David S. Chang, Author at The Art of Thinking SMART

More Tips On Managing Your Time

September 4, 2013
David S. Chang

Last week we covered part one of learning to manage your time better. Click here for the article. With more demands in our lives, managing our time better makes a significant difference in productivity. Here is part two of tips and resources to manage your time better! 1) Follow the “Ivy Lee Formula.” You can […]

September 3, 2013
David S. Chang

1. Where Google Street View is Available Map by Google 2. Countries That Do Not Use the Metric System Map via Wikimedia Commons 3. The Only 22 Countries in the World Britain Has Not Invaded (not shown: Sao Tome and Principe) Map by Stuart Laycock (via The Telegraph) 4. Map of ‘Pangea’ with Current International […]

August 28, 2013
David S. Chang

In today’s world, we are required to accomplish more with fewer resources and in less time. This is one of the top reasons stress has skyrocketed the past few years. We are increasingly pulled in multiple directions with our work, family and personal lives while expected to perform just as well, if not better! In […]

August 21, 2013
David S. Chang

The average American household has $15,325 in credit card debt, $147,924 in mortgage debt and $32,041 in student loan debt. How to pay your debt is important (visit artofthinkingsmart.com for more information), but which debt to pay off first is just as important if you are unable to pay off all of them at once. […]

August 14, 2013
David S. Chang

In a recent survey by Bankrate.com, more than a quarter of Americans stated that the best way to invest money they didn’t need for more than 10 years was cold, hard cash. Real estate came next at 23 percent, gold or other precious metals at 16 percent, and the stock market only at 14 percent. […]

August 13, 2013
David S. Chang

From BusinessInsider So many choices, so little time! If that is your mantra, it’s time to take a serious look at your life and try to pare things down so you’re not overwhelmed and you can get more done. Luckily, there are steps you can take, some very easy, and others that may take more effort, […]

August 11, 2013
David S. Chang

From BarkingUpTheWrongTree Go Buy A Notebook Many people have written to me saying they love all the research on bettering themselves but need that first step on how to shoehorn it in to their day-to-day life. Incorporating a lot of the blog’s strategies can be as easy as buying a notebook. (No, it doesn’t need […]

August 9, 2013
David S. Chang

Don’t miss out on potential deductions at tax time. Here are a few that are commonly overlooked: * Transportation expenses for trips to medical facilities or doctors’ offices * Nursing home medical expenses * Crutches, orthopedic shoes, etc. * Hearing aids, eyeglasses, contact lenses * Equipment for disabled individuals * Nurses’ fees

August 9, 2013
David S. Chang

From Inc.com Sometimes you absolutely have to make your point. Here are 7 tips on how to do it effectively with style and grace. While many people don’t like to sell, most find themselves having to persuade someone at some point. Persuasion is not just for salespeople and their prospects. You may try to persuade […]

August 9, 2013
David S. Chang

From LinkedIn There are quite a few endeavors that you can power through with sheer guts and determination. People do this all the time at work, gritting their teeth and surpassing goals. You may hate your job, your boss, or both – but you have to earn a living, so you power through. You can […]