http://www.writeopenstory.com/Newest storyCopyright 2006 OS TeamStoryRSSGenerator 1.0http://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story3187.htmlA powerful personal growth tool is the 30-day trial. This is a concept I borrowed from the shareware industry, where you can download a trial version of a piece of software and try it out risk-free for 30 days before you’re required to buy the full version. It’s also a great way to develop new habits, and best of all, it’s brain-dead simple.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story3176.htmlHow do you discover your real purpose in life? I’m not talking about your job, your daily responsibilities, or even your long-term goals. I mean the real reason why you’re here at all — the very reason you exist.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story3034.htmlThe motto “Be prepared,” isn’t just great advice for Boy Scouts; it’s also great career advice. You never know when the perfect career opportunity will present itself. If a recruiter called you today with your dream job, are you prepared to send out an up-to-date resume right away?Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story2916.htmlFor anyone who is interested in learning Photoshop, YouTube (and other video sites) can be a good source of free learning that you might not have thought of. Both YouTube and MetaCafe have a lot of photoshop video tutorials and while not all are the best quality video, the ability to see techniques in action with video is great for quick learning. Here are just a few of the video Photoshop tutorials unearthed in You Tube and a few from MetaCafe as well.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1923.htmlLast year we posted a large list of tips aimed at improving your writing skills. Since then, the site that we referenced changed all of the links and our post was rendered useless.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1711.htmlA few years ago, my life was a mess. So was my house, my desk, my mind. Then I learned, one by one, a few habits that got me completely organized.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1710.htmlPresentations are something that we’re all familiar with. Whether you are watching a presentation or giving a presentation, chances are you know what sucks and what doesn’t. However, in case you don’t know the suck from the not, here are ten tips to help insure you are giving a good presentation:Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1709.htmlAt some point I mentioned to everyone that I am very introverted and used to have a huge fear of public speaking. This fear was not just a simple reluctance to speak in front of a group, I am talking about a fear that scrambled my mind and turned me into a babbling idiot. It could have been a wedding where I was the best man, a speech in school, or a presentation at work...it didn't matter.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1652.htmlThese are the top ten reasons why you might want to quit your current job. These are difficult, if not impossible, work problems to solve. You need to look out for your best interests. Your job consumes too many hours of too many days of your life for you to stay where you are if you're miserable. No excuses, now. If these problems exist in your current job, make a plan, and quit your job.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1648.htmlI know some of you are list hounds, so if you'd rather skip the monologue, scroll down a bit.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1409.htmlNegotiating with your boss can be a little tricky because you are not on equal footing. Since there is always the chance there could be repercussions for speaking out, an employee usually won't tell his boss what he is really thinking. Anyway, let's assume that you want to get a raise or a promotion. Here are some of the rules you can use to negotiate with your boss.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1399.htmlChanging careers could be one of the best decisions you make in your life. It may also be one of the more difficult things you will do. Creating a self-inventory and doing some basic preparation can make a big difference in the way you view yourself and as a result how others see you. Here are five tips to help you weave your way through your transition.Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMThttp://www.writeopenstory.com/Stories/Story1398.htmlBehind every interview question there is a concern or another question. Your job is to process the question thinking about what the interviewer’s concern might be. In other words, why is the interviewer asking you this question?Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:30 GMT