I was browsing through an airport bookstore a few years ago, and a display by the register caught my eye. It was a rack of about 20 small booklets, kind of like a greeting card rack. Each booklet had the same title – except for one word: “How to Fake Your Way Through a Conversation […]
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How to Remember Names – and Why It’s Important
I used to say, “I’m horrible at remembering names.” Unfortunately, I said it so often that I convinced myself it was true. If you introduced yourself to me, I’d immediately think, “I’m going to forget their name before this conversation is over.” And I did. For years, I believed remembering names just wasn’t part of […]
The Real Reason we Vacuum
This is one of my most popular posts, written 12 years ago. I’m posting it again because it fits the holiday season, and might impact your perspective, too. Here it is, followed by a recent update: The best part of vacuuming is making lines. No matter what direction they go, vacuum lines shout that the […]