by Jun Asis

About three thousand bucks.

That’s the amount I’ve spent for books for the last three months. It’s roughly equal to my power and water bills.

That’s about 9 months’ worth of prepaid load. Or about 240 hours worth of online gaming (exclusive of chips and soda). Maybe 10 trips to the movies (including popcorn and drinks). Three-fourths the price of a pair Florsheim shoes on sale. 3 DVD titles (original).

And this old tightwad is not complaining.

The benefits I got from of reading include an increased vocabulary, enhanced creativity, and expanded knowledge to name a few. It is a clean form of entertainment which explores limitless possibilities that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere by anybody.

And my learning and development continues. Read more

by Brian Tracy

After having studied top achievers and peak performers over the past 25 years, I’ve concluded that these unique men and women have, in most cases, mastered what I call the Seven C’s of Success.

Clarity - Eighty percent of success comes from being clear on who you are, what you believe in and what you want.

Competence - You can’t climb to the next rung on the ladder until you are excellent at what you do now.

Constraints - Eighty percent of all obstacles to success come from within. Find out what is constraining in you or your company and deal with it. Read more