David Leonhardt

About David Leonhardt

David Leonhardt is the Happy Guy, speaker, author, and publisher of "Your Daily Dose of Happiness" at http://www.TheHappyGuy.com/daily-happiness-free-ezine.html. Visit him at http://www.TheHappyGuy.com amabaie@phastnet.com

Top Ten Tools for Writing Humor

Ever want to write a funny book or a humor column? Or add spice to your newsletter editor or web page so that people read beyond the typical drivel that sends otherwise eager-to-spend customers into a boredom-induced coma?Here are my top ten...
Date Posted: February 02, 2004

Ditch The Hotel For A Villa Or Vacation Home

Two visits to Budapest. Two apartments, walking distance from downtown. I did not even set foot in the Hilton. My mother and I saw Budapest like only someone who stays away from the Americanized hotels can. We stayed with the locals.
Date Posted: January 30, 2004

The Great Career Switch

"Hello. Is the doctor in?""I'll be with you as soon as I finish filling in these forms.""But I really need to see a doctor.""There, now what can I do fo – EEEEEK!
Date Posted: January 28, 2004

Web Site Monitoring Is A Global Necessity

Bill Huang sits down at his computer. As he connects to the Internet, he glances out at the sun poking its nose above the Hong Kong skyline. It will be another busy day, and he has to order those slippers for his wife before rushing off to a...
Date Posted: January 27, 2004

Give a Hug for Happiness

Hugs have a long and honorable tradition, going back to the day the caveman first squeezed his wife and discovered that no ketchup squeezed out. Since then, he found that his wife makes an awesome teddy bear, and he can always squeeze a rhinoceros...
Date Posted: January 25, 2004

No Happiness Without Patience

I'm searching for modern happiness. The old-fashioned kind takes just too long. That happiness requires patience and I don't want to wait. I want upgraded happiness. I want release 4.02, the "new and improved" version.This is...
Date Posted: January 21, 2004

Three Inspirations for Happiness

The following three inspirations were adapted from A Daily Dose of Happiness, and they represent three key ways to increase our happiness.1. FORGIVING FOR HAPPINESSWe like to think we are better than our friends below us in the food chain, such as...
Date Posted: January 17, 2004

A Bad Hairdresser Day

"Hey everybody!" Hairdresser Lady called out. "It's The Happy Guy.""Don't try buttering me up, Hairdresser Lady," I warned. "It's not going to work.""What's not going to work?"...
Date Posted: January 14, 2004

Mr. Cheapie's Frugal Budget Tips

So you feel like a hamster spinning your wheel? The faster you run, the faster the wheel spins. Just when you get a raise, you notice the price of hamster wheels jumps!
Date Posted: January 08, 2004

Choosing a Web Host Based On Price? Don't!

It's tempting. There are so many companies offering cut-rate hosting – loaded with astounding post-futuristic techno-gizmo features ! – that it just makes sense to save a few dollars, right?Think again.
Date Posted: January 04, 2004