MANIACTIVE – All About Presentation…by Laura Bergells

What if we started learning food prep and cooking in elementary school? And I’m not thinking about food prep as an elective course or two. No, my vision is much bolder:
Learning to cook needs to be mandatory. Food prep needs to be integrated into every class you take in school. You must demonstrate ongoing cooking competence to pass classes and graduate....

I own a car. When it dies, I may not buy another. In fact, I may never own another car again in my lifetime.
I don’t want to be careless. I’d rather be carless.
This is a shocking statement for a middle-aged Michigan suburbanite to make. For a time, I worked in the auto industry. Almost everyone I know here is dependent on cars for their livelihood. Many even derive their identity and social status from the...

Do we really need business cards anymore?
I find that when I go out to meet people, I’m more inclined to exchange LinkedIn information. Other people I know exchange electronic contact info to stay in touch.
When someone tries to hand me a business card, I usually try to ward them off. I know I’m only going to throw it away later. It seems like a waste....

In my workshop for content writers, I talk about the importance of being both focused and unfocused.
We need to be focused to be productive. And that’s why we do things like set deadlines and write outlines. So that we can be productive and stay focused....