Some people just feel different to be around. They don’t spread their wisdom or wear their growth as a badge. They’re just… solid for some reason. Present yourself in a way that unconsciously puts you at ease. I used to…
Why is it that some people can read you like an open book while others struggle to pick up basic social cues? It turns out that behavioral scientists have discovered something fascinating: people who show a deep interest in big…
Some of the most innovative thinkers have never set foot in a prestigious university. While traditional education has its place, something interesting happens with people who take a different path. Self-taught through late-night reading sessions, rabbit holes of curiosity, and…
You’re looking at your analytics dashboard and the traffic numbers are looking great. Thousands of visitors come to your site every month. Still, that email signup form sits there like a wallflower at a party, barely drawing attention. Sound familiar?…
The importance of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is something you already know as a small business owner. If trying to manage your business with spreadsheets is overwhelming, a CRM will likely sound like a lifesaver for you. Let’s say…
Remember when I first started Hack Spirit? From day one, I was convinced I needed a business plan, revenue projections, and monetization strategies. Before I wrote my tenth post, I spent weeks dealing with ad placements, affiliate programs, and email…
Have you ever scrolled through your social feed and thought, “YES, that’s it!” do you pause for something that makes you think? do you share it only to find that you disagree with it because it expresses something you find…
Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, the latest version of the world’s most popular streaming player, will be available to customers on April 29. The redesigned Fire TV Stick HD is nearly 30% narrower than previous versions, making it easier to…
Have you ever found yourself replaying a conversation in your head, wishing you had said something different? Or worse, do you lie awake at night fretting over the words coming out of your mouth in the heat of the moment?…
Editor’s note (April 2025): This article is part of the Blog Herald’s editorial archives. Originally published in November 2009, it has been revised and updated to ensure accuracy and relevance for today’s readers. In November 2009, at Microsoft’s Professional Developer…
