For those who aren’t smooth talkers, it’s easier to communicate by typing than it is by speaking.

Continuing on the recent topic of conversation, the Internet and virtual worlds have shown that there can be a striking difference between someone’s personality online and that in real life. For some, while the part of the brain responsible for processing speech is lower than average, the difference is made up by other parts of the brain.

These types of people have a strong connection between their thoughts and the keyboard, allowing them to express themselves more quickly/easily.

Communication is important. Use whatever means needed to get your thoughts down.

There are varying degrees of “obvious” and no single person will completely agree with you on what is or is not obvious.

You know the situation. You’re trying to explain something to someone that’s so obvious, yet you can’t seem to get it through to them no matter how hard you try.

The problem is that what’s “obvious” depends on so many factors: experience, faith, occupation, age, etc. The important (and sometimes most difficult) part is realizing your differences and using that knowledge to help in explaining what seems so obvious.

Nothing’s as obvious as it seems. And sometimes that’s a good thing. Obviously.

Sure, eating healthy is good for me, but it’s also a good excuse to eat unhealthy every now and then

Eating healthy can help keep your weight down, keep you more energized, and can lead to a longer life, but there’s one reason most of us keep secret: We get to splurge on unhealthy food. And it tastes a million times sweeter than it does when you eat unhealthy on a regular basis.

It’s sort of like a reward. When I’ve eaten all health food for a few weeks, I don’t feel so bad dropping a few bucks for some Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

So why I do eat healthy? Well, in part because sometimes I get to eat unhealthy and not feel guilty about it.

Don’t take for granted anything good that comes to you in life. It usually doesn’t last forever.

That’s admittedly an unusually pessimistic outlook for me, though it rings true everywhere, even this blog. I love writing here, but even something like this doesn’t always last. Maybe that’s why I took the last month off, maybe I’m just making up a sad excuse for hiding the fact that I’ve been working too much lately

Either way, remember to appreciate the good things that come to you in life. Not all of us will always be so lucky!

Most of us spend over 1/3 of our waking adult years working. Make it an exciting 1/3.

Work shouldn’t just be something to bring in money and pay the bills. It’s a big part of your life and if you’re going to spend 1/3 of your time working, find something that excites you. Find something you’ll look forward to working on each day. And when that becomes boring, move on and find something else.

Some people realize this after it’s too late and feel like they just wasted their time. Don’t just do something you’re good at. Do something that gets you excited.

If you understand each of those phrases, guess what? You can speak multiple languages!

Alright, so maybe that’s pushing the envelope a little, but it’s true. We grow up learning not just English, but phrases in other languages like French, Spanish, and Latin. In fact, those phrases are so ingrained in our society that they’re essentially just another “word” in the English dictionary.

The fact is, it probably works both ways. Do you know any popular English phrases that are used in the everyday conversation of another language?

If you can make me laugh (which isn’t that hard to do), you get far in my book

Laughing (or just smiling) is so important to your everyday health. Believe it or not, your physical health really does depend on your emotional health. Weird, right? Why would your body break down when you’re sad?

Well, your body puts down its defenses and makes you more vulnerable to things like heart attacks, strokes, and other things you don’t want.

So tell a joke and laugh a little today. You might live longer if ya do.

When you’re interviewing for a new job, don’t forget that it’s a two-way street.

In my field, there are a few major things interviewers first look for: Are you competent? Can you handle stressful situations? Are you willing to learn new technology? These are all great topics that help filter out unqualified candidates.

As the candidate, the important thing to remember and actively take advantage is: Interviewing is a two-way street. There are some things you need to look for: Is this company competent? Are its engineers productive, smart people that you’ll enjoy working with? etc.

Don’t forget that you need to play hardball too.

It’s easy to get caught up using shorthand “speak” over e-mail. Be careful who you use it with.

When talking professionally in-person, the chances that you get criticized for grammar or spelling is almost none. However, professional e-mail requires much more attention to be paid towards grammar, spelling, and proper English.

In addition, it’s important to remember to separate personal from professional “speak” within e-mails. When I was looking for a new job, I was e-mailed by a potential employer using shorthand like “u” for “you”, “2″ for “to”, etc. (e.g. “i’d like u 2 get back 2 us asap. thx!”). That’s a huge turn-off for any candidate.

First impressions count, even if it’s just an e-mail.

My children will be my legacy, not my work.

It’s no secret that I enjoy my work. I love to think about new ideas, work with cutting-edge technology, and try to make a difference in the world. And in all of these thoughts, I wonder what my legacy will be. What grand company or invention will I be remembered for?

And over the last few years, I think I’ve realized that my legacy will not be about any of the above. My legacy will be my children and their future. A company or invention can only stay around for so long. A family history can last forever.