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

Green Living Tip of the Week: Save Energy & Your Clothes

January 23, 2013
David S. Chang

Using cold water in your laundry cycle can save up to 80% of the energy required to wash clothes. Cold-water washes are also less damaging to clothes, lengthening the usable life of your wardrobe.

January 23, 2013
David S. Chang

For folks in their 50s and up, bone density can be a big concern. Weight-bearing activities such as weight training or senior-friendly boot camps can help stimulate your bones to grow stronger and denser, which may prevent bone fractures and osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about vitamin D and calcium supplements, which may help ward […]

January 17, 2013
David S. Chang

In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote one of the most popular self-help books of all time: How to Win Friends and Influence People. Despite the fact that the book was written more than 75 years ago, it is still widely read and has spawned leadership training courses all over the world. Carnegie wrote the book based […]

January 9, 2013
David S. Chang

About a year ago I wrote an article about the importance of setting goals, using the term S.M.A.R.T. as a handy acronym for five important components for well-designed goals. The simple mnemonic stands for: Specific: Create goals that are clear and well-defined. This helps you understand the why, what, when, where, who and how […]

January 8, 2013
David S. Chang

Don’t Idle in the Cold Many of us like to warm up the car before driving in cold weather. However, according to the California Energy Commission, idling is a less efficient method of warming up a car than just driving it. Save time and carbon dioxide emissions by skipping the idle time.