For some people the word negotiation conjures up images of salesmen in suits on opposite sides of a table, trying to strike a major deal. Whilst this is certainly one type of negotiation, it often surprises people to learn that most of us have opportunities to negotiate every day – whether it is in business or with friends and family. Most people have a preferred negotiation style and when they are offering or being offered a deal will respond in a particular way.

When a nasty dispute arises within a business environment, a friendship, a family or love relationship – even between nations – most of the time it could be avoided. That does not mean that everyone has to agree on everything or that some people have to give in to others…

This article gives a good overview of how people waste time that could be profitable. There are 50 fast ways to waste less time included in the text. Business managers, workers, and even parents will benefit from making better use of their time.The methods offered here are realistic and easy to learn. Finally, people have a simple path to follow in making more usable time during their days.

The article reveals 5 signs that could tell you whether you have met the right person. These signs could help you decide whether to turn a relationship into a long term one.

What if you stopped doing things in your life that really don’t matter? How would that change who you are? How much extra time would you have available to do things you really enjoy? How would this affect your health and well-being? And, what the heck does any of this mean?

It is easy to set goals, but before long they can be discarded and we are back to where we were. So what do you do in order to set goals that are going to keep you moving towards your worthy ideal?

Friday Video: TED Talk – Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think.

Facing challenges on the path to super achievement, is not only likely, it is inevitable. As you traverse the path of success, you are going to be knocked down a number of times. This is a natural part of our creative experience on this planet and something, which must be expected on every worthwhile journey of excellence and growth.

Life is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns, good and not so good times; that’s what makes it interesting and often forces us out of our comfort zones.

Look around and you can always find three kinds of people or there are three ways in which people deal with failure. Which category do you fall under?