Look what I got in the mail!

Lol… Actually, I received this bestselling book from Sean Maher of Da Capo Press (Perseus Books Group) in the middle of last month… while I was coaching module 2 of The Patterns Of Excellence (Yes, I have not updated on that yet… Maybe I’ll make another posting with pictures for you guys soon).

I promised to do a review of the book ASAP so now that I have the time… here’s what I have to say about “Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart - Thirty True Things You Need To Know Now” by Dr. Gordon Livingston…

At first glance, you might be fooled by the simplicity of the book cover and the slimness of the book (It’s only 168 pages!). After all, there are no fancy pictures/graphics to grab your attention… At the same time however, there’s nothing to distract you from the hard-hitting heart-felt wisdom that Livingston dishes out generously in the form of 30 steadfast truths of life and how best to live it.

Dr. Gordon Livingston, of all people, should know best… Each and every one of the 30 chapters carries the painful life lessons learned as a result of his involvement with the vietnam war, his experiences as a psychiatrist and the untimely and unexpected deaths of his 2 sons. Continue Reading »
Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart, Thirty True Things You Need To Know Now

Have you ever found yourself asking this question over and over again?

“What should I do with my Life?”

Well, this was a question that I asked myself repeatedly when I left my full-time job in May last year… At that point in time, I was pretty lost. I knew I needed to take control of my life… to make something of myself… but I didn’t have a clear direction… I lacked clarity…

I struggled for quite a while… taking up course after course… longing to figure out what to do with my life… It was then that I realized… seminars don’t work… people do. Because of that realization, I started to do a lot of soul searching… I thought long and hard…

What are my natural gifts?

What do I enjoy doing?

What would I be doing even if I might not get paid for it?

What do I want to be remembered for at the end of my life?

These questions, though simple, are so powerful that I urge you to ponder over them seriously… especially if you are at that point of time I was at not too long back. The answers I seek are coming… gradually but surely… I have a much better idea of what I should be doing now… and things are looking up =)

If you have never thought about any of the questions here, maybe it’s time to start considering them now… I hope the following video will give you something to think about…

You can get Po Bronson’s best-selling book “What should I do with my life?” here. For best results, add a cup of coffee or tea… *winks*

Tonya Reiman is the author of “The Power of Body Language“, currently the number 1 best-selling book in amazon in its category.

In this video, Reiman explains some of the key concepts in her book on Body Language using real life examples from the streets of Manhattan.

I found it interesting that according to our Body Language Expert over here, putting your hands into your pockets is an unconscious way to “show off your best asset” and is considered to be a sexual move…

For more interesting insights into non-verbal communications, do check out Tonya Reiman’s “The Power of Body Language”

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Today marks the end of an interesting year - A year where I made the decision to stray from the conventional path to pursue an infopreneurial route.

Yes, it’s not easy. But I’m still hanging on… and that’s because of readers like you.

You see, I have a vision… My vision is to touch the lives of as many people as I can, through my writings. People who are interested in improving their lives… People who want to find more meaning and joy… People who are enthusiastic to learn new things and apply them… People like you.

Now, you may be wondering… what does that get me? How would helping you help me in any way?

Well it helps me find and refine my own meaning in life. Often, when you give, you get back more in return… it may be intangible but you know the feelings are worth their weight in gold.

So without further ado, let me present to you my best personal development articles in 2007… Continue Reading »
The Best of RichGrad.com in 2007

Coolest job in the world huh?
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This is my parody of Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. Enjoy!

Fundamental Techniques in Handling Children
1. Don’t criticize, condemn or complain… when they sit on your lap… even if they weigh 200 pounds.

2. Give honest and sincere appreciation… Another thousand kids to go!

3. Arouse in them an eager want… not to pull your beard… but for the joy you are giving them.

Six ways to make Kids like you
1. Become genuinely interested in them… Don’t fall asleep when they tell you the most boring things they did last Christmas.

2. Smile… You know you have to.

3. Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language… So TRY not to forget their name. No… Meeting thousands of people a day is not an excuse.

4. Be a good listener. Encourage the kids to talk about themselves… and be polite when they start jumping up and down on your lap with excitement.

5. Talk in terms of their interests… whether they’ve been naughty or nice the year before. Watch and remember the look on their face when you tell them you’re still giving them a present despite their naughtiness… just that it’s not the toy they want!

6. Make the kid feel important - and do it sincerely… if you don’t want angry parents breathing down your neck. Continue Reading »
How to be popular like Santa Claus on Christmas