Some people have all the luck.  They get the good jobs, they’re swarming with friends, and people are just lining up to be included in their social circle.  These people probably don’t need much advice from us.
We’re more concerned with the rest of society: the guy who seems to have an uncanny knack for repelling […]

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Some social interactions can hard for anyone to handle. Often, you can find yourself in an unpleasant social situation that you’d rather not repeat. For those of us who would prefer to fend off all future invitations to social outings rather than just politely decline, here is a handy reference guide of things […]

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We talk a lot about getting and staying organized. It’s something of an obsession with some people: they have to know where everything is at all times and be able to find what they need at a moment’s notice. Well, what about the rest of us? What about the people who feel […]

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If you’re a fan of vodka, you know that its smoothness and versatility make it the perfect drink to pair with pretty much any mixer. There’s no end to the praises to be sung about this uniquely intoxicating alcohol, but did you know that there are plenty of other uses for vodka? It […]

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Very few of us were blessed with that elusive organization gene.  How many times have you lost an important document or stared in despair at the pile of junk mail or unwashed clothing?  Learning to organize your mess (and your life) can be difficult, but it is by no means impossible.  There are certain activities […]

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Psst. Hey, you. Yes, you. Come closer. Want to know the secret to arguing effectively and winning every argument for the rest of your life? It’s simpler than you may think.
According to Dale Carnegie’s classic management (life AND business management) bible, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” the […]

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It’s that time of year again: New Year’s resolutions are wearing thin and we are just about to give up on those life improvements that we were so adamant about just a few weeks ago. Gyms and fitness clubs report huge surges in memberships around the beginning of every year, but by mid-March the […]

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Traveling is definitely one of life’s greatest pleasures. There’s nothing better than exploring a new culture and new surroundings. Nothing, that is, except traveling for free (or nearly free). The key here is legwork: the more time you put into your search, the more likely you are to find affordable deals.
Getting There: […]

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Imagine all of the silly old stuff you have sitting around the house that is simply going to waste and hasn’t been used in years. Think it’s all junk? Perhaps not. Here are ninety-nine creative ways you can use things you thought had only one purpose, from beer and soda to rulers, stamps, sugar, toothpaste, […]

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