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Think Like a Child: What We Lose with Age (and How to Get It Back)

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They learn to step back and view problems, people and things from a completely different point of view.”. Our ability to learn new things is another primary positive characteristic we lose over time, says Alison Gopnik, a professor of psychology and affiliate professor of philosophy at the University of California at Berkeley.

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Hard to Build Rapport While Multi-Tasking » Make or Break Moments

Make or Break Moments

I didn’t find a lot on the Internet to answer that question – sure would love your thoughts – but I did find an old article by Darren Rowse on Problogger offering IM Etiquette tips. The pleasantries we learned in Kindergarten still work well. Introduce yourself. Oh man am I ever guilty of this.

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Tips on Handling Deadlines

Professional Assistant Blog

People have to learn that they are not the only ones that need things to get done quickly. Apparently, everyone comes to me all at the same time. Then there are times when I am bored out of my mind and start either asking others for work or updating the company database.

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Cultural Differences in Jobs Around The World

Professional Assistant Blog

What do they learn the hard way? What do people struggle with, or what have they had to learn the hard way? My biggest was learning a new language again, since Ive lived in Switzerland as well. What trips people up? What puzzles people? Are these social things, business things, language things. What are they puzzling over?

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Free ACT! (CRM) Video Tutorials

Professional Assistant Blog

Believe it or not, this was quite an easy system to learn. Just click on any of the links below to take a look at the particular task you would like to learn about. In one of my previous jobs, when I was working for an Investment Advisor, he gave me the installation CD-ROM and asked me to read up on how to use it.

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Can't Find a Job?

Professional Assistant Blog

Check them out and see what else you can learn! If you ever feel discouraged, just remember that there have been and are people out there just like you right now. You have to make yourself shine through the crowd. Here are some more articles on job seeking tips. Until next time, Take care - of your clutter!

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Got A Large Print Job From Your Boss? Not Sure What To Do?

Professional Assistant Blog

Ive been in these types of situations quite often, but have learned over time that many photocopiers these days have functions so advanced that it can clean your floors, do your dishes and tuck your kids in at night. She also mentions that she needs it completed urgently, since she had to schedule a meeting with some clients right away.

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