On enthusiasm
“Enthusiasm is the most important thing in life.” Tennessee Williams
Japan and its work ethic
One often hears stories of Japanese workers spending longer hours in the office than those in other countries and of deaths related to overwork in Japan.
According to this article in the BloombergView, it looks as if Japan might be addressing its corporate-culture problem.
So will we see a change? Will we see a focus on efficiency, productivity and family time? I sincerely hope so.
Do you agree? ;)
I don’t mind going to work. It’s the 8-hour wait to go home I can’t stand. 😉
How to avoid brain fatigue
Ron White gives us his tips and strategies on how to stay focused without getting distracted (link to: YouTube).
He recommends that we set a clearly defined goal and know our mission, get into the habit of saying “no” and ignore the clutter.
How to pronounce the word “buffet”
A “buffet” is a piece of furniture in a dining room (like a kind of sideboard or a counter) from which meals are served. But the word can also mean a meal on a table or sideboard at which guests can help themselves.
But how is the word pronounced?
Iswearenglish on YouTube can help us with the British English pronunciation.
