7 Ways To Get Ahead
Top Ten lists are fun, but there’s something I prefer about 7 lists. They are unique and they are more concise. Anyways, I decided to put together a list of 7 ways to get ahead. I hope you find these information and useful in your own life.
1) Marry Well. Marry the bosses daughter, marry a tycoon’s daughter, or just marry someone who will be supportive and help you get ahead.
2) Learn A New Skill Every Week. Try to focus on learning one new skill every week. If you don’t have the time, then learn a new one every month. Still don’t have the time? Make it.
3) Take 10% out of your paycheck, invest it and completely forget you have it. You’d be amazed how easy it is to live on 10% less salary.
4) Eat At Home More. Not only does it save you money, but guess what? It helps you eat better quality food, feel healthier, and live longer.
5) Tell one person every day how much you appreciate them. This is amazing. Imagine telling your co-workers, your friends or even your family members just how much you appreciate them every day. You’ll soon find people going out of their way to help you get ahead.
6) Set Your Priorities and stick with them. Keep with your strategy, when things are dark and things aren’t going as you thought, think twice before abandoning a well thought out plan. Success could be right around the corner.
7) Act as If You Have Succeeded. The best way to be successful is to act successful. Believe that you are successful and you will be.
If you have some to add to the list, go ahead and leave a comment with your ideas.
Teaching In Brazil?
Teaching English is an awesome profession in many ways for young expats. Travel the world, meet many interesting people, learn new languages and cultures, you name it. I have taught English in several countries, but I have yet to get my feet wet in the South American teaching market. Brazil looks to be a huge market in South America.
I have gleaned a little information about the market in Brazil from posts on Dave’s Esl Cafe, but not enough information to make a good decision on teaching opportunities in the Brazilian Market. I was glad to find the following article on Working in Brazil that serves to answer many questions about working in Brazil, plus the site seems like a great reference for learning about Brazil.
Reference Link:
http://www.gringoes.com/articles.asp?ID_Noticia=1081
Amazon Books Are Always A Great Deal
As teachers, one of the best resources we have are books. They help us put together classes, they give us ideas and they provide us with entertainment. It’s no wonder that we are looking for a great buy on books. That’s why Amazon books are a popular choice for teachers. You can always get the best buy on them, no matter what kind of books you are interested in buying. It’s a good idea to check them out for coursebooks, teaching books, and manuals.
Some Great TEFL Websites
I used to be involved heavily in the TEFL industry,but now that I am back home, it means that I do not pay attention much to it. Because of my previous adventures, I always get asked how I was able to live the lifestyle that I was able to live. Frankly, I really have time to spend the hours needed to help each person individually, but luckily there are some great resources out there where you can find answers to any question.
Here are some TEFL websites:
The TEFL News Network has news and information for TEFL teachers.
Great TEFL Jobs has some great job listings.
ELT World has a great blog and set of forums that give you everything you need to know to teach abroad.
Time To Buy A Digital Camera
I am in the market for a new digital camera. When I first bought our Sony Camera two years ago, it was state of the art and was top in its class. Now, two years on, it is kind of looking old and not quite as interesting. It still works fine, but its features are kind of lacking compared to the newest models.
This means that I will delegate the old Sony to be a backup camera. What will the new camera be? Well, I’d like to go with a Canon digital camera just because I like their quality and they have a lot to offer. Maybe it’s because my very first digital camera was a Canon. Anyways, I know my next camera will be a great purchase.
I guess we will just have to see what we will get.