This book concentrates on the creative heart of business, on how to develop an exciting enterprise from the original germ of an idea. It covers topics such as: Finding a good idea; Getting started; Creating a winning business plan; Funding your enterprise; Marketing your business; and, Maintaining progress.
Dream It. List It. Do It! is the ultimate do-it-yourself guide to self-improvement. Drawing from the true stories and experiences of the 1.5 million registered users of 43things.com, a Webby Award–winning social networking site, Dream It. List It. Do It! works on the proven principle that creating a life list, sharing your progress, and checking things off as done gives a person momentum toward a bigger and bolder life.
Exams are looming. How do you ensure you get the marks you want? This little book is packed with practical advice and proven methods: When revising, unplug your Internet connection and disconnect from MSN messenger. You'll never get anything done if they're on! Utilise index cards and mind maps to visualise subjects, and learn how to read actively; keep the same study schedule as your friends; it's no good thinking you'll study all evening if they're watching TV or joking around; and in the exam, decode essay questions: highlight key words and activity words so you understand what it's asking you to do.
Whether they prefer scotch on the rocks or a double mocha latte, readers will enjoy Braun's dissection of caffeine, alcohol and the processes by which they work. For one thing, the presentation of complicated scientific concepts is understandable without being condescending. Braun makes analogies ("Drinking caffeine is thus like putting a block of wood under one of the brain's primary brake pedals") that help the reader to visualize what's going on. also helped by the author's inclusion of stories and humorous moments. From David Letterman quotes ("If it weren't for the caffeine, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever") to personal anecdotes about the effects these two mood-altering substances had upon the formulation of his book, Braun manages to take abstract concepts and mold them into something highly readable. Science novices should find this book as enjoyable and well-written as those who have spent their lives working with biology or chemistry..
What is effective communication? We talk about it all the time, but what does it really mean? I define effective communication as message sent (MS) equals message received (MR). Sounds simple enough, right? Fact is, more times than not message sent does NOT equal message received. Put another way, ineffective communication is a lot more common than effective communication. One of the biggest reasons MS doesn’t equal MR is that too often we assume that the people we speak to must have understood us, when the fact is they didn’t.
