People love to talk about themselves. If you want people to think you’re a good conversationalist, don’t talk about yourself. Talk about them. It’s not a manipulative technique, though it can be used that way. My friend Jeremy was a trainee at a large bank a number of years ago. As part of his training, […]
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How To Become a Great Follower
I was wandering through a bookstore the other day, noticing which sections were the largest. There were tons of books about finances, computer programs, self-help and business. I assumed that these sections were large because people were buying those kinds of books. Bookstores don’t try to dictate people’s tastes; they find out what those tastes […]
How to Mow a Lawn
My favorite part of being in a baseball stadium is the grass. It’s always perfect. You know that the groundskeepers went to great lengths to get their mowing lines precise. Relaxing with friends in the stands is always heightened by the park-like setting on the field. Maybe I notice it because of my Dad. When […]