Category Archives: Personal Success
When Should Rules Rule?
The temptation among many creative types is to say, “Ignore the rules. Make your own rules. DOWN WITH ALL RULES! We are Too XYZ for stinking rules!” Indeed if you are caught following a rule or a convention, you are not an artist, writer, filmmaker. You become a sell out. Take it easy. Let’s back …
Some Fine Tips From Another Who May Be Too XYZ?
I came across this post, and I wanted to share it with readers of this blog, because I think it sums up perfectly how to keep a positive outlook when one finds that life has not turned out in a way that society would call successful. Read it here. I have not met Maggie, though …
The Potential Disaster of Living for Potential Employers
I randomly came across this interesting blog post. I agree with the blogger. I think as time goes on we are sacrificing too much of our privacy. When a few clicks can solve the problem, why not do so? I mentioned to this blogger in another forum that there are those who see the use …
Optimizing Optimism
Be honest with yourself. You’re just Too XYZ to ever be an optimist. Yes, you have read the articles and books. You have seen the movies. You have perhaps even attended the seminars and workshops. All of them insisting that the key to success in any endeavor is a constant stream of optimism. Total faith …
When Honesty Is NOT the Best Policy
Got tact? If not get some. Now. You are going to run into a lot of people that offend you. And I don’t mean enemies. I am talking about colleagues or even those who supposedly are your friends. They will consistently make dismissive or insulting comments about you, or about something important to you. You …
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