Time, as they say, is money. And yet, for most of us, it is not unusual to spend hours doing practically nothing. Or at least, nothing of value. And while we all need time to relax after a long day, we also need time to produce quality results. Finding that balance between time to relax and time to focus on work and produce results is crucial.
Everybody loves Fridays! It is perhaps the best day of the week because it marks the end of the work week. Some companies even take the Friday spirit a step further by instituting a casual Friday theme for all staff. On such Fridays, one can wear casual, as opposed to corporate attire, and even close early. However way you look at it, Fridays are awesome.
Everybody hates Mondays! Okay, maybe not everybody, but most people generally do not look forward to the first day of the week. Among many reasons, this is because it mostly means going back to work, or school. And as you can imagine, with these tedious activities come assignments, projects, deadlines, and other boring tasks.
How good are you at negotiating? Do you consider it a skill based on deception or one that can be channeled for good? The truth is that even though we may fail to recognize it, we negotiate with others every day. Sometimes, these negotiations are on major deals but most times, they are over far simpler things. Either way, since this something we do frequently, every day, it makes sense to learn how to do it better.
Every year, several countries around the world celebrate their Independence Day. For others, this special day, when they honor their countries and show their devotion is called a National Day. Regardless of what you call it in your country, it is a day to show patriotism, devotion, and support. In honor of Independence Days all over the world, we would like to share this special post with twenty-one quotes on patriotism.