Month: August 2009

when was the last time you... // 26 items to ask yourself

when was the last time you …

ate something you cooked yourself bought something you’ve been wanting for a while called someone just to say hi discovered something new about yourself entertained people in your home felt what it is like to be in someone else’s shoes gave back heard a child laugh indulged just listened to the sounds of silence kissed […]

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I don’t play games like that … // most hilarious voicemail

I don’t play games like that …

This is THE funniest voicemail I have ever heard. Thanks David for sharing How to Lose a Girl Everytime. If there are any skeptics out there that say this isn’t real, I can tell you … there are guys who act like this. I’ve met a few of this guys not-so-distant cousins.

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Where Ideas Are Your Resume: Brazen Careerist

Where Ideas Are Your Resume: Brazen Careerist

I mentioned in my previous post that today is the launch of the new and improved and shiny version of Brazen Careerist. I’m so excited for them that I decided I need to pass on some of their big media mentions: Fast Company: Brazen Careerist Launch: Twitter meets Facebook meets LinkedIn meets Gen Y… and […]

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Genpink :: Why I blog in my PJs

Why I Blog in My Pajamas – vlog

Hi my name is Elysa, and I’m a 3rd generation night owl! Nice to meet ya! It’s officially Tuesday, August 25th (1:40 am to be exact) and do you know what that means?! You should … today is the launch of Brazen Careerist. The cliff-notes version: Team Brazen is beyond awesome according to me (oh […]

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Movie: Upside to Anger

Upside to Anger

I just finished watching The Upside of Anger, as the credit music plays in the background I’m still unsure of whether or not I even liked the movie. I do know … it’s one of those that leaves you thinking. Either way this quote from the end is certainly worth sharing: Anger and resentment can […]

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#30u30t

Thirty Under 30

Long story short: 200 nominees and 15 judges later, Constructive Grumpiness has announced the Mentors crowned with the very first 30 Under 30 Tweeters and guess who is one of them!   Surprisingly enough, I only recognize two other people DShan of 20sb and Julia Roy. I look forward to connecting with the other mentors. […]

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The Recession Attitude

I recently started following Tom Ziglar, son of Zig Ziglar, and I thought his post about job attitudes is certainly worth referencing. Walking away from the counter I started to think. In this tough economy does any company have to employ somebody with a lousy attitude? I think not! As customers we should be getting […]

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Do you demi-task? // The problem with multitasking

Do you demi-task?

I learned a new word today: demi-task Jody Gilbert at TechRepublic asks, “Do you listen 100 percent of the time or are you usually mentally engaged in several things at once?”. In her article 10 great ideas from five great bosses Jody states: Top dogs know that nobody can multitask effectively over the long haul. […]

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