The Networker
How to Wrap a Million Dollar Smartphone
You can’t tell by looking at my wrapping, but I was once a professional gift wrapper. Sort of. When I was a teenager, I worked at a hardware store in my hometown, Buffalo, South Dakota.
Exercise beyond compare
First-timers to the fitness scene are often tempted to ask other exercisers how long they’ve been at it. This question can be interpreted in two ways…
Fake it ‘Til you Make it
The secret to career success can be summed up in six little words: Fake It ‘Til You Make It. I’ve read many Fake-It-’Til-You-Make-It tips in business publications…
Act Like You Want to See Me and Other Customer Service Tips
I once ordered antivirus software online. As it turned out, it would have been easier and more pleasant to have a virus.
I was unable to download the
Technology Giveth and Technology Taketh Away
According to the manufacturers of Cascade dishwashing detergent, using a dishwasher to wash your dishes saves 30 minutes a day over…
Mashing Your Potatoes by Hand and Other Ways to Live Longer
I always thought that barring risky behavior and runaway buses, lifespan was a matter of genes. But I just came across an article called “9 Habits that the World’s Healthiest and Longest-Lived People Share.” The author, Dan Buettner, claims that genes are responsible for only about 20% of the average person’s lifespan.