by Bede | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog
Everyone in life has setbacks, both big and small. The bigger ones may feel more noticeable, but even the smaller ones can take a toll on the way we think and feel. These challenges can leave people scrambling to keep up, and might lead to people reconsidering their...
by Bede | Sep 24, 2021 | General
You have to love what you do, that’s what people say. But that’s not necessarily true. What is true is that you have to love the opportunity. That is, the opportunity to build life, future, health, success and fortune. Knocking on someone’s door may not be something...
by Bede | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
If you were to evaluate the major influences in your life that have shaped the kind of person you are, this has to be high on the list: the people and thoughts you choose to allow into your life. My mentor, Mr Shoaff, gave me a very important warning in those early...
by Bede | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog
“A business proposal? But a good product sells itself”. As true as it sounds, this statement doesn’t entirely hold fast in the business world. If it did, then we would not consider marketing an integral part of the business world today. No matter how good a...
by Bede | Jun 17, 2021 | General
As far as writing is concerned, especially for commercial purposes, there are generalists and there are specialists. The former refers to individuals who do not necessarily have a writing niche of their own. They can easily adapt to any project, fictional or...
by Bede | May 28, 2021 | General
The internet and numerous self-help resources are utterly riddled with information about how you can attain higher levels of productivity. Some tell you that you need to simply put in the work without letting yourself get distracted. Others insist that you must take...
by Bede | Dec 18, 2020 | Blog
Everyone has a mental list of “I should have’s”: I should have written to my mother this weekend.I should have told her how much I really care long before now.I should have called that creditor and told the truth last month.I should have started working out years ago....
by Bede | Dec 16, 2020 | Blog
The global workplace forces us to improve our communication skills. Irrespective of the field, job, and expertise, you need to be an effective communicator in order to move up the career ladder. There are three main ways of communication in business: verbal,...
by Bede | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog
Perseverance is about as important to achievement as gasoline is to driving a car. Sure, there will be times when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, but you’ll always get out of the rut with genuine perseverance. Without it, you won’t even be able to start...
by Bede | Dec 14, 2020 | Blog
I love the phrase “soft skills are hard skills.” Many of us learn specialized skills through academic and on-the-job training, which are valued by modern organizations. And if you’ve also developed the communication practices necessary for effectively influencing...
