Welcome to Personal Development for the Book Smart! Since this is your first visit, why don't you check out my most popular Personal Development Articles here?
Also, do feel free to subscribe to my RSS feed or Email Updates. Thanks for visiting!

Remember Randy Pausch?

He’s the inspirational professor I blogged about not too long ago. Guess what? On August 15, 2007, Pausch was told that he only had “3 to 6 months of good health left”… Well it’s been more than 6 months and he’s still very much alive and kicking! Let’s all continue to pray for him ya?

Today, I’m going to share with you another very powerful lecture that Randy gave. The subject this time? Yes, it’s none other than Time Management…

In the following video, Pausch talks about:

• The concept of time “famine”
• How to properly make use of To-Do lists to manage your life
• The 80/20 Rule
• How to determine how much your time is worth
• The relationship between managing your time and success
• And much… much more!

I really hope you take the next 76 minutes and 26 seconds of your time to really absorb everything that this fine man has to teach you about Time Management… because it’s going to change your life!

Are you ready? Ok here you go…

Do drop a comment to let me know what you have learnt from Professor Randy Pausch ya? Till next time…

Recommended Time Management Resources
30 Hours A Day Time Management System - How Much More Money Would You Make With An Extra 2-6 Extra Hours Of Productivity Every Day? Drop-dead Simple Tutoring Of Rapid Results Coach Dave Navarro Makes It Easier Than You Ever Thought It Could Be.

The Expert’s Guide To Managing Your Time - Solve All Your Time Management Woes. 27 Top Experts Spill Their Secrets, Covering Procrastination, Prioritizing, Scheduling, Organizing, Clutter, Work Life Balance, Efficiency, Productivity, Waste, Wastage, To Do List,todo, Tips, Techniques And Tricks.

I love a good laugh once in a while, especially at things that are witty and fun.

This guy really impressed me with the way he handled rejection. We can learn a lot from him, can’t we?

***
Herbert A. Millington
Chair - Search Committee
412A Clarkson Hall, Whitson University
College Hill, MA 34109

Dear Professor Millington,

Thank you for your letter of March 16. After careful consideration, I
regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me
an assistant professor position in your department.

This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually
large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field
of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

Despite Whitson’s outstanding qualifications and previous experience in
rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at
this time. Therefore, I will assume the position of assistant professor
in your department this August. I look forward to seeing you then.

Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

Sincerely,
Chris L. Jensen
***

I’ve always believed that in order to grow and reach the next level, you must learn from the best.

You’d want to learn from the mistakes that successful people make (so you can avoid them) and also understand how they achieve the phenomenal things they do.

With that, let me leave you with a speech by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple and Pixar Animation. Now Steve is a remarkable man who has gone through a lot of ups and downs. I am quite sure you will be able to learn much from him.

Do share with me the insights and “AHA’s” you managed to get from the video in the comments section. Feel free to email me too to chat!

Photo by Ennor

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

Yes, you heard me right. The festive season just drove Adam Khoo crazy!

The Self-Made Millionaire is offering his entire suite of success programs, courses and exclusive bonuses worth over $4,064.00 for only $197…

Click here to see Adam Khoo’s ridiculous offer

Mind you, I paid in excess of $3000 to attend his seminars and $197 is a steal! But if you want to take advantage of this insane offer, you’d better act fast. There’s only 7 copies left…

Click here to see Adam Khoo’s ridiculous offer