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Dear Reader, Do You Do This When You Decide to Read a Nonfiction Book? When you read nonfiction books, do you view them as problem solving tools? You hear all the time in the media how many books successful people read. But many of them read nonfiction books because they’re looking for solutions to specific…

Dear Reader, Should You Subscribe to Book Summary Services? People often wonder if they should subscribe to book summary services like Blinkist, GetAbstract, readitfor.me, 12min and so on. I say ‘Yes’ with a caveat. Book summaries are great. However, I don’t recommend that you use them as a substitute for reading the book. Instead, use…

Dear Reader, Want in on a Big Reading Secret, Learn What to Do? Every industry has its gurus and influencers. We have a tendency to put people on a pedestal and look up to them like they have special superpowers! But guess what? Here’s something the gurus and influencers don’t realize or don’t want to…

Whole Roasted Chicken is what I’m talking about… and it’s a special centerpiece for any meal. I recommend making it for a weekend meal since it roasts a bit longer to make than a regular weeknight dinner, but it works whenever you’ve got the time! From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy,…

Whether or not you’re a morning person, breakfast is an integral part of the day. And starting off your day with a recipe that’s already made for you? Perfection. From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, Easy breakfasts are my JAM in 2021 because I have been struggling in the mornings…

Dear Reader, How Can You Find Time to Read? A common question people ask me is “How do you find time to read so many books?” And to join my Facebook Group, Reading Rocks: Read a Book, Discover Solutions, Change the World (Join the Group here), I ask people what holds them back from reading…

Last year, we celebrated Moscow Mules with 13 different Moscow Mule recipes. (You can find them all here.) But this year, we’re doing something else… and it involves tequila. From the desk of The Speckled Palate’s Erin Parker Howdy, Reader, Did my hint give away what our drink of the year is? Here’s another hint:…

Dear Reader, What’s on Your Learning Agenda for 2021? I read a lot. And I love to read from different genres. I’ll continue to do that. However, recently I asked myself what three skills, if mastered, would be a game changer for me. I came up with sales, problem solving, and creativity. I need to…

Dear Reader, We’re one week into the New Year, how are you doing? This year, I want to become better at sales and marketing. While talking with friends at Portage Sales https://www.portagesales.com/, we gave birth to the idea of doing an event for new sales professionals and founders. We have a few registrations already, and…

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