Quotes of the Day

Peak hours for sending a first email through the online dating system tended to be during work (eleven A.M. to four P.M.) and then just after dinner (seven P.M. to nine P.M.). I did have a few women send me a first message after eleven P.M. Those who did had an 82 percent chance of coming from a profile that had too many words. [2013] - Amy Webb

If you are thinking about starting your own business, I recommend two skills. First, develop the skill to overcome your fears, to overcome rejection, and to communicate the value of your product or service. Second, develop the skill of speaking to large groups of people and keeping them interested in what you have to say. In public speaking, it is said that body language accounts for approximately 55% of communication, voice tone 35%, and words 10%. In the world of business, appearance is a powerful communicator. [2000] - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Used unconsciously and automatically, "but" can be one of the most destructive words in our language. Simply substitute the word "and" instead. [1989] - Anthony Robbins

How someone treats you is a reflection of who that person is, not who you are. If someone is cruel toward you or makes harsh judgments about you based on a brief interaction, it reflects that person's inconsiderate behavior or judgmental predisposition, rather than being an indication of any shortcomings on your part. Therefore, if someone does respond critically or harshly toward you, you might consider whether that's really the kind of person you'd want to have a relationship with. Entering a relationship with someone who's hypercritical is a recipe for an unhealthy and unhappy dynamic, no matter how attractive or accomplished that person may be. In this case, you can view rejection as a blessing in disguise, saving you from going out with someone who's unkind. [2014] - Shannon Kolakowski

If you're earning income that has you paying tax at 35% or less, maximize your TFSA first and then put any additional savings in your RRSP. If you're over 50 and have never used an RRSP, you won't have as much time to put the tax deferred compounding of RRSP on your side. Unless you're in the very top two tax brackets and will get a whack of cash back from the Tax Man now, stick with a TFSA. [2013] - Gail Vaz-Oxlade