There’s pretty, there’s sexy, then there’s intriguing. Part of the charisma you have is what makes you intriguing. If you want to get people under your spell, you better have that charm about you that’s powerful enough to bewitch everyone. And leave them wanting more.

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I still believe that there are still a lot of issues in this world that do not need an over-elegant solution. In short, the “Keep it Simple, Stupid” (KISS) principle still holds true. Zen has it that a happy person doesn’t lead a complicated life. There is some truth to this somehow. Just read the […]

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Being the boss is the toughest job in the office. Yes, you rake in the largest number, yet the responsibilities are twice as great. You get credits for all successful projects, but you also get the criticism for all failures. Just like a regular employee, you also live through your work by taking the good […]

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Friday night is margarita night. You’re invited to a bash and all the wonderful people in the office will be there. If you’re the new guy at work, you don’t know which way to go or which corner to sit on. Don’t worry, you won’t go to that party unprepared. Here are some thoughts that’d […]

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I’ve been chatting with one friend of mine from college who’s now working in one of those big consumer product firms (one of those companies you find on the label of a lot of your household items). While the pay is really good, she complains a lot about the people and the ways of working. […]

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In the early stages of a relationship, everything is made in heaven. You adore the other person, and the person adores you back. But after a few weeks s/he begins acting all strange and evasive and a week after, s/he doesn’t return your calls. What went wrong?

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How does one rise out of obscurity and go straight into the spotlight? If your talent will take you nowhere near being a rockstar or if writing a bestselling novel is so beyond you, you can always start by being the center of attention whenever you can.
Without being involved in a public scandal, stand out […]

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To sleep like a baby… that’s a dream for most of us. Remember when you were a kid and you used to take all those naps on lazy afternoons? It must’ve been a long time since you last experienced something like that, huh? The fact is, as people grow older, their sleep tends to become […]

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How do you feel about standing in front of a huge crowd? Confident? Nervous? Nauseous even? Well, that’s okay. Almost all people have stage fright. It’s not so easy to stand on spotlight when you’re expected to say something profound or hilarious. Don’t allow your knees to go wobbly. Pull yourself together and address your […]

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Do you know those times when you wanted to come up to your boss because you needed clarifications about the new project but you just can’t summon all your guts to do it? You never thought of yourself as easily intimidated, but there’s just something about your boss that’s so the-devil-himself. You simply can’t approach […]

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Ah, job interviews. A lot of people don’t know is that there’s an exact science behind job interviews. Each of the questions thrown at you has a rationale behind them. They’re not only designed to get more information about you, they’re also designed to see how you approach certain situations and how you can fit […]

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Have you ever seen successful people? Have you noticed that they have this sort of presence, an aura even, that just sends out that “I’m a winner” vibe? In the workplace, it does help to act like a winner. Bosses can spot those people who have that aura that they can seen as infectious to […]

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So what if you’re single? It has never been a bad thing, but not today. Everyone’s in twos and admit it — it sucks. It’s that one time of the year when you actually feel that it sucks to be you.

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War strategy and tactics junkies that we are, my friend and I have always believed that you can apply military science in dealing with everyday issues. Not that one has to nuke the next door neighbor or make death squad soldiers out of kids but it can be a matter of adapting what you can, […]

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Going solo on Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone, my friend! There will inevitable be a lot of unattached people prowling the streets on February 14. Still even after all these years, we don’t blame you for feeling left behind. But come on, don’t be hatin’. It’s not your fault there’s no one to talk to […]

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