Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

How to Create an Impactful Personal Online Presence

What does your online presence say about you? Do you put a lot of thought into what you post online? What kind of image do you want to project? Building an impactful personal online presence requires a lot of forethought. You need to think about what image you would like to project, what kind of audiences you want to attract, and what you want to accomplish. In this article, you’ll learn four steps to cultivate a good personal online presence that aligns with your goals.

Fake It to Make It: How to Follow Your Goals Journey

Can you really fake it to make it? How does acting as though you’ve already achieved your dream help you push through towards it? The expression “fake it till you make it” might sound cliche, but it’s a powerful way to expedite the journey towards your goals. When you act as though you’ve already achieved your dream, you’ll become better at discerning the opportunities that can help you get there. Here’s how you can start acting as though you’ve already achieved your goals using the “fake it to make it” method

How to Ask for What You Want: Ask and Receive

Does fear of rejection prevent you from getting what you want? How do you ask for what you want in an unobtrusive yet bold and assertive way? Sometimes, all it takes to get what you want is asking for it. But it’s easy to hold yourself back—maybe you’re afraid of rejection, so you decide it’s better not to ask than to face a “no.” Here are some tips on how to ask for what you want to increase your chances of actually getting it.

The Future of the Workforce: How Will We Adapt?

How has the state of the workforce changed over the years? What are the main factors responsible for the changes? What can we do to adapt? According to Thomas Friedman, the author of Thank You for Being Late, globalization and the increasing interconnectedness of the world have resulted in eight fundamental changes in the state of the workforce. Further, the future of the workforce depends on how well we can adapt to these changes. Keep reading for the eight changes that transformed the state of the workforce and the three ways we can adapt.

Why People Buy: The Psychology of Selling

What’s the secret to sales success? How do some salespeople manage to consistently close sale after sale, cashing in commissions, while others struggle to hit their minimum? Salespeople are always looking for the “secret” to selling. Companies spend countless dollars and hours training their sales teams on how to sell. But before you can sell, you need to understand why people buy. In this article, we’ll discuss the top reasons why people buy and how you can use this knowledge to sell better.

How to Release Trauma: Forgiveness Is the Key

How do you cope with trauma? Do you tend to bury it with distractions or do you ruminate on the pain? What’s a healthy way to release trauma? When you experience something painful, but don’t process it, it diminishes your ability to take on similar or new challenges. That’s why it’s important to put the pain beyond you the sooner the better. Forgiveness is the key to doing so. In this article, you’ll learn how to recognize when you’re holding yourself back and learn two techniques to overcome past hurts and pains.

Going Out of Your Comfort Zone: Use Affirmations

What are the things you’d like to do but aren’t because of the potential for discomfort, failure, or disappointment? Why is it important to push yourself to get out of your comfort zone? We often let limiting thoughts about ourselves and our abilities guide how we live our lives. Most people aren’t even aware of how much staying in their comfort zone limits their life outcomes and what would be possible if only they had the courage to venture beyond it. In this article, we’ll talk about the importance of going out of your comfort zone and how to use

5 Ways to Develop Leadership Skills: Tips and Advice

What makes a great leader? Can anyone develop leadership skills? Or is leadership more of an inherent personality trait? While there are certain personalities that have natural leadership acumen, anyone can develop leadership skills if they put their mind to it. Though not everyone will have a large impact like Nelson Mandela or Steve Jobs, you can still make a big difference in your place of work or community. Keep reading to learn how to develop leadership skills.

Becoming a Successful Salesman: 5 Helpful Tips

What distinguishes a successful salesman from an average one? How do some salespeople manage to consistently close sale after sale, cashing in commissions, while others struggle to hit their minimum? Many salespeople, especially at the beginning of their career, erroneously think that pushing the prospect to buy is the best way to clinch the deal. And while the aggressive approach might work from time to time, it’s not going to bring you consistent sales. Rather than pushing the customer to buy what you have, your job as a salesperson is capitalizing on the desire to buy—that is, making the customer

Globalization and Climate Change: There Is No Planet B

What is the connection between globalization and climate change? Will the Earth be able to withstand the effects of accelerating globalization? As a result of the accelerations in technology and globalization, climate change is also accelerating at a pace greater than anything seen before in human history. For the most part, the planet has been good at maintaining equilibrium. Today, however, changes are happening so fast and so globally that we’re approaching the limit of the planet’s ability to buffer the climate. In this article, we’ll discuss the effects of globalization and its implications for the planet Earth.