Showing posts with label learn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label learn. Show all posts

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Show Your Work!: Book Review

 Jim's Review

  An amazing book from beginning to the end!

  10 out of 10 stars

                                                            



    In his New York Times bestseller Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon showed readers how to unlock their creativity by “stealing” from the community of other movers and shakers. Now, in an even more forward-thinking and necessary book, he shows how to take that critical next step on a creative journey―getting known.

Show Your Work! is about why generosity trumps genius. It’s about getting findable, about using the network instead of wasting time “networking.” It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery―let others into your process, then let them steal from you. Filled with illustrations, quotes, stories, and examples, Show Your Work! offers ten transformative rules for being open, generous, brave, productive.

In chapters such as
 You Don’t Have to Be a GeniusShare Something Small Every Day; and Stick Around, Kleon creates a user’s manual for embracing the communal nature of creativity― what he calls the “ecology of talent.” From broader life lessons about work (you can’t find your voice if you don’t use it) to the etiquette of sharing―and the dangers of oversharing―to the practicalities of Internet life (build a good domain name; give credit when credit is due), it’s an inspiring manifesto for succeeding as any kind of artist or entrepreneur in the digital age. 

Monday, May 25, 2020

YOU ARE A BADASS EVERY DAY : Book Review


                                                                     
         Jim Pagiamtzis Review
       "I read it one sitting and found it interesting but no really badass more motivating and inspiring!"

  7 out of 10 stars



      About book;
 For anyone who has ever had trouble staying motivated while trailblazing towards badassery, You Are a Badass Every Day is the companion to keep you fresh, grateful, mighty, and driven.

 In one hundred exercises, reflections, and cues that you can use to immediately realign your mind and keep your focus unwavering, this guide will show you how to keep the breakthroughs catalyzed by Sincero’s iconic books You Are a Badass and You Are a Badass at Making Money going.

Owning your power to ascend to badassery is just the first step in creating the life you deserve—You Are A Badass Every Day is the accountability buddy you can keep in your back pocket to power through obstacles, overcome the doubts that hold you back from greatness, and keep the fires of determination roaring while you reach your goals.Learn and buy book

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Project Management for Dummies: Book Review


                                      

        Jim Pagiamtzis review



           about book
       
The bestselling "bible" of project management In today's time-crunched, cost-conscious global business environment, tight project deadlines and stringent expectations are the norm. Now with 25 percent new and updated content, Project Management For Dummies introduces you to the principles of successful project management and shows you how to motivate any team to gain maximum productivity.
You'll learn how to organize, estimate, and schedule projects efficiently and effectively. You'll also discover how to manage deliverables, issue changes, assess risks, maintain communications, and live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology and software—and by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers.
  • The latest information on measuring project management ROI and value to the organization (and customers)
  • Managing Continuous Process Improvement
  • Examples of formats used for different aspects of project management
  • Managing distressed projects and managing multiple team projects
  • Hierarchical decomposition and how it can dramatically improve the effectiveness of project planning and control
  • The latest trend of embracing the use of social media to drive efficiency and improve socialization
  • New information on managing and resolving conflicts that occur during a project
  • Explanations of concepts tested in the PMP® certification exam with study tips and practices to help you pass
Project Management For Dummies gives professionals like you everything you need to be successful project managers.
(PMI, CAPM, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

  Learn and buy book

Saturday, January 12, 2019

Staples Studio VIP Launch; Event Review

                  Friday January 11th

          It was amazing event for the Staples Studio Launch Party in Downtown Toronto.

 A spacious area for professional and entrepreneur to collaborate to work, learn and grow.

      Check out the pictures below

         To learn more about the Staple Studio learn more
      

                 It was great to see: Jon Gauthier, Mo Waja, Lyndon Johnson, Jay Mistry, Anya Romanova, Dan Shaikh, Rina Rovinelli and many new connections!



                                         



                                                      



Jim Pagiamtzsi at Studio space


                                                            
Attendees being served






Attendees getting ready to initiate space

Spotlight space at Studios Staples

        Ask Deep Questions  learn more


Ask Deep Questions with Jan Keck

Ask Deep Questions cards

             Twenty One Toys  learn more



tables, chairs and twenty one today to try for attendees

Twentyone Toys box

3 different boxes for Twentyone Toys

Twentyone Toy collecting business cards for contest

        One of the rooms         

Studio rooms with chairs

       Get your photograph

get your photograph done














                                                       

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Staples Spotlight with Joe Mimran:Event review

 Thursday January 10,2019

 It was a packed house at the Staples Studio in Downtown Toronto. Main stage with Joe Mimran and two additional video screens were used to capture this iconic entrepreneur who started his own fashion line, appeared on CBC Dragon's Den.

 Shared his wisdom on business, life and success with the audience. He answer multiple questions with authenticity and eloquently.

 At the end of the night all attendees received a $10 gift card from Staples.

                                      

Joe Mimran being interviewed

Attendee asking a question to Joe Mimran

Jim Pagiamtzis and Joe Mimran
                      
Booklet for the night
An evening with Keynote Speaker, Joe Mimran

Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, founder of Joe Fresh and champion of entrepreneurs, Joe Mimran will join us at Spotlight for a conversation on why your next achievement should be greater than your last.

“Creativity is about curiosity, restlessness and the pursuit of your next success.”


What is Spotlight?

We know that staying up to date on today’s big ideas and tomorrow’s big trends is a job in and of itself.

So – as the world’s first working, learning and growing store – we are excited to be introducing Spotlight: a new community gathering and learning space. Spotlight will engage communities with knowledgeable experts to both inspire, inform, motivate and educate.

Monday, April 16, 2018

Special Video Post; Jim Pagiamzis Awesome April Message

Jim Pagiamtzis shares insight on his journey of speaking, sharing and learning in the 10 years

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Friday, October 20, 2017

(True) Story: : The power of storytelling and making an impact!



               Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
                


      I was attending Google Cloud Summit Training session on Tuesday afternoon in preparation for the big event the next day, while I was waiting for the training to start I struck up a conversation with Phil T who looking forward to the  training and the event the next day.

 We were have great conversation about business, life and success and we had some individuals with both admitted Anthony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk to name a few.

 I got to a point where I sharing how I was using a calender to mark the days I need to make money. He stopped me and said “ that’s a good idea, let me make a note on that! You gave me an amazing business secret. Thanks Jim!”

I responded  “ That’s awesome, taking leadership in your business is very important!”

As we continued to talk in turned out he did some photography for Speaker Slam in Toronto to with Dan Sheik and Rina Lee Rovinelli

Moral of story:  Just when you think people are not listening to what you say, you get reminded that they are listening!

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Journey to getting to a meeting on March 30th


          I had a meeting at 2:00pm on March 30th at 230 Signet Drive

           So I went to Google Maps to plot my trip. (I always do!)

        I left my place around 12:15pm to give me some flex time to get there little early and prepare.

          It began with trip on the Bloor line (Line2)  to St. George station (Line 1) North to Wilson Station where I would take a bus West for 30 minute ride to my destination.

            The journey got little crazy when I got to Wilson station and took the wrong bus going east to York Mills Station. When I got to the station I spoke to the drive and he said "you went to the wrong level, everyone does it!"  so I made a call to my contact to tell her of the situation and it went straight to voice mail. It was about 1:09pm.

         So I took the same bus back to Wilson station and went to the Upper level and took the correct bus west.  We got about 10 minutes from the station and the bus stopped and drive announced."can everyone skip over the bus infront please"

         So we all shift to the other bus. We continued the journey. I reached the corner of Weston and Ormont at excatly 2:00pm!

           Then I ran the long block and reached the front door at 2:05pm. I spoke to the contact and he said "I didn't know you were coming!"  wow so I was early!

            The meeting went well and descended back to the bus stop back to the city.

      About 15 minutes later I get a call from my contact and she says 'they made a quick decision your hired! You start on monday!

           I went back to Wilson Station and treated myself to Mr. Big and Kickstart drink

     Moral of the Story: You may be late and but the universe has your back and being early is what was needed.
             





Jim Pagiamtzis at Wilson Station





Celebration Mr. Big and Kickstart drink
                                        

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Journey to the first day of work!



  This was 1st day to remember!

     It was Monday March 6th and I was excited for the new start, unfortunately I was not in good shape!
  
    On Sunday March 5th I was involved in rear end collision in my friends Dodge Caravan on the highway 401 near Keele.

    Luckly that she had the large big ass truck that we got off relatively unscathed. We both got out took pictures and did the necessary exchange of information.

   When I got back home that's when the headache started. I took to tylenol and relaxed.

    So I show up to work the first day and the morning everything went well learning, taking notes and then in the afternoon headaches returned!

   I got some rest that night and luckily the sores and headaches have subsided.

    


                                

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Book Review: Single in the City



                                       

                                            

       Jim Pagiamtzis review
        "Living in the 21st Century will give us access to learn and be better, technology will make you and feel smarter.

When you read Single in the City you will realize that it's your responsibility to becoming the best you and understanding that the person you want to attract and be with has the same responsibility for themselves.

Meeting in the middle won't be eas, the strategies, tips and life lessons that Laura shares about her personal journey will make feel that she is on your team either way. Now that's someone who cares!


        
Dating can be fun. Or it can be difficult. It can be easy. Or complicated. With millions of singles wanting to date, those who develop successful relationships have equipped themselves with “secrets to success.” What are these secrets?

Just ask dating/relationship expert, Laura Bilotta.

Laura has coached and advised thousands of men and women in their quest to find their perfect match. Now, for the first time ever, Ms. Bilotta has compiled her coaching and advice into one book, Single in the City.

Technology has turned the dating world upside down, and traditional dating rules no longer apply.  Single in the City addresses all the dating rules when it comes to modern dating, such as; online dating, communication and being flexible in your list of partner requirements.

In a world where dating is dictated by algorithms and predetermined categories, Laura offers expert and personal guidance and dating advice to help readers navigate their way through the complicated dating landscape in the ever elusive search for “the one.”

Through personal stories and anecdotes, Single in the City will take you on a dating discovery expedition, helping you to find out who you are and why you attract the people you do.  Providing real world examples and thoughtful advice, Laura equips you with the tools you need to find the person you are meant to be with – and to put an end to your single status!





ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Laura Bilotta is an event planner, dating coach and matchmaker for Single in the City, the company she founded 15 years ago.  She has recently added TV Host and now Author to her resume.  Availing herself of every opportunity to help people navigate the choppy waters of the dating pool. Laura’s success has resulted in her being regarded as a reputable and reliable dating and relationship expert who is often sought out by local and national media.

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Finding herself single and increasingly more discouraged with the dating options out there, or lack thereof, Laura realized that as our age goes up the odds of finding a quality mate go down exponentially, so she decided to take the bull by the horns. Internet dating was starting to catch on, but most people Laura spoke to wanted a ‘face-to-face’ to see if there was a physical attraction, electric connection and to make sure the person was who they said they were – so she started creating speed-dating events, activity based events and other singles events.

These events proved so successful Laura was able to expand upon them and eventually branch into date coaching and matchmaking.  It was a natural transition, Laura has a very nurturing nature and friends always considered her the ‘go-to-gal’ for dating advice well before she owned a company that provided that very service.

Over the last 15 years Single in the City has hosted over 1700 events, of which Laura personally oversaw 1200.  She takes her job very seriously, she cares about her clients and derives much joy from every successful connection, and there have been many.

Laura firmly believes that choosing a life partner is the single most important decision you’ll ever make in your life, it’s also where you’re most vulnerable.  She appreciates and respects the privilege of assisting you in this very personal endeavor.

Laura lives just outside the bustling metropolis that is Toronto, close enough to be there in a moment’s notice, but far enough away that the house she shares with her boyfriend and beloved pup, Max, can feel like it’s own little happy place. So, if you find yourself preparing for a dip in the dating pool, you couldn’t find a better lifeguard than Laura Bilotta, she is always prepared, and always on duty.

TESTIMONIALS

Single in the City: From Hookups and Heartbreaks to Love & Lifemates, Tales and Tips to Attract Your Perfect Match, looks at common missteps people make in the dating process and how to do it right. It’s an easy and witty read. The chapter about writing your dating profile is spot-on! Finally, someone is saying no more, “Walks on the beach!” It’s a great book for anyone wandering into the murky waters of online dating.
~ Dawn Maslar, Author of Men Chase, Women Choose: The Neuroscience of Meeting, Dating, Losing Your Mind, and Finding True Love
I found this book fascinating! Laura not only helps you find the right date, she guides you along a journey of self-discovery and helps you become a better person! This book offers some great relationship and dating advice and will whip you into the best dating shape of your life.
~ Kirsty Dunne, Celebrity Fitness Expert & Guru and Ambassador for Adidas & Nature’s Emporium
The Dating Dilemma – today’s city singles of all ages know it only too well – how difficult it is to find, meet and keep a partner nowadays. Matchmaker and television host Laura Bilotta has written the ultimate dating book – Single in the City. Well written, informative and very helpful, the knowledgeable advice will surely help any single find The One at last!
~ Valerie Gibson Relationship expert and author of Cougar: A Guide for Older Women Dating Younger and Men and The Later Dater: A Guide For The Newly Single Woman Over 50
Laura has already facilitated hundreds of lasting, genuine love connections and now it’s your turn! If you’re truly ready to push your comfort zone, be honest with yourself and invite love into your life, turn to Laura Bilotta and Single in the City.
~Jessica O’Reilly, Sex & Relationship Expert, PhD
“I’ve been working with Laura for some time now and always value her tips and dating advice. When she gave me a copy of her book I was happy to have a take home reference that I could use as a reminder.  It’s an easy read, charming and witty and has given me great insight into what I am projecting when meeting a woman for the first time.  I highly recommend this book!”
~Trevor, Lawyer, Former Client


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Friday, February 24, 2017

Event Review: Public Speakers Association:Toronto Chapter


    It was an amazing evening of learning, sharing and socializing.

   As director of the Public Speakers Association I shared insight on two topics. How to use video to promote your business and Creating a presentation that stands out!

 If you want to find about more PSA in your area click here


Warren Falkenstien and Jim Pagiamtzis

Jim Pagiamtzis sharing on power of video in your business
                                        

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Special Video: Jim Pagiamtzis at local book store in Toronto asking What books are you reading?

  

              
                        Jim Pagiamtzis at local book store in Toronto asking What books are you reading?




                               

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