.com/624145-Mastering-the-Job-Interview-5-Tips-to-Make-Yourself.html Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:23:51 -0600 So you've figured out, more or less what you want to do andwhere the opportunities are. Now; you have been called for aninterview. Here are five steps for interview success forstudents and graduates:. Prepare, prepare, prepare.Thoroughly research each employer you pursue. It is not enoughjust to show up for the interviews and hope for the best.Take the time to research and understand the company and theperson who is giving the interview. Students should approachtheir answers from the perspective... http://myproficiency.com/624145-Mastering-the-Job-Interview-5-Tips-to-Make-Yourself.html http://myproficiency.com/518728-We-Were-Meant-To-Fly.html Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:36:37 -0600 I believe we were put here on this planet to soar with success,to fly to new personal heights of growth to succeed and enjoythe journey we call life.I know that we all realize that all of us have problems; theproblem is that we all tend to look in the wrong place to solvethose problems. It seems that problems get solved as a result ofan personal experience more than some passive exercise. Why doyou think that self help books are so popular, and if they work,why so many of them? Do they really wo... http://myproficiency.com/518728-We-Were-Meant-To-Fly.html