Typically, we've been told to avoid discussing politics and religion in social gatherings or with new acquaintances. Yet, we liberally (pun intended) identify our political views on Facebook and follow and re-tweet political leaders on Twitter. [...]

Much has been made of IQ when it comes to predicting the ability to succeed in life. However, when it really comes down to it, smarts aren't everything, at least those measured by intelligence tests. Call it the Zuckerberg effect if you will, but the real predictor of success these days lies not in one's IQ score, but rather, the ability to grow, learn, adapt, change, follow through, and make things happen -- the Growth Quotient or GQ.

There are upsides to being nice in the office, such as being better liked by co-workers, the authors say, pointing to a raft of earlier studies. But the bottom line, according to four studies they conducted, is that "agreeableness is negatively related to income and earnings."

Yaaaawn. Strrreeetch. You've been clacking away at your TPS report, manning the register or stuck on a conference call for what seems like an eternity, and it's time for a little java jolt. [...]

Like the recent movie Bradley Cooper starred in, Limitless, there definitely is a concoction that is easy to swallow when it comes to real life limitl

Have you ever gone to a party and realized you don't know anyone? Maybe you find yourself standing against the wall eavesdropping on other people's interesting conversations. Do you stay and try to ease your way into the circle? Do you just start talking and hope people will listen? Or do you just [...]

What operating system are you running in the background of your mind? How is it impacting your financial success?

Twitter has become one of the fastest growing social networking websites. With an increasing audience, Twitter also represents one of the best ways to expand your business and attract clients. Follow these five steps to enhance your business on Twitter. [...]

How to have a party for one at a table for two

Rockwall County is rockin' and rollin' at the top of our list for job creation. It may be the Lone Star State's smallest county, but it's one of Texas's fastest growing, with a population that's almost doubled in the last decade. [...]