Author Archives: msw blog
I Thought Pitching = Information
I thought pitching = information. I couldn’t win over investors. Then my brother recommended the book Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff, which explains a disconnect: People often pitch using their analytical brain, but audiences operate from a fight -or-flight brain. … Continue reading
Education
Spend an hour every day reading. You cannot get enough education. There is always something you can learn.”Paul Dudley, 100 Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others … Continue reading
Sage Plant
Q. I had a beautiful sage plant that seemed to be growing well, but all of the sudden it just wilted and died. What could have caused this? If you have a drip irrigation system, check that first. Drip irrigation … Continue reading
Take Your Vacation (and sick) Leave
Take your time off — that’s what it’s there for. Go through your calendar and pick some days now, even if they’re far in advance. It can be a two-week excursion, a three-day weekend or a mental health day. Take … Continue reading
Potential
Find a good mentor or mentors. Mentors and coaches are extremely important to career success. It’s human nature to have blind spots about yourself so you need someone to stop the conversation. For example, you may think of yourself as collaborative, … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 