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

GreenTech Pacific expands into solar and LED lights

May 29, 2013
David S. Chang

You can visit GreenTech Pacific’s website for more information on solar and LED lights here in Hawaii. Also visit their facebook page for articles on solar and other green energy technology information.

May 27, 2013
David S. Chang

(Editor’s note: In honor of the brave men and women who have defended our country this Memorial Day, please view “A Soldier’s Pledge.” As a West Point graduate, Iraq War Veteran, and Hawaii Army National Guardsman, I am grateful to those that I have served with! This article I posted below is a great way […]

May 27, 2013
David S. Chang

History of Memorial Day and Memorial Day by the Numbers THE MUFFLED drum’s sad roll has beat The soldier’s last tattoo; No more on Life’s parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping-ground 5 Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead. – Theodore […]

May 27, 2013
David S. Chang

Dan Martell, Clarity Blog Fact: there are only 24 hours in a day, and 7 days in a week. It’s impossible to add additional hours to the day, and it definitely isn’t healthy to cut back on sleep, exercise, or personal time in order to free up more hours in the day to work. So instead […]

May 27, 2013
David S. Chang

by Jana Kasperkevic May 24, 2013 Job-hopping might ruffle a corporation’s feathers, but employers need to accept it’s a way of life. Millennials have disrupted the labor market, making it acceptable to job hop and complete “tours of duty” until a better offer comes along. In the process, company loyalty has become a thing of the […]

May 15, 2013
David S. Chang

Warren Buffett is considered to be the world’s greatest investor. He is currently the fourth wealthiest man in the world and the second in the United States with a net worth of $53.5 billion. He is constantly featured in the news, and Time magazine named him one of the world’s most influential people. Every year […]

May 13, 2013
David S. Chang

There’s an increasing body of research that shows that socializing improves mental acuity and can give your immune system a boost. Keeping contact with friends, neighbors, activity partners, and other social groups are a great way to improve your quality of life and have fun.

May 6, 2013
David S. Chang

It is never too late to start an exercise routine. Exercise is fun if it’s an activity you enjoy doing. Activities like running, walking, skipping, dancing, and swimming are fun and get your heart rate up. Exercise promotes a sense of well-being by releasing endorphins, improving circulation, and building strength. Even something as simple as […]

April 24, 2013
David S. Chang

Many people look forward to retirement as the finish line in life. In reality, it is the start of a new journey, one with unexpected expenses that can set you back, with little room to recover. With life expectancy increasing, retirement can last 20 to 40 years! Here are the most-common expenses in retirement that […]

April 22, 2013
David S. Chang

Research has shown that humans keep their minds sharp by learning new and challenging things. If you feel the need to replace the intellectual challenge found during your professional life, try learning a foreign language, playing a musical instrument, joining a book club, or even getting into the habit of playing brain teasers.