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!

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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

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

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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