Tag: success

  • Waldorf Astoria turned into housing

    Waldorf Astoria turned into housing

    The world’s most iconic hotel, Waldorf-Astoria, has been taken over by Chinese investors and turned into luxurious apartments.  The Chinese company in charge, Anbang Insurance Group Co, bought it for $1.95billion in 2014 and plans to refurbish the whole building. The hotel is expected to close in 2017 and reopen three years later in 2020. Parts of…

  • Second petition for Brexit

    Second petition for Brexit

    Last Thursday, the United Kingdom announced they will no longer be a part of the European Union resulting in their economic stance to be in strife. The ‘leave’ campaign won by 52% with 30 million voters. Many are concerned over the UK not staying as they are aware of the effects of leaving the Union. A petition…

  • Chinese Computer setting record speeds

    Chinese Computer setting record speeds

    For seven consecutive years, the Chinese supercomputer has been listed as the word’s faster computer and has now been built without any American technology. This year’s champion is the Sunway TaihuLight which was developed by China’s National Research Centre of Parallel Computer Engineering & Technology.  The software is intended to be used for engineering and research…

  • 10 TED Talks To Educate and Inspire Your Next Move

    10 TED Talks To Educate and Inspire Your Next Move

    Here are ten talks that will help you become the successful individual you can be with the career you desire. 1.How to find work you love This talk by Scott Dinsmore looks at how he found his passion in life. It is about finding meaningful work that you love, discovering what matters to you and…

  • Meditation For Success

    Meditation For Success

    Studies have come out highlighting the benefits of meditation and when we look at these benefits we can see that it is a vital tool for success. With many successful individuals already swearing by it, it is about time that you understand why meditation is so great and where you can go to begin a practice.…

  • How to Network Like a Pro

    How to Network Like a Pro

    There are many reasons people attend networking events or attempt to network in general. Some of the main objectives include exposure, connections, growth and job leads. The most important thing to remember is that you have just as much to bring to the table as others. People often mistakenly try to suck so much out…

  • A Tailored Suit Can Make All The Difference

    A Tailored Suit Can Make All The Difference

    Suits, do they really matter? Won’t what I bring to the table trump what I am wearing? The way you present yourself has an effect on the way people perceive you and these perceptions can lead to alternate outcomes. You can shift these outcomes by dressing your best and a tailored suit ensures that you…

  • Planet Friendly Hospitality the Next Big Thing?

    Planet Friendly Hospitality the Next Big Thing?

    Now that the research is in on the most planet-friendly way to eat, some forward thinking businesses are taking this research and reimagining their business in a more planet-friendly way. In Sydney alone we are seeing multiple businesses take the plunge to planet-friendly dining choices. The game changer was Gigi’s Pizzeria, based in Newtown this…

  • Eco-Business is The Way Forward

    Eco-Business is The Way Forward

    As we sit on the precipice of climate change and the irreversible damage that we are doing to this planet it is time to examine our behaviours in society and reshape them for the people of tomorrow. As we live in a capitalist world and money seems to make the world spin around business is…

  • Corporate Wellness an Integral Part of success?

    Corporate Wellness an Integral Part of success?

    In this day and age, we run on sensory overload as a given, from screens to sounds, our eyes and ears dart and our mind jolts around in between. This aside we spike ourselves on stimulants like coffee, processed sugar, alcohol and pharmaceuticals along with a 5 am wake up it means it is normal…