Too often journalists have sharpened divides in the name of drama or readership or in service to our own views. And too often we've gone to each side quoting a partisan voice on one side and a partisan voice on the other with a telling anecdotal lead and a pithy final quote, all of ...
If you want someone to do ANYTHING for you, you must provide them an incentive for doing so. And the more important the person you’re contacting, the bigger incentive you must provide. It’s really that simple. I know we’re talking about blogging and links, but let me share a qu...
A good quote can bethe heartof a compelling article. Good quotes help to tell a story and enhance the credibility of a press release, news story or speech. Words that are crafted well can leave a lasting impact on the world. Do motivational quotes really work? Scientific research has shown...
The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you. ~ John E. Southard If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get. ~ Frank A. Clark Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and...
As the popular lore tells: you can talk your way into success. Indeed, great public speakers often hold top corporate positions, lead the nations, and rally others to take joint action. But what if talking isn’t your forte, especially when it comes to doing so in front of large audience...
Look for questions in your niche, then contact the journalists who asked them with thoughtful answers to their questions, alongside your details. If a journalist decides to use your quote in the article they’re working on, they’ll typically credit you as the source with a link back to you...
Watch movies people often quote so you can quote back to them. Nothing makes better banter than reliving your favorite movie scenes Remember: a boring life ultimately leads to boring conversations. Create unanticipated associations between topics When trying to be clever, the element of surprise is...
I'm on high alert. If I get the bad vibe I disconnect, immediately. What I'm having trouble dealing with is WHY all these people seek me out to tell me these annoying, ridiculous, overpersonal things about their lives. Does resting b*tch face not work anymore? 😉 ...
How talking to someone new impact your life Strangers, or friends and connections you haven’t made yet, are not all scary and dangerous. Each person you meet is someone who has the potential to positively affect your life. You just have to have the confidence to be open to the possibilit...
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