Tag Archives: personal development

Inspirational Quote #4 by Bertrand Russell

Posted on December 18, 2006 by Erin Falconer

To be able to fill leisure intelligently is the last product of civilization.

-Bertrand Russell

If you find yourself spending most or all of your leisure time immersed in mindless television or video games you may wish to reconsider your aspirations. These activities steal time and give nothing back. If you wish to benefit from your leisure, spend it intelligently. You will be rewarded with better health, a finer mind, and fewer regrets. Continue reading →

A Letter of Advice to College Freshmen

Posted on December 17, 2006 by Erin Falconer

I’m writing this because I want to tell you a few things I wish I’d known when I was a college freshman. Continue reading →

How to Teach Yourself a Foreign Language

Posted on December 15, 2006 by Erin Falconer

What this post will help you do is become conversant. You will be able to have a simple conversation, ask for directions, order at a restaurant, make small talk, etc. You will also be able to read fairly well with the use of a dictionary. Following these steps will give you a great base in a new language. Continue reading →

Inspirational Quote #3 by Pablo Picasso

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Erin Falconer

-Pablo Picasso

Often times we know what we want to do in a general sense, but we aren’t quite sure where to start. We sit around waiting for the right opportunity but it never comes. When you find yourself in this position DO SOMETHING. DO ANYTHING. You will probably make mistakes and have to start over, but by acting you build a foundation of knowledge, gain experience, and make contacts. One venture leads to another, and before you know it, that opportunity you’re dreaming of presents itself. If you sit around and wait, you will always be waiting. If you really want something get in the game and start making moves. Continue reading →

Read Old Books to Think Great Thoughts

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Erin Falconer

The common perception of old books is that they are antiquated and useless. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Continue reading →

Improve Your Personal Effectiveness by Finding Balance

Posted on December 7, 2006 by Erin Falconer

-Confucius

Could you believe that the ideal person is never the best at anything? Our heads are so full of delusions about wealth and power that we run ourselves ragged trying to out do each other. We spin our wheels until we burn ourselves out and are left hopeless and exhausted. Continue reading →