Of course I don't mean stupid chances with major risks for minor possible gains, like jumping over canyons in a motorcycle, mouthing off to the gang of bikers at the bar, or...
Once again, I've let nearly a whole month slip by without posting the month's entry. Sorry, I've had other things on my mind. So, this month, I'm taking a break from...
One great way to assess, and probably improve, your skill in something, is to enter competitions. Some people claim that deliberate competition is evil, "macho", or the turf...
There are several levels of daring to be different. The one I mean, is the one often phrased as "Be yourself". Some of you might be thinking, "well, duh, of course I'm me,...
As Spiderman's mom said to him, "You're not Superman, you know!" Are you? Probably not. At most, one of my readers is. More likely, none. Chances are pretty good that, once...
I've got ideas. You've got ideas. All God's chilluns got ideas. But do we act on them? No, usually we file them away, procrastinate on them, and eventually forget them....
Imagine trying to knock down a brick wall by pounding your head against it. Literally. You finally realize that it's not exactly the smartest idea in the world. So you...
Remember the boss from last month's entry, who wanted you to rush rush rush and hop to it on his supposedly need-it-now task, which rarely really is? That kind of boss is...
How many times has this happened to you, just before you leave for lunch? Boss: I need this report ASAP! You: Sure, boss, I'll get right on it. (You...
Today's entry, the second this month because I forgot last month's, is inspired by one of my favorite podcasters. The podcasts contain mainly technical information, but...
I'm very sorry, dear readers, I forgot to put in July's entry. I could go on about how new I am to blogging and how busy I was, but no, I will not make excuses. ...
One way to Dare to Excel, is to try something new. Not just your first bite of sushi, but a new way of doing something, such as a new programming language. At work, my...
Many people don't speak up or take action, because they lack confidence. Go join Toastmasters International. Most people think of it as a public speaking training...
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