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Discover Your Superpowers, And Stop Obsessing About Your Kryptonite

Most of focus far too much energy on our kryptonite, wallowing in shame and self-pity. We let fear and doubt consume us, which limits our potential. Meanwhile, our superpowers--the gifts that make us truly special--take a backseat and don’t get fully developed and cherished.READ»

Work Smart: How To Find Your Sweet Spot

The greatest achievements happen in the overlap of three things: Your genuine interests, skills, and opportunities. READ»

Need A Career Pep Talk? Lessons From Teddy Roosevelt On Going "All In"

Think how silly Lady Gaga would look spending 10 hours a week working on her CPA license in case her music career flopped. Life is short and opportunities are fleeting. If you hope to achieve your full potential, you must put all your weight behind each punch. Of course, this isn't new advice: Theodore Roosevelt said it best all the way back in 1910. READ»

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Space Shuttles and Regrets

Seize the day, seize the opportunity, never wait until something is a regret--in business or life.READ»

Infographic: Is Information Overload Over-Hyped?

Have we become a society of whiners when it comes to information overload? The time management field is overflowing with advice touting that more self-discipline is needed to control time allocations. Should we just "man-up" and ...READ»

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Two Words That Attract Attention and Opportunity

Have you ever wondered why some innovators who are relatively low in the hierarchy are able to get results in big organizations while others flail? Have you ever wondered why some people always seem to be offered incredible opportunities while others get the scraps?READ»

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Sightless Mabel's Fancy Footwork a Giant Leap for Robotkind

Robots with legs are, you might think, no great shakes. After all, they come in both four- and two-legged varieties--of the former, Boston Dynamics' Big Dog and Little Dog are the most notable, and you can check out the latest video ...READ»

Marketing Program Uses Software to Connect Companies to Sales

As the economy begins to improve, many businesses are again starting to seek out assistance from marketing companies to help develop online and traditional marketing programs to attract new customers.  Businesses that are ...READ»

Don’t throw in the towel this Holiday Season!

How you could still make out well with shoppersREAD»

NASA's All-Terrain Robot Nearly Out-Climbs Spider-Man

NASA has revealed details on its latest prototype robot designed to rove around on Mars, and compared to the lumbering brutes that have been sent to the Red Planet so far, this new one is so spry and skilled at climbing that even ...READ»

WWBGD- What Would Bill Gates Do?

In the past my articles have been centered around technology, products and applications used within the business world. This weeks entry is a bit different. My friend and business partner at Odyssey Consulting Group, Daniel Egan has ...READ»

My Ideas

See what you think of my ideas at: http://groups.google.com/group/eugenekantarovichREAD»

What Does Your Moniker Reveal About You?

The Internet is an interesting place. It allows us to travel throughout the world without ever leaving our home town. It provides ways of building bridges without ever pounding a nail. It opens doors of opportunity to meet people who ...READ»