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Will Smith portrayed Chris Gardner in the True Story, hit movie “The Pursuit Of Happyness“.
Chris Gardner, who went from being homeless to becoming a millionaire entrepreneur is sharing his advice and life lessons with all on how we can fulfill our dreams despite all odds. ~ Dean Kosage
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AMAZING SUCCESS – 7 UNINTENTIONAL INVENTIONS – Dean Kosage
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In this amazing world we live in today, many of us are culprits for taking everyday things for granted. Do you ever stop and wonder why things are the way they are and how they came to be?
Well, many things are deliberate creations to make our lives easier and to save time but some of these creations came about accidentally and are now things we could not imagine living without.
I have come up with a list of top 7 life changing inventions that where created by mistake. Enjoy! ~ Dean Kosage
7 ACCIDENTAL YET SUCCESFUL INVENTIONS:
1. POST-IT NOTES
Inventor: Spencer Silver, a researcher in 3M Laboratories
What he was trying to make: A strong adhesive
How it was created: While working away, Silver created an adhesive that was actually weaker than what already existed. It stuck to objects but could be pulled off easily without leaving a mark. Years later a colleague spread the substance on little pieces of paper to mark his place in his choir hymn book, and the idea was born.
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and a good healthy breakfast fuels our body’s for the day ahead! Corn Flakes is a widely known cereal that a lot of us have come to love. You would never think leaving a pot of boiled grain on the stove for a few days by accident is how Corn Flakes came about. But it is!
The Kellogg Brothers, John and Will were trying to make a pot of boiled grain and they accidentally left the pot on the stove for a few days. The mixture turned moldy though what remained was dry and thick. Through further experimentation, they eliminated the mold part and created Corn Flakes.
Lighting up the sky, bringing people together in celebration ‘ Fireworks’ are a magical creation that are enjoyed all over the world. This is all thanks to an unknown cook in China!
A cook in China whose name is unknown, loved experimenting with food. One day of experimenting in his kitchen lead to the discovery of fireworks.
Mixing together common kitchen items (common 2000 years ago) charcoal, sulfur and saltpeter, the cook then compressed these ingredients into a bamboo tube and when heated up, it exploded, causing the birth or fireworks!
4. MICROWAVE OVENS
After a day of work sometimes it’s easier to heat up left over dinner in the microwave then cook a new meal. This wouldn’t be possible if Percy Spencer didn’t accidentally come across this discovery.
Percy Spencer was an engineer who was infamous for his left of center research. While Conducting a radar-related research project with a new vacuum tube he created, he came across something amazing.
During one of his experiments, Spencer realized that the candy bar in his pocket began to melt! He then put popcorn into the machine and when it started to pop, he knew he had created a revolutionary device.
5. PACEMAKER
Making life a lot safer and possible for many who suffer from heart disease throughout the world, “the pacemaker’ is a lifesaving and changing invention that was created through research for something completely different.
John Hopps was an electrical engineer and was conducting research on hypothermia and how the use of radio frequency heating could possibly restore the body’s natural temperature.
During his experiment, Hopps made a remarkable discovery realizing that when a heart stopped beating due to cooling, it could be started again by artificial stimulation. This discovery led to the pacemaker.
6. PENICILLIN
A widely used ant biotic, “Penicillin” is depended on by millions when a headache strikes and who would have known that it was a fluke that led Scientist Alexander Fleming to its discovery!
In an obsessive search for a ‘wonder drug’ that could cure diseases, it wasn’t until one day when he threw his experiment away that he found what it was he was looking for.
Fleming had noticed that a contaminated petri dish that he had thrown away was doing something quite remarkable. A mold that was living in this petri dish was dissolving all of the bacteria around it. When the mold was grown on its own, Fleming learned that it contained a powerful antibiotic which he named ‘Penicillin’
A common and fun childhood favorite “the slinky” was invented by Inventor; Richard Jones.
Richard was a naval engineer who was trying to design a meter to monitor power on naval battleships. One day when working with the tension springs, one of them fell to the floor and to Richard’s surprise, the spring kept bouncing from place to place after it hit the ground. This moment was when the Slinky was born.
How To Be More Persuasive With Social Media
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To be successful in both life and business, you must ask people for help. But first, you have to convince them to comply with your requests.
Social media allows you to do that by giving you the tools to be a connecter and persuader, whether offline or online. ~ Dean Kosage
How can you be persuasive with consumers on social media? One of the best books on persuasion is called Influence, in which author Robert Cialdini describes six elements of effective persuasion.
I share those tactics below and analyze how they can best be applied to a social media audience.
1. Reciprocation – The Oldest Trick in the Book
Reciprocation is built upon the theory that if you give something as a gift and then ask the recipient for a favor, they’ll respond in kind.
For example, Dropbox will give you 2GB of storage space for free. But the company asks you to return the favor by sharing the service with friends, then rewards you with another 250 MB of space. That’s reciprocity.
Another common social media strategy is to give away ebooks. For example, after a customer has downloaded a free ebook, encourage that person to subscribe to your blog, Facebook Fan page or Twitter account — “Now that you have the book, would you mind following me on Twitter?”
2. Social Proof – Don’t Be Left Behind
When it comes to making decisions, we often look to other people for clues. This is called social proof. Here are a few indicators of social proof in the social media world.
- Subscriber or follower counts – Are a lot of people following this blogger? Then you probably should follow him too.
- Reviews – If you see that a book has over 500 reviews and an average four stars, you are more likely to buy it than a book without any reviews.
- Comments – Blog posts with hundreds of comments suggest that it is a very good (or very controversial) post. You are more tempted to see what’s going on.
- Share counts – If you see an article has been tweeted 1,200 times, you are more likely to read it than an article tweeted 50 times.
Bottom line: When it comes to social media, a large audience is golden.
3. Liking – Never Met a Stranger
When Cialdini talks about “liking,” he doesn’t mean the “Like” button on Facebook. He means, do people like you? Here are a few ideas how this works on the social web.
- Be warm and personable – Whether you’re on LinkedIn or Google+, talk to people how you would interact with them at a cocktail party.
- Give people things they want – For example, if you know somebody is looking for research studies on mobile app marketing, and you come across some information, share it with that person.
- Be polite – Unfortunately, it’s very easy to let it all hang out online, but you shouldn’t do that. If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.
- Be funny – If you have a sense of humor, flaunt it online. People love to laugh, even in professional contexts.
4. Authority – Why You Must Listen to Me
What does authority look like in social media? Maintaining relationships with well-known brands can only help. For example, if any of your articles have been published in popular offline or online publications, display that content on your social media accounts.
If you’ve ever published a book or built a successful company, you are considered an authority. Developed an app? You are an expert.
Highlight your exceptional achievements in your social media interactions and you’ll have greater influence with your audience.
5. Scarcity – Last Chance to Be Popular
Scarcity is another way of saying you have a limited supply of something. When it comes to social media, weave scarcity into your efforts.
- Limit your interactions online – James Altucher hosts a 30-minute Q&A on Twitter every Thursday. People flood him with questions during that time because they know he’s not available otherwise.
- Time your interactions – Online attention is scarce. Therefore, identify the best times to interact with your social media communities. Master social media timing and you’ll increase your social media performance.
- Use deadlines – Force people to act quickly by limiting how long a product, opportunity or offer is available.
6. Commitment and Constancy – Don’t Go Back on Your Word
This is where it all comes together. During the entire process of connecting with your social networks using the above tactics, you should constantly ask for small commitments.
For example, ask people to share an ebook before they download it. Once they download, remind them of their commitment!
Push those commitments because most people dislike their own inconsistencies. If they commit to something, they will likely do it.
10 Headphones for Cold Weather
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There’s a definite nip in the air as we head into November. To help keep you cozy on your commute, we’ve found 10 pairs of headphones perfect to tote as the weather turns colder.
Whether you want woolly coverings, furry earmuffs or a more urban design, we think there’s an option here to suit your ears. ~ Dean Kosage
Self Worth
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ACHIEVER’S ULTIMATE ACTION
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Here are 7 characteristics to help you achieve your goals and dreams!
Self-esteem and self-efficacy go hand in hand in ensuring that the achiever recognizes that he is capable of accomplishing what he sets out to do.
Whenever faced with obstacles or setbacks, an achiever will use his own resourcefulness to get past any hurdles he comes across.
We have all been given gifts and talents to be successful in life, and we must use these to the best of our ability.
Anyone can dream and set goals, but the achiever is the person who will take action and successfully carry them through.
They realize that we are here on Earth to reach our full potential.
Achievers will plan each step to ensure success, and once completed, they will move onto the next step to get closer to attaining their goal.
If it is humanly possible, then it is perfectly feasible to accept that you too have the potential of reaching that goal!