http://ybpguide.disqus.com/To empower African-Americans, and all people of color, with the knowledge and inspiration to foster progression and productivity in the community.enFri, 21 Nov 2008 18:21:16 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/08/personal-development/#comment-3942397<p>"Use your extra time for some personal self-development."</p><p>That's something I always stress. There are so many productive things you can do with your time to develop more skills or earn more money. Put your mind to work and you'll achieve so much more in your life... and become more interesting. </p>How to HypnotizeFri, 21 Nov 2008 18:21:16 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/03/08/personal-development/#comment-2413869<p>I have finally stop coming up with excuses. If I have an hour for "America's Next Top Model" I have at least that to read a book. Plus, because learning, reading or volunteering are edifying and rewarding in themselves (whereas TV sometimes makes me feel like a lazy bumb) they have an amazing ability to actually bring more energy and motivation to the other demands of life.</p>Garry I. BevelThu, 08 Mar 2007 21:05:35 -0000