Category Archives: Personal Development

How to Begin Your Research

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Oleg K.

[a printable .pdf of this article is available here] As a librarian working in an area surrounded by educational institutions of all levels, I am often approached by students looking for help in beginning their research. It is surprising to … Continue reading →

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The Reluctant Leader

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Oleg K.

When the editor of Gary’s school newspaper graduated, Gary became the editor because there was no one else who knew as much as him about running the paper. When no one volunteered to lead a committee at Cindy’s workplace, the … Continue reading →

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The Optimist – A Simple Story

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Oleg K.

There was once a middle-aged man with a large golden bald spot peeking out of his grey hair. He called it his “mind’s egg,” let people rub it for good luck and joked about its sheen. He was an extreme … Continue reading →

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Protected: Giving Things Up (an argument in-progress)

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Oleg K.

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Success is a Choice

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Oleg K.

From article: Five Personal Finance Lessons That Rocked Me Like A Hurricane When I Figured Them Out at The Simple Dollar: This one is going to get some people upset, I’m sure, but it’s true. If you want something to … Continue reading →

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No Secret

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Oleg K.

I read several running blogs on a regular basis and DaBigLeap is one of them. Just wanted to share this with you. I’m not trying to lose weight, but I found this post tremendously inspiring. Not only because it comes … Continue reading →

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Why I Became a Vegetarian

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Oleg K.

Why I Became a Vegetarian It’s been several months now since I became a lacto-ovo vegetarian. For me, there was no easing into it, one day, I simply decided to go cold turkey. Haven’t eaten meat since (though there was … Continue reading →

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How to Exit a Rut

Posted on May 29, 2007 by Oleg K.

How to Exit a Rut, (by a person who is in one) Here’s a small disclaimer before I start: When I say I’m in a rut, it doesn’t mean I’m not doing things. I get out of bed, I finish … Continue reading →

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The Golden Rule is Wrong

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Oleg K.

Everyone in the western world knows the Golden Rule: “Treat others as you want to be treated,” or “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Now, I’ve been a follower of this rule for most of … Continue reading →

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Nothing will Happen!

Posted on May 9, 2007 by Oleg K.

A notable realization came to me after I woke this morning. It isn’t a surprising one, and I suppose I’ve known it for years, but it really struck and motivated me this morning; it gave me the inner joy and … Continue reading →

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