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The Best Steps To Prepare for An Interview!

October 15, 2013
David S. Chang

By David S. Chang After interviewing and going through hundreds of people for my businesses, non profits, and other organizations, that I am a part of, I learned a few things of what separated the top bunch with everyone else. With the job hunting environment more difficult these days, it is important to not make […]

October 1, 2013
David S. Chang

By David S. Chang The weight loss contest continues! Here are the updated weights, rankings, and weight percentage change. We have more teams that have decided to participate. That is fine with me since that means a bigger victory for Beth and I to win! To some these may be “fighting words” but that is […]

September 26, 2013
David S. Chang

MEGAN WILLETT 1. Remove sticker residue with baking soda Flickr/Crafty Goat “To remove sticker residue, make a mix of baking soda and just a couple drops of water and rub it over the goo. I prefer that method over using smelly solvents or oil that I’d have to wash off with soap.” – truckstruck 2. […]

September 24, 2013
David S. Chang

By David S. Chang More teams have decided to participate in our competition. Here is the update thus far! I will update as I collect the information from the other teams. Team B.F. Changs – 328 pounds (loss of 14 pounds) Team Blair – 369 pounds (loss of 3.8 pounds) Team In The Lead – […]

September 19, 2013
David S. Chang

This past week we celebrated our mother’s 60th Birthday. My sister and her husband flew out to Hawaii to join us as well take their delayed honeymoon. During a nice dinner cruise the usual attendant came to take our group photo. Of course they sell it at rip-off prices but we still bought one! As […]

September 14, 2013
David S. Chang

YONI FREEDHOFF What do you think it is? I’ll start by telling you what it’s not. It’s not willpower, determination or motivation. It’s not avoiding carbs or sugar or fats. And it’s not cooking, hitting the gym or sticking to your plan. No, the most important skill in weight management is learning how to pick yourself up, […]

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 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

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 […]