Jay White from Dumb Little Man learned these things in his life:
“If you want to start a business or if you have some wild dream, your wife, boyfriend or friends will rarely have as much confidence as you. Listen to their concerns and strongly consider them, but don’t let popular …

As 2010 is coming to an end, I think it’s an appropriate time to look back at this year; identify what has been accomplished, what has failed and what has been learned. To prepare for the coming of 2011, I’ve compiled several advices from other people, people of age, so …

You have several great opportunities lying in front of you. Which one to go for?
Sometimes in life, several things will just come in your way, all at the same time. For you to ignore the rest, just for that ONE opportunity, that is normal. Or should i say mediocre?
Now how …

You can be successful in your work if you realize the fact that your idea is not who you are.
The idea is generated through the knowledge that you gained. It comes from your observation of the people and the world surrounding. The data gathered is then processed by your brain …

After each work done, instead of hoping and waiting for people to praise your piece of work, ask them questions in a way that they can criticize it.
Something like, “What’s wrong with my work?”, “How do you think I can improve it?”, “What don’t you like about it?”.
If you’re looking …

When somebody asks you to repeat something, don’t use the same words and sentence. Paraphrase, use different words and give examples to make your point clearer the second time.
Get into the zone. If you have so many stuff in your plate and only few little hours to get it done, …

It is okay to procrastinate the current task. Now, work on the next task in the list.
It has been infused deep into our brain that procrastination is a negative habit that must be avoided, at all cost. Actually, there is nothing wrong with procrastination. If you look at it from …

There is this one kind of thoughts that is just keep being replayed inside your head. The circling thoughts. Get rid of them.
In order to stop yourself from thinking about the same thing or idea over and over again, you need to store it, somewhere else. Sticky notes, paper pad, …

Never reject yourself before others reject you.
“I will never apply for that job in that super awesome company because I know I don’t have the qualifications.”
“I don’t think I will apply to that top school because I am just not smart enough.”
“I don’t know. I don’t think I will register …

Respect your time. Respect other people’s time.
If you’re going to be late for a meeting or an appointment, make sure you let the person who you’re meeting know about your lateness. He can then rearrange his schedule and plan for something while waiting for you.
If you’re going to call somebody, …