When I graduated from college in 2009 with a BA in French, I spent six weeks looking for a job. Any job. I needed to save money for my impending move to Paris, where I would spend a year working as a teaching assistant in an elementary school, frolicking in the City of Lights, and I needed to save money quick—$3,000 in the span of a couple months—in order to afford all of those baguettes and bottles of vin. I don’t know if you recall, but the summer of 2009 wasn’t exactly the best time to find a job/graduate from college because of the…ahem…recession that had just hit the…
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Lifehacker This Chart Helps You Find the Right Career Based on Salary and Growth | Gawker We Are Rai
Lifehacker17 May 2013 | 2:32 pmLifehacker This Chart Helps You Find the Right Career Based on Salary and Growth | Gawker We Are Raising $200,000 to Buy and Publish the Rob Ford Crack Tape | Gizmodo Warning: Don't Drink and Internet | Jalopnik Lexus LFA Owner Forces Town To Remove Speed Bump Because He Can Read more... -
Essential organizing tools: The Staples 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
Unclutterer16 May 2013 | 7:15 amThe following is a sponsored post from Staples about a product we believe in. For the past month, I’ve been aggressively testing this product and the review is based on my first-hand experiences. We agreed to work with Staples because they sell so many different products in their stores, and our arrangement with them allows us to review products we use and have no hesitation recommending to our readers. Again, these infrequent sponsored posts help us continue to provide quality content to our audience. As a parent of a toddler with an intrinsic desire to push every button he encounters,… -
Be More, Do Less
Think Simple Now12 May 2013 | 5:00 pmPhoto by Jon Jacobsen By Rebecca A. Watson “It is the stillness that will save and transform the world.” ~Eckhart Tolle Several years ago I lived with a good friend who spoke English as her third language. While she spoke fluently after years of experience, there was one phrase I used that she had trouble grasping at first: Just be. As in, “After we finish grocery shopping, let’s go to the beach and just be.” She’d always want to finish the sentence. “Just be … relaxing. Just be … writing.” When I explained what I meant, that I would really just like to sit,…
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It’s Not You, It’s Them: 11 Frenemies You Should Dump Today
13 May 2013 | 10:33 amRelationships are an accumulation of life’s continuous serendipity, but friendships are intentional.We choose to let others influence us, and we rely on them to provide modeling, mentorship, and assistance.But what if those friends actually did more harm than good?Those are called “frenemies.” These people wreck your mood, kill your productivity, and complicate your life.Some have bad intentions, while others are clueless about their negative effects.Whether these toxic influences are sabotaging you intentionally or not, identifying and removing them from your life can dramatically… -
16 Sneaky Ways You Sabotage Your Own Happiness (And What To Do About It)
11 May 2013 | 11:14 amSometimes, life sucks.You want to be happy.In fact, you try really hard to be happy. But something always seems to come along and ruin everything.You get into fights with your friends or family.You can’t quite catch a break with your career. It feels like nothing good ever happens in your life.On most days, your life feels like a bad movie – one where you can’t even get your money back.Everything just feels miserable.Can you even remember the last time you actually felt happy?The Real Causes of UnhappinessDuring one summer while I was in university, I was unhappy.I was unhappy because… -
6 Powerful Tips to Help You Strengthen Your Focus and Achieve Your Goals
8 May 2013 | 12:25 pmIn one of my recent posts, I wrote about the importance of focus on achieving a successful life and also laid down a few tips to improve your focus.However, developing focus is not an easy task.It is not something you can achieve overnight.It calls for a set of actions that you follow regularly.Here are six more tips that can help you strengthen your focus and in turn, help you achieve your goals.1. Set a ScheduleWhen you have vague goals and plans, it is not easy to work towards achieving them.So, the first step in improving your focus is to make sure your goals are clear and your plans are… -
The Ultimate Quick Fix: Solve Any Problem In Your Life In Three Steps
6 May 2013 | 11:57 amWe all make mistakes, and cause problems and harm: we may not want to, but we do.By going through life hiding from this fact and pretending we are perfect, we just make things worse, and expect perfection from other people, which will only cause disappointment.Instead, by acknowledging it as adults, we can accept we are human, but learn how to minimise the damage, solve the problem or stand up for ourselves:We can let go and forgive ourselves.Deep down, we all want a quick fix to a problem or a happy life.You will find endless blogs and articles filled with advice and ideas, but really there… -
A Simple 5-Step Process to Separate Your Actions from Negative Thoughts
4 May 2013 | 11:20 amAs a collegiate student-athlete for many years, I was constantly reminded to think positively.Recently, “The Secret” emphasizing positive thinking was an incredible commercial success. ‘Your thoughts become things’ was the central thesis of “The Secret” and is the main philosophy taught in most mental health disciplines.Personally, the whole positive thinking thing never really struck me as a realistic mental technique in life and sports.There are times when I just have negative thoughts.I don’t believe this is a bad thing, nor do I believe these thoughts to be completely under…
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Find a Quick Exercise Routine You Can Actually Stick to This Weekend
17 May 2013 | 5:00 pmExercise: most of us hate it and wish we did it more often. The key? Finding a routine that doesn't take too long but also doesn't try to pack two hours of work into four minutes, leaving you feel like you're lucky to be alive. Over the last couple of years, tons of of quick exercise routines you can actually stick to have surfaced. Pick one and get started this weekend.Read more... -
What's the buttoning protocol for a two-button suit?
17 May 2013 | 3:00 pmGreat discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful!Read more... -
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"Self-Delusion Is One of the Greatest Inventions in Human History"
17 May 2013 | 2:30 pmAt some point you've been told to fake it 'til you make it, and that's because with a little effort you can delude yourself into believing—and then becoming—whatever you hope to be. As A.J. Jacobs, author of Drop Dead Healthy, points out in this quote, we're a lot more flexible and less stubborn than we may think. He explains:Read more... -
Why the Shower Gets Hot or Cold When You Flush (and How To Prevent It)
17 May 2013 | 2:00 pmA sudden burst of piping hot (or freezing cold) water is a showering human's worst nightmare. But what's the cause? And how can you prevent it? The DIY experts at Stack Exchange provide a few tips.Read more...
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Ask Unclutterer: Organizing hair accessories
17 May 2013 | 8:50 amReader Theo submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer: My daughter is in fifth grade with long hair and every *&*^%#! hair accessory you can possibly imagine. Our house is overrun with ponytail holders and barrettes. I threaten to cut her hair off in the middle of the night if she can’t find a way to keep all of these things on her head or in her room or bathroom. Her mother has short hair and is oblivious to my frustration. Help please. — Theo, who is tired of cutting ponytail holders out of the vacuum belt Theo, are you actually a time-traveling version of my dad writing… -
We’ve cured boredom and that’s not good
16 May 2013 | 7:45 amMy colleague at The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Chris Rawson, recently explained why most people should think long and hard before installing a beta version of the iPad and iPhone operating system. These betas are typically distributed to developers so that they can test their apps against future updates, but any interested party with $100 can sign up as a developer and get it themselvers. It was a great piece and contained this blurb from a frustrated iPad owner: I recently bought an iPad right before a trip to Africa for a family vacation. Being right after the release of the iOS 5 beta 2,… -
Essential organizing tools: The Staples 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
16 May 2013 | 7:15 amThe following is a sponsored post from Staples about a product we believe in. For the past month, I’ve been aggressively testing this product and the review is based on my first-hand experiences. We agreed to work with Staples because they sell so many different products in their stores, and our arrangement with them allows us to review products we use and have no hesitation recommending to our readers. Again, these infrequent sponsored posts help us continue to provide quality content to our audience. As a parent of a toddler with an intrinsic desire to push every button he encounters,… -
Unitasker Wednesday: Fat Magnet
15 May 2013 | 7:30 amAll Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy! When I began receiving emails from readers nominating the Fat Magnet for our Unitasker feature, I was a bit nervous to follow the links. I feared some sort of bullying might be transpiring or not-so-family-friendly content was on the other end. Alas, there was neither bullying nor unseemly mature content, only an incredibly ineffective unitasker. Introducing the Fat Magnet: When I finally followed the links, my understanding of the periodic table of elements… -
A year ago on Unclutterer
15 May 2013 | 7:15 am2012 Five tasks to keep your Monday morning productiveMonday mornings can be tough, especially rainy ones like we’re having in the Mid-Atlantic this morning. Instead of wasting away your morning, try these simple five tasks to keep your productivity from stalling. New additions to the Unclutterer family: Introducing Deb LeeWe are happy to announce that two writers are joining our content team here at Unclutterer. First up, is professional organizer Deb Lee. 2010 Weigh in: How do you store the tiniest toys in your child’s playroomReader Stephanie is in the process of making over…
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30sec Tip: The World Does not Reward Perfectionists
17 May 2013 | 7:00 pmThe world does not reward perfectionists. It rewards those who get things done. As a rule, thinking is a good thing and while some people don’t do it enough, some over-think everything. Both genders can fall into either category – today we’re going to chat about the one who does too much. How to Stop Being an Over-Thinker The post 30sec Tip: The World Does not Reward Perfectionists appeared first on Lifehack. -
31 Ways to Make Laundry Easier
17 May 2013 | 3:00 pmIf you’re anything like me, you hate doing chores, whether it means vacuuming or washing clothes. Fortunately, there are tons of ways to cut down on the time you spend doing chores and this great BuzzFeed article features 31 fantastic ways to make laundry easier. If you find sorting laundry to be tedious, then just install multiple hampers on a wall in your laundry room or garage and sort your laundry as you toss it in the hamper, or buy a hamper with dividers built in. Always have stains on your clothes, then post a stain-removal cheat sheet right beside your washing machine.Tired of… -
3 Ways to Earn an Extra $500 on the Side
17 May 2013 | 2:00 pmWhen I graduated from college in 2009 with a BA in French, I spent six weeks looking for a job. Any job. I needed to save money for my impending move to Paris, where I would spend a year working as a teaching assistant in an elementary school, frolicking in the City of Lights, and I needed to save money quick—$3,000 in the span of a couple months—in order to afford all of those baguettes and bottles of vin. I don’t know if you recall, but the summer of 2009 wasn’t exactly the best time to find a job/graduate from college because of the…ahem…recession that had just hit the… -
The Perfect Risotto Recipe for Anniversaries and Apologies
17 May 2013 | 1:00 pmIt’s a commonly-held belief that everyone should have at least one spectacular recipe down pat so they can demonstrate their culinary prowess at a moment’s notice. Though it’s actually best to have at least ten of these memorized, having the know-how to create one gorgeous dish is absolutely imperative, and might actually be the magic key to getting you out of trouble one day. Do take note that when I mention the creation of a dish, I’m not talking about warming up something frozen that you’ve bought at the grocery store—that’s not cooking, it’s a… -
How to Take Control of Your Money
17 May 2013 | 12:00 pmPlenty of people will tell you that if you want to take control of your money you should set a budget and stick to it. While that works for some people, the fact is that not everyone can stick to a budget and often, they will get discouraged to the point where they end up spending even more money. Sometimes we put these small changes off because we forget just how much money we could save if we do them: How to Save Money Around Your Home For those who have a hard time budgeting, but still want to take better control of their money, finance expert Suze Orman suggests cutting back a little bit…
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MAKE
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Maker Faire Bay Area Ready for Showtime
17 May 2013 | 9:26 pmThe production crew at MAKE has been preparing all week. Sets and stages have been built. Communications and power have been put in place. Finally, everything is ready to go. It's set-up day. This morning, the gates opened for makers and sponsors to check in and set-up their exhibits. The grounds are filled with sounds of tools, forklifts, and the occasionally noise of Arc Attack performing a sound check. The last event of the day was the paella dinner for makers, the traditional Maker Faire eve feast/party. Tomorrow: It's showtime!Read the full article on MAKE -
Bunnie’s Form 1 Printer Teardown
17 May 2013 | 8:37 pmAndrew "bunnie" Huang backed Formlabs' 2012 Kickstarter for the Form 1 liquid resin (SLA) printer and just scored a pre-release beta unit through his connect with Neoteny Labs.vAnd, naturally, the first thing he did was tear it apart.Read the full article on MAKE -
Pedal Car Race Competition Heats Up
17 May 2013 | 6:22 pmThe fine folks of the Fun Bike Unicorn Club (FBUC) are hosting the second annual Death Defying Figure 8 Races this weekend, May 18 and 19, at Maker Faire Bay Area. One look at a handful of the pedal cars that will be racing this weekend, and it’s clear the […]Read the full article on MAKE -
In the midst of Maker Faire: A “How to Make a Makerspace” Workshop
17 May 2013 | 6:15 pmOutside, you could hear the thwack of hammers and the beeps of trucks backing up. Maker Faire was coming together on the Friday before opening. But inside this classroom, a very serious group of 32 were intensely focused on the process of making a makerspace. The workshop had attracted activists […]Read the full article on MAKE -
A Steam-Powered Printing Press at Maker Faire
17 May 2013 | 3:45 pmAt Maker Faire Bay Area the crew from Kinetic Steam Works are hard at work on turning the power of steam into the power of the pen.Read the full article on MAKE
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The Art of Manliness
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How to Make Smoked BBQ Ribs
17 May 2013 | 1:12 pmEditor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jeff Mcintyre. Learning basic cooking skills was not a priority for me while growing up. The transition from a fully fed teenager to a totally independent and clueless in the kitchen college freshman was painful. I quickly lost my appetite for fast food and frozen dinners. Luckily, something about outdoor cooking had always intrigued me. I began reading about grilling techniques and quickly got hooked. Grilling introduced me to the art of preparing great meals. Today I consider cooking one of my greatest passions. There is good reason why pork… -
Give the Art of Manliness Collection Box Set for Graduation or Father’s Day!
17 May 2013 | 11:56 amDid you know that our two books, The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man and Manvotionals: Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues are available in a handsome-looking cigar box along with some coasters bearing manly iconography and quotes? It’s a virile boxed book collection for the ages. The Art of Manliness Collection Boxed Set makes the perfect gift for graduation or Father’s Day. One book covers the practical skill-sets of manliness, from how to break down a door and start a fire to gentlemanly etiquette. The other book covers… -
The First Key to Mastery: Finding Your Life’s Task
16 May 2013 | 3:04 pmEditor’s Note: This is an excerpt from Robert Greene’s book Mastery. Last time he talked about the importance of the Apprenticeship Phase in gaining mastery over a skill or knowledge domain. Equally important is the need for an unbridled passion that will fuel you through the drudgery of your Apprenticeship. To gain that passion, the skill you seek to master must be part of what Greene calls your “Life’s Task.” In the excerpt below, Mr. Greene shares how you can discover yours. Among his various possible beings each man always finds one which is his genuine and… -
So You Want My Job: Novelist (+ Book Giveaway)
16 May 2013 | 11:25 amOnce again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream. A lot of men dream of being a writer. Many have even written up a manuscript, and truly believe they’ve crafted a great novel. But then what? How do you go from typing away in a room somewhere and eagerly clutching a finished manuscript in your hands, to actually getting it published? And even if it does get published, how do you get actual people to read it? Today novelist… -
How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship
15 May 2013 | 3:19 pmAs we’ve discussed before, many men these days have trouble being assertive. One of the things these “Nice Guys” struggle with is communicating their needs to others. Because they shy away from conflict, and don’t want to trouble or inconvenience others, they constantly let other people’s needs supersede their own, and they find it difficult to articulate their personal goals and desires. Instead, they rely on “mind-reading,” believing their partners should intuitively know what they need without them having to say anything. If the Nice Guy’s partner isn’t skilled in…
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Personal Development
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The Lovers and The Fighters
13 May 2013 | 1:45 am“Don’t fight a battle if you don’t gain anything by winning.”- Erwin Rommel Will you live forever? If not, you need to prioritize how you spend your time – and who you spend it with. Too many people waste their time and lives fighting to change people who don’t actually matter to them. One of my very strong core beliefs is, I will serve the lovers – not the fighters. Who Are The Lovers? The lovers are the people who love what I do, and who love improving themselves. They love to read, learn and make their lives better. They love to send my articles… -
Why I Hate The Words “I Can’t”
6 May 2013 | 1:00 am“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.”- Henry Ford Question: Have you ever been faced with a decision and said to yourself “I can’t do that”? Stop It. Too many people spend their lives avoiding responsibility by saying they can’t do something… When the truth is really, they won’t do it because they do not want to face the consequences. Examples: I can’t give up sugary drinks in order to lose weight I can’t just quit my job I can’t make time for that The truth is, what these words… -
The Best Way To Spend Your Time
3 May 2013 | 12:20 am“You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset.”- Tom Hopkins Question: Do you think that improving yourself is becoming more or less important ? Which direction do you think the world is going? I’ll tell you my answer – it matters more than ever, and you are only going to become more responsible for your own future. I believe that improving yourself – your skills, your motivation and planning for your own future – is the single best investment you can make with your time. -
Spectator Depression: Killing Your Dreams By Watching Others Live Theirs
30 Apr 2013 | 2:00 am“I’d rather live life than watch somebody else living it.”- Al Jourgensen The average American spends over 30 hours a month online (and I know many people who spend much more than that). Over a quarter of that time, 8 hours a month on average is spent on Facebook. What I found fascinating though is I recently read that when you are on Facebook, you are far more likely to comment or like other people’s photos and status updates than to post anything on your own. The most popular activity on Facebook? Browsing the newsfeed (mostly looking at pictures) and… -
This Is The Bridge – And I Must Cross It
17 Apr 2013 | 1:00 amThe weather was beautiful as I headed out with a friend to the trailhead one afternoon. My hiking backpack loaded with snacks, water and medical supplies was on my back, and a light breeze coasted over the mountains We parked on a sleepy little side street, applied our sunscreen and entered the trail marked by dirty pink ribbons. After climbing sideways through a few switchbacks we made it onto a small clearing. We could see the ocean, mountains in the distance, and our destination straight ahead: the summit at the end of the trail. The Peak Ahead From where we were standing the peak…
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Why Automatic Pilot Is A Button A Leader Should Never Push
12 May 2013 | 3:30 pmIt’s so tempting…… There are times when it seems so logical, and so right, to just kick it back and push the auto-pilot button. Things are going fine. There are no disturbances in sight. Status Quo? Sure, why not? (Plus, I’ve got other distractions calling me – like all those Social Media sites that keep popping messages on my screen) After all, if it ain’t broke…… DON’T DO IT. Don’t hit that button. Take my word for it on this one. Leadership isn’t the kind of thing you can “just let happen”. A leader has… -
Why Leadership Needs To Be More Human
5 May 2013 | 3:30 pmI was always uncomfortable on a pedestal. Call me modest, or humble, or whatever, but it just doesn’t suit me. There’s something so detached about it. There’s a real physical separation between you, the leader, and they, the people you lead. Communication from the pedestal is made by words and sounds, both written and spoken. But words and sounds aren’t enough. They’re not human enough. In fact, they’re barely human. What’s more human is a real personal connection with those you lead. I felt like I really needed to look into the eyes of every single employee I… -
Basic Instincts: 10 Leadership Acts You Shouldn’t Have to Think About
28 Apr 2013 | 3:30 pmIt’s once again time for my annual trip to Chicago next weekend, for my SOBCon event. The thought of that trip always brings back memories of a conversation I had a few years ago at the event with my good friend and fellow blogger Chris Garrett. In that conversation, we had a (very) deep discussion about the things that were “like breathing” to me – those things that define who I am, but I rarely thought about, because they come completely naturally. I ended up writing a post about it afterwards, and that concept, “like breathing”, has stuck with… -
How I Answered The Call of Leadership – And Won A “Can’t Win” Election
21 Apr 2013 | 3:30 pmIt was the spring of 1981 – my junior year in college. I had just successfully completed my “core” courses in my selected major of accounting with “A”s across the board, and was sailing towards my senior year with a bright future of debits and credits ahead of me. Accounting seemed right for me. I was good with numbers, and had a knack for the fundamentals of business. And, most importantly, I could become a “professional” right away. I didn’t want to go to graduate school. I needed to get out into the working world and make money. -
The Full Spectrum of Leadership (and The Danger of the Comfortable Middle)
14 Apr 2013 | 3:30 pmWhen I think of leadership lessons that I’ve come back to time after time (after time), this one always bubbles up to the top of the list. Leaders HAVE to stay out of the Comfortable Middle. Here is my original post on this topic that appeared in 2007: I was noodling over the weekend about a management tendency that I have observed many times over a 25-year career – the tendency to manage from what I call the “Comfortable Middle” of the “Management Spectrum“. I wanted to create something visually to illustrate this, so I pulled up my Microsoft Paint…
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Live Your Legend
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A LYL Event In Every City! The Free Step-by-Step Guide to Transforming Your Surroundings (PDF download)
14 May 2013 | 7:04 pm“Do nothing but put a group of passionate, inspired, crazy people in a room together, and the world-changing will take care of itself. “ - The LYL Creed The Power of Having the Right People in the Same Room… Today is a big day for all of us. We are launching a free tool that I think will dramatically change the impact that our community and this revolution has on all of us (and the world). It’s been in the works for months and I’m damn excited! As of this morning, the Live Your Legend LIVE Event Field Kit is available to download. And it’s 100% free to all… -
Surprising Science: Medical Proof that Doing Work You Love Could Save Your Life
7 May 2013 | 8:17 am“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.” – Hippocrates The Health Benefits of Loving What You Do. I believe doing work you love will change the world. But a lot of people still spend their lives filled with stress, anxiety and despair about how they spend the majority of their working and waking hours. As many as 80% of the world lives this way (although I’d like to think our Revolution here is beginning to push that number down). Yet despite the constant pain and frustration, we find reasons to push off change one more day. One day turns into a… -
The 14 Most Powerful TED Talks for Disruptive Career Change & Making a Difference
30 Apr 2013 | 6:48 pm“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” – Sir Isaac Newton Learning from Masters TED is one of my favorite organizations on the planet. What their 2-18 minute-long talks have done for the distribution of ideas, disruptive thinking and creativity is something I’ll never fully be able to get my head around. I credit TED for much of the inspiration and ideas that have come to life through Live Your Legend – and just about everything else I do. They’ve helped me launch businesses, run ultra marathons, connect with world-changers… -
The Experimenter’s Dilemma & The Most Powerful (& misused) Online Tool for Developing & Monetizing A Passion
24 Apr 2013 | 8:53 am“Life is nothing more than a series of experiments. Test and share you ideas. Give them a chance to have an impact, and an impact you’ll have.” Important Note & Warning: This is a special post — a manifesto and guide on experimentation & learning. It’s in-depth and it’s important. The whole thing will take you about 15 minutes to read and another 15 minutes to implement. I believe it will dramatically transform your career potential. That’s exactly what it did for me. If you must, you can scan over the first part. But the next 9 steps are vital. -
Fearful Focus: How & When to Kill Your 2nd Most Amazing Idea (+ free ‘Avoid At All Cost’ workbook)
16 Apr 2013 | 5:45 pm“Focus is the key to the world.” - William A. Dinsmore III (my dad) Admitting Defeat to Allow Victory… I have a confession to make. For the last few months I’ve been working on launching a top-secret project that I think could help this community in a totally new and fun way. I’ve briefly mentioned it in the past, and many of you have showed serious enthusiasm – which further fueled my distraction, I mean excitement… This is also what I was referring to in my interview with John Lusk on Difficult Decisions last week – so figured it’s about…
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Fried Dessert Plantains a la Colombiana
17 May 2013 | 7:12 pmThis is the the story of two little brothers, who grew up together but had to walk separated paths. Now, they're travelling the world, looking for adventures, wonders and treasures. Both brothers are gifted: one inherited his mother's great culinary skills and learned how to cook tasty dishes. There...By: M.C. LangerContinue Reading » -
Deep Fried Mac & Cheese
17 May 2013 | 4:47 pmWhile it's not something you'd want to do all the time, if you have a hankerin' for deep frying or are attending a party where insanely rich foods are admired or worshipped, deep-fried mac and cheese may be for you. It's an extremely inexpensive dish, and one that is probably easier to make than you...By: superericContinue Reading » -
Put a Cylon in it!
17 May 2013 | 3:24 pmLast year the comedy sketch show 'Portlandia' made fun of an arts and craft trend, where craft artists would take ordinary items and 'put a bird on it'. I fell victim to a similar trend in the geek crowd: Take an ordinary silver item and add LEDs to 'put a cylon in it'. :) When I saw the Total C...By: ChrisKnightContinue Reading » -
Crispy Pig Ears
17 May 2013 | 1:33 pmI know what some of you are thinking! Ewww! That's what I thought the first time I realized pig ears were even edible. My husband and I were dining at one of our favorite restaurants in Oakland. We always go for the chefs tasting menu and sure enough, third course in we were presented with a pig ear...By: lmnopeasContinue Reading » -
Carrot Cranberry Salad
17 May 2013 | 10:10 amThe results of a new 10-year study from the Netherlands showed the intake of carrots and risk of cardiovascular disease. Participants who had the least carrot intake had the least amount of CVD risk reduction, even though they still received risk-reducing benefits from their carrot intake. However, ...By: savorthefoodContinue Reading »
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Practical Hacks
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1000 US Airways Dividend Miles for creating a dining account
16 May 2013 | 2:00 amFor U.S. cardholders: Get 1000 Dividend Miles when you create a Dividend Miles dining account, dine once, and review your experience. Signing up takes all of 2-3 minutes (you’ll need your DM # and a credit card). Sign up here: Dividend Miles Bonus – Dining AccountSimilar Posts: None Found -
Barclays Lufthansa Mastercard Offer: 50K Miles & More/Star Alliance points
13 May 2013 | 4:47 amAfter a dearth of attractive miles credit card offers recently, finally a solid offer from Barclays. You can get 50,000 Miles & More points through this offer, 15K more than typically offered by Barclays: Earn 20,000 award miles after your first purchase Earn an additional 30,000 award miles when you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 90 days Cardholders receive a companion ticket annually. Enjoy 2 award miles per $1 on Miles & More integrated airline ticket purchases Earn 1 award mile per $1 spent everywhere else No mileage expiration with monthly qualifying purchases 0% Intro… -
Can Harry’s do for shaving what Warby Parker did for the eyeglass industry?
10 Apr 2013 | 2:00 amOne could argue that Warby Parker is well on its way to transforming the eyeglass industry by eliminating the middleman, cutting prices, and selling direct to consumers. Now Warby Parker co-founder Jeff Raider, along with longtime friend Andy Katz-Mayfield, is trying to do the same thing for shaving. The two launched Harry’s about three weeks ago, featuring low prices and, like Warby Parker, a charitable angle. Harry’s offers two models, the Truman and the Winston. (No explanation is provided for the company’s name, but it’s clearly an homage to famous… -
Fashion strategies and tips for women travelers
25 Mar 2013 | 2:00 amA few years ago I coerced Mrs. Hacks into posting about her approach for packing for an international trip. Pat’s approach was to bring basics that could easily be mixed and matched, as well as accessorized. This is the essence of the capsule wardrobe; here’s a brief summary from Wikipedia (click on the preceding link for the full article): ‘Capsule wardrobe’ is a term coined by Susie Faux, who was and is the owner of London boutique ‘Wardrobe’, in the 1970s. She considers that a capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing… -
Looking back at #18 fairway, Indian Wells CC, Classic course
19 Mar 2013 | 5:29 pmWe’re enjoying several days with friends in Palm Springs… golf, great friends, and a little wine. What a beautiful spot!Similar Posts: None Found
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The Inspire Me Today Blog
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Within Darkness, There Is Always Light
17 May 2013 | 11:00 amBy Carly Alyssa Thorne. Sometimes, we are in so much pain we forget that within that spiral of darkness, there is light. Sometimes we just need to step beyond our shadow, look at it, and see what it is attempting to tell us, teach us. The day I took this picture, I was playing with my shadows at a sand dune on a golf course and when I looked at my iPhone and saw the picture, it brought back waves of reflection of the days of youth where I was trapped within this shadow of fear, pain, and deep sorrow and loss. The biggest “aha” in that moment was remembering that I always chose to… -
Think positive thoughts. Believe in yourself and others. Share hugs and spread love.
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Top Inspiring Quotes to Motivate You in Your Work Life
16 May 2013 | 12:00 pmBy Andrew Lisa. When going through your workday, working on business management or figuring out where your career is taking you, it’s good to know that you’re not the first to struggle with your work life. Take inspiration from these people who have known both sides of success. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.”— Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin “Lost time is never found again.” “Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” “Diligence is the mother of good luck.” “Well done is better than well said.” “He… -
Either way you’re going off the ledge. Jump now so God doesn’t have to push you.
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Refuse to be defined by someone else’s vision of what’s possible.
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Mark's Daily Apple
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Going Primal Was Like the Magic Pill I Have Been Looking For
17 May 2013 | 8:00 amIt’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep coming in. Thank you for reading! I grew up as an overweight child and teenager. It wasn’t that I ate particularly badly, it was that I absolutely hated sport. Growing up in the 80s, I really thought that exercise was synonymous with ball sports. As I was essentially scared of… -
Why It’s Important to Cook Your Own Meals
16 May 2013 | 8:00 amWhen was the last time you made a great meal? From-scratch prep, serious gratification result. This morning? Last week? Last month? Although I imagine Primal folks cook much more often than most non-Primal types, we all get caught up in the busyness of life. Eating – even healthy eating – often gets boiled down to convenience and strategy. I get it. Few of us have the luxury of basking in culinary ventures at every meal (myself included), but I do find real cooking to be an underappreciated indulgence – and there’s the rub. Why, as a larger culture, have we chosen to forgo… -
7 Characteristics Associated with Long Life (and How to Cultivate Them)
15 May 2013 | 8:00 amAs much as we focus on food and fitness as the “physical” arbiters of health and longevity, there appears to be much more to it. In fact, most research fails to find any grand commonalities in the diet and fitness patterns of the longest lived. From Okinawans with their sweet potatoes to Japanese centenarians with their dairy to the Ashkenazi with their higher rates of smoking, drinking, and lower rates of formal exercise to the 107 year old with her butter, no exercise, and mistrust of medicine to the supercentenarians with their liver, bacon, wine, chocolate, and eggs to the… -
The Missing Link: Movement as a Skill
14 May 2013 | 8:00 amThis is a guest post from Kelly Starrett. Kelly is an expert on performance-based orthopedic sports medicine, and the founder and operator of CrossFit San Francisco. He also blogs at mobilitywod.com, presented at this year’s PrimalCon Oxnard to rave reviews, and has a great new book out, Becoming a Supple Leopard. He’s been busy! Now, enter Kelly… Humans have the amazing ability to resolve their own pain and heal themselves…infinitely. Although this might be difficult to believe, especially if you are suffering from chronic pain, with the proper lifestyle choices, you… -
Dear Mark: Hiking Around the World
13 May 2013 | 8:00 amToday’s edition of Dear Mark is different than most. Instead of doing a roundup of questions, I’m focusing on a single email from a reader who’s hiking around the world in three years and needs a few bits of advice. Of course, this particular reader’s question contains four separate questions, so it’s kind of like a roundup. First is my opinion on the ideal macronutrient ratio – if such a thing exists – for an 18,000 mile hike lasting three years. Second is my opinion on a “fast and feast” cycle for the duration. Third is my take on the…
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zenhabits
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5 Lessons in Contentment from Billionaires Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger
16 May 2013 | 7:03 amBy Leo Babauta I sat in a crowd of 45,000 about 10 days ago, watching super-billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger riff off each other and deliver quick wit and worldly wisdom about finances and life in general, at the famous Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha. As I listened to these titans of the investing world, it struck me how content they are. Not just content because they have all the riches in the world and all their needs met (they do), but because they understand fundamentals of contentment with life, which I believe is a superpower. It was… -
Smile in Each Moment
13 May 2013 | 12:59 pmBy Leo Babauta There’s a tendency to get caught up in the tasks of our day, the urgency of what’s coming up, the distractions of being online. And we forget to smile. In the rush of the day, the stress of wanting things to happen a certain way, we lose the enjoyment of each moment. In every moment, there’s the capacity for happiness. It’s not that we need to be ecstatic, full of pleasure, excited or even joyous each and every second of the day. Who needs that kind of pressure? And it’s not that we can never feel sadness or anger or stress. It’s that we can… -
A Guide to Practical Compassion
10 May 2013 | 12:19 pmBy Leo Babauta If I’ve found two guiding principles in my life, they are contentment and compassion. With these two ideas, life becomes better. Contentment makes every moment better. And compassion makes your connection with others better. What Compassion Is, & Some Difficulties Let’s talk about compassion for a few minutes, because as important as it is, very few people talk about how to actually do it. First a definition: the simple definition of compassion is feeling and understanding the pain of others, and then wanting to reduce that suffering. In practice, it’s a… -
6 Steps To Healing Yourself
7 May 2013 | 7:00 amEditor’s note: This is a guest post from Lissa Rankin of 6 Steps To Healing Yourself. Take a moment and check in with yourself. How is your body feeling right in this moment? If you’re generally healthy, check in for subtle symptoms. Is your neck feeling tense? Does your lower back ache? Do you have a headache? Are you exhausted — again? Or perhaps you’re battling a more serious health diagnosis and you’re experiencing symptoms from your health condition. Whether you’re experiencing the nuisance of a minor physical symptom, the more concerning stress of a serious health… -
Find the Zen of Work
2 May 2013 | 3:28 pmBy Leo Babauta One of the most common problems I hear from readers is the difficulty in finding calm and peace in the middle of a work day. Work for many people is stressful, full of too many things to do, too many meetings and emails and incoming information and interruptions and irritations and distractions and decisions and confusion. Putting “Zen” into the workplace — some calm, some mindfulness, some letting go of that which stresses you out — is not a simple thing for most people. To help those who’d like to find a more peaceful way of working, I’ve…
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Marc and Angel Hack Life
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5 Things YOU Should Be an Expert At
16 May 2013 | 6:23 pm“Everything has been figured out, except how to live.” ―Jean-Paul Sartre “Promise me that you will live and love to the point of tears. That you will do something every day that moves you. That you will become an expert at what truly matters,” my grandmother said to me just a few days before she passed. Although she never clarified, specifically, what she wanted me to be an expert at, this advice has always stuck with me. And over the years I’ve learned that, at the very least, it includes the following: Final Reminder: We just released the Audio Book for 1,000 Little… -
9 Unconventional Ways to Let Go
14 May 2013 | 7:15 pmby Vincent Nguyen of Self Stairway Letting go is difficult, but it’s something you constantly have to do as you live from one day to the next. It’s a necessary process of adapting to the ever-changing environment you live in – leaving behind the old to make way for the new. There are many reasons you may want to let go sooner rather than later. Maybe someone wants you to be someone you’re not, maybe you’ve had your trust broken too many times by the same person, or maybe you’ve simply been living a lifestyle that makes you unhappy. The possibilities are obviously endless. -
7 Behaviors to Stop Tolerating from Others
12 May 2013 | 6:59 pmIt is better to be alone than in bad company. Your dignity may be attacked, ravaged and disgracefully mocked, but it can never be taken away unless you willingly surrender it. It’s all about finding the strength to defend your boundaries. The manipulators of the world will test you from time to time to see if you bend. Don’t let them intimidate you. When you catch them pushing on you, push back. All it takes is once, and if they get away with pushing you around that once – if they know they can treat you like that – then it sets the pattern for the future. You are stronger… -
9 Ways to Find Peace of Mind in Tough Times
9 May 2013 | 6:50 pmLife isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain. ―Vivian Greene Over the past decade Marc and I have dealt with several personal hardships of varying degrees, including the sudden death of a sibling, the loss of a best friend to illness, and an unexpected, breadwinning employment layoff. These experiences were brutal. Each of them, unsurprisingly, knocked us down and off course for a period of time. But when our time of mourning was over in each individual circumstance, we pressed forward, stronger, and with a greater understanding and… -
6 Ways You Are Your Own Worst Enemy
7 May 2013 | 7:28 pmFor the longest time I had tunnel vision and expected life to be a certain way. I studied my failures until I lost sight of my successes. I surrendered my dreams to feel a sense of comfort. I crafted limiting beliefs and shielded myself from love and happiness by refusing to put myself out there. And as I did all of this, I sat back and wondered why life was so miserable. Obviously, I was very lost. I began to turn things around about a decade ago when my stubborn habits led me into a chaotic argument with Angel. As we both stared at each other through tears, she said, “Marc, you…
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Parent Hacks
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Kids hang their own coats with the help of stick-on hooks
15 May 2013 | 7:48 amAt Amazon: Command hooks Michelle's hack illustrates how simple home tweaks can make a big difference to your kid's independence: My son is 3-1/2. We recently bought a new house and we managed to train him to take off his shoes and coat and put them in the coat closet. But his coat would just get left on the floor. Not really his fault since he can't reach the hanging bar. My husband didn't want to put coat hooks in the foyer for fear that our main entrance would be a mess (he's one of those tidy husbands). So we went all winter picking up and hanging our son's… -
Mother's Day disappointment? Honest advice for next year.
14 May 2013 | 7:17 amAt Etsy: Mother's Day Card: Shark Attack, by Emily-Bell From Mother's Day fail? Lessons learned -- and honest advice for avoiding disappointment next year: "I hate Mother's Day." This, from a friend I ran into on the walk home from school. I appreciated her candor but couldn't help feeling sad. What was supposed to be a lovely occasion for her turned into a day of miscommunication, forced cheerfulness, and clashing expectations. She's not alone. Several people I know felt disappointed by Mother's Day, and I've experienced a few duds in past years myself. -
Managing kids' computer use using built-in parental controls
13 May 2013 | 10:07 amI appreciate this hack from Melissa -- simply, how her family uses the parental controls built into her computer's operating system to manage her kids' computer use. It's easy to overlook the tools we already have right at our fingertips. What's great about Melissa's hack -- beyond just using both low- and high tech tools and setting the limits -- is that the larger conversation is also happening. Getting along with siblings, sharing, balancing electronic time, getting active...it's all part of the bigger picture. I know you had a post about timers and other methods of…
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The Happiness Project
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The Happiness Lesson from the Finale of the TV Show “The Office.”
17 May 2013 | 6:05 amMy daughters and I are huge fans of the TV show, The Office (the American version). We have the DVDs, we’ve watched every episode several times, and they get funnier each time. Now, admittedly, you may question the wisdom of allowing an eight-year-old to watch the show. But I always watch with her, and I skip through the inappropriate parts. One thing that my happiness project has taught me is that my own frame of mind can significantly boost (or diminish) the amount of happiness I get from something. Therefore, one of my aims has been to boost my feelings of pleasant… -
Would You Do Me a Favor? Take This Short Survey.
16 May 2013 | 10:17 amOne of my Secrets of Adulthood is to It’s okay to ask for help–and today I’m asking! I’m considering adding some new features to The Happiness Project site, and it would be hugely helpful to learn more about you and your views. I’d like to know what’s working well, and what could work better. I know it’s a pain to do these things, so out of the people who take the survey, I’ll choose ten people at random to receive a set of signed books: The Happiness Project, Happier at Home, and The One-Sentence Journal. The survey is short and… -
How Well Do You Know Yourself? Take This Quiz.
15 May 2013 | 6:13 amEvery Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Quiz–Answer these questions to boost your self-knowledge. A key–perhaps the key–to a happy life is self-knowledge, because as the Fifth Splendid Truth holds, I can build a happy life only on the foundation of my own nature. In my own case, I’ve found that the more my life reflects my real interests, values, and temperament, the happier I become. But it’s very hard to know ourselves; it’s easy to be distracted by the way we wish we were, or think we ought to be, or what others think we should be, until we lose sight of what is… -
Story: Get a Hold of Yourself, Meredith.
14 May 2013 | 2:33 pmFor the weekly videos, I now tell a story. I’ve realized that for me, and I think for many people, a story is what holds my attention and makes a point most powerfully. This week’s story: Get a hold of yourself, Meredith. Can’t see the video? Click here. Do you have any catch-phrases or mantras that work for you? I’m still puzzled by why I’ve remembered this one for so many years! It reminds me of how Miss Anning rallies herself by repeating “On, Stanley, on” in Virginia Woolf’s short story, “Together and Apart.” [She said] to herself:… -
A Surprising But Effective Way To Figure Out What Someone Really Thinks.
13 May 2013 | 3:03 pmOver the weekend, I was trying to remember something I’d read in Tyler Cowen’s book, Discover Your Inner Economist: Using Incentives to Fall in Love, Survive Your Next Meeting, and Motivate Your Dentist. And I looked it up–so interesting! Sometimes when we ask a question, we know that people might be reluctant to give a true opinion. Maybe they’re worried about angering someone else, or appearing unsophisticated, or admitting what they actually think or do. Tyler Cowen made an observation that I think is absolutely fascinating, and one that provides a possible solution to this…
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Everlasting Designs
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Rockstar Ronan: Waging Wars
13 May 2013 | 10:35 amThe universe has a special way of helping us break through the walls of grief. It sends us a gentle breeze that turns us in a direction to face the howls. Sitting with the iPad and looking for a particular movies' name, which I still can't remember, brought me to a Taylor Swift song...."Ronan's Song"....which in turn pulled me in, feet first, breech and wailing to RockstarRonan.com Ronan was a strikingly beautiful boy diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma cancer. He passed away on May 9th 2011 in his mothers arms after an 8 month battle. In her poignant blog, his mother recounts his life… -
fuck. cancer.
23 Apr 2013 | 1:18 pmFor those of you who haven't followed, let me begin by telling you that I lost my husband, 46, to cancer last year after a mercifully short battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. It was singly the most brutal time in my life watching the beautiful man I married get eaten alive by this angry, festering disease. We did our best to bring a quality of life to the few functioning days we had but as you may know there is no happy ending with this type of cancer. We were blindsided by the lightning speed at which our lives were torn apart and now I am left to redefine, reinvent, and reassess. -
here is little Effie’s head
8 Oct 2012 | 7:04 ame.e. cummings penned one of my favorite pieces reminding us of all the "coulda, shoulda, woulda's that have gone before us and the road not taken. The six crumbs reflect all the things Effie did not do throughout her life (with regrets?). Who among us can claim never to have made a mistake, missed a goal, regretted a choice...? Life life with no regrets, not wishing you had done something differently....this is not a dress rehearsal. In the rear view mirror don't look back and wish you had let yourself be happier. embrace every opportunity you happen upon. -
Shaken by Life
1 Oct 2012 | 9:08 amI love Leo Babuata of Zen Habits. As one on my favorite bloggers, I have followed him around like a puppy waiting for an enlightening morsel to fall to the floor. Leo never fails to elicit a deep sigh and reflection from his thoughtful posts. His last....It's a simple thoughtful train meant to deliver inspiration and eye-widening. ...And I am struck by the beauty of this world, and the fragile human lives struggling to make their way within it. And shaken. The pain and stress and anger and sadness and loneliness and frustration and fear and cravings and irritations that we will… -
congratulations....it's a tumor
28 Aug 2012 | 6:56 amdear Body, don't you ever get tired of your heart jumping out of your chest? this disease is so mean I can't even believe it's real. surreal moves in slow motion. this was so not in our life plans. meet the man of your dreams, fall head over heels. have a beautiful wedding, have children, discover that this is why you love him even more, he is an good father. our protector. our cozy blanket. The MAN that makes it all right... look ahead to retirement, trips to mexico. he starts to be stressed, confused and we think lyme disease again, doctor says no, tumor, brain tumor. the worst…
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Mind Hacks
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Did the eyes really stare down bicycle crime in Newcastle?
16 May 2013 | 2:33 amThis is the first fortnightly column I’ll be writing for The Conversation, a creative commons news and opinion website that launched today. The site has been set up by a number of UK universities and bodies such as the Wellcome Trust, Nuffield Foundation and HEFCE, following the successful model of the Australian version of the site. Their plan is to unlock the massive amount of expertise held by UK academics and inject it into the public discourse. My plan is to give some critical commentary on headlines from the week's news which focus on neuroscience and psychology. If… -
A world of swearing
15 May 2013 | 11:19 amThe Boston Globe has a short but fascinating interview on the history of swearing where author Melissa Mohr describes how the meaning of the act of swearing has changed over time. IDEAS: Are there other old curses that 21st-century people would be surprised to hear about? MOHR: Because [bad words] were mostly religious in the Middle Ages, any part of God’s body you could curse with. God’s bones, nails, wounds, precious heart, passion, God’s death—that was supposedly one of Queen Elizabeth I’s favorite oaths. IDEAS: Have religious curses like that lost their power as the culture… -
The ‘unnamed feeling’ named ASMR
13 May 2013 | 7:03 amHere’s my BBC Future column from last week. It’s about the so-called Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, which didn’t have a name until 2010 and I’d never heard of until 2012. Now, I’m finding out that it is surprisingly common. The original is here. It’s a tightening at the back of the throat, or a tingling around your scalp, a chill that comes over you when you pay close attention to something, such as a person whispering instructions. It’s called the autonomous sensory meridian response, and until 2010 it didn’t exist. I first heard about… -
Disaster response psychology needs to change
12 May 2013 | 3:54 amI’ve got an article in today’s Observer about how disaster response mental health services are often based on the erroneous assumption that everyone needs ‘treatment’ and often rely on single-session counselling sessions which may do more harm than good. Unfortunately, the article has been given a rather misleading headline (‘Minds traumatised by disaster heal themselves without therapy’) which suggests that mental health services are not needed. This is not the case and this is not what the article says. What it does say is that the common idea of disaster… -
2013-05-03 Spike activity
4 May 2013 | 5:41 amQuick links from the past week in mind and brain news: I can’t recognise my own face! In my case, it’s because the Botox has worn off but for person described in the New Scientist article it’s because of prosopagnosia. The Guardian reports that the UK Government’s ‘Nudge Unit’ is set to become a commercial service. Nudge mercenaries! A greater use of “I” and “me” as a mark of interpersonal distress. An interesting study covered by the BPS Research Digest. Pacific Standard has an interesting piece about gun registers, felons and…
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Robert Walker Online
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Can we outgrow our animal instincts?
11 May 2013 | 11:32 amI recently watched the movie Deliverance again, and it makes me wonder if humankind will ever outgrow its animal instincts and unenlightened way of living. But does enlightenment mean to outgrow nature, or is it rather the more violent and destructive—the mindless—aspects of (human) nature? What role does humankind play in the evolution of life? Is there really even an evolution, a progression, a growth out of one thing and into another? There is a part of me that feels that humans are different than the rest of nature, but how, really? Can what we see as peace and violence/destruction… -
Martyr-Victim Complex
1 May 2013 | 9:00 amYesterday I was writing about selfishness and selflessness and the important distinction between for and about. I was trying to articulate my point, but a satisfactory explanation remained elusive. I think, though, that using the example of someone I know, I can put it this way: this person’s love for people, for example, is about her love for them. It is about her. It is self-oriented, self-involved. For her, the focus of her ostensible benevolence toward others is her (benevolence toward them). The point is that she does it, and that it is about her own self-validation and… -
Only when you let go of everything are you free to do anything
11 Apr 2013 | 8:55 amIs the process of living truly, of really growing up, a messy—even somewhat dangerous—process? Absolutely. For it is not a clean and simple process—learning to think for ourselves. Because we will make mistakes, and will succumb to our conditioning, and we may think we are right when we are wrong, and we might do wrong things thinking we are right. But this is part of the process, and there is no way of getting around it. In the realm of ‘child development’ they call this ‘growing pains,’ and that is exactly what adult-children have to go through as well. There… -
Progress is a Process
27 Mar 2013 | 12:15 pmOnly when people stop giving it lip service, and realize that we are all the same, that we are all one, will things really change. Because at that point things could not help but change. For when you take away the idea of self, of ego, of I, of ‘personal’ ‘property’—’mine not yours’; ‘ours not theirs’—it subverts and essentially negates all of those Western ideas and concepts on which our societies and governments are based and run. There would be, there could be, no capitalism, nor socialism, nor communism, nor any system based at all on… -
Seeing the World Through Tinted Glasses
11 Mar 2013 | 1:03 pmI think that people actually want to live the truth, and feel/express/be the love in them; the love they really are wants to get out from underneath the suffocating ego-self that keeps it down, and that is why people are so unhappy and confused—because they feel it, it is in there, but they are just understanding it from the wrong perspective, from one perspective that they believe in without questioning, and thus they live that one perspective without even realizing that even when they consider other perspectives, they are still resting on these basic self-assumptions when they consider…
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Scott H Young
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A Step-by-Step Process to Teach Yourself Anything (in a Fraction of the Time)
10 May 2013 | 2:31 pmHave you ever wanted to learn something, but weren’t sure where to start? Maybe you want to learn a language, programming or business. Maybe you want the confidence to tackle supposedly “hard” subjects like math, finance or physics. Today I’m going to show you how. I’m going to describe the process I’ve used to condense a lot of learning into a short period of time. This is the same process I used to learn MIT’s 4-year computer science curriculum in twelve months, teach myself languages, business and intellectual subjects like physics and psychology. This article is going to be… -
Break Your Map
2 May 2013 | 11:59 amIn the process of getting better at something there are two mistakes that hold you back. The first kind is the mistake of not knowing. Not knowing how the market works, which major to choose, what to do. If I wanted to start a business selling industrial solvents, I suffer under the first error. I have no idea how the industry works (or much about solvents, for that matter). Ignorance holds me back. Ignorance, however, isn’t too hard to fix. If I spent several months researching, I could probably have a decent idea of how the industry works. If I spent several years working in it, I’d… -
Blank Slate Moments
25 Apr 2013 | 10:26 amScience prides itself on being able to validate hypothesis with controlled experiments. Take two subjects, vary only a single variable between them, whatever difference you generate must owe to that distinction. If only life were that easy. Instead, life is full of confounding variables. We build theories for our lives the best way we can, but those are corrupted somewhat by hidden variables. What little we think we know about ourselves, we probably know less. That’s why I’m always interested in blank slate moments. These are moments where there is an abrupt change of many different… -
The Paradox of Growth: Do Habits Hurt or Help You Learn?
19 Apr 2013 | 1:02 pmI’ve written before about the importance of habits. By setting up consistent rituals of action, behavior becomes automatic. Automatic behavior means you don’t need nearly the same amount of self-discipline to finish projects as someone who works on them in a haphazard way. Habits are built on sameness. By making your triggers, schedule and internal rules of thumb consistent, you reduce the mental overhead to get those actions done. The consistent rhythm of your behavior makes continuing that pattern easier. But here lies a problem—learning isn’t optimized by rhythm. Deliberate… -
How to Focus
12 Apr 2013 | 12:51 pmI spoke at an event recently about learning and my MIT Challenge. The talk was about which memory and insight-building methods I found useful during my experiment. After the talk, one of the audience members came and asked me whether I felt the success of the project was mostly due to efficient learning methods or hard work. This reminded me of the first weeks of the challenge. This was when I was still worried that the project may be impossible to complete, so I put in a lot of effort. I wanted to go somewhat faster than scheduled, to give me a bit of slack as I moved to harder courses.
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A Daring Adventure
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Two Super Powerful Words
13 May 2013 | 7:34 amToday I welcome back my good friend Rob Collins who has written the kind of post that had me thinking, “Why the hell didn’t I write this?” Then realizing I was out of alignment with his message I changed my viewpoint and thought, “What if I kill Rob and took the credit for myself, could I get away with it?” Anyway, I haven’t killed him, largely because he’s 4,500 miles away, so you can read this excellent post relaxed in the knowledge that no homicide took place in its making. Two Super Powerful Words “Something doesn’t feel right” I… -
Screw It, Don’t Do It
5 May 2013 | 1:46 pmYou may be familiar with the Richard Branson book, ‘Screw it, let’s do it” Apparently if Branson cannot make his mind up on a new business venture that’s what he usually ends up saying. It’s typical Branson and you really can imagine him saying that and following it up with, “I’ll let you guys sort out the details I’m off to go kite boarding with a naked super model”. By and large I like it as a maxim for life because too many people act in the opposite manner. When they have to make important decisions they forget about the immense power of their gut instinct that is almost… -
Want Some Advice? No You Don’t
28 Apr 2013 | 7:17 pmLife has an amazing synchronicity about it some times. I was only thinking on Friday that I was struggling to make time to write a blog post this weekend when into my inbox dropped such an item. That’s actually not that unusual as I get sent a fair few each work, but this one really had me thinking differently and that is exactly the kind of post I want to share with you guys. So here it is! Want Some Advice? No You Don’t Giving advice is a bad habit and it usually doesn’t help the person we give it to. Nevertheless, I gave some advise to a presidential appointee in the Bush… -
You Will Not Be Punished For Your Anger
24 Apr 2013 | 1:02 pmI’m sure you may well have heard the quote, “You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.” It is widely attributed to the Buddha and even though he never said it I bet if he were around today he’d wish he had and would probably be claiming it to be his on Twitter. It has been something that I have talked about recently whilst working with a client who is harboring a great deal of anger, resentment and hostility toward another person. If I told you the story behind the anger and hostility I’m fairly sure you’d nod your head in agreement and say… -
5 Ways To Fail At Self Development And The Cures
21 Apr 2013 | 1:23 pmWith the amount of blogs, books, Life Coaches and motivational speakers all speaking about self development it would be easy to assume it’s a complicated topic. It really isn’t though and most problems will fit into one (or more) of five categories. Well four if I’m being totally honest, but I’m giving you a bonus category, just because I like you. If you can nail these 4 or 5 areas of your life then you have nailed self development and you will never be requiring the services of a Life Coach. 1. Don’t Understand Your Values I could be wrong, but I don’t think…
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Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement
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How To Know What You Really Want To Do In Life
17 May 2013 | 9:24 pmFor the past month I have been reading a book based on the life of Tulsidas, one of the greatest religious poets of India. He is credited with rewriting the Ramayana in "khadi boli" – the language of the common folks – so that people could easily sing the hymns and awaken the spirit of the great classic. The Ramayana is originally written in Sanskrit. In the book there is a disciple of Tulsidas, named Benimadhav, who himself is trying to write the story of his guru but somehow he is neither able to capture the true spirit of the story he is looking for, nor focus on the divine Rama. He is… -
3 Effortless Ways to Get More Done
16 May 2013 | 10:32 pmDo you ever wonder how on some days you seem to get so much accomplished, while on others, you barely get a few things checked off your to-do list? I recently noticed how on Saturday's, I get so much done. I'm like a blur... everything from cleaning the house, running errands, grocery shopping, getting some reading and writing in, a little shopping at the mall, and a nice dinner with my hubby. It got me thinking... what is it about Saturday's? After all, it's a day that has the same 24 hours as the other days of the week. Could it be I'm feeling a little more relaxed after a busy week that is… -
10 Reasons Why You’re Lovable
16 May 2013 | 12:16 am“Where there is love there is life.”Mahatma Gandhi Sometimes you may forget and believe you are not good enough. You may not even realize it, but someone else see’s all the amazing things about you and why you are so loveable. So let this be a reminder of how truly magnificent you are … just because you’re YOU. Your smile ~ I don’t care if your teeth aren’t perfectly straight or gleaming white. To me, when you smile and it reaches your eyes which twinkle with delight you show me who you truly are. It’s as though you really see me and you’re offering me a little parcel of… -
6 Ways To Stop Letting Life’s Pressures Consume You
15 May 2013 | 12:20 amDo you get tired of having to deal with the seemingly endless pressures going in in your life? You’re overworked, undervalued, under compensated, stressed to the max, too many bills, you don’t even like your job, and you’re doing it all because?? So that you can live a good life? So you can just get by? Being overworked can actually lead to heart attack and stroke, also known as karoshi (death by work) in Japan. Stress is linked to numerous medical conditions. That doesn’t sound too good. To provide for your family? Sure, you may be providing the things that one needs in life, but at… -
Should Men and Women Eat Differently?
13 May 2013 | 10:24 pmThere are many factors that can affect nutrient requirements for both men and women. Every person is different, and factors such as body size, muscle mass, physical activity level and illnesses that change nutrient requirements can all change the amount of different nutrients that need to be consumed as part of our daily diets. It follows that men and women, being very different physically, can also have very different nutrient requirements and thus may need to follow quite different diets to achieve optimum nutrition. As men are in general larger than women, in general they have higher…
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Life Optimizer
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A Simple Tip on How to Read Faster
17 May 2013 | 1:34 amOne of the things I want to do this year is to learn to read faster. I’m a slow reader, therefore, I can’t finish as many books as I’d like to. Many successful people, however, are fast readers. Warren Buffett once said that it’s a huge advantage to be able to read fast. I’m not going to give you detailed tips on it (Breakthrough Rapid Reading is a good book for that), but I’d like to give you one simple tip that I have found useful. It uses something called “no-stakes practice” that Tim Ferriss mentioned in an interview. In essence, it means that in order to be good at a… -
The Miracle of Life
7 May 2013 | 1:54 amI recently read an article about NASA’s mission to visit Mars in The New Yorker. It tells the story of the Curiosity mission and the people behind it. It was a great read, but I especially like the closing paragraph. It’s about how the writer (Burkhard Bilger) went out with a NASA scientist named Grotzinger. They visited Death Valley in California, which has similar terrain to Mars. Here is the paragraph: After we’d hiked down to the valley again, Grotzinger pulled an ice chest from the back of his S.U.V. and set out a picnic of salami and cheese, hard rolls, and ripe tomatoes. The… -
A Simple Guide to Becoming a Voracious Reader
30 Apr 2013 | 1:26 amThe more I learn about the lives of great people, the more I know that many of them are voracious readers. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are two contemporary examples. My favorite example, though, is Theodore Roosevelt (TR). While he was at the White House, TR read at least one book a day, even when he was busy. If he had no event at night, he could read one or two more books. Not only that, he had a strong memory of what he had read. Often he could quote passages. With TR, reading had become a habit since his youth. Whether he was with the cowboys or soldiers, his favorite pastime was… -
Ask the Readers: What Are Your Best Money-Saving Tips?
18 Apr 2013 | 9:18 amAs I wrote in a recent post, money plays an important role in our lives. For that reason, it’s essential that we know how to deal with money. There are many aspects of personal finance, so I’d like to focus on just one for now: saving money. Here is my question for you: What are your best money-saving tips? Please share your answer in the comments so that everyone can read it. Thanks! Photo by Bigstock -
21 Inspirational Quotes About Life
11 Apr 2013 | 8:35 amTo live your life to the fullest, it’s always helpful to get a dose of inspiration. After all, it’s easy to deviate from the right path, so it’s nice to get a few reminders along the way. In this post I’d like to share with you some inspirational quotes about life. Many of them are classic, but they become classic precisely because they contain a lot of truth. I carefully selected each of the quotes below. My hope is that they can inspire you to move to the next level. Without further ado, here they are: Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were…
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Rediscovering Yourself
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Amazing 1.5 Minute Video!
17 May 2013 | 6:24 amWhat a trip this has been! The universe is conspiring to bless me AND YOU if you just believe. I am realizing that all of this I’m doing lately is to give people the opportunity to open the flow of giving and receiving. One woman told me if someone had donated the entire amount needed, it would have prevented so many others from participating. You still have a chance to make a difference – I board the plane in less than 3 weeks!! ♥ Joshua Thomas is CEO and Founder of an incredible website, Macro7.com which is going to truly shake up the world. He’s a visionary, totally… -
UPDATE: The Art of Healing in the Jungles of Peru
13 May 2013 | 9:26 amSo much has happened since the last post on April 29, 2013 that I want to share with you! It’s really an incredible journey that I’m taking and I’m excited to have you along for the journey. On April 29/May 1st, I began a campaign to “Awaken the Shaman” within by asking everyone I know to send me into the jungles of Peru to study with some of the most amazing healers. If you have already donated, thank you so much! Before I introduce you to Raamon Newman, CEO and Managing Partner of Raam Global Partners, take a look a moment to reflect on this day of everlasting… -
The Art of Ancient Healing in the Jungles of Peru
29 Apr 2013 | 6:26 pmBefore I go into detail I just want to take a moment, and give a special note of thanks to long-time subscribers who have been with me since 2006. You are among the most loyal, loving and supportive fans. You’ve seen me rise and fall on my face. You’ve seen me accomplish the impossible. And you stayed with me and waited patiently for me to return to blogging. I’m very humbled by all of this. Thank you! For those of you who are new subscribers – welcome. I’m so happy to have you onboard. I hope to get to know you more! So what’s all the… -
New Facebook Page!
18 Apr 2013 | 8:10 amIn this day and age, there are almost a billion Facebook users today and chances are pretty good that you are on there too! If you haven’t already discovered for yourself, FB affords an amazing way to keep in touch with old and new friends, family, clients, fans and the like. I’m even in touch with my fifth grade teacher from oer 40 years ago who said the now-famous 3 words that forever changed my life, the story of which you read first in this blog and was subsequently published in my first book Obstacle Illusions. I have an announcement to make! As a result of completely… -
Part I: Crystal Hunting Expedition-Summer 2012
13 Dec 2012 | 2:16 pmOne of the mines I visited this summer in Arkansas In the last article I briefly expounded on one of several trips, actually road trips to be specific, to Arkansas where I went hunting for quartz crystals. “Why,” you are probably asking. Good question! I had the same question. Let me share how it all unfolded. This has been an amazing year for me spiritually because I have been practicing the art of listening to my inner self and I have been hearing what it’s telling me loud and clear. One day I literally woke up with this unexplainable, more like unfathomable, interest…
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Practical Happiness & Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog
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How to Move Away from the Victim Mentality
15 May 2013 | 6:34 am“Self-pity is easily the most destructive of the nonpharmaceutical narcotics; it is addictive, gives momentary pleasure and separates the victim from reality.” John W. Gardner How do you react if your day doesn’t go as you wish? Well, at first you’ll probably feel pain. But what then? What do you do after the initial pain? Do you think of yourself as a victim, as someone with little or no control or power? Do you slip back into a familiar headspace where you feel sorry for yourself and where you feel like someone – or the whole world – is against you? I used to get… -
Join My Brand New Smart Social Skills Course
8 May 2013 | 9:43 amToday is the big day – my brand new 12-week Smart Social Skills Course is now open to join. Click here to learn more about the course and to join it I have worked on this course for the past 6 months but the work started over 8 years ago when I made a decision to start improving my own social skills. And within this course I have collected the very best things I have learned over these 8 years that have helped me the most to improve my own social skills and relationship habits. Each week of the course you’ll get a written guide, a worksheet to help you gain better understanding of your… -
3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Social Skills Starting Today (+ The Smart Social Skills Course launches on Wednesday)
2 May 2013 | 6:43 amYour social skills is one of the most important and essential things in life. It is one of those things that make a huge difference if you work on them. As you improve your social skills you can: Build more social freedom. This is truly wonderful. Instead feeling stuck or staying in your shell you can expand your life in so many ways. By building your own inner social freedom you can connect with more people in better and more fun and interesting ways plus create new and exciting opportunities romantically, in your career or with friends. Deepen your relationships. With better social skills… -
How to Not Make a Mountain Out of a Molehill (+ The Smart Social Skills Course is Coming Soon)
24 Apr 2013 | 6:11 amOne of the very best ways that I have found to make daily life easier, lighter, more positive and less stressful is to learn how to not make mountains out of molehills. To learn how to not add extra drama or overanalyze or overthink things. To not create problems where there are none or there are simply very small issues you can fix. Learning this has helped me to have fewer problems and worries in my work. And in my relationships. It also made my dating life more effortless and fun when I used to be single. So I’d like to share the most effective ways that I have learned to do this. And at… -
Do You Make These 3 Common Mistakes and Get Lost in Procrastination?
18 Apr 2013 | 6:44 am“How soon ‘not now’ becomes ‘never’.” Martin Luther “A year from now you may wish you had started today.” Karen Lamb Year after year, one of the most common question people email me about is this one: “How can I stop procrastinating?” I am no stranger to procrastination either. I used to do it a ton when I was in college and my results, stress levels, self-esteem and happiness suffered for it. So today I would like to share three common mistakes that I did every week back then and what to do about them. 1. You overload your to-do list. One very common reason why you may…
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GTD Times
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Two key priority questions
17 May 2013 | 2:39 pmTwo Key Priority Questions One of the first things to do to trust your priority decisions is to make sure you’ve got a current inventory of everything you’ve said “yes” to. Turn over every rock. Look everywhere you’ve allowed input in—especially your head—and make decisions about what each one of those things means and what you want to do about it. If you’re like most people, that will leave you with a pretty healthy (and long) list of things to do. When it comes time to choose what to do, you will first be limited by your context, time available, and… -
Free podcast of David Allen’s conversation with Charles Duhigg
13 May 2013 | 2:09 pmClick on the link below to get a free podcast of David Allen’s conversation with Charles Duhigg. Come on in to the mind of an investigative journalist with a GTD spin on it. Duhigg, a multiple award-winning reporter for the New York Times and author of The Power of Habit, talks with David about his career and how he does his work, his dedication to GTD, and the fascinating discoveries he has researched in the arena of habits and how we can change them. http://www.davidco.com/individuals/podcasts -
Warren Buffett on time management
11 May 2013 | 10:33 am“You’ve gotta keep control of your time,” Buffett says, “and you can’t unless you say no. You can’t let people set your agenda in life.” Fast Company has an article on Why Productive People Have Empty Schedules. Buffett and other leaders emphasize the importance of saying “no” in taking control of your schedule. GTD emphasizes the value of having a complete and current inventory of your commitments. That way you’ll know what you can say yes to, and when saying no is more productive. -
Customizing your GTD system – webinar with David Allen
10 May 2013 | 11:26 amJoin David Allen and Senior Coach Meg Edwards for a GTD Connect webinar about “Customizing Your GTD System.” They’ll talk about what you can customize without affecting the integrity of the GTD methodology, signs you’ve over- or under-customized, and creative ways to make your GTD system more your own. No matter where you are in your journey with GTD—just getting a system off the ground or looking for fine-tuning to optimize your workflow—this webinar will give you helpful coaching about ways you can customize your system to work better for you, including your… -
Your front-row seat for this interview with David Allen at the SANG conference
9 May 2013 | 5:09 pmWatch this informal and insightful interview with David Allen, inventor of the Getting Things Done methodology. It was recorded at the SANG Conference in 2012. Hear David candidly talk about why people need GTD, simple steps to get started, why we procrastinate, and more. (This video is streaming from YouTube, so it may take a few seconds to load.)
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Business to Business Marketing – The b2bhuddle Event
2 May 2013 | 10:04 amThis is from a Storify created via an iPad (if you haven’t used Storify before, do check it out – it’s a great way to curate content from across social platforms). I’ve used it to pick out some key tweets from the May 2013 b2bhuddle Event. It was the 6th B2B Social Media Huddle, hosted at Oracle’s building in Reading, aimed at people using social media in the B2B marketing space. You can read more about the previous events here, here and here. Scroll down to the bottom for some other news! B2B Huddle@B2BHuddle Agenda: 6th B2B Social Media Huddle… -
Goodbye Posterous
30 Apr 2013 | 2:44 amToday is Posterous’s last day. Posterous started in July 2008 and was a great and easy way to share short-form blog content, and it rapidly became popular. In fact so popular that Twitter acquired it last year. This was clearly a technology and talent acquisition rather than a platform one, and so a little while ago the Posterous team announced the inevitable: On April 30th, we will turn off posterous.com and our mobile apps in order to focus 100% of our efforts on Twitter. This means that as of April 30, Posterous Spaces will no longer be available either to view or to edit. -
Unbreaking The Workplace
4 Apr 2013 | 10:39 amLast week’s APA “Healthy Workplace Awards” should have been a celebration of all that is good in the work place, and they were. Congratulations to APA’s 2013 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award Winners. Employee engagement matters, study after study has shown that it is one of the most significant factors in a business’s success. The winners represent the best from all the nominees, but I actually want to look at the other side of the coin for a moment. In surveys completed by the winning organizations, on average, fewer than one in five employees (19… -
Writing Good Web Copy
26 Mar 2013 | 5:19 amWant to write better web copy? Over on the Whiteoaks blog, Abigail Harrison has posted a list of tips for writing online copy. It was timely, as I’ve got back to some fairly heavy-duty blogging recently, just as Google retire Google Reader. The post inspired me to add a some additional suggestions to 3 of Abigail’s points: Whose words are these? 2. Remember how you use Google to search for ‘stuff’: people do not search for adjectives / adverbs, they search for products, brands and product types. The key here is use the language of your reader, not your own. Technology… -
Nokia – Time to Switch?
25 Feb 2013 | 1:53 amThe business phone is evolving from something that just handles phones calls, through the main place that people interact with emails, to the central business hub for web-based business apps. It has been, and will be, a long journey. Most businesses are really only just getting their mobile strategies in step with the world of smart phones. The rise of the phone is evident in all of the stats for the sites and applications that we look after here. Together with their tablet cousins, mobile phones are speeding their way towards being more widely used than desktop web browsers. At the end of…
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Productive Flourishing
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The Free Planners for May 2013 Are Available
29 Apr 2013 | 5:45 pmMay’s free planners are now available for download. Summer is creeping up on us and the longer days mean less time after dinner for those spillover projects. As you plan ahead for May, be thinking about your industry’s market trends for the summer season – what can you do now to avoid a business slump in two months? Use this month’s planners to help you focus so you have more time to play outside in the sun. Did you see the post on the updates to the 2013 planners? They’re fillable, more polished, renamed, and we added one to the bunch. Pick ‘em up if… -
Lead the Dance with the Universe
26 Apr 2013 | 7:55 pmI was talking to a client the other day who kept making references to the Big Project that came her way that would radically change her trajectory. All she needed was just that one Big Project and then she would start doing some of the things that was closer to her genius zone. I listened and heard her – I’ve been there before myself. In some ways, I’ve spent the last few years there when it comes to the book project that I’ve now put on hold while I focus on the book that’s out there. It’s easy to wait for the Universe to initiate things. The Big Project… -
How to Upgrade Your Productivity Before Starting Your Own Business
23 Apr 2013 | 5:11 amEditor’s Note: This is a guest post by Francis Wade of 2TimeLabs. If you are an employee in a steady job with dreams of starting your own business one day, be warned: your time management skills probably need an upgrade. Ask people who have make the transition from being lifelong employees to intrepid entrepreneurs. Once the commitment becomes a serious one, their time becomes scarce. They find themselves working harder than ever before as the demands on their time grow exponentially. If they do leave to pursue the venture full-time they are often shocked to discover that they have much… -
The Small Business Lifecycle is #1 on Amazon In Its Categories
6 Apr 2013 | 12:45 pmThis week has been a great celebration. As I mentioned earlier this week, my new book, The Small Business Lifecycle, hit the shelves and took off, largely before I was ready for it to. Surprise success … I’ll take it. It held #1 in its categories on Amazon for most of the week, and, when it wasn’t there, it was in the Top 5. I checked in this morning to see that it was still holding its two main categories and #1 in the “Book” category. I’ll take it! I was talking to my massage therapist and mentioned that it’s been an intense week. She asked… -
My New Book, The Small Business Lifecycle, is Available
1 Apr 2013 | 12:29 pmAs many of you know, I’ve been working on a book for a while now. My new book on Amazon is not that book. There’s obviously a backstory here but I’m not going to share that today. I have a lot to say about writing, publishing, and entrepreneurship that’ll take a while to parse and this new book has been a phenomenal catalyst for me. The book, The Small Business Lifecycle: A Guide for Taking the Right Steps at the Right Time to Grow Your Small Business, is an extension and curation of the material I’ve been sharing about the small business lifecycle over the…
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Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog
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London Meet-up Details – May 19
16 May 2013 | 2:51 pmNow that I’m in the UK, the Brits tell me I won’t be allowed to leave unless we have a social meet-up here. So let’s make it so! Here are the details of our first-ever London meet-up. Date: Sunday, May 19, 2013 Time: 2:00 pm (14:00) Location: In the Royal Festival Hall of Southbank Centre, Level 2, in the seating area across from the Riverside Terrace Cafe. Riverside is literal in this case since we’ll be on the river side of the building on the South bank of the Thames, so you’ll see the river if you look out the windows from the meet-up area. This is a public… -
Do You Want Comfort or Growth?
12 May 2013 | 1:09 pmAt a recent visit to the beautiful Keukenhof flower gardens in Holland, I learned about the practice of topping. As flowers grow, sometimes the growers cut off the tops of the flowers, which they believe causes the plants to invest more energy into flower growth and less into seed production. The expected result is flower buds that will produce higher quality flowers. This is a nice analogy for personal growth as well. Sometimes when we produce preliminary results in a certain area, it can be helpful to cut them off and discard them. This can free up energy for a stronger attempt elsewhere… -
Amsterdam Meet-up Details – May 4
2 May 2013 | 12:59 pmI’m currently in the Netherlands, and I’m hosting a social meet-up in Amsterdam this Saturday. Here are the details. Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013 Time: 2:00 pm (14:00) Location: In front of a statue in Vondelpark (exact location) Why a meet-up? When I travel I often receive requests from locals who want to get together and meet in person. Some people also ask me how to find others nearby who share their interest in personal growth (or some specific aspect of personal growth). Meet-ups are a nice way to bring people together who might otherwise never connect. Meeting people face to… -
Berlin Meet-up Details – April 25
24 Apr 2013 | 11:07 amI just arrived in Berlin, Germany a few hours ago. I promised to have a meet-up while we’re in town, so here are the details: Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013 Time: 7:00 pm (19:00) Location: Tiergarten (exact location) Please come hang out in the park with us, meet other locals, talk about personal growth, and teach Rachelle and me a thing or two about Berlin. This is our first-ever trip to Germany. We’ll be staying in Berlin for a week, then heading to the Netherlands to visit with friends there. Steve Recommends Site Build It! - Use SBI to start your own money-making website… -
Food Revolution Summit – Free Online Event
18 Apr 2013 | 4:28 pmWhen I was a kid and my Mom would take my siblings and me to the local shopping mall, she’d bribe us with an offer of an ice cream cone from Baskin-Robbins if we’d behave ourselves. So if we acted like monkeys in the stores, we wouldn’t get any ice cream on the way back to the car. Most of the time, sometimes with a large amount of begging and pleading, we were able to get our cones. Many years later I began learning about the long-term consequences of eating junk food — on the body and particularly the brain. In my early 20s, I decided to upgrade my diet. I went…
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Would You Like Some Perversion With That? My Worst Street Harassment Experience Yet
17 May 2013 | 3:45 pmDon't worry about being too nice when someone's making you uncomfortable. Street harassment is real and you don't have to stick around and wait it out. More »Would You Like Some Perversion With That? My Worst Street Harassment Experience Yet is a post from Blisstree - Get tips on healthy living, work outs, wellness & health food recipes. Advice & news on mental health & healthcare.. -
Amidst Counterfeit Epidemic, Buying Drugs Online Is A Sometimes Necessary Risk
17 May 2013 | 2:45 pmBuying drugs online is risky, because there are many counterfeits out there. But, if you really need to do it, a little research can reduce your odds of getting ripped off or harming yourself. More »Amidst Counterfeit Epidemic, Buying Drugs Online Is A Sometimes Necessary Risk is a post from Blisstree - Get tips on healthy living, work outs, wellness & health food recipes. Advice & news on mental health & healthcare.. -
Evening Cool-Down: Yoga Porn On Instagram
17 May 2013 | 1:30 pmBrowsing Instagram is also an easy way to get inspired for your yoga practice! Tons of yogis are using Instagram as a platform to display everything from breath-taking inversions to cool yoga pants. More »Evening Cool-Down: Yoga Porn On Instagram is a post from Blisstree - Get tips on healthy living, work outs, wellness & health food recipes. Advice & news on mental health & healthcare.. -
Jillian Michaels Gives My Least-Favorite Dieting Advice
17 May 2013 | 11:45 amIn the most recent issue of Fitness Magazine, celebrity trainer and diet coach Jillian Michaels -- whose most recent book, Slim for Life, came out in February -- gives one of my least favorite diet tips. More »Jillian Michaels Gives My Least-Favorite Dieting Advice is a post from Blisstree - Get tips on healthy living, work outs, wellness & health food recipes. Advice & news on mental health & healthcare.. -
Celebrity Ladies With Their Red Carpet Baby Bumps Are Essentially Saying They ‘Have It All’
17 May 2013 | 11:00 amThe New York Times reports that red carpet events, much like the recent Met Gala, are being essentially stolen by celeb ladies in the “advanced stages of pregnancy.” Their baby bump being their most coveted accessory (seriously, the piece is written like this). Kim Kardashian is cited as the most recent example all the way back through Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, and Annette Bening. Compare these big-bellied ladies with the demurely pregnant Lucille Ball and Eva Marie Saint and point well made. We’ve come a long way, baby. More »Celebrity Ladies With Their Red Carpet Baby…
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Leading Hands Through Technology
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Quote Land
10 May 2013 | 2:47 pmAre you looking for a qood quote to lead your day, week, month or perhaps year? If you are looking for inspiration then you should head to Quote Land. I make it a point to visit Quoteland as a pick me up. Here is a quick example of a quote from the website. “Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst, a spark that creates extraordinary results.” – Anonymous… -
Setup a Silent Ringtone
5 May 2013 | 7:50 amDo you set your mobile phone on vibrate and miss important calls? If you want to Ignore unwanted calls but answer important calls, you should try a silent ringtone. How does it work? You record a silent ringtone for all calls and then setup specific ringtones for callers you would answer. For example your wife would have a specific ringtone but a telemarketer would get the general assigned silent ringtone. Here’s a link how to setup a silent ringtone. http://www.cultofmac.com/188109/ignore-unwanted-contacts-with-a-silent-ringtone-ios-tips/ P.S. So how do you get the most out of your… -
Twitter Lingo: MT
4 May 2013 | 3:38 amDo you know Twitter lingo? You may be aware if you put RT in a tweet it means “Retweet”. To me a RT is like forwarding an email. Did you know that MT is a “Modified Tweet”? An MT is essentially updating the original tweet so you send it as your own and conform to the 140 character limit. If you are not on Twitter, sign-up and discover what you are missing. Even if you don’t want to tweet you should secure you name and listen in. Read more at this post I found about it. http://stwem.com/2011/06/16/what-does-mt-mean-on-twitter/ -
What Do People Search For?
24 Apr 2013 | 1:03 amI am always fascinated what people are searching for online and analyzing trends. Google has a just a tool to look at online trends called “Zeitgiest” which means “the spirit of the times”. Annually Google groups the past years most popular searches so you can see in a snapshot the trends. IN the past, I have mentioned this tool, however what I did not mention is that you can look back in the archives until 2001. http://www.google.com/zeitgeist/ -
Disney Commonsense
15 Apr 2013 | 1:14 amThe Disney Channel recently has issued a public service announcement from it’s current lineup of stars about being smart online. When you surf online, there are rules of the road and knowing those rules will help you navigate at a heightened awareness. Four short videos entitled: “Stand Up”, “When I Was Bullyied”, “Think Before You Send” and “Rules of the Road” help you get on the path to online safety. http://www.Disney.com/commonsense
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Root Simple
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Biochar: Miracle or Gimmick?
17 May 2013 | 3:00 amCornell University illustration showing biochar as a means of sequestering greenhouse gases. I’m always skeptical of what I call the “notions and potions” school of gardening. Every few years there is some new substance touted as the secret to a lush vegetable garden. One such substance is biochar, a kind of charcoal used as a soil amendment. The University of Minnesota Extension service is in the midst of a four year study to test the use of biochar in vegetable gardens. Preliminary results (which you can read here) show benefit for some crops such as kale, but a decrease… -
Start Your Urban Homestead for One Dollar
16 May 2013 | 3:00 amThe Lyth Cottage in Buffalo, purchased for $1. Photo: Buffalo Rising. Want to move to Buffalo, New York? If so the city has an Urban Homestead Program where you can get a house for a $1 plus closing costs. The rules–you’ve got to: Fix code violations. Live in the house for at least three years. Have $5,000 in the bank for repairs. Too cold a climate for me, but you can read more about the program and see some success stories at Buffalo Rising. -
Power to the Peoplemover, a Zine About Riding the Bus
15 May 2013 | 3:00 amThe cover of issue 2.0 of Power to the Peoplemover Many hours spent on the bus in the past two months, thanks to the dude who totaled our car, has reminded me of the conceptual ancestor of this blog, a zine about bus riding I edited in the early 1990s with Canadian artist Michael Waterman called Power to the Peoplemover (PPM). For the kids out there zines were, essentially, xeroxed blogs. We didn’t have the interwebs, but we did have something called Factsheet Five, a kind of telephone directory of zines. You listed your zine in Factsheet Five and people would send you self addressed… -
White Sage and Bees and our other sage friends
14 May 2013 | 5:00 amOne of my favorite plants in the garden (I’ve posted about it before) is in bloom right now: the white sage, Salvia apiana. Salvia apiana means “bee sage” and boy howdy did they get that one right. This sage puts up tall spikes covered with small white flowers that bees can’t resist. Unfortunately, our white sage is situated right by the garden path. So these days, every time I go into the garden I have to squeeze past the leaning spires, praying I won’t be stung, because the plant is thick with bees. Covered. It hums. Now, these workers are so busy that they… -
Piet Oudolf’s Enhanced Nature
13 May 2013 | 3:00 amA garden designer has the difficult task of balancing texture, color, and space while simultaneously dealing with the unpredictability of nature. Long ago I gave up on the idea of ever being good at garden design. But help has come from an unlikely source, Piet Oudolf and Noel Kingsbury’s revolutionary book Planting A New Perspective. High Line Park. Piet Oudolf is probably best known in the US as the plant designer for the High Line park, an abandoned elevated railway turned into a park in New York City. Noel Kingsbury is a gardener and writer who has been the primary promoter of…
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Best of Office Weekend Roundup 149
17 May 2013 | 10:50 amgreat hair clip! Scotch Tape Unleashes X-Ray Power Giant rubber bike tire balls – i wish I had a giant rubber band ball ottoman! Great sign A great review of Pilot Frixion Highlighters Tape pallet Haha Staples on the Onion Have a great weekend! Grace -
Can You Guess This Office Supply? V.17
16 May 2013 | 9:26 amGet it right and win a 20% off coupon! Just email your answer to contests@shoplet.com Remember.. 1. Please don’t comment with the answer! That totally ruins the game for everyone else and I will delete it. 2. If you don’t know the exact answer but can guess the brand or guess anything, send an email anyways! We’ll reward the person with the most correct answer. 3. If we have multiple winners, then we’ll assign a number to each and pick a winner using random.org 4. We’ll announce the winners from the previous week and the answers on the next post Answer from last… -
Win MMF Desk Accessories for You and a Friend!
15 May 2013 | 10:01 amOur weekly giveaway for this week is sponsored by MMF! They are giving away an awesome prize pack to one lucky winner! Here’s what you’ll get (and maybe you can share with a friend! if you want to…) (2)Steelmaster Tablet Stands – one black and one silver -Durable, assembled and ready-to-use Ideal for housing a 7″-10″ Tablet at home or in the office, the STEELMASTER®Tablet Stand can be positioned for portrait or landscape viewing. -The easel design will not interfere with screen controls and is perfectly angled for reading, watching videos, viewing… -
Draw on Aprons, Placemats, and Tablecloths
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Landscape Out of Stationery
14 May 2013 | 10:18 amBy Nadine LeDuc. Look at that little cabin!
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Think Simple Now
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Be More, Do Less
12 May 2013 | 5:00 pmPhoto by Jon Jacobsen By Rebecca A. Watson “It is the stillness that will save and transform the world.” ~Eckhart Tolle Several years ago I lived with a good friend who spoke English as her third language. While she spoke fluently after years of experience, there was one phrase I used that she had trouble grasping at first: Just be. As in, “After we finish grocery shopping, let’s go to the beach and just be.” She’d always want to finish the sentence. “Just be … relaxing. Just be … writing.” When I explained what I meant, that I would really just like to sit,… -
How to Set Goals with No Guilt
5 May 2013 | 5:00 pmPhoto by Shannon Guest Story By Ally Palmer “When we’re in the grip of inspiration, an idea has taken hold of us from the invisible reality of Spirit. Something that seems to come from afar, where we allow ourselves to be moved by a force that’s more powerful than our ego and all of it’s illusions, is inspiration.” ~Dr. Wayne W. Dyer Goal setting can be a great tool for achieving and improving different areas of your life. It can also be a source of frustration, disappointment and anxiety. We’ve all heard of the traditional S.MA.R.T. guidelines for setting goals (making your… -
A Reason to Be Alive
28 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pmPhoto by Alex Stoddard By Kate Carpenter “100 years from now – all new people.” – Anne Lamott Think about that for a minute. Everyone in the world right now will be gone. Will they have left their mark — had an impact — made a difference? Maybe. How much can one person matter when there are almost 7 billion people on the planet? At any rate, the people who remember them — were impressed by them, disgusted by them, helped by them, hurt by them, loved by them, hated by them — will all be gone, too. What matters most to each of us is what happens… -
5 Ways to Find Your True Desire
21 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pmPhoto by Hannes Caspar By Kate Swoboda “We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole.” ~Jane Fonda It’s the crisis of the modern era: stressed-out, disconnected, working so hard and not knowing what, exactly, we’re working for. Entire lives are planned around promotions and pay raises, or around simply surviving the day-to-day, and then we look around and ask ourselves: Is all this work actually getting me where I want to go? I’ve found myself in this position–the position of the person who has figured out how to work hard and achieve things, but has realized with… -
Letting Go of Expectations
14 Apr 2013 | 5:00 pmPhoto by Shannon Editor’s Note: I loved this article. Don’t miss this one. Enjoy. P.S. Read it without any expectations. :) By Kayla Albert “Things turn out the best for people who make the best of the way things turn out.” ~John Wooden Right around the time I reached middle school, when the presence and opinion of my friends trumped that of anyone else in my life at the time, birthdays started to represent something more than just a day I might get all the things my parents refused to buy me the rest of the year. Birthdays suddenly became the one day that I expected to have an…
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Sources of Insight
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Lessons Learned from Chalene Johnson
16 May 2013 | 10:06 amChalene Johnson has a passion for more from life, and it’s contagious. She is personal development on fire. Chalene Johnson is a unique blend of entrepreneur, physical fitness expert, choreographer, author, life changer, and motivational speaker. She walks her talk, keeps things real, and inspires us to be our best. She comes from a place of caring and compassion. Most importantly, Chalene is extreme when it comes to growth and greatness and she is somebody who lives and breathes her passion. On a daily basis, she helps people learn how to balance their life, reduce stress,… -
The UnStoppables: Tapping Your Entrepreneurial Power
15 May 2013 | 10:44 amWhat do we learn about entrepreneurship when a chairman of a multibillion-dollar tech company, a few Navy SEALs, some Israeli innovators, and a branding expert come together? We learn the power that makes people UnStoppable. And, the power needs to be tapped, not taught – it’s already inside of us. Whether you want to be an entrepreneur, or just act like one, Bill Schley can show you how in his book, The Unstoppables: Tapping Your Entrepreneurial Power. This books puts lessons from the world’s greatest masters on fear, risk, failure, and innovation-on-the-fly, right at your… -
12 Traits of a Great Leader
14 May 2013 | 9:06 am“A great person attracts great people and knows how to hold them together.” —Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe What does it take to be a great leader? Bill Sims (author of Green Beans and Ice Cream) teaches a leadership course, and whenever he asks what are the core traits of a great leader, he gets a common set of answers. People actually agree that a great leader has the following 12 leadership traits: Good Communication Skills Trustworthiness Willingness to Listen Knowledge and Experience Good Attitude Accountability Ability to Motivate Integrity Courage Ability to Stay Organized Ability to… -
Happy vs. Meaningful: Which Life Do You Want?
13 May 2013 | 11:34 am“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” — Maria Robinson Do you want to lead a happy life or a meaningful life? Why not both? Sometimes, happiness and meaningfulness are at odds. Nobody sets out to lead a miserable life, but sometimes it comes with the territory. It’s a Wonderful Life, could have been called It’s a Miserable Life. George kept sacrificing his dream to travel the world. George finally reached a point where he was ready to take his own life. That is, until his angel showed him how he made a… -
The Power of The Learner First Approach to Change the Education System for Everyone
12 May 2013 | 11:34 amEditor’s note: Did you know that in some school systems, it’s “OK” for 20% of students to fail? For some people, that is NOT OK. This is a very special guest post by Joanne McEachen of The Learner First, and author of 8 Must-Ask Questions to Get the Best Education for YOUR child – and How to Evaluate the Answers. This is also a special opportunity to potentially replicate some of the outstanding results that Joanne produced for more than 400 schools in New Zealand. If you are a parent of a struggling student, this can open up new possibilities for the future of your child.
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Manage your life now
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Importance of dietary fiber in a healthy diet
16 May 2013 | 7:00 amA diet rich in vegetable fiber is a necessary ally to our health, as it helps our body maintain its normal pace. Vegetable fibers have important properties: not only do they help our bowel be in good condition and to detox our body, but they can also have an important contribution to anyone who wishes to remain thin, to the extent that they create the feeling of early saturation without many calories. But to be able to get the most out of them, you will need to include them in your diet program in a proper way. Let’s take a closer took to what vegetable fibers are, which foods are rich in… -
10 tips for transforming your dreams into reality
14 May 2013 | 7:00 amThe fulfillment of your dreams is in your hand! Some people may do anything to achieve their goals while others give up with the first difficulty. Nobody is born with a successful life; even the great personalities of history chased a chance in their life following their dreams with passion and dedication. What can you do to fulfill your dreams? These 10 tips can get you in the right path… 1. What’s your real motive? Many of the greatest achievements in the world were made by insecure people, i.e. people who had to prove something to the society. They had such a strong desire for change… -
Get rid of stress in just 5 minutes!
9 May 2013 | 7:00 amThe causes of stress are a lot, as are the multiple ways to deal with it. While some usually use a “tool” against stress, experts tend to agree that the most effective way to fight stress is to deal with it from different directions. It is very useful to be able to immediately implement two – three different strategies against stress, in order to help your body relax, get rid of the dysfunctional thoughts and generally to protect yourself from the negative effects of chronic stress. Here are some strategies against stress, which by the time you learn to execute them… -
What is procrastination and how to avoid it?
7 May 2013 | 7:00 amThis article is aimed at those who would like to learn what procrastination is and how to avoid it. I have already covered this topic is a previous post, 6 simple ways to beat procrastination, but I believe that it is a very important topic that deserves more attention. What is procrastination? ‘Procrastination’ means to put off doing something you know you should or need to do. We can sometimes put off things that need to be done to a certain extent. All of us have said ‘I’ll do it later’ or ‘I will do this tomorrow’. However, some people have the habit to… -
8 tips to organize your life better
3 May 2013 | 7:00 amStress is everywhere, your to-do list is endless and the 24 hours of a day are not enough to satisfy the needs of your everyday life! If you are not in charge of your life you can easily get lost between work, family and personal “wants”. But if you can become a little more organized, you will notice that a day is enough to pursuit not only success, but also happiness. The following tips will help you organize your life better and find more time for pleasure. 1. Organize your office and home The environment of your home or office can affect the way of living and thinking. Clean up…
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Premium Subscribers: Update
16 May 2013 | 3:24 amHello to my wonderful Premium Subscribers! I wanted to update you on a few things… 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge The 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge is off to a fabulous start! So far we’ve been decluttering, organizing chores, sorting priorities, and dealing with perfectionism. I’m especially loving people’s photos. Not bad for just a few days! As a Premium Subscriber this challenge is included for you, so make sure you take advantage of it if you’d like a simpler life. Many people are going at their own pace so it’s not too late to join in. -
Simplify Your Life Challenge
7 May 2013 | 4:35 amUPDATE: The $2 offer has now closed. If you: Feel overwhelmed Have too much stuff in your life Have too little time Don’t have your priorities in order Are drowning in chaos Find it hard to think straight because there’s too much on your mind… Then the 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge is for you! Each day I’ll give you a challenge – perhaps a decision to make or a task to complete – designed to help you simplify your life. Day by day these challenges will help you untangle complications, feel less stressed, and gain a greater sense of calm and order. The… -
7 Myths That Keep You Stuck In Clutter
2 May 2013 | 3:42 amIf you’re surrounded by clutter then it’s likely you’ve fallen for some sneaky little myths. Banish them! Here’s a healthy dose of reality to help with your myth-busting. Myth #1: I Need Storage Systems So I Can Declutter Reality Storage systems and containers can be a trap. Because they’re related to organizing, they trick you into feeling virtuous while actually adding to the quantity of stuff in your life. They’re often ugly, generally add work by collecting dust, and almost always mask the fact that you have way more stuff than you need. Only now… -
Simplify Your Life In 21 Days
1 May 2013 | 3:19 amDo you wish your life were simpler? This May I’ll be running a 21-Day Simplify Your Life Challenge. Each day I’ll give you a challenge – perhaps a decision to make or a task to complete - designed to help you simplify your life. Day by day these challenges will help you to untangle complications, feel less stressed, and gain a greater sense of calm and order. The minimum version of each day’s challenge will take about 10 to 15 minutes – but as always, you’ll be able to do more if you choose to. So that I can cover the areas that trouble you most,… -
10 Things To Do Every Day: A Prescription For Happiness And Personal Organization
24 Apr 2013 | 11:56 pmSometimes life’s little tantrums make it hard to keep your cool. You get sick, you face one problem after another, your goals stall, your relationships struggle… You can start to feel disorganized, frustrated, in a rut… So what can you do to keep yourself afloat? I suggest a daily checklist that will help you feel as though you’re hanging in there and doing okay. Keep the checklist simple and achievable. It shouldn’t add to your sense of falling behind. Here’s my personal checklist of things I aim to do every single day. I’m not perfect at doing…
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greetings from Málaga
17 May 2013 | 5:06 amweekend #20/2013 photos I’ve been here in Málaga almost one week. I still like this city a lot, so much to see and feel… Haven’t had my camera with me all the time so only two pics this weekend - more pictures will come later On Monday there were 4000 cruiser visitors in Málaga! Shadow Shot Sunday2 Sundays In My City Have a relaxing weekend! -
bye Helsinki, hola Málaga…
9 May 2013 | 11:47 pmOn Sunday 12th I’ll fly to Málaga again. This time I’m trying to learn to speak Spanish - last time it was mainly grammar… Here are a couple of shots I took 2.5.2013 I’m sure it’s going to be greener when I come back in June I’ll pack my VAIO and…. on Sunday this view is waiting for me! (not this early in the morning though) Let see if I have time to blog during my four week ‘holiday’ but… -
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piece of fabric
5 May 2013 | 1:03 pmMonday Mellow Yellow challenge I’m going to have MMY break – I’ll be back when the time is right! (Going to study in Málaga, Spain again and I might be too busy to post many times a week) Have a good week everyone! -
spring happiness
2 May 2013 | 10:02 pmweekend #18/2013 photos I’ve been walking almost every day. Here are a couple of pics I’ve shot when I’ve had a camera with me… This fellow was as happy as me – spring is finally in Helsinki! Next week we’ll have almost summer temperatures! (but it’s getting cooler at the end of the week) Soon this will be dry and green… Next week I’ll travel again….to Málaga, Spain to continue study Spanish! Shadow Shot Sunday2 …
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Lifescript
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Baby-Proof Your Relationship with 7 New Parent Tips
15 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy Isabelle Gullo, Special to Lifescript You decorated the nursery, picked the perfect name and even researched diaper brands. Sure you’re prepared for having a baby. But is the relationship with your spouse equally ready? We have suggestions to keep your marriage thriving... There’s no question that new babies can wreak havoc on your relationship. Always on the bottom of the list of new parents’ to-do lists: Sleep, “me time” and “just the two of us” time.“Life gets quickly complicated when baby arrives,” says Rita DeMaria, Ph.D., director of Relationship Education at… -
Q&A – How Can I Let Go of Relationship Regret?
15 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal Coach Q: My ex and I divorced in 2000, but we remained close, and as time went on, even thought we’d try again. But then he was killed in a freak accident. I’m left with a million regrets that won’t go away, even after a year. How can I get over this?-Lee Y.A: Hi Lee,I’m sorry to read about the tragic death of your ex-husband. It’s tough enough to handle this type of loss when you have time to prepare for it but, when it happens in an instant without warning, the wound seems to cut much deeper. Your painful experience with the unexpected… -
Q&A – How Do I Get My Adult Son to Move Out?
13 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal Coach Q: My 23-year-old son refuses to move out of my home. I’ve offered assistance in preparing a budget for his own place, but he refuses. My last resort is moving out myself. Any advice?-Debra B.A: Hi Debra,This is a difficult situation that many parents face. In a perfect world, our children develop a sense of independence, both financial and personal, and actually want to go out on their own. At other times, however, they become so personally and financially dependent that the mere thought of leaving isn’t even on their radar screen. Even… -
Do’s and Don’ts for First-Time Grandmas
11 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., Special to Lifescript Want to help your daughter adjust to motherhood without driving her crazy? To mark Mother's Day, here are 6 key tips on being a gracious granny from leading ob-gyn and author Hilda Hutcherson, M.D.... As an ob-gyn, I’m often asked how mothers and daughters can celebrate the birth of a baby without clashing over details. A grandchild’s arrival is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your daughter as she learns the ins and outs of parenting. But there’s a fine line between being eager to help and overbearing.Before… -
Q&A – How Do I End Another Abusive Relationship?
8 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal Coach Q: I’ve been in an abusive relationship in the past that ended with my partner committing suicide. I’ve been with my current partner for more than a year and see the same abusive pattern emerging. I want to separate, but am finding it difficult. Any advice?-Isla R.A: Hi Isla,I’m sorry to read that you again find yourself in another abusive relationship, but I’m pleased to hear that you want to end it. Since nobody should allow themselves to be treated abusively, I support your decision to leave. Because of the volatile and controlling…
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How Courageous Are You?
16 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal CoachOn a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 meaning very much and 1 meaning not at all, how courageous are you?Courage is defined as “the quality of being brave: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty or pain without being overcome by fear or being deflected from a chosen course of action.”The last part of that definition is important because courage doesn’t infer the absence of fear. As a matter of fact, fear and uncertainty play a key role and are an integral part of exhibiting courage. Pushing through your fear and doing what you… -
Reframing Catastrophe
14 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal CoachAs I write this today, I’m still reeling from the senseless and horrific events that took place at last month’s Boston Marathon. The unprovoked and cowardly assault on all those innocent people is something that a logical mind and gentle heart struggle to come to terms with. It’s bad enough when innocent adults are targeted by insanity, but when you add children to the mayhem, it becomes all the more personal, unacceptable and upsetting.I remember listening to a heart-wrenching interview with a mother who lost her precious daughter in… -
Risky Business
12 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal CoachAre you a risk taker? If I asked you to answer that question with a simple yes or no, I bet most of you would struggle with choosing.However, if I gave you the option of responding with sometimes or it depends, your comfort level would increase significantly because to some extent, we all take risks every day. I think we’d all prefer to answer that question ambiguously because risk taking, for most people, is situational.Risk, by definition, implies that there’s something to lose by taking a specific action. So depending on the extent of… -
Your Future Isn’t Behind You
9 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal CoachOne of the most difficult tasks we encounter in our lives is letting go of the past and learning how to live in the present. Even though most of us tend to do this successfully, being able to let go of old pain, heartache, misfortune and misery is a tough row to hoe for most people.Some are able to do this with little effort while others spend countless hours and a lot of money trying to accomplish this feat in therapy. And, of course, how easily and quickly one accomplishes this is intimately tied to the severity of the past trauma.When I… -
Are You a Driver or Passenger?
7 May 2013 | 5:00 pmBy John H. Sklare, Ed.D, Lifescript Personal CoachToday I’m going to divide the entire population into two separate groups. Using the image of travelers in a car, I’m going to call one group the Drivers and the other group the Passengers.The drivers are all the people who predominately believe they control things that happen to them in life. I call them the drivers because they strongly feel that they have their hands firmly on the steering wheel and are in control of the direction their lives take. They believe their fates are determined by things like effort, focus, persistence and…
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How to Help Your Kids Cope With Stress
13 May 2013 | 2:23 pmWhat is stressing your kids out? Here are three common sources of stress, plus practical tips parents can use to help kids cope with stress. These tips are from Sandra Blackard of the Language of Listening®. “I believe the top three sources of stress for children of any age are external pressure to perform, too little [...] The post How to Help Your Kids Cope With Stress appeared first on Quips and Tips for Life's Ups and Downs. To read the full article - or answer the question! - click the blue title (this is to stop "scrapers" from publishing my articles without permission). -
3 Ways to Stop Being Paralyzed by Self-Doubt at Work
11 May 2013 | 7:53 amIf you’re reading this, you’re probably a woman who doubts herself at work. Women are more likely to be paralyzed by self-doubt on the job, self-criticism even when colleagues praise them, and fear that they’re not good enough at work. Here’s what Lisa Bloom writes in Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in [...] The post 3 Ways to Stop Being Paralyzed by Self-Doubt at Work appeared first on Quips and Tips for Life's Ups and Downs. To read the full article - or answer the question! - click the blue title (this is to stop "scrapers" from publishing my articles without… -
What Causes Gurgling Stomach Noises in Dogs? Tummy Tips
6 May 2013 | 2:58 pmDiarrhea, stomach making noise (gurgling), and no appetite are all signs of upset stomach in dogs. If your dog’s stomach problems are worrying you, my tips may help. My terrier’s tummy was upset for almost a full year, until I finally figured out what was wrong. May on Quips and Tips is supposed to feature [...] The post What Causes Gurgling Stomach Noises in Dogs? Tummy Tips appeared first on Quips and Tips for Life's Ups and Downs. To read the full article - or answer the question! - click the blue title (this is to stop "scrapers" from publishing my articles without permission). -
How to Stay Focused on What Matters at Work
30 Apr 2013 | 7:43 amWork distractions come from all directions – and what is your biggest source of distraction? You. Here are three tips for staying focused on what matters most at work. These tips are from Peter Bergman’s 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done (my newest all-time favorite life and business book). [...] The post How to Stay Focused on What Matters at Work appeared first on Quips and Tips for Life's Ups and Downs. To read the full article - or answer the question! - click the blue title (this is to stop "scrapers" from publishing my articles… -
How to Find the Perfect Job Without Taking a Career Test
25 Apr 2013 | 3:27 pmThese tips aren’t for job hunting, resume writing, or career test taking. Nay! I believe finding the perfect job is about aligning your personality, education, skills, passion, abilities, and life purpose with the money making possibilities in your environment. My first tip is to read The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the [...] The post How to Find the Perfect Job Without Taking a Career Test appeared first on Quips and Tips for Life's Ups and Downs. To read the full article - or answer the question! - click the blue title (this is to stop "scrapers" from…
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Good Life Project Blasts Onto iTunes
14 May 2013 | 7:19 amLast summer, I launched Good Life Project TV, – a broadcast-quality web-series that explores the journeys of world-class artists, entrepreneurs, makers and world-shakers. I had no idea if anyone would watch. Or care. But it was the thing I couldn’t not do… Got my answer nearly immediately. Good Life Project TV™ took off. It’s now been watched in more than 135 countries. I’ve written 800+ blog posts, articles in national magazines and two books. But, none of them has generated the response created by Good Life Project. Humbled. Grateful. Awed. But, there was a… -
Mind Over Medicine: Wild, Dangerous Claims Or Salvation?
9 May 2013 | 7:20 amLissa Rankin’s new book, Mind Over Medicine, is creating quite a stir. Rankin is an M.D. who walked away from her practice of mainstream medicine after a highly-successful career. She was frustrated, angry and looking for answers that traditional guidelines didn’t seem to support. She discovered that in her practice, patients in one of the healthiest towns in the country still weren’t healing. For certain conditions mainstream medicine worked well. And, in fact, Rankin doesn’t cry for the end of it. But, for others, there was something deeper that was going on. And no… -
A Short Study in Insurrection
7 May 2013 | 7:31 amToday’s guest contributor is Jennifer Boykin, the Creative Visionary and Chief Rabble Rouser behind the midlife reinvention movement Life After Tampons. She also speaks, teaches, and writes about adversity, triumph, and Women Who Rise and is the author of Breakthrough: How to Get on With It When You Can’t Get Over It (download it free, btw). I make trouble for a living, and while I love my job very much, I don’t think I was supposed to be so impossibly good at it. In fact, I was raised to be the “good one.” My brother had the opposite role nailed down. But then, life… -
Feel To Live: The Secret Life Of An Empath
30 Apr 2013 | 12:47 pmConfession. I’m an empath. I feel other peoples’ emotions as if they’re my own. Often, their pain. On an unusually strong level. Whether I know them or not. I shake when I see other people experience awe. I cry during Hallmark specials. Nearly every episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition left me a blathering mess. Stuff just seems to get to me more easily than others. I’ve known this since I was a kid, just didn’t know there was a name for it until recently. There’s good about it. And bad. It’s been a huge asset as an entrepreneur, marketer, leader… -
Rally Cries And Revolutions
25 Mar 2013 | 8:21 amYou’re angry. Beaten down. Unappreciated and underpaid. Hamstrung by the powers that be. Taken advantage of. And you’ve reached a breaking point. The status quo is causing pain and it must go. Change has become a moral imperative. Time to rally the forces. To tear it down. Move away from the current paradigm. Away from tyranny, oppression, inequality. Away from ignorance, negligence, malevolence. Away from disrespect, injustice, intolerance Away from lies, deceit, defeat. Away, away, away. Problem is… “Away from” is a rally cry, but it’s not an…
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How to Buy Seized Cars for Sale
17 May 2013 | 9:00 pmThousands of cars are seized by financial agencies, the government, and law enforcement agencies every year. Many of these vehicles are put up for auction. Seized cars can be purchased for almost 90 percent off their retail value, so they're worth looking into if you're after a bargain. EditSteps Know What You're Getting Understand the conditions of buying a seized car. Buying cars through seized car auctions can get you a car for a great price. However, there are serious downsides to buying cars this way that you need to be aware of pre-purchase: Often there are no warranties on the… -
How to Find Glitches
17 May 2013 | 6:00 pmGlitches are bugs in a game (computer, video, app, etc.) that cause strange things to happen that are not supposed to form part of the game. For example, perhaps you find an enemy and he runs away when he's not meant to or maybe your enemies have turned into holograms and can't attack you. Usually glitches are a nuisance or something to avoid. Sometimes though, glitches can actually help your gameplay or they're just fun and in this instance, you may actually want to find them––happy bug hunting! Edit Steps Identifying Glitches Notice things happening in the game that aren't supposed to… -
How to Make a Skinnygirl Margarita
17 May 2013 | 2:00 pmSweetening the basic margarita with agave nectar in place of simple syrup cuts down on the calories. The frozen strawberry version utilizes a packet of low calorie drink mix to add guilt-free flavor. Edit Ingredients Servings: 2 Lime wedge 1/2 cup kosher salt 3 oz. (90 ml) tequila 1 oz. (30 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 oz. (30 ml) agave nectar Ice Edit Steps Salting the glass rim This is optional. The salt rim on the glass will bring out the sweetness in the beverage. Place the flesh of the lime wedge against the rim of a margarita glass. Rub the lime around the rim of the glass so that… -
How to Make a Citrus and Vinegar Household Cleaner
17 May 2013 | 11:00 amAre you looking for a non-toxic solution to cleaning up household messes or are you in a pinch and don't have any cleaner on hand? You don't need to spend a lot of money on organic cleaners or head to the store; instead, you can make effective and great smelling cleaning fluid at home from two really simple kitchen cupboard ingredients, namely citrus and vinegar. Edit Steps Preparing the Citrus Peels Peel citrus fruits, such as oranges or lemons. The peels will be mixed with vinegar to create your solution. Either eat the fruit or use it in another recipe. Fill the bottle or jar with citrus… -
Today is the anniversary of the founding of the NY Stock Exchange in 1792. Learn how to buy stocks
17 May 2013 | 7:00 amBuying stocks is not that difficult, but you'll need a little guidance if you haven't done it before. On the other hand, making money consistently from buying stock can be very difficult. Most mutual funds underperform the index, which means even professionals don't find this easy. So take everything you read with a grain of salt. Edit Steps Before You Buy Do nothing until you know kinds of stocks to buy and under what circumstances to sell. Go to the local library and search online to find books and other resources on stock investing. A few excellent books to start with include "The…
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Genuine Curiosity by Dwayne Melancon
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The Easiest Way To Improve Your Presentation Skills
13 May 2013 | 3:20 pmIn my line of work, I end up doing a lot of presentations. I've also studied a lot of information on how to become a better presenter. A long time ago, I took a class from Distinction Communication, a company that helps people develop more effective presentations (and presentation skills). Since then, I've taken "refresher" courses from the same folks. You can find a lot of free, helpful presentation tips and videos on the Distinction site, by the way.Seeing what you don't seeOne of the most effective techniques I learned was to videotape yourself presenting so you can… -
The Perils of Cloud Apps
6 May 2013 | 9:13 pmIn the past month or so, a couple of cloud applications announced they were pulling the plug: Google Reader and Astrid (a cloud-based task management application, which was purchased by Yahoo). Luckily, both of these gave plenty of lead time to their users and provide ways to export their data for migration to other services.But what if your cloud app disappeared without any warning? What are some things that can help you if a cloud application disappears out from under you? Here are some things I thought of - if you have others, please leave them in the comments.Openness:… -
Seeing the World With a Backpack
27 Apr 2013 | 7:58 pmI've traveled a lot on business, but have always been intrigued by the idea of traveling the world for fun. A couple of sets of friends of mine have done just that:Tom Andrus took his whole family around the world on a very reasonable budget, which you can read about on his "Six In The World" site;Warren and Betsy Talbot not only did the same thing, they have written books about how to go about it, which you can find out more about via their "Married With Luggage" site. When you think about international travel - even on a smaller scale than that of Tom, Warren, and Betsy - one of… -
Families are mightier than legislation
20 Apr 2013 | 3:48 pmI generally try to avoid ranting here, but I'll do just a bit of that today.In the past couple of years, there have been a lot of tragic acts of violence, such as the one this past week in Boston. According to what we're told by the media, there is a thread between the perpetrators of violence: they all had family problems or parental issues, and became bitter about something.In dealing with some crises within my own family over the past few years, we've gotten some great advice from one of our doctors: spend more time together as a family; pay more attention to what your children… -
Make your own backpack file folders
14 Apr 2013 | 5:14 pmI have a few travel bags I like to use, and one of them is a backpack (it's the one at right - I like it because it has a laptop sleeve and an iPad slot). The problem is, when I first started using it, I'd put my folders into my backpack, where they only fit in sideways and all my stuff would fall out and get all mixed up in the bottom of the bag.A long time ago, I saw some backpack-friendly backpack folders, but I haven't been able to find them in the recent past. So, I decided to make my own. I experimented with several approaches and thought I'd share what I learned with…
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Personal Excellence
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How To Be a TOP Public Speaker (PLUS Win FREE 1-1 Coaching Worth $200!)
16 May 2013 | 11:57 pmAfter terrific reception for the first episode of Celes.TV (interview with learning & education expert Daniel Wong on How To Score a GPA of 3.98/4.00), I’m extremely excited to unveil the second episode today! Secrets of a Top Public Speaker (feat. Benjamin Loh, Public Speaking Coach and Five-Time Toastmasters Champion!) What does it take to be a TOP public speaker? We often see amazing speakers like Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, Anthony Robbins, and Les Brown in action, but rarely do we know what goes on behind the scenes in their rise to be the top in their craft. This is why I… -
The Superfood Guide: 10 Superfoods To Live a Slimmer, Longer And Better Life
13 May 2013 | 12:15 amSuper-what you might be asking? Superfoods? What on earth are those? Sounds like some scammy supplement you’re trying to sell me! Actually, superfoods are food that are incredibly high in a couple compounds that have been shown to dramatically help you fight disease (like cancer), boost your immune system (bye bye colds!), and provide vitamins and minerals in much higher concentrations than normal. But first, what are these foods actually giving you? Well, as it turns out there are a couple of goodies typically in super foods: Antioxidants (help fight free radicals which are disease and… -
Have a Presentation Coming Up? 5 Things To Note for Your Next Presentation
10 May 2013 | 12:05 amMost of us procrastinate. Be it for that big project deadline, impending examination, exercising or even… the dreaded taxes. We try to keep it off our mental enclaves for as long as we can until it dawns upon us that time suddenly becomes a precious commodity. At the eleventh hour, our productivity seems to peak dramatically as it is now negatively correlated with the time that’s left from the deadline. Alas, this coping strategy works! Well, at least we delivered. Sounds familiar? At least, I knew it did for me. Now, if you adopt the same modus operandi for your upcoming major… -
Ask Celes – Are You Seeing Anyone at the Moment? (Yes, I Am Now :) )
7 May 2013 | 9:36 pmHi Celes! I enjoy reading your blog! Considering you are so successful in your career (personal development), are you seeing anyone romantic? ~ Jennifer Hi guys, just an update to my response to the very same question I’ve answered last year (and which I’ve also requested you guys to stop asking during my 2012 year-end review ^_^”’ ). Yes, I’m attached now. ♥ I’ve officially been seeing someone as of 5 May, 2013. And I’m incredibly happy now. Since I’ve never been in a long-term, romantic relationship (largely by choice) and knowing how… -
Developing a Positive Body Image: Your Gentle Guide to Loving Your Body
6 May 2013 | 12:37 pmThis is the last part of a four-part series on body image—how I hated my body for a long time, learned to love my body eventually, and how you can achieve a positive body image as well. Part 1: How I Began to Love My Body, Part 1: My Deep Hatred for My Body Part 2: How I Began to Love My Body, Part 2: Unraveling My Weight Issues Part 3: How I Began to Love My Body, Part 3: Overcoming My Hatred for My Body Part 4: Body Image: Your Gentle Guide to Loving Your Body In writing this series, many of you have shared your personal insecurities with your body. Some of you struggle with…
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Exile Lifestyle
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Harmonious Independence
8 May 2013 | 7:44 amIt’s said that if you want a relationship to succeed — to last — you have to make sacrifices. I strongly disagree. It’s important to bend when dealing with other people on any level, sure, but that doesn’t mean you should break. If you have to give up what’s important to you in order to be with someone else, it’s very possible you’re with the wrong person. This applies to business relationships, friendships, and more-than-friendships equally. Why on earth would you want to give up what makes you, you, in order to be with someone? And why would you want… -
Coffee
24 Apr 2013 | 11:17 amI decided to start drinking coffee the other day. I don’t like coffee. It’s not that I can’t appreciate the drink and what it represents culturally. Coffee is thought to have been a major boon to the Industrial Revolution (if not the fuel for it), and the smell is lovely. Coffee shop culture is appealing to me, and most everyone I know who does good work has one coffee minimum per day. That being said, I grew up working at a bookstore with an espresso bar. From age 14 until 19, I saw regulars come in with the coffee twitches, recovering from their last cup, but still needing… -
28 and 4 Years Later
16 Apr 2013 | 12:54 pmToday is my 28th birthday, and I couldn’t decide whether to write something touching and meaningful, do some kind of list of things that I’ve learned over the years, or talk about how this project has evolved in that time. So I opted to do all three. I started Exile Lifestyle about 4 years ago — April 19, 2009 — and if you look back at my earliest posts, they’re pretty rough. My voice hadn’t really developed and I spent a lot of time those first months trying to figure out where my sweet spot was — what I could write about that would set me apart, and which other… -
Social Contracts
5 Apr 2013 | 9:22 amAs I walk along the sidewalk, I can afford to daydream. I’m able to do this partially because of laws that say cars can’t drive on sidewalks, but also because we — as citizens of countries with governments that have traditions and folkways — have common goals that are best achieved by doing what we can to avoid harming each other. This social contract is never officially signed, but it’s very real. Every time we stop at a red light or stand in a queue — despite there being no law-enforment official there to lock us up if we don’t — we’re adhering to… -
Design is a Passport
5 Mar 2013 | 11:43 amDesign, to me, is a way of looking at the world. It’s often said that good design is invisible — that it presents the intended message without calling attention to itself — but to a designer, it’s that so-called invisible design that gives you the biggest thrill. Seeing creative work done well is a distinct pleasure. Design isn’t invisible and it isn’t flamboyant: it’s exactly what you need it to be in a given moment. It’s art, it’s math, it’s discipline, it’s chaos. Depending on the goal, design can be black or white or red or…
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Organize to Revitalize!
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Fact Friday: Stay on Your Feet if You Want to be Healthy
17 May 2013 | 12:32 pm“Stand up if you want to stay healthy, warn researchers. A study says office workers could be risking their health simply by sitting at their desk for hours at a time. It found people who spend more than four hours a day sitting down are at greater risk of chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Those sitting for at least six hours were significantly more likely to have diabetes. The research involved 63,048 middle-aged men but US scientists say the findings are likely to also apply to women.” Read More: Sitting at your desk for six hours a day… -
Get Organized for More Productive Meetings
15 May 2013 | 12:06 pmMaking Meetings Work: How to Get Started, Get Going, and Get It Done by Ann M. Delehant One of the first thoughts that might pop into your mind when a friend or colleague starts talking about getting organized is about the piles of papers that may be littering the desk in our office, the books overflowing from the bookshelves onto the floor, or those bags of once-coveted conference giveaways which have taken up residence in the corner of the office. Scheduling time to tackle all of these types of tasks is a wise idea and will ultimately result in increased productivity. However, there is… -
Simple Tech: 10-Minute Organizing Challenge
13 May 2013 | 3:08 pmWhat can you do in 10 minutes? In regards to technology, a whole lot! Let’s do some quick decluttering that is as simple as clicking the mouse’s button. 10 minutes starts now. Here we go! Delete 5 emails from your inbox that you no longer need. To do this quickly, pick emails that don’t require much thought, like e-vites to events that have passed, e-newsletters you’ve already read (or will never read), and emails from retailers featuring expired coupons or deals. Unsubscribe from 1 email subscription you don’t read. It’s as easy as scrolling to the bottom of one of those emails… -
Fact Friday: People in Central America Have Better Work-Life Balance Than North Americans
10 May 2013 | 5:00 am“Central America ranks highest in work-life balance, with 70 percent of employees saying their companies support them in achieving a reasonable balance between work and personal life. North America is second (65 percent), followed by eastern Asia (63 percent), Latin America and the Caribbean (63 percent), and Southern Asia (62 percent).“ Read More: Work-Life Balance Off Kilter, Research Finds | ABCNews.com | 4.19.13 Get More Information Off Balance: Getting Beyond the Work-Life Balance Myth to Personal and Professional Satisfaction by Matthew Kelly … -
A Simple 3-Step System to Beating Procrastination
9 May 2013 | 5:00 amMany thanks to Julie Gray, the author of today’s post. Check out her simple three-step process that will help you conquer procrastination. I used to be a big-time procrastinator. It isn’t everyday you hear that coming out of the mouth of a productivity coach, but there you have it. I procrastinated going to bed, starting my homework, exercising, making dinner, cleaning up from dinner – you name it. Nowadays, things have changed considerably. It has been a long journey and one I don’t think will ever truly be over. This, in and of itself, was a big shift for me – to view this…
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Time Management Ninja
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Stop Checking Your Email 37 Times a Day
16 May 2013 | 3:55 amFor many people, email rules their life. It dictates their daily actions. It takes up as much of their time as it wants. It follows them wherever they go. After work. In bed. And when they wake up. Is it all really that important? Maybe it’s time to demote your email. Why Are You Checking Email 37 Times a Day? Does your email control you? Does it show up no matter where you are? Email is the new snail mail and it should be treated as such. You don’t check your post office box 37 times a day, do you? “If you are checking email 37 times a day, you shouldn’t wonder why you don’t… -
The Productivityist Workbook [Book]
14 May 2013 | 3:06 amThe Productivityist Workbook by Mike Vardy Book of the Week: The Productivityist Workbook by Mike Vardy My friend, Mike Vardy at Productivityist.com, has a new book being released this week. It is a short eBook titled, The Productivityist Workbook. It covers four great topics: Idea Management, Time Management, Email Management, and Task Management. Each section provides tool recommendations and exercises to reinforce the concepts. I had the opportunity to read a pre-release copy and can tell you that it is a great read. If you pre-order before May 15, you get two bonuses: Mike’s… -
8 Ways to Zoom In to Get Your Most Important Work Done
13 May 2013 | 4:20 amWhen you have too much going on, how do you get your most important tasks done? If background noise and distractions are drowning out your work, you need to narrow your focus. You need to zoom in on your work so that you can get your critical todos done. Sometimes You Need to Zoom In When you have too much going on, it can be hard to get anything done. There are too many distractions. Too many interruptions. Simply too many simultaneous tasks. Trying to work on everything at once doesn’t work. (You’ll end up with 57 things started and nothing done…) When you find yourself in this… -
10 Things You Should Write in Your Productivity Journal
10 May 2013 | 3:27 amDo you keep a journal? I am a big believer that keeping one can help you get more done. Today, let’s look at 10 things you should be writing in your journal to be more productive. Write Your Way to Productivity Writing things down in a journal has a magical way of translating your invisible thoughts into tangible ideas. (If you don’t have a journal, I recommend Day One for Mac or Day One for iOS. Or if you prefer paper, definitely get yourself a Moleskine notebook.) “Writing in your journal can be a productive exercise to clear your mind, clarify your goals, and reflect on… -
How a Virtual Assistant Helps Me Get More Work Done
9 May 2013 | 3:50 amDo you need more time in your day? Do you need help with your administrative tasks and wish you had an assistant? Today, I want to tell you about my experiences with virtual assistants and how your business could benefit by adding a virtual team member. Getting Some Virtual Help As I started growing the TMN site, I soon realized that I could not do all the work myself. As well, I needed to delegate some of the repetitive tasks so that I could concentrate on creative work and interacting with readers. Once upon a time, this problem would have meant hiring local help to aid me in keeping up…
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Day-Timer
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Make Room For Family – Finding Work-Life Balance
15 May 2013 | 1:26 pmIf you can say you have a healthy work-life balance then you’re doing something right. After all, balance is a key to life. But, unfortunately, not many people can claim success in this area. Finding balance is a common struggle … Continue reading → -
Productivity Minute: Small Office Housecleaning
8 May 2013 | 2:20 pmIt always seems that a busy office is a messy one. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Clutter and chaos can sap you from valuable moments of productivity. Just think of all the time spent looking for an … Continue reading → -
The Essential School Planner Method for Finding Balance in College
2 May 2013 | 2:50 pmSuccessful college students must achieve that perfect mix of homework and fun. It’s not easy, but it’s essential. The true challenge begins when the countless real world obligations (work, career?) creep in as well, especially so for college graduates and … Continue reading → -
Mix Outlook with a Paper Planner for a Productive Day
26 Apr 2013 | 8:21 amDo you have a paper planner and Microsoft Outlook but can’t decide which to use? Here is some practical advice for making them work together. It’s a common scenario: you use Outlook at work, yet enjoy the experience of using … Continue reading → -
How a Project Journal is a Small Business Owner’s Best Friend
17 Apr 2013 | 2:35 pmOne important tool you could be using in your work projects could make all the difference in the world. It’s a project journal you can make from any notebook or planner. Actually, I use a padfolio like this one by … Continue reading →
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The Art of Less Doing
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Things I Found Interesting This Week (05/17/13)
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Top Task Tuesdays
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Motivation Mondays with Ari Helfman
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Succulent Saturdays – Recipe of the Week
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Things I Found Interesting This Week (5/10/13)
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Prolific Living - Smart Habits for Rich Living
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Episode 92: Who Would You Be Without Your Story with Byron Katie
17 May 2013 | 3:00 amByron Katie Shares the Method of Self-Inquiry My guest today on the Daily Interaction Show is Byron Katie. Katie created The Work, which is a self-inquiry method that teaches you how to free yourself from your thoughts, the cause of your suffering, and how to find and embrace the truth. She has changed the lives [...] -
Are You Committing These 7 Silent Career Killers at Your Job?
13 May 2013 | 4:23 pmDo you know if you might be committing any silent career killers at your job? If you are a hard-working savvy employee and still not getting the advancement that you have rightfully earned, you might be harming your career in silence. Nobody is going to tap you on the shoulder and tell you [...] -
Episode 91: How to Take Your New Relationships to the Next Level
10 May 2013 | 5:28 amWelcome to Episode #91 of The Daily Interaction podcast. How do you take new budding relationships to a deeper, stronger and more meaningful stage. What comes after the initial meet-and-greet and how can you stay top of mind with those whom you meet and want to build a relationship with? Send questions or suggestions for [...] -
How to Eat A Clean and Green Diet by Adding These 3 Super Foods
7 May 2013 | 6:46 amIf you are not paying attention to your health today, you will be paying attention to your illness tomorrow. Click to Tweet So stop fooling around with your golden asset. You are not invincible, even if you are young and carefree. Pay attention to your health. Guard your body from the ill effect of poor [...] -
Episode 90: Becoming Aware of Your Voice with Marlena Reigh
3 May 2013 | 3:00 amWelcome back to Episode #90. This Interactive Interview Series brings you a second expert on using your vocal instrument, your voice, and your best asset in all the communication in your life. Our guest is Marlena Reigh. We visited an excellent topic in the communication power “toolbox” a few weeks ago – using our instrument, [...]
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Untemplater
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Top Sights In Australia For The Adventure Seeker
16 May 2013 | 4:30 amOne of my 2013 goals is to travel abroad to a new country, or perhaps even two or three depending on my budget and itinerary. I enjoy exploring new places whenever I can, but the hardest part of traveling for me is deciding where to go! I’ve been to over 25 countries so far, yet there are so many more incredible places I still want to see. For my next trip I have my radar on Southeast Asia, Australia, or New Zealand. I’m starting my research with the top sights in Australia that I will share with you today. I’m very methodical when I plan vacations and like to do a lot of… -
A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish
13 May 2013 | 4:30 amWe’re over four months into the year already, and I bet all of those New Year’s resolutions you made feel like decades ago. This time of year in the second quarter is often when we’re at our weakest, our softest spot on the year long cycle of motivation. The buzz of the fresh start in a calendar year has worn off, we can’t stop thinking about summer vacations, and the end of the year promotion and performance review process feels long enough away for us to slack off. And that’s exactly what your competitors are hoping you’ll continue thinking for the next… -
Why Are There So Many Crazy People At Work And In The World?
9 May 2013 | 4:30 amThe older I get, the more and more crazy people I seem to come across. I’m telling you there’re everywhere! Every day I pass by at least ten to fifteen crazy bums on my commute. They tend to congregate on public benches and along empty lots, or just wander around aimlessly on foot. But there are plenty of non-homeless crazy people too. And I happen to work with several of them! I’m sure you do too. So just why are there so many crazy people at work and in the world, and what can we do about it? Nature vs Nurture If you walk into the nursery at any hospital you’d… -
The Challenge Of Concentrating: Why Can’t I Focus?! Do I Have ADHD?
6 May 2013 | 4:30 amAlthough I don’t really like to admit it, I have a really hard time focusing a lot of the time. Maybe some of you feel the same way. Lately I just can’t stop asking myself why can’t I focus?! Do I have ADHD? I get distracted way too easily, whether it’s my own fault or not, and sometimes I really have to fight myself in order to concentrate. It gets me so frustrated sometimes! Believe it or not, it’s even challenging writing this post because I keep finding my thoughts wandering off to many different things. I need to wash the dishes today, when should I go to… -
How To Be A Better Leader Through Self-Awareness
2 May 2013 | 4:30 amYou need a lot of skills to escape the 9 to 5 grind and become a successful entrepreneur. Some of the essential abilities you’ll want to develop before you take a leap of faith to start your own business are momentum, execution, and strong leadership skills. While there are some entrepreneurs who are naturally talented in these areas, many have to acquire these proficiencies over time. I was able to learn how to be a better leader through self-awareness and I want to share some of the tricks and tips I’ve learned. Yes Introverts Can Become Strong Leaders Too! Our society has an annoying…
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Wake Up Cloud
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LLP 012 – The Passion Episode
13 May 2013 | 3:13 amIn this episode, Liz and I obliterate some of the common roadblocks, misconceptions and myths when it comes to following your passion. You see, you can do what you love. But you have to let go of what’s holding you back. Also, in this episode you’ll get a brief update on Liz’s writing. In the previous episode, I helped Liz increase her writing speed by 300%, so if you haven’t listened to that, do it. Let’s move onto to today’s episode. Here are a few key points: The truth about finding your passion What if you’re equally passionate about multiple… -
What If You’re Not Passionate About Anything?
6 May 2013 | 12:11 am“I don’t feel passionate about anything, help?” That has to be one of the most common questions I get. And it holds you back from starting, because you have an unhelpful definition of what passion truly is. Following your passion does not look the way you think it does. It’s often very, very different. This isn’t something most people tell you. They want to sell you the dream that everything is going to be rainbows and pixies if you can just find that one perfect passion. Yeah. Probably not going to happen. But that doesn’t mean you should give up. On the… -
LLP 011 – Increase Your Article Writing Speed by 300%
29 Apr 2013 | 12:15 amIn this episode I help Liz from alifeonyourterms.com increase her article writing speed by 300%. People often wonder how I can get so much done in so little time. And in this podcast episode, I reveal my “secrets.” But the truth is that they are not really secrets. They are simple, highly effective tips applied in the correct way. I’ve written thousands of articles and millions of words. And the techniques and tips I share here have survived the test of time. If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, make sure you listen to this right away. Here are a few… -
The Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Lifestyle Business [Free Report]
22 Apr 2013 | 1:42 amYou want to start a lifestyle business. It sounds intriguing, but you’re not sure about all the details. What is it? Who can do it? Where do you start? What are the pitfalls? Those are some of the questions I get on a regular basis. Up until now, you had to dig around in my archives and look for the answers. But that’s no longer necessary. I’ve compiled all the most common questions (with the answers) into a this handy little report. And the good news? It’s completely FREE. You don’t have to opt-in. There are no hooks, no catches, and no surprises. Here’s a… -
LLP 010 – How Laura-Jane Built an Online Business Around Her Passion
15 Apr 2013 | 12:26 amToday I’ve got another lifestyle business success story for you. You can find the previous one here. In this episode, I’m talking to Laura-Jane from The Rawtarian. We dive into great detail about how she failed, struggled and then succeeded. You’ll discover what to do, and what NOT to do, if you want to build a successful online business. You’ll also realize that it’s normal to struggle in the beginning, but as you keep going, you’ll start figuring things out. In short, you’ll learn what works, and what doesn’t. I’ll leave it at that and…
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Asian Efficiency - Time Management and Productivity
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How to Sync OmniFocus with iCal (Apple Calendar) and BusyCal
16 May 2013 | 4:00 amWe often get asked by OmniFocus Premium Posts customers and new OmniFocus users how they can sync their OmniFocus with iCal (now known as Apple Calendar). I’m about to show you how you can do that. NOTE: If you want to know how to use OmniFocus effectively, check out our OmniFocus Premium Posts. It will [...] Please visit the post on the website to read the whole post. -
5 Questions to Help You Discover Your Purpose
11 May 2013 | 4:00 amOne of the more common email requests we get is from readers wanting to know how they can uncover their purpose, or story, in life. Why have a purpose in life? If you’ve been reading Asian Efficiency for a while, you’ll know that we discuss the idea of goals, outcomes and measuring actions a lot. [...] Please visit the post on the website to read the whole post. -
OmniFocus HotSpot: Drag, Drop and Forget Files with OmniFocus and Hazel
8 May 2013 | 7:20 pmHere’s a simple yet oh so effective way of getting tasks in your OmniFocus inbox for files you need to review. I came up with this solution because I started to forget files that I wanted to review. On a daily basis I download a ton of PDF reports, Excel spreadsheets and documents that I [...] Please visit the post on the website to read the whole post. -
The Productivityist Workbook
6 May 2013 | 7:00 amOur friend Mike Vardy just released his Productivityist Workbook. It’s for those who are new to productivity and need a workbook to get started with managing their ideas, time, email and tasks. You can pre-order it now and if you do, you’ll get a ton of bonuses with that. And all that for just $5 [...] Please visit the post on the website to read the whole post. -
The Pain-Pleasure Propulsion Technique for Motivation
4 May 2013 | 4:00 amLet’s talk about a different way to generate motivation. The technique I want to share with you today is part of a class of exercises that we call “inner game techniques” at Asian Efficiency. These are ways to systematically implement psychological and behavioural changes in yourself quickly and effectively. I’ve been re-reading Tony Robbins lately, [...] Please visit the post on the website to read the whole post.
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Inspired Gift Giving
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Barrie Davenport and the Life Passion Project
17 May 2013 | 9:14 amSend to KindleA life passion grounded by purpose is the quintessential expression of our most loving, evolved, and authentic selves. ~Barrie Davenport Finding your true passion in life is such a heady thought isn’t it? Being able to lose yourself in something you truly love, something that energizes and drives you into exciting new activities and directions in your life! Unfortunately most people can probably count on their fingers the number of times they have actually experienced a real passion for something, much less having actually done something about it. Which is why I am so… -
How to Boost Creative Thinking
14 May 2013 | 10:35 amSend to KindleEverything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you. You can change it. You can influence it. You can build your own things that other people can use. ~Steve Jobs Have you bought into that age old fallacy that the ability to be creative is reserved for the select few? If so, then prepare for a shift in mindset, because the truth is you were born with the potential for limitless creative thinking. Take a moment to consider what creativity really means … to produce something that is both original and worthwhile. By definition, this can… -
Grit: The Ultimate Key to Success?
10 May 2013 | 2:12 pmSend to KindleWith ordinary talent and extraordinary perseverance, all things are attainable. ~Thomas Foxwell Buxton Could it be that talent is overrated? We tend to take for granted that those who seem to be able to “naturally” do things so much better than the rest of us – play music, paint, play golf, etc. – succeed as a result of their genetic gift. But research indicates there’s much more to it. In fact, if you read the stories of most of the “naturally” talented people in history, they pretty much all have one thing in common. They not only practiced to… -
Maybe it’s Time to Rethink Your Goal Strategy
7 May 2013 | 4:40 pmSend to KindleThe path to achievement doesn’t always follow a straight line; sometimes it requires a little ingenuity … As we rapidly approach the midway point for this year, most of us likely fall into one of three camps when it comes to the subject of our goals. We either get energized talking about them because we’re on track to succeed, or we hate talking about them because we’ve made little progress … in fact a few of us may not even remember what our goals are at this point. And finally there are those who have defected from this process all together and have found… -
Wandering the World in Search of Life’s Purpose
3 May 2013 | 2:47 pmSend to KindleThe world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it. ~Albert Einstein There are so many benefits to be gained from reading – adventures to be had, lessons to be learned, stories to touch your heart and imagination, and if you’re really lucky, once in awhile you’ll come across a book that quite literally touches your soul. This is what happened to me when I read Jake Ducey’s book, Into the Wind – My Six-Month Journey Wandering the World For Life’s Purpose. I feel compelled…
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The Summit Blog
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Measuring learning and behavior change
17 May 2013 | 3:35 amThis post is an excerpt from Changing Results by Changing Behavior, a leadership field guide by Julie Poland: You might think that measurement of results would be a foregone conclusion ─ everyone does it, right? That’s not been our experience. Sure, leaders take a look at certain numbers like gross revenue, gross profit, cash balances and the like, but far fewer have a grip on measurement beyond that. When there are hard dollar reasons to pursue behavior change it’s natural that hard dollar measurements should result. If you engage someone to work with your sales staff… -
Five reasons why the phone weighs fifty pounds
16 May 2013 | 3:12 am1949 Telephone, a photo by SmashBucketGallery on Flickr. For readers who can't remember a time prior to smart phones, this is what phones looked like when your parents - or grandparents - were chatting with their high school friends. You don't know what real dialing is, or how long it takes for the 9 to return to its position so you can dial the next number. You could probably send ten texts in the time frame needed to dial one number the old fashioned way. The old phone was certainly too heavy to carry in a pants pocket, even if you had a pocket the size of Bozo the… -
Should your company have a blog?
15 May 2013 | 3:04 amThe first time I heard of the term blog (short for weblog,) was when a website designer recommended it about nine years ago as a way to keep the website for my coaching company fresh. She explained that when website content changes, search engine spiders find the site more easily. Even though most new clients find my business through personal contact and not through a web search, I was game to try it to see whether it would improve my visibility in a Google search. I finally wrote and posted my first blog entry in September of 2005, and by now blogging has become an integral… -
The Knowledge Paradox
14 May 2013 | 3:45 am"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius It's funny how the person in the room who is compelled to share the most unsolicited expertise is often the person with the least information.... One of the most challenging positions to be in is one where you don't even know the questions, much less the answers. This illustration shows that as your body of knowledge increases, the circumference of its border increases along with it. The border represents the information of which you are aware you are ignorant. Real knowledge, therefore, is typically. -
The best salesperson not on your payroll
13 May 2013 | 1:36 amWOMMA, a photo by Pronto Communication on Flickr. Let's start with the ugly part of the story - if you disappoint or upset a customer, the potential impact goes far beyond the conventional wisdom that they will tell ten people. The pull of Facebook and other social media as a consumer platform is so strong that your dissatisfied customer can reach hundreds of their online friends, and their friends, and their friends until that one experience can engender thousands of repetitions in fallout to your reputation. But what if you're doing well for your customers? Social…
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Balance In Me
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A Gift Every Mother Deserves
9 May 2013 | 10:33 amBy Anastasiya Goers No, it’s not a coffee-maker. No, it’s not a bracelet charm. No, it’s not a trip to a spa (ok, I personally wouldn’t turn that one down.) But let’s take a break from guessing for a second and talk about Mom and everything that she does. (Not a Mom but looking for a present for Mom? Skip to the bottom to see the ultimate gift that every Mom deserves.) The job of a Mom is a 24-hour commitment that can’t be measured with flowers, kitchen appliances or chocolates. Being a Mom means giving yourself to the ones you love the most without expecting anything in return… -
7 Non-Standard Rules for Success
7 May 2013 | 7:15 amBy guest author Roman Soluk When entering into adulthood, you find a catch: not everything that you learn at school is useful. Hard working is not a sign of good work, and it’s almost useless to learn from the mistakes of others. Success often reaches people going against the rules. So, today I provide you several non-standard principles of achieving success, which are not taught at school. 7 Non-standard rules for achieving success 1. Fears are useless Just imagine how much energy and emotions you spend on pointless worries about something that will never happen. Let’s be honest:… -
Breathe Your Way to Brain Balance
11 Apr 2013 | 6:00 amBy guest author Molly Larkin Have you been seeking a “fountain of youth?” If so, you will be pleased to know it lies within you, just a breath away, with a breathing technique to balance your brain. My story Some years ago I was a passenger in my boyfriend’s car when he rear-ended the car in front of him, and we were immediately struck from behind. The force of the impact propelled my body so hard into the shoulder belt it literally knocked the air out of me, leaving me gasping for breath. My boyfriend, trying to take the focus off his having caused the accident, decided it would be a… -
How to Live Every Minute with Maximum Purpose – Win Your Book
4 Apr 2013 | 6:00 amBy guest author Robert D. Smith Note from Anastasiya: I hope you will enjoy this excellent article but also won’t miss the chance to win a free copy of Robert D. Smith’s book 20,000 Days and Counting. You can read my honest review as well as the giveaway rules at the bottom of this post. Intrigued? Keep reading! 20,000—that was the number that stared back at me after I typed my birth date into a countdown clock widget a little over three years ago. Something moved in my spirit. I jumped out of the chair, threw some clothes in a bag, and pulled out of the driveway with no… -
The Healthy Habit: Juicing One Sip at a Time
28 Mar 2013 | 8:10 amBy Anastasiya Goers I confess: Juicing has never been on my list of things to do in life. It takes too much time. There is too much cleanup involved. These two factors are enough to turn me away from anything. However, about a year ago a blogging friend of mine Farnoosh Brock asked me to read her new book about Green Juicing. I was a little skeptical but it never hurts to learn something new, I thought. I’ve been doing green juicing on and off after that (more as a hobby than a serious nutritional approach.) Today I want to present to you Farnoosh’s new printed book…
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From Wine to Cheese, Everything Needs a Label
17 May 2013 | 12:04 pmHave you ever thought how the wine ends up bottled on the store shelves, where you can compare different brands and take home the one that’s best for you? From grapes to the wine bottle, the journey comprises a series of stages, more or less automated. Actually I don’t think that a human hand ever touches the wine. It ages in cold, dark cellars, in bottles that get covered in dust. When time comes to sell the wine, the bottles are taken out of the cellar, put into labeling machines, labeled and sealed with wax. -
PCB Production for Your Electronics Projects
8 May 2013 | 1:08 pmWhen I was a child, electronics projects were something many kids enjoyed. I loved them! I still remember my first radio, built from a special kit. After working to put all those pieces together, after carefully soldering all those tiny parts on the printed circuit board, after wiring the battery case, I was so excited to hear some music. Yet, nothing happened. That was sad. I checked and re-checked everything, and I was sure I did everything the right way. -
Where Are You Now, 25 Years Later?
3 May 2013 | 4:23 amJust when I thought I discovered what’s missing from the internet, I found out my idea has already been done. To start with the beginning, it all started when my best friend said she wanted to find some of her school mates for the 25 years after graduation reunion. Those people were not on Facebook, they were not on LinkedIn, they were nowhere to be found online. The means of finding people who don’t have social network profiles are next to zero, at least so we imagined. -
How Hard It Is To Make Security Badges For Your Building?
2 May 2013 | 12:27 pmHave you ever had to wear a Security badge when you entered a building? If you did, you probably noticed it’s not just a simple piece of plastic. Many badges have a magnetic stripe on them, which triggers the opening of the doors. That’s why they call them security badges after all: they should allow you access where other people can’t go. Another type of card looks just like a plastic coin, but it includes something which makes doors open. -
Get More Exposure For Your Brand With Event Marketing
1 May 2013 | 11:23 amEvents are fun, but that’s not their only purpose. Companies organize or sponsor events with PR objectives in mind. They usually aim to create or increase awareness for a brand, product or service. The idea is to get as much coverage as possible for the money spent. You can see event sponsorships everywhere around you. For example, have you noticed in sports competitions that there are banners displayed at the location of the event? Or maybe you’ve noticed that sportsmen wear shirts branded with the sponsor’s logo.
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Your Life YOUR Way
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Make your Dreams Come True: What to do When your Dreams don’t Work Out at First.
3 May 2013 | 10:44 amTwenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain. Credit: Flickr.com/doug88888 (This is a post by Rebecca Hulse). Do you have big, wildly audacious dreamsthat you have no idea how to, or if you can ever achieve? Wish you could make your dreams come true? Yeah, me too. At 11, I wanted to be the first New Zealander in the (Russian only) Bolshoi Ballet. At 16, I wanted to be a Prima… -
Why (and How) I Quit My Job in South Africa and Moved to New Zealand – A Reader Shares.
11 Apr 2013 | 11:52 amSecurity is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. - Helen Keller. Why did I decide to give up my cozy executive job and move my family to a country where we didn’t know anyone? In part – I have always been a “seeker”. Once I’ve got “there”, it’s not long before I start wondering what lies around the next corner. I was in a senior marketing management role that I described as “what I worked so… -
How ‘Star-gazing’ Saved My Life – A Reader Shares.
19 Mar 2013 | 10:07 amClouds may come, but clouds must go, and they all have a silver lining. For behind each cloud you know, the sun, or moon, is shining. – Unknown. Pic credit: Flickr.com/kylir (This is a post by regular reader Janietta. Want to share your story? Click here for deets!). We are all familiar with the saying ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ but sometimes, the threads of silver that weave their way through the dark times of our lives are not so easy to spot. Twelve years ago, there was such a storm brewing in my life that I was unable to notice anything but the black clouds and rumbles… -
How I Found The Courage to Quit My Job and Follow My Dreams: A Reader Shares.
2 Mar 2013 | 11:49 amEverybody has a calling. Your real job in life is to figure out what that is and get about the business of doing it. – Oprah Winfrey. Pic credit: www.flickr.com/photos/visualpanic (This is a reader post by Deevra Norling. Got a story to share? Check out the details here & email me). I took a bold step this year. I quit my dead-end job to follow my dreams. I’m not going to lie to you, this was not easy, nor was it a decision I made overnight. You see, I’ve always known what my passions are; I just didn’t have the courage to pursue them. Writing, working with animals,… -
How to determine your top 5 relationship needs (and stop limiting your dating options).
6 Feb 2013 | 9:41 amA great relationship is about two things: first, appreciating the similarities, and second, respecting the differences. – Unknown. Pic credit: www.datingish.com Most people don’t know what they really want in a partner or relationship. That may be true in some cases, however, I’d argue that while some women may not know exactly what they want or what that looks like, they truly do know how they want to feel. What’s the difference, you say? Well, dear reader, let’s worksheet this out. I was schooling one of my friends on this very topic and she came up with a criterion on…
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Good Vibe Blog
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Doesn’t Matter What You Do
17 May 2013 | 10:46 amSometimes we get caught up in trying to decide what to do, analyzing which option is best. Quit this job or stay put? Stay in this relationship or get out? Go ahead with this medical procedure or wait for another solution? Spend this money now or save it for later? It can be maddening when we don’t have strong guidance making it clear which is the best option. That’s when I like to remember that it doesn’t matter what we do. It only matters how we feel. Because our world is unfolding according to our energy, not our action. So even if I picked a “smart” action,… -
Activate: Peace in Not Knowing
11 May 2013 | 11:36 amAs part of our Vibration Activation series, this post is designed to help activate peace in the face of uncertainty. Use it when you want to soothe the “freak out” mode when you aren’t sure what’s coming next or what you should be doing about it. It can help elevate a disturbed vibe when you’re uncomfortable not knowing what’s going to happen. Here we go in making peace with not knowing: We don’t always get to see the road ahead clearly. It’s cool when we do, but sometimes we simply don’t know what’s coming next. It might be… -
Q&A: When Manifestations Go Poof
8 May 2013 | 10:00 pmEver had the experience of acknowledging to others something really cool that’s manifested, and then it seems to go poof immediately after? I have, and it’s why I selected this reader question to get your input on. Here’s Stacy: I have a problem that I just know you can help me with … When I get excited about something that has manifested, it seems to go away! For example, I started offering a new course this year. It has been slow to pick up so when I get new enrollments, I get really excited and tell my husband and best friend. Then it’s like I… -
Activate: Smooth Running Technology
7 May 2013 | 10:04 amby deviantART This is my personal addition to the Vibration Activation series, designed to help me (and whoever else tunes in) experience smooth running technology! Use it whenever you want to create a more supportive relationship with technological tools in your life. One read through is all it takes to activate the vibration and start a shift in your favor. Enjoy creating wonderfully cooperative technology … What a relief this is! It’s such a sweet experience to be so well supported by the technology in my life! I love how well everything works for me, and how easy it is… -
Where to Buy a Good Vibe?
5 May 2013 | 11:16 amIf you’ve heard me on any GVU calls lately, you’ve probably caught a whiff of my recent technology challenges. It’s been one ridiculous thing after another, in particular with my laptop and PC. (I’ll refrain from elaborating since I’m working on a new story.) The other day someone asked why I didn’t just get a new computer. I could easily afford it, so why don’t I just solve the problem by investing in new equipment? If only it were that simple. If money could buy a better vibration, oh my … what kind of world would that be?! I would love…
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10 Ways to Get Fired and How to Avoid Them
16 May 2013 | 9:43 amAside from not doing your job, there are many ways you can guarantee that you’ll get fired from your job. Few people like every aspect of their jobs, and it’s highly likely that throughout your career, you’ll be asked to perform tasks and work with people you don’ t like. However, you’re being paid to do a job, and it’s your responsibility (as long as you’re still accepting your salary) to complete the work assigned to you. Following are 10 of the easiest ways to get fired as well as tips to avoid them. You might not even realize you’re making… -
5 Tips to Work with a Recruiter and Land a Job
15 May 2013 | 9:52 amRecruiters are often hired by seasoned professionals seeking management and executive roles or specialized roles in technology, science, and engineering. The recruiters are either paid on a retainer basis, which the job candidate pays, or they’re paid a predetermined amount by the employer. Either way, there are specific things you can do to ensure your experience working with a recruiter to find your next job is as successful as possible. Following are five tips to help you get started in building a positive relationship with a recruiter. 1. Be honest about your background, experience,… -
10 Predictions That Missed The Mark (Completely)
14 May 2013 | 11:53 amDick Tracy’s Two-Way Wrist Radio. Fahrenheit 451′s Wall Panel Televisions That Transfixed Society. Mark Twain’s Electroscope As Precursor To The Internet. These 10 Predictions That Missed The Mark (Completely) Don’t Have It. The problem with predicting future events is that you risk your entire reputation on one day. The smart phonies — like Nostradamus — gauge most of their major predictions thousands of years in the future so they don’t have to be around when it all blows up in their faces. And then there are the ones, who in one fell swoop ruin… -
Engaged? Five Things To Do With Your Money
13 May 2013 | 11:35 amGetting engaged is an exciting time in your life, and like most couples, you may shout this news from the rooftop. Several things have to be discussed as you plan your upcoming nuptials. When will you get married? Where will you live? Will you have a big or small wedding? Who will pay the wedding expenses? If you’re fortunate enough, your parents may jump in and offer to flip the bill for the wedding, or at least pay a portion of the costs. This might ease some of your financial worries. There is no denying the expensive nature of weddings. Even if you keep it simple and low-key, the… -
Writing for the Web: 9 Tips to Become a Better Freelance Writer
12 May 2013 | 1:09 pmContent is the bloodline of the Internet. Blogs and websites are in constant demand for fresh, valuable content to attract new readers. If you have chosen to pursue a freelance writing career, the following tips will get you up to speed… 1.Always Carry a Pen and a Pad Ideas are fickle and you never know when inspiration will hit you. As a writer, you need to get this stream of ideas flowing so the next time you sit down to write an article all you’ll have a list of ideas to choose from. This is why you should always carry a pen and a pad, wherever you go. While you can use a…
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Mick Gill's Blog
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10 Crazy Custom Built Computers
17 May 2013 | 10:22 amIf you want to save money or build an out of this World Computer, then a custom build is the way to go. For starters you can create exactly the type of PC you want and usually a lot cheaper than buying of the shelf. Some Custom PCs and Gaming Machines can look amazing or downright weird. Check this list of 10 >> Crazy Custom Built Computers Related articles Bargain shoppers guide -
Acer Aspire R7 - The notebook designed for touch
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PC Cleaning Apps are a Scam: Here’s Why (and How to Speed Up Your PC)
13 May 2013 | 1:36 pmPC cleaning apps are digital snake oil. The web is full of ads for applications that want to “clean your PC” and “make it feel like new.” Don’t pull out your credit card — these apps are terrible and you don’t need them. "Siemens PC/D" (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If you do want to “clean your PC,” you can do it for free. Windows includes built-in PC cleaning tools that can do almost all of -
Turn Your FreeNAS Box Into the Ultimate Anonymous Downloading Machine
12 May 2013 | 7:39 amA low-powered home server is one of the best ways to download files with BitTorrent and Usenet, but if you really want to stay safe on file sharing services, you need to anonymize your traffic. Here's how to turn your FreeNAS box into the ultimate downloading machine so you can download safely and monitor its activity from anywhere. Upload / Download (Photo credit: johntrainor) Read -
Getting Started Using Google Glass
2 May 2013 | 1:56 pmAs you may of heard Google Glass may be the next big thing in Tech but it may be difficult to get used to using. Fear not though as you can check out the YouTube Video below to see how to use Google Glass. Why you should Donate! Related articles Winky Google Glass APP - hacked into Google glass and enabled winking control(glass-apps.org) In Which Robert Scoble Addresses An Issue With
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Coach for Your Dreams
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Mother’s Day is Every Day
10 May 2013 | 1:29 amMother’s day is every day if you are a mother or mother figure. Every day mothers are privileged to receive sloppy kisses, heartfelt hugs, handmade gifts, pampering and an outpouring of love and affection. Sunday, May 12 is the day set aside in the United States to honor, celebrate, pamper and shower mothers with [...] -
Check Your Judgment Meter
4 Apr 2013 | 2:45 pmCheck your judgment meter before it’s on empty. Good judgment is based on our ability to form an opinion objectively and with some knowledge and insight. However, often our judgments are based on everything except objectivity, knowledge or fact. This was certainly the case with me on a recent trip to the supermarket [...] -
25 Quotes to Spark “Aha” Moments
21 Mar 2013 | 3:18 pmFor years, I’ve collected inspirational quotes that elicit and spark those illusive “‘aha” moments. Here are some of my favorite quotes. I hope you enjoy then as much as I do. If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way. —Napoleon Hill Sometimes you’ve just got [...] -
Self Awareness is Key to Empowerment
14 Mar 2013 | 3:10 pmSelf awareness is the key to preventing the emotional drama that guides your reactions to situations and other people. Knowing your strengths, weaknesses, vulnerabilities, thoughts and feelings is a big step towards knowing who you really are. Without such knowledge, we end up vulnerable, frustrated, inauthentic, unmotivated and often unsuccessful in achieving our dreams. [...] -
Celebrate International Women’s Day Every Day
7 Mar 2013 | 2:55 pmMarch 8th is the day designated to Celebrate International Women’s Day – a global day of celebration to inspire and honor and support the achievements of women throughout the world. In some countries, the day is an official holiday where children bestow gifts to mothers and grandmothers. While it’s nice to receive gifts, how else [...]
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things I do have instead
2 May 2013 | 7:18 pmAfter I wrote my last post, things I don’t have that many do, someone asked, “What do you have that most people don’t?” It was a good question. I cut out a lot of what I found to be unnecessary (for me) to make room for what I find to be more important. So what do I have instead? Honestly, what I have isn’t that uncommon, but here goes: leisure time space in my home time to read, meditate, exercise time to write every day time for my beautiful family time for close friends time to walk places (instead of drive) freedom from car maintenance, car breakdowns,… -
things I don’t have that many do
27 Apr 2013 | 10:32 amI’m not sharing this list to brag or imply that I’m superior in any way to people who have these things. However, I think such a list might serve as inspiration, to show that it’s possible to give up things we consider normal or necessary. Things I don’t have that many do: toaster microwave paper towels car car loan car insurance house loan home insurance health insurance debt cable TV subscription TV set hair brush or comb hair products very many clothes or shoes paper files photo albums gym membership meat, cheese or eggs in my diet junk food in my house magazines or… -
the future of advertising
8 Apr 2013 | 6:27 pmOne of the biggest reasons people buy so much, and are so discontent with their lives, is advertising. Advertising creates false needs — all of a sudden we need an iPhone or a new car or a diamond ring, just because an advertiser put the need in our heads. What is advertising? It’s a company (or political candidate, etc.) paying a publishing platform (TV, newspaper, website, billboard, etc.) to get its message/brand in front of people. Companies are paying for our attention, and trying to get us to buy what they’re selling. And the publisher makes money by selling the… -
minimal web
26 Dec 2012 | 2:57 pmA website with the main purpose of having people read content would best serve its readers with almost nothing else but what’s needed for the reading experience. Strip a site of all its distraction, cruft, gimmicks, promotions, advertising, social sharing and more … and all you have is the pure reading experience. A minimalist website. Perfect for the readers, which is perfect for the writer. Not so perfect for advertisers and marketers, perhaps, but we’re not creating sites for them. We’re creating sites for us. What’s necessary for a pure, perfect reading… -
all our fantasies
14 Sep 2012 | 1:42 pmWe all spend much of our lives in fantasies. I’m included in that observation: I fantasize about living a simple, minimalist life, I fantasize about traveling to foreign wonders, I fantasize about having a nice body, about being a great writer, about being the perfect father, and on and on. This is how we spend so much of our lives. Goals are fantasies. Sometimes fantasies come true — but even then, the reality that comes true is not exactly what we fantasized about. It’s a disappointment. If you saw the announcement of the iPhone5 recently, you might be fantasizing about…
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Let Your Flag Unfurl
30 Apr 2013 | 6:54 amI sit now before two expansive windows that stretch from ceiling to floor. The morning sun is beginning to trickle through, dancing between spring’s sprouting tree limbs on this New England morning. This rhythmic music pulses lightly upon my ears. My mind quiets. And my face begins to lose all expression. Today the message is clear and simple: friend, let your flag unfurl. Let go of that knotted mess you palm between your hands, covered in soil and twigs for how often you’ve let it drop to the ground, only to fret and pick it up again. That knotted mess is the desperate ego-plea… -
On a Flight from L.A. to Boston on a Monday Afternoon, It All Came Rushing Back
25 Apr 2013 | 6:55 amOn a flight from Los Angeles to Boston on a Monday afternoon, it all came rushing back. The subtle, nerve-stricken shake in each hand. Short breath. The sudden swell of tears to your eyes that you can barely bite back. Like nothing else matters. Fear. Panic. Confusion. Terror. I was sitting on that flight from Los Angeles to Boston and watching Argo on demandwhen I heard a passenger two rows in front say, “Something serious is happening on the ground.” He walked back a few rows to another passenger on the aisle behind me, hunched over his seat, and began to watch his television… -
When the Journey Sucks (Or, Idling on Empty for 30 Miles Down a 10,032-Ft Volcano)
9 Apr 2013 | 1:24 pm“Hypothetically…” I began to say, which, coming from me, is generally never a good sign, “Let’s just say that a car reaches the top of Haleakala with a gas meter that reads, EMPTY… what would the U.S. Parks Service recommend to those drivers, hypothetically?” Yeah. By now, you probably guessed it. This was as un-hypothetical a situation as my “hypothetically cracked tooth” that I suffered a few weeks ago. It happened to Jacob and me last Wednesday as we embarked on a 4:30 AM drive up to the top of 10,032-foot Haleakala crater or the… -
You Deserve to Feel the Artistry in Everything You Do.
3 Apr 2013 | 6:19 amYou deserve to feel the artistry in everything you do. You deserve to experience the hum of passion that courses in your veins when locked in a conversation with a total stranger. You deserve to encounter the guttural vibration of anticipation when your eyes lock upon another’s — for the very first time. You damn well ought to feel the exhilarating breath of sea-swept air that drops in from the blue sky upon a magnificent, new landscape — one that you’ll never see again, because other landscapes are awaiting you. When I talk of artistry, I’m talking about how… -
Where Your Journey Takes You (+ How to Detach from Your Expectations)
1 Apr 2013 | 6:36 am“I dreamed a thousand paths; I woke and walked my own.” ~Chinese proverb Time was, I woke in the morning with dread in my heart. I fell asleep that night depleted and defeated; worn and desperate for the space within my head to be cleared of those invasive thoughts and where, in slumber, my imagination could run free and dream. A slow fade, the daze… A flash. And awaking once more. I couldn’t do it for very long. I knew I’d never last. I knew I’d waste away into nothing living that lifestyle that drained me so heartily of any ounce of purpose or meaning.
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Why To Avoid LinkedIn Messages
12 May 2013 | 7:57 pmA lot of people in my Skillshare classes ask me whether you should send LinkedIn messages when reaching out to prospects? Short answer: avoid this at all costs. In this video below I discuss WHY reaching out someone on LinkedIn hurts your chances of getting a response and the framework I use to determine which method of communication is best for engaging prospects. In general, I almost always approach people via email because that is where people I do business with interact with contacts they know and trust. That’s the bucket you want to be in – not the random people from… -
Lifehack Video Fun: 80/20 Approach to Networking, Creating Serendipity, And MAS
8 May 2013 | 6:30 pmI recently talked lifehacks, BD, WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER LINKEDIN MESSAGE SOMEONE etc at the New York Lifehack Meetup. Thanks for having me Sam Hysell! Below you’ll find some video fun where we talk about: How I got involved with SP How to take the 80/20 approach to hack networking (shhhh…don’t tell anyone) Ways to “create value” for people when trying to network with the big boys The art of “creating serendipity” and how I got Keith Ferrazzi, author of my favorite book Never Eat Alone to buy me dinner How to give people a personal update on your life… -
Your Most Important Muscle and 10 Ways to Overcome Fear
5 May 2013 | 12:56 pmRead this quote and tell me you’re not compelled to evaluate your life… “Your willingness to look foolish is a small price to pay to get everything you ever wanted” WHOWZERS…..The crazy thing is it’s true. In this post, I’m going to tell you how to overcome fear so you can get the things you want… I strongly believe that the biggest thing that holds us back from getting everything we want is fear. Fear to look dumb. Fear to fail. Fear for retribution. Fear to even ask for what you want!!! You know what’s weird? I bet 99% of the time your… -
How To Get A Free Dedicated Virtual Assistant For 6 Months
1 May 2013 | 7:35 pmI have a dedicated virtual assistant who helps me out for 10 hours a month through an awesome company called Zirtual. For the next 6 months I’m getting this service for free… My virtual assistant’s name is Josiah and he’s an absolute stud. Today I want to tell you how I’ve leveraged existing assets to get this service for free for ATLEAST the next 6 months (retail value $1200 bones!). If you discount a crap ton of existing work on building a platform, this took me less than 2 hours accomplish. Time to explain… Today, the only way you can get access to… -
Marketplaces, Managing A Pipeline and Biz Dev with Max Altschuler
30 Apr 2013 | 3:11 amRecently I had the pleasure of interviewing my buddy Max Altschuler, VP of business development at AttorneyFee and previously BD at Udemy. Max is a GTD type of dude. In this interview we talk about: How he started a business making American $money$ abroad right out of school before joining education marketplace Udemy Insight into creating a process to build out the supply side marketplace for Udemy (hint – they leveraged outsourced labor!) Critical elements to successfully managing a pipeline and the “apology technique“ Ways they compelled teachers to take action on…
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ZEN INSPIRATION
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Being you !
25 Apr 2013 | 3:40 amThis is the most challenging thing that we can face in this ever changing world , with attention span of few seconds , and tons of information that we face daily , I thinks its quite natural for us to forget who we really are . Every body want others to understand them and expect others to behave or act in manner that is in line with our way of thinking and if they do some thing other than expected then we probably wont like them . We all follow a set of rules ,written or unwritten , knowingly or unknowingly , most of us don't know when they entered our though process and which ones are… -
What makes me weak
16 Apr 2013 | 6:32 amI don't like things ,thoughts and people that make me weak or feel weak , but that is huge contradiction to my most basic principle that there is nothing out side of your mind . Ideas,things,actions,circumstances and many other things come in to life but what makes you weak or strong is completely in your hands , easier said than done ! every thought is like a seed , and being the Gardner of my mind i should decide which ones are to be sown and which ones are to be discarded . so every thought no matter how small, in reality matters . garden looks good only when it is properly taken care of ,… -
The philosophy of anger
11 Apr 2013 | 10:17 pmIn his documentary, Botton illustrates the driving mechanism behind anger and its management by citing philosopher Seneca’s beliefs. “Modern life is full of frustrations and most of us do not seem to be able to respond philosophically to it. We are prone to losing our tempers. Anger seems as much a part of life today as bad driving and traffic jams,” says Botton in the third documentary on “Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness”. “We find one ancient philosopher who was particularly concerned with anger and wanted to calm people down. He was born in Coduba province of Spain in the year… -
Write Your Own Destiny.
8 Apr 2013 | 10:42 pmWith your hands write your fate and if you don’t like it, erase it and write it again. This is a powerful secret of life. We have such potential, such power that we can write or rewrite our destiny! All you need to know is what you want to do with your life. Write, and that will become possible, you have that power. Your fate is in your hands. Your soul is the highest truth in you. And that soul has a power to do whatever you want. You can tell your soul, “This is my fate, this is what I want to do with my life”. But when people are not aware, conscious, then negative forces make… -
10 Quotes That Changed My Life
2 Apr 2013 | 7:10 pmHope you’re superb today. Hope you’re playing full out + expressing your genius + making the world better. I was in a reflective mood this morning and thought about 10 of the quotes that profoundly influenced the way I think, create and live. [As you know, all it takes is a single idea in small paragraph to revolutionize the way you play out the rest of your life]. So—to inspire you (and move you to action on your boldest opportunities), I wanted to share them -Robin Sharma . “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back– Concerning all acts of initiative (and…
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Personal Excellence
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How To Be a TOP Public Speaker (PLUS Win FREE 1-1 Coaching Worth $200!)
16 May 2013 | 11:57 pmAfter terrific reception for the first episode of Celes.TV (interview with learning & education expert Daniel Wong on How To Score a GPA of 3.98/4.00), I’m extremely excited to unveil the second episode today! Secrets of a Top Public Speaker (feat. Benjamin Loh, Public Speaking Coach and Five-Time Toastmasters Champion!) What does it take to be a TOP public speaker? We often see amazing speakers like Steve Jobs, Barack Obama, Anthony Robbins, and Les Brown in action, but rarely do we know what goes on behind the scenes in their rise to be the top in their craft. This is why I… -
The Superfood Guide: 10 Superfoods To Live a Slimmer, Longer And Better Life
13 May 2013 | 12:15 amSuper-what you might be asking? Superfoods? What on earth are those? Sounds like some scammy supplement you’re trying to sell me! Actually, superfoods are food that are incredibly high in a couple compounds that have been shown to dramatically help you fight disease (like cancer), boost your immune system (bye bye colds!), and provide vitamins and minerals in much higher concentrations than normal. But first, what are these foods actually giving you? Well, as it turns out there are a couple of goodies typically in super foods: Antioxidants (help fight free radicals which are disease and… -
Have a Presentation Coming Up? 5 Things To Note for Your Next Presentation
10 May 2013 | 12:05 amMost of us procrastinate. Be it for that big project deadline, impending examination, exercising or even… the dreaded taxes. We try to keep it off our mental enclaves for as long as we can until it dawns upon us that time suddenly becomes a precious commodity. At the eleventh hour, our productivity seems to peak dramatically as it is now negatively correlated with the time that’s left from the deadline. Alas, this coping strategy works! Well, at least we delivered. Sounds familiar? At least, I knew it did for me. Now, if you adopt the same modus operandi for your upcoming major… -
Ask Celes – Are You Seeing Anyone at the Moment? (Yes, I Am Now :) )
7 May 2013 | 9:36 pmHi Celes! I enjoy reading your blog! Considering you are so successful in your career (personal development), are you seeing anyone romantic? ~ Jennifer Hi guys, just an update to my response to the very same question I’ve answered last year (and which I’ve also requested you guys to stop asking during my 2012 year-end review ^_^”’ ). Yes, I’m attached now. ♥ I’ve officially been seeing someone as of 5 May, 2013. And I’m incredibly happy now. Since I’ve never been in a long-term, romantic relationship (largely by choice) and knowing how… -
Developing a Positive Body Image: Your Gentle Guide to Loving Your Body
6 May 2013 | 12:37 pmThis is the last part of a four-part series on body image—how I hated my body for a long time, learned to love my body eventually, and how you can achieve a positive body image as well. Part 1: How I Began to Love My Body, Part 1: My Deep Hatred for My Body Part 2: How I Began to Love My Body, Part 2: Unraveling My Weight Issues Part 3: How I Began to Love My Body, Part 3: Overcoming My Hatred for My Body Part 4: Body Image: Your Gentle Guide to Loving Your Body In writing this series, many of you have shared your personal insecurities with your body. Some of you struggle with…
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Productive Life Concepts
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What Would You Do if You Had One Month to Live?
17 May 2013 | 6:57 amWhat would you do differently if you only had one month to live? Would you change jobs or leave relationship? Would you apologize or be more caring to others? Would you take a risk you’ve always wanted to take? Everyone’s answer will be different. The book One Month to Live: Thirty Days to a No-Regrets Life by Kerry & Chris Shook can help you answer those questions and guide you along that journey of changing the way you live your life. From the book: “Be brutally honest with yourself. Your time on earth is limited. Shouldn’t you start making the most of it? If you… -
Top 5 Health Needs You’re Probably Neglecting
15 May 2013 | 4:17 amMost of us are guilty of neglecting our health from time to time…myself included, embarrassing so. The question I guess, is how much damage are we doing to ourselves? Short-term? Long-term? I’m not sure that can be measured…though there are many organizations working very hard to do just that. But while they’re arguing over the data, we can all agree that it’s a quality of life issue… Namely, we are either improving our quality of life…or we’re harming it…there is very little room in between. (Feel free to tweet that) The Big 5 1. -
2 Words That Help Me Stay Sane in a Crazy World
13 May 2013 | 6:38 amThere are days, more and more the older I get, when tasks seem to be everywhere I look, piling up faster than I can even capture them; a full dishwasher, dishes in the sink, laundry to be done, an errand list as long as my arm, emails to be returned, papers to go through, posts to be written, articles to be researched, appointments to be made… When I start feeling…hmmm. Frantic is the word I guess. The only thing I can do is keep repeating over and over “one thing,” “one thing,” a mantra of sorts to remind myself to focus on just one thing at a time. Just one thing…, then the…
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Productive Superdad
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7 Ways for Effective Blog Time Management
7 May 2013 | 9:00 amYou have decided to start a blog and eventually earn an income through it. However, since you are working full-time and you have a family to take care of, and you are wondering how to find enough time for your website. You are not alone with your thoughts. Many people struggle with this same question yet they find the time to build successful blogs – even by doing it part-time. If you find the time aspect very challenging, check out these 7 strategies I’m using myself. With these tips, I’m able to build my online business – even if I’m a parent, a marathoner/triathlete and I… -
Am I Allowed To Have Multiple Passions Instead of Just One?
23 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amSome months ago something very unexpected happened: I was having a discussion at work with my boss and we talked about my goals for this year. All of a sudden I realized that my work description had just changed and I had became the person I had wanted to become for 18 years: A site builder. This kind of person is responsible of turning the visual website layouts created by the graphic designer to fully functional web pages. In other words, a site builder is working with technologies like HTML and CSS style sheets to make this happen. I started learning HTML back in 1995 and ever since I have… -
PSD Podcast [PSDP 005]: Habits with Jonathan Milligan
11 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amIf you want to change your life, you have to change your habits as well. In this interview with Jonathan Milligan, we talked about habits, how to form them and what are some great habits you should implement in your daily life. Check out the interview as Jonathan has a lot of great information to share about this topic. Also, please leave a comment and ask Jonathan a question regarding habits. He checks the comments and replies back to them as soon as they appear. Key Takeaways Sharpening the saw: Improve yourself physically, spriritually or mentally on a daily basis Understand that whenever… -
10 Invaluable Time Spots for Part-Time (Online) Business Builders
9 Apr 2013 | 8:01 amIf you work part-time on your business (in addition to having a day job and a family), then you know that your limited time is very valuable and it cannot be wasted. You have to know how to maximize it, so that you can get as much done as possible. At the same time you have to make sure that you are not spending too much of your hours on just your business and that you spend more time with your family as well. Yes, it seems impossible to build a business in this scenario, but I beg to differ. With some smart planning and observation, you can do all this while having a day job. Consider these… -
How to Take Ownership of Your Time Management System vs. Just Following Along
3 Apr 2013 | 9:00 amThis is a guest post by Francis Wade. One of the key distinctions that gets played out in my book, “Bill’s Im-Perfect Time Management Adventure,” is that there’s a big difference between owning your own productivity system and following one that’s defined by someone else. The original problem A short background on the book: Bill, a project manager and engineer who is working overtime to play three separate roles in his company, receives news that he just might be laid off. His productivity isn’t up to par, and he needs to improve his time management skills in order to save his…
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The Blurbler
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10 Morning Mood Boosters
1 May 2013 | 1:52 pmHave you ever noticed that what happens during the morning hours often sets the tone for the rest of the day? When things go smoothly, you tend to feel more relaxed and ready to face whatever the day may bring. However, when things get bumpy before you’ve even managed to get dressed, you’re more likely to remain grumpy until bedtime. Morning Mood at the River (Photo credit: cosmonautirussi)While some hassles can’t be avoided, you can make mood-enhancing decisions during the a.m. hours that will set the stage for the next 16 or so.View what the Experts have to say: 10 Morning Mood… -
How to Fit Two Weeks Worth of Luggage Under the Airplane Seat in Front of You
20 Mar 2013 | 12:43 pmWith rampant theft, high bag check costs, and overhead bins filled to the brim, learning how to pack efficiently matters more than ever. With the right strategy, you can fit everything you actually need into the seat in front of you.Luggage office (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Read How How to Fit Two Weeks Worth of Luggage Under the Airplane Seat in Front of YouRelated articlesDo You Make these 6 Common Air Travel Mistakes?(theflyingfugu.com)#811 Getting off an airplane after a long flight(1000awesomethings.com) -
How To Have A Green Workout
2 Nov 2012 | 12:38 pmNatural breathable fabrics such as 100% organic cotton jersey or natural fleece absorb moisture and draw heat away from your skin.Other options: Bamboo clothing, which is also soft and dries faster. And it's a renewable resource. Soy fabric is warm, biodegradable, and resists bacteria.Read More Natural Ways to Fuel Your Workout Routine Slideshow: Green Gyms, Breathable Clothes, and More -
15 Cancer Symptoms Men Shouldn't Ignore
12 Sep 2012 | 2:19 amExperts say that men could benefit greatly by being alert to certain cancer symptoms that require a trip to the doctor’s office sooner rather than later. But when it comes to scheduling doctor visits, men are notorious foot-draggers. In fact, some men, would never go to the doctor if it weren't for the women in their life.Leonard Lichtenfeld, MD, is deputy chief medical officer for the national office of the American Cancer Society. According to Lichtenfeld, men often need to be pushed by women to get screened for cancer.The Human Body -- Cancer (Photo credit: n0cturbulous)That’s… -
How Much Do You Know About Marijuana?
16 Jul 2012 | 1:51 pmYou may hear a lot about Marijuana in the Media or maybe you've tried it yourself but how much do you know about this controversial Drug?Marijuana (Photo credit: Vectorportal)Take the Quiz to find out How Much Do You Know About Marijuana? Why you should Donate! Related articles"Medical Marijuana Laws and Teen Marijuana Use"Alcohol and Pills are Gateway Drugs, but Marijuana is Not
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Thad Thoughts
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Guest Post: How does wireless home automation work – a quick overview
16 May 2013 | 4:00 amThe following is a guest post. If you are interested in guest posting here at ThadThoughts, please visit this page. When we ask how does wireless home automation work, we have to be aware that there are a number of different systems out there that create similar results, but with different means of technology. Modern day home automation technology uses wireless and wired signals to send signals over the air and sometimes through house wiring using a standard protocol to communicate with devices or receivers. These devices will then register the signal and then respond to the command i.e. -
Guest Post: How to Tell if You’re Behind the Cloud Computing Curve
13 May 2013 | 4:00 amThe following is a guest post. If you are interested in guest posting on ThadThoughts, please visit this page. With all the attention given to the concept of “cloud computing” lately, perhaps this method of running both business and personal computer applications is the way of the future. Today, it’s important to be aware of how to tell if you’re behind the cloud computing curve. Cloud computing involves using software and applications over a communal connection — generally the Internet — rather than as software uploaded to the hard drive of a specific… -
Your Data in a Peer to Peer Cloud
10 May 2013 | 4:00 amYears ago I learned to love peer to peer networking. We were living overseas, I had gotten hooked on 24, and used BitTorrents to watch the latest episode usually within hours of it being shown in the US. The distributed aspect of BitTorrents made getting the file amazingly quick. Fast forward to the consumer tech world of today. Most of us are familiar with what is referred to as “the cloud”. In brief, it refers to data or services that exist only on the broader interwebs and not specifically within the walls of your local area network (whether in your home or your small… -
Evernote for Business: Leveraging Your Knowledge
8 May 2013 | 4:00 amAt the company where I work, we have looked for a great tool to share information between staff. Yes, we have email. Yes we use a great CRM cloud service (Salesforce.com). Yes we have a great document repository (Box.com). But we continue to look for a way to capture knowledge and share that knowledge. The challenge may be getting easier. Here’s why I say that. Evernote is a great tool I began using 3 years ago, but have increasingly begun to depend on a as a way to capture and preserve information. Most of that has been personal stuff. Things I find interesting, or things I… -
Guest Post : How To Secure A High Risk Merchant Account
6 May 2013 | 4:00 amYou’re a new Internet based business and you need to have your own merchant account to process online orders quickly and efficiently. Without it you may as well close up shop now because you won’t be in business long accepting checks. Or maybe you’ve just opened a travel agency and are wondering why you are considered high risk by merchant account providers. Whatever your situation, as a fledgling company with no solid credit history to prove that you will succeed, you have your work cut out for you. So what do you do? Although it may seem you are in a catch 22 situation, there are some…
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Sacred Earth Partners
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Time Management
7 May 2013 | 8:57 pmTime management is an important skill that luckily anyone can learn. Learning to manage your time in the most effective way possible will allow you to work at your full potential. Every day has a maximum of 24 hours, so learning how to use those hours is important. Below are some videos on time management. -
Positive Attitude
30 Apr 2013 | 8:47 pmHaving a positive outlook is almost as important as having confidence. Keeping a positive attitude may seem hard, but it is a conscious choice that you can make. The more you become accustomed to positive thinking, the more it will become second nature. The following videos will help you keep a positive attitude. -
Meditation and Stress Reduction
23 Apr 2013 | 8:45 pmMeditation is important for two purposes: First, meditation can help you visualize success. Second, it will also let you reduce your stress. Stress is a proven killer. Keeping yourself rested and balanced is the key to reducing its negative impact on your health. The videos below will help you with meditation and stress relief. -
Interview with Scott Fox, author of Click Millionaires
17 Apr 2013 | 10:15 pmI had an awesome time “interviewing” Scott, good friend James Holland, co-hosted with me. Really felt more like a few friends chatting over coffee, which I love! There are so much concepts of the Lifestyle Business design that I agree with Scott on. It is nice to connect with like-minded people. Just the Audio: click here For everyone that reads this article Scott has a very special gift: You can join the ClickMillionaires.com forum for free, you just need to use the promo code “podcast” to get in! Thanks so much Scott! Scott Fox Bio SCOTT FOX is the Founder of the… -
Survival Medical Kits
16 Apr 2013 | 10:00 amMaking sure that your family is safe no matter what is your main priority. Whether you’ve been following the news detailing a potential natural disaster, or just want to patch up a scraped knee, you’ll need to know what to include in your survival medical kits to help you do the job. Getting the right container for survival medical kits is the first step. Choosing something that is very easy to carry, in case you have to rush out of the house quickly. The container also needs to be easy to find, and you should store it in a place where everyone in the family can reach if…
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Embrace Possibility Blog
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Top 5 Reasons You Should Quit Your Job
13 May 2013 | 6:10 pmHave you ever wondered: Should I quit my job? You’re not alone. People often tell me they are unhappy with their jobs. They fantasize about getting out and like most fantasies, it doesn’t happen. The good news is: Those who do make the switch don’t regret it. The bad news is: This doesn’t make the decision any easier for you. You have responsibilities and quitting your job in this economy seems a bit reckless. On the flip side, staying at a job you should be leaving is downright foolish. So how do you know when to say goodbye to your employer? Look for the five warning… -
Modeling Success Series – Frances Hesselbein – #3
19 Apr 2013 | 6:15 am(For those of you who are not familiar with this series or the benefits of modeling success, please read the beginning of this post) This third interview of the Modeling Success Series reminds me why I love what I do and how much I enjoy meeting and learning from extraordinary people. I came away from this particular interview reinvigorated towards living my passion. The person who had such an energizing effect on me was Frances Hesselbein, President and CEO of the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute. Ms. Hesselbein was also the former CEO of the Girls Scouts of the USA and recipient… -
How to Be Happy – More Than Just a Feeling
16 Mar 2013 | 12:06 amWhen I ask parents what they want for their kids, the most popular answer I get is: “I just want my kids to be happy” In the United States Declaration of Independence, the unalienable rights of man are: “Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” Look deeply at what you really want in life, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be: happiness Happiness is one of those terms that gets thrown around quite often. Everybody thinks they can define it but few people can explain exactly what it is or tell you specifically how to be happier than you are now. You shouldn’t take my… -
What a Trip Around the World Taught Me
3 Feb 2013 | 1:38 am2 months, 7 continents, 49,599 miles later, I’m home. This trip around the world was amazing in many ways – the food, the sights, the people … but all of that was to be expected from a trip like this. What I didn’t expect was to learn a few life lessons that have changed the way I look at both the world and life. Here are the realizations that I’ve brought home with me from this trip: The World Doesn’t Stop Turning Before going on the trip, I was nervous. Being away for 2 months, many times without internet, scared me. I thought to myself, …my… -
Gone Travelling …
2 Nov 2012 | 9:10 amDear All, Thank you very much for reading the Embrace Possibility Blog. I’m happy to hear through the comments and emails that you enjoy the content and find it helpful. Thank you for allowing me to pursue my passion. I’m leaving in a few hours for a trip around the world and I’m not sure if I’ll have the time or resources to write articles while I’m away. I’ll also have very limited access to email but be patient and you’ll eventually get a response. I’ll be back early 2013 with even more insightful articles on personal development, health,…
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Business, technology & getting started
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Manual-Scaling in Startups
17 May 2013 | 12:41 pmVinicius Vacanti wrote a great article on doing stuff by hand in a startup instead of automation right from the beginning: So, we took a shortcut. Instead of building a crawler, my co-founder and I would crawl out of bed at 3 am and manually enter the deals into our database. Plus, when you’re doing it yourself, classification was easy. We did it all manually. Within 3 days, we released Yipit and it took … Read more -
iOS App-Development: Best Tools for App-Store & Mobile-Analytics
16 May 2013 | 2:16 pmThis is the first post in a series of posts covering iOS-Development, App-Store SEO, App-Analytics, App-Design and more! I started iOS-Development a couple of weeks ago – still totally addicted and spending a huge chunk of my time inside XCode and the iOS-Developer Library. One really interesting part of developing apps for any of the mobile operating-systems is looking at market data. For the web you would tools like Google-Trends or the Google-Keyword Tool and … Read more -
Learning: how to learn faster and better
14 May 2013 | 2:24 pmReally cool discussions on Quora about ways to learn better and faster! Speed and Efficiency How do you learn complex material quickly? Learning New Things: How can you learn faster? Learning: What learning strategies do people who are “quick learners” follow? What is the secret of learning quickly? What is the best way to learn material quickly and efficiently? How do I learn complicated subjects quickly and efficiently? Studies and Studying: How does one study efficiently? Self-Teaching: What is the fastest and most effective way to learn/get up to …… -
Hakuna Matata – 2 Words To Live By Every Day
12 May 2013 | 2:04 pmDuring my recent trip to Kenya and Tanzania I had the chance to talk to a lot of amazing people from these countries. Most of them were shy in the beginning, not really used to talking to tourists. It turned out that sadly not many tourists were actually interested in talking to them. (what the heck do you go there for then??) With a fertility-rate ranging between 4 to 5 children per woman and ultra-high … Read more -
Startup pitch-deck: investors pitch from Buffer-App
10 May 2013 | 11:24 amThe guys from Buffer have shared their pitchdeck which is pretty rare so make sure to check it out! Source: The slide deck we used to raise half a million dollars from Buffer Here are the single-slides: Photo-Credit: Flickr.com - A Sheep in Man’s Clothing’s… Read more
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Bucketlistly Blog: Inspiring Stories & Experiences
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What Does it Feel Like To Travel Alone? Feels Like Life..
17 May 2013 | 8:30 amThe idea of traveling solo has always come and go in my mind for many years. The idea excites me but soon after thinking about it, I had never been able to pick it up and go forward with it. The fear of the unknown and risks involved had taken over me in a form of procrastination. “I don’t have the time” and “I’ll wait for my friend to get on board” are some of the things I told myself to calm my excitement down, and move on with my “life”. Last week, the idea came back to me again. I wanted to see the Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Planning the trip… -
500 Days From Alaska to Argentina
12 May 2013 | 8:31 amAlex Chacon, an ordinary guy from Texas who was about to begin his doctoral studies had decided to put everything on hold and pursued his dream of exploring the world adventurously by going on a one man journey through the dangerous and exciting Pan-American route from Alaska to Argentina with his cameras-equipped motorcycle. This one-man documentary below can help us understand the fact that destinations don’t really matter, as long as we enjoy the journey. People tend to focus more on the destination that they forgot to enjoy 90% of their trip, the journey. This 10 minutes video is… -
There Was Never a Secret Ingredient
10 May 2013 | 7:14 am“The secret ingredient to my soup is.. nothing!” his father told him. Po was surprised that his father’s delicious soup doesn’t contain any secret ingredients. His father explained, “Don’t have to. To make something special you just have to believe it’s special.” This is a quote from a movie, Kung Fu Panda. Notice how this resonated a perspective when we view other people’s success stories? If you watch an interview of a successful person, the interviewer will almost always asked “What is your secret ingredient?” and the answer are always disappointing. Why? -
You, and the Illusion You Called "Reality"
1 May 2013 | 8:31 amIf you are like me, every year you look at your calendar, align your annual leaves and schedule vacations throughout the year. Then everyday, you spent your time looking forward to your vacations. After you are back from your vacation, you are somehow depressed and you started sighing and mumbling “Back to Reality” to your self. This used to happened to me every time after a long anticipated vacation. Instead of feeling energized and ready for work, I felt depressed. Why is that? Isn’t the purpose of a vacation is to get ourself loosen up and ready for work? I tried taking… -
We Are Born To Choose, Not To Follow
18 Apr 2013 | 8:31 amWhat separate me, you and everyone else in the world is the decisions we made throughout our lives. Although, we are told that we have the freedom of choices, in reality we tend to live our lives following decisions made by others. I used to be a Buddhist. Everyone around me are buddhists, and it had never occurred to me to try other religions. Recently I’ve been opened about being an atheist and opening to all religions. I was met with doubts and criticisms from my friends and families. They thought I was nuts, and they had a hard time believing that I would do that. The question…
