Build a Self-Development Day

by Brad IsaacMay 20, 2009
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“I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” – Albert Einstein
Do you ever feel like you need a kick in the seat-of-the-pants?  A push in the right direction?  Perhaps you need a boost in morale or need some attitude adjustment.  Try giving yourself a self-development [...]

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This Easy Technique Builds Healthy Lifestyle Changes That Last 20 Years

Thumbnail image for This Easy Technique Builds Healthy Lifestyle Changes That Last 20 Years by Brad IsaacMay 17, 2009

“The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for what we could become.” ~ Charles DuBois
I think ambition kills more weight loss than any other factor.
When you first start a new diet and exercise goal what do you do?  You want to run out and buy a [...]

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Sounds of One Hand Clapping for 2009-05-13

by Brad IsaacMay 13, 2009

I’m not understanding the new Twitter reply system. Does it mean if I type @jakrose (who isn’t following me) he’ll see it or no? #fixreplies #
A great way to motivate myself and calm down when overwhelmed is to clear my mind “bucket style” ala David Allen. Your thoughts? #gtd #
Goal setting exercise of the day: [...]

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Sounds of One Hand Clapping for 2009-05-12

by Brad IsaacMay 12, 2009

Sometimes I miss the taste of drinking milk from milkboxes we had as kids…but not enough to do anything about it. #
Messing around with http://freetwitterdesigner.com/ Can you tell? #
There are a million critics but only a few true creators. Why? Criticism is easy. Creating is hard. In essence, critics are lazy people… #

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IT Nerds Turning To Mind Mapping For Complex Problem Solving

by Brad IsaacMay 11, 2009
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CIO magazine interviewed me recently about Mind Mapping and why I use it.  The article appeared last night:
Brad Isaac, CIO at Breslow Starling Frost Warner, an accounting firm, uses a mind mapping application from Mindjet for project management. In situations like deploying a new server, mind mapping helps him keep track of the project and [...]

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Money is Boring – 2 Simple & Powerful Questions Breathe New Life Into Stale Goals

by Brad IsaacApril 29, 2009

Need more perspective on your major goals?  You might need to ask the right questions.
Check out this video:

I think the first question is easy.  What do you want?  You – at least have a broad perspective on the answer.  Then, of course, you should refine it so it is specific
I think when we get better [...]

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Eat With Silverware, Lose Some Weight

by Brad IsaacApril 22, 2009

People often comment about me being thin – maybe too thin.  I can’t help but feel the trick I am about to tell you has something to do to keep lean.
When I was in ROTC boot camp at Quantico, the drill sergeants felt they needed to teach us everything from the ground up. Yes, I [...]

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