http://www.fastcompany.com/tag/self-confidence The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/rewriting-key-good-writing <p> Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills. </p> <p> Clear, crisp writing is an important communication skill.  Successful people are able to get across their ideas in an easily readable way.  I’ve been blessed.  Writing has always come easy to me.  I enjoy it.  Studying Journalism in college helped too.  There’s nothing like a critique from a Journalism professor to help you clean up your writing. </p> <p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/rewriting-key-good-writing">read more</a></p> success personal brand mentors Communication skills interpersonal competence common sense business etiquette career success outstanding performance life success optimism self confidence business attire personal impact lgoal setting Careers Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:45:21 -0500 Bud Bilanich 719253 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/outstanding-performers-work-both-smart-and-hard <p> Today is Wednesday, so this post is on outstanding performance. </p> <p> Napoleon Hill was, and still is, a giant in the success field.  According to Wikipedia, he “Was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. His most famous work, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the best-selling books of all time. Mr. Hill's works examined the power of personal beliefs, and the role they play in personal success. ‘What the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve’ is one of his hallmark expressions.” </p> <p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/outstanding-performers-work-both-smart-and-hard">read more</a></p> outstanding performance conversation skills Communication skills positive personal impact common sense success career success interpersonal competence life success writing skills self confidence presentation skills Careers Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:49:00 -0500 Bud Bilanich 716381 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/fear-and-worry-kill-self-confidence <p> Today is Monday, so this post is on Self Confidence. </p> <p> On Friday, this quote, courtesy of <a href="http://www.chriswidener.com">Chris Widener</a>, popped up in my in box.  <strong><em>“What worries you, masters you,”</em></strong> Haddon W. Robinson. </p> <p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/fear-and-worry-kill-self-confidence">read more</a></p> worry common sense career success jim rohn life success fear self confidence facing your fears sucess chris widener Careers Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:03:24 -0500 Bud Bilanich 710384 at http://www.fastcompany.com