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Why Smart People Underperform And What To Do About It. There have been times in my life that I’ve felt like my brain was broken.

Why Smart People Underperform And What To Do About It

Whether I’ve had too many ideas swirling around and couldn’t focus, or I just started to feel crushed under the weight of everything that “had to get done”… I’m no stranger to the frustration that comes when you can’t seem to get your potential to match your performance. Many folks who are highly creative and intelligent have a hard time channeling all that ambition and energy in a way that’s both productive and satisfying. Some of us fall victim to destructive, addictive behaviors that harm ourselves and others. Other times, we stay trapped under a fog of frustration that never lifts, unable to reach the greatness of our full potential. If you can relate to any of this, you’re going to love today’s episode of MarieTV. My guest today is one of the world’s leading authorities on helping driven people embrace their gifts.

A scientific guide to posting Tweets, Facebook posts, Emails and Blog posts at the best time. 10.7K Flares Filament.io 10.7K Flares × We’re pretty keen on optimal timing for social media here at Buffer, and I figured it was high time I collected all the information we have about online communication into one place.

A scientific guide to posting Tweets, Facebook posts, Emails and Blog posts at the best time

I’ve collected research and stats on Twitter, Facebook, email and blogging to help you find the best time to communicate with others in each format. The tricky thing I’ve come across is that since the web is still so new, a lot of the research available to us is conflicting. We really need more time and more studies to get definitive answers about what works best, and the fact that our audience members are constantly changing their own activity patterns makes it even harder to work out for sure.

Looking at the latest social media stats seems to only confirm that. 6 Stunning Visuals That Will Make Your Content Memorable, Sharable, and Beautiful. With so much content competing for attention on the Internet, do you ever wonder if your content stands a chance?

6 Stunning Visuals That Will Make Your Content Memorable, Sharable, and Beautiful

According to the journal Science, we have to process five times more information today than in 1986. Our readers are overwhelmed. You probably are too. So how can you make your next blog post stand out among the masses? Is the attempt even worth the effort? You bet it is. Visitors to your website read, on average, only 28% of what’s in front of them. The Six Contract Provisions Freelancers Should Include. Workstation Popcorn: How To Become Uber Productive While Working For Yourself. Google Algorithm Change History. 111 Low-Cost or Free Online Tools for Nonprofits. The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding.

111 Low-Cost or Free Online Tools for Nonprofits

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech for Good 2.0 e-Newsletter [see right column]. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource of the Week” features a new resource/tool in each edition. 1. Zeen :: zeen.com. How To Say No To People Who Want To Pick Your Brain. Oh sweet, sweet, mother of pasta!

How To Say No To People Who Want To Pick Your Brain

Free icons! License: Free for commercial use. How to buy infoproducts wisely. Normally this is Review Thursday, where I tell you about the free things people keep sending me nowadays in the mistaken belief that I am influential. Today, I’m going to talk about a related issue: how to decide whether a resource is right for you. I am cheerfully going to call myself an expert on this, having bought about $6,000 of them in the last 12 months.

Some rocked my world and changed my life, and some… didn’t. Five tools to protect your privacy online. We’ve discussed many times before—hardly a month goes by without some major action against Internet users… from Obama’s ‘kill switch’, to ACTA, SOPA and PIPA, to stasi tactics against people like Kim Dotcom.

Five tools to protect your privacy online

Online privacy is becoming more important by the day. And nobody is going to give it to you, you have to take steps yourself to secure it. Below are five different tools and services that will get you started: 1. Tor Browser Tor is a great weapon in the fight for online anonymity as it allows you to surf the web without giving up your location and other personal data to the websites you visit. The Tor Browser Bundle is the easiest and most secure way to get started; simply download it, and start surfing the web with the Tor Browser. Learn more about and download the Tor Browser Bundle here 2. If you want privacy, don’t search with Google.

A better alternative is Duck Duck Go, a completely anonymous search engine that does not store any information about you or your searches. 3. 4. 5. Create your Google Sitemap Online - XML Sitemaps Generator.