There is a Japanese proverb, "Fear is only as deep as the mind allows."

Fear, while an instinctual part of each and every one of us, should not control us or drive our actions, except in the case of extreme danger, like being attacked by a shark or other such creatures.

If you thought spam (junk e-mail) was just an annoying nuisance, think again.
Unfortunately, human beings communicating by e-mail often turn out to be the weakest link in your network's defenses. That's why cybercriminals often rely on spamming to inject their toxic code into their victims' computers.

This trio of tools can help keep you healthy at work.

1) Combat eyestrain with F.lux. This free app tweaks the tint and brightness of your device’s screen based on time of day. It leans toward full spectrum during the day and warmer red spectrum at night.

A while back I did a huge favor for someone and never heard anything from them… Zip, zilch, nada, nothing. Just a simple “thank you” would have been nice…but they acted as if it was expected of me. To say that I was disappointed is putting it mildly.

Your Goals

“SMART” goals can actually be kinda dumb. So says author and leadership consultant Mark Murphy. He argues that leaders like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos don’t
ask employees to set goals that are “Attainable” and “Realistic” – things they already know how to do.

I have a challenge for you.

If you are a business leader at the very top of your game, it will help you avoid career stagnation. And in so doing, it will also contribute to solving a broader problem: broken government.

A recent Gallup survey shows a record-high 81% of Americans are dissatisfi ed with the way the country is being governed.

Demolish Your Budget And Waste Hours Of Your Time…And How To Avoid Them

If you’d rather have a root canal than move your office, you’re not alone…

The No. 1 lament from anyone who’s ever gone through a stressful office move is “Sheesh – I never would have guessed THAT would happen!”…followed closely by
“Yikes! We have to wait how long for our cable to get hooked up?!?”

A smooth move requires careful planning.

Your Systems...Windows 10

Feeling a little gun-shy about making the leap to Windows 10? After all, even Microsoft admits Windows 8 was a fl op… So why switch to 10? To start with, the user interface just makes a lot more sense. It brings back the start menu that W8 ditched.

Executives can multiply their influence by learning the techniques of forceful writing. High-powered writers learn to focus words the way a laser beam focuses light.

Focus your objective. What is the purpose of the material you want to write? Writing can help you achieve the five I’s: it can inform, inquire, influence, instruct and incite.

Your Calories

Business lunches can wreck a healthy diet plan. Yet there is a way to enjoy them without busting your calorie count. The secret? Enlist your calendar to help you eat out more often without gaining weight. Here’s how:

1) Limit restaurant meals to one or two per week.