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13 Remarkably Inspiring Quotes on Greatness in the Workplace | Inc.com
• "Start with good people, lay out the rules, communicate with your employees, motivate them and reward them. If you do all these things effectively, you can't miss." - Lee Iacocca<br>• "The price of greatness is responsibility." - Winston Churchill<br>• "Strive not to be a success, but to be of value." - Albert …
MotivationDo These 5 Emotionally Intelligent Things Within 5 Minutes Of Meeting Someone
Being instantly likable isn’t rocket science, but this checklist takes practice to master in the short space of a first impression.<p>What’s the point of networking if not to get other people to like you? Sure, you need new contacts to see you as interesting, competent, professional, and potentially …
Self-improvement25 Quotes by Alan Watts That Will Open Your Mind to New Dimensions
Alan Watts was a British philosopher who spoke about Asian philosophies for a Western audience. He wrote over 25 books and was an excellent orator on …
SpiritualityTibetan Buddhist Master Reveals the Best Mindfulness Technique For Training Your Monkey Mind
As someone who has meditated almost daily for three years, there are some misconceptions I’m continually confronted with. So many people believe they …
The Case Against Contemporary Feminism
It’s the same with feminism as it is with women in general: there are always, seemingly, infinite ways to fail. On the one hand, feminism has never been more widely proclaimed or marketable than it is now. On the other hand, its last ten years of mainstream prominence and acceptability culminated …
FeminismDepression Steals Your Soul and Then it Takes Your Friends
It's so easy to cut off a friend who is persistently difficult, self-absorbed, nasty, and decidedly "other." Especially if they cut themselves off first.<p>Depression is a thief. It'll rob you of your time, your thoughts, and your sense of self. But before all of that, it'll take your friends.<p>Unlike …
Mental HealthProfessor Smith Goes to Washington
In response to the new president’s stances on a range of issues, more scientists are preparing to run for political office.<p>For American science, the next four years look to be challenging. The newly inaugurated President Trump, and many of his Cabinet picks, have repeatedly cast doubt upon the …
Computer Science150 Years of National Parks in 19 Stunning Photos
<b>By Matthew Heimer</b><p>All photos courtesy of the George Eastman Museum<p>June 4, 2016, 9:00 AM EDT<p><i>Celebrating America’s natural legacy.</i><p>America’s national …
National ParksWelcome to dystopia – George Orwell experts on Donald Trump
Since Kellyanne Conway spoke of ‘alternative facts’, Nineteen Eighty-Four has hit the No 1 spot in Amazon’s book sales chart. So, is the age of Newspeak here?<p>Jean Seaton: The seeds were sown during the George W Bush era<p>Reading George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four again, now, hurts. And I’m not the …
Literature80 Viking Wisdom Sayings and Proverbs | The Art of Manliness
<i>Editor’s note: Over 1,000 years old, the Hávamál (“Sayings of the High One”) is a series of Old Norse poems from the Viking age. Stanzas 1-80 include</i> …
Why I'm Slowly Leaving Wordpress To Blog At Medium
Hmm, how do I put this?<p>I'm in love with a platform called Medium.<p><b>What's Medium?</b><p>It's kind of like a mash-up of Twitter and Wordpress, where you can import stories, write stories, and follow other writers you enjoyed reading. The best part is, it's taking off.<p>VentureBeat reported a month ago that …
MashupsHow to Frame and Install a Partition Wall
Creating rooms starts with building walls the right way.<p>Remodeling a home usually consists of removing and building walls. These are both jobs that a motivated DIYer can take on and save some money in the process. Building a wall starts with assembling and installing the frame, which are the …
Home ImprovementEmerging LinkedIn Profile Trends to Maximize Your Success in 2017 | Inc.com
There were 45 billion page views from LinkedIn members during Q1 alone in 2016.<p>Two new members join LinkedIn every second.<p>Each month, 106 million unique users visit LinkedIn.<p>41% of millionaires use LinkedIn.<p>These stats, reported by LinkedIn's social media manager, Katy Elle Blake, provide ample …
TrendsA Simple Mindfulness Strategy That Literally Rewires Your Brain to Let Go of Negativity
In the center of everyone’s being is a place of pure peace. But as we go through life, we tend to be taken away from this deep sense of self as a …
25 Enlightening Quotes From Thich Nhat Hanh That Will Change Your Perspective on Life
Ever heard of Thich Nhat Hanh? If you haven’t, he is master Buddhist teacher who is renowned for his amazing wisdom on self-compassion, mindfulness …
Best kid ever dresses up as Ruth Bader Ginsburg for 'Superhero Day,' and ugh, we're crying now
It's 2016: SCOTUS black robes are the new superhero capes.<p>To celebrate "Superhero Day" at her school (what kind of school is this?), eight year old …
Nate Silver sends out apocalyptic tweet just in time for the holidays
Has anyone checked in on Nate Silver lately? Is he doing OK?<p>The <i>FiveThirtyEight</i> editor and statistician tweeted out a fairly apocalyptic (though …
Nate Silver19 ways to make your Mac run faster right now
There's also nothing like saving money when you can.<p>Macs are great computers, but they're also expensive, so you want to make sure you get your money's worth before buying a new one.<p>Here are a few suggestions to make sure you get more life out of your computer and keep it running in tip-top shape.
SoftwareA Navy SEAL Explains 8 Secrets to Grit and Resilience
Sometimes you just want to quit. You know you shouldn’t but nothing seems better than crawling back into bed and hiding under the covers. (I am there …
Osama Bin LadenSorry Trump, the 'New York Times' is actually adding subscribers
President-elect Donald Trump isn't letting his new job get in the way of blasting people on Twitter.<p>On Sunday morning, he directed his ire at the <i>New</i> …
Donald Trump6 Habits That Will Turn You Into One of the Most Mentally Tough People on the Planet
Learn from the best.<p>Who are the most mentally tough people on the planet? Well, that's subjective--but one group without question would have to be Navy SEALs.<p>This incredible article breaks down what SEALs do to cultivate such mental strength and fortitude. But I figured I would add my own …
Self-helpHow One Season of Football Affects a Child’s Brain
Research is mounting that concussions have devastating impacts on professional football players in the NFL—and the symptoms don’t happen overnight. …
The BrainNorth Carolina Woman Poses for Picture with Eric Trump, Expertly Trolls Him
He really had no idea.<p>The photo probably seemed like a good idea, at the time.<p>Eric Trump, son of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, was in Salisbury, N.C., on Friday for a rally. Sisters Annie and Ceci Cardelle decided to attend... while having a little fun with the crowd.<p>Annie …
Donald TrumpA former Marine uses the '2-minute rule' to help mental toughness clients tackle stress at work
In this case, the game is the "2-minute rule." Here's how it works.<p>Say your boss announces that he expects you to submit a project by 5 p.m. today. You know there's no way you can do that — you've got other assignments on your plate and just gathering the necessary resources to start the project …
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