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Passions

September 7, 2016

Is it folly to seek out a profession that mirrors your passion in life?  I think that depends on your interests, your skills, and your situation.  For example, if your passion is to invest in the stock market (and you are good at it), then you are lucky - your passion is also an activity that can support you quite comfortably.  However, if your passion is music (as mine is), it is much more challenging to be able to support yourself as a singer.  There are literally thousands of talented...

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Public Speaking

September 27, 2016

Many people are afraid to speak in public or give presentations.  I used to be mildly trepidacious about it, too.  But if you seek out some presentation training and practice this skill, you will find that the fear recedes.  I took a seminar on presenting, and the most effective tool I discovered was recording myself!  We prepared a short (5 minute) presentation using Power Point and recorded it on our phones when we presented to the group.  I discovered that when I allow my natural hand...

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