Why Teaching Makes you Smarter

Why Teaching Makes you Smarter

Ever hear of the adage: “Those who can do, those who can’t teach”? Although usually intended to be a negative comment, I almost always take it in a positive light. Part of the reason I am not insulted is the fact that I have found this to be true in...
3 Shortcuts for Creating Excellent Handouts

3 Shortcuts for Creating Excellent Handouts

When I started teaching, one of my goals was to provide excellent handouts for each class I taught. Years later, based on feedback from my students, it appears that I have met that goal. Photo Credit: mag3737 via Compfight cc Creating excellent handouts can be very...
How to Earn Free (or Cheap) Travel with Minimal Effort

How to Earn Free (or Cheap) Travel with Minimal Effort

I have been traveling for business a lot over the past number of years. And although I travel for work, I still enjoy traveling for pleasure as well. What I love even more is being able to travel for free or very inexpensively. Photo Credit: geishaboy500 via Compfight...
What We Can Learn From Sherlock Holmes About Teaching a Class

What We Can Learn From Sherlock Holmes About Teaching a Class

Historically I was never a big Sherlock Holmes fan. But with the recent movies and two TV series, my interest has grown. His methods, insights and attitudes are intriguing. What I have come to realize is that many of the tools Sherlock Holmes uses for solving a...
Why Abundance Thinking Matters

Why Abundance Thinking Matters

I have spent this week experiencing abundance thinking: people generously sharing thoughts, ideas and knowledge in hopes of helping other people to achieve a similar level success. Photo Credit: kevin dooley via Compfight cc I have long been a believer in abundance,...