What defines you as a person? There are many different measurements. Some people measure themselves by their goals. Other people by their friends, career, interests or personality. I don’t think any of these metrics are that important. I think the best gauge of who you are is what your day is like. Your day isn’t […]
The Critical 7 Rules To Understand People
My headline might sound overreaching. Clearly a rule can’t define something as complex as human behavior. But despite this, I’ve found most people tend to make the same mistakes. These mistakes are frequent enough that they create conflicts later. Remembering these seven rules will help you avoid these mistakes. People Skills is About Being Nice, […]
14 Tips for a Less Materialistic Lifestyle
“The things you own end up owning you.” – Tyler Durden in Fight Club Beyond a minimum threshold of poverty, having more things doesn’t make people happier. But in a society driven by consumption, it can be hard to realize this truth. Living a less materialistic lifestyle doesn’t mean becoming a monk and abstaining from […]
10 Tips for Enjoying Solitude
“Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.” – Francis Bacon A little solitude can be relaxing. A lot can make you feel lonely, isolated and miserable. But sometimes solitude is unavoidable. You may have to close yourself away from friends to finish a project. You may be placed into […]
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