Running a business, being a writer, living a full life — these things depend on the knowledge that we can gain and use. What we call following our gut, is really us being subconsciously guided by every piece of information we’ve ever consumed, shaping our instincts and ideas and forming us.

Look around you. Does it seem like people operate with a sense of urgency? Does it look like others are hungry to win; passionate about what they are doing? Are they fuelled by a burning sense of purpose and a desire for success? It can be hard to tell. Some of us might not show it. What I do know is how easy it is to be influenced by others.

One good way to get clarity in your life, they say, is to find out you have a terminal illness. Nothing focuses the mind quite like having your final cosmic bill slide under your door with a message that says …

Have you ever tried creative visualization? It's a powerful yet fun way to heal, send love or attract things, people or events into our lives. Some of us worry because they don't actually see a mental picture when they close their eyes and try to visualize..how to visualize correctly like a pro..

Do you want to be a great writer? To create stunning works of art that people can’t stop reading? To craft brilliant articles that touch hearts and change lives? Maybe being a great writer has been your dream since you were barely old enough to scribble on the walls in spaghetti sauce. Or maybe you’ve been trying for years to get your writing career to “take off,” with no luck. If so, you’ve probably already imbibed lots of writing advice. Everything from “write every day!” to “Sit down at the keyboard and bleed.” Forget all that. The key to writing well isn’t to focus on writing. It’s to focus on your writing system.

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There is a horror story out there. Man is feeling overwhelmed, begins compiling a to-do list. Three bullets turn into ten — ten bullets turn into twenty. Moments later, he finds himself in hand-to-hand combat with a to-do list so long and so vast it resembles the spiraling tentacles of a giant squid. He loads himself up with enough caffeine to fuel an entire city and begins his slow tedious descent to the bottom, crossing each line off the to-do list one at a time.

It takes a lot of variables to create the perfect environment for true purpose.

Meeting the right girl is a grueling process. Getting set up with a friend of a friend can come with baggage, and meeting women at bars often lead to nothing more than an awkward, hungover conversation the next morning.

How to become an optimist? Change your thoughts!

Sticking to the path. For those who might not be aware of this yet, let me enlighten you. To get good at anything, there’s a certain path one must stick to, in order to achieve success.

In more ways than one, debt can be a four-letter word. When it gets out of control — whether from medical bills, shopping sprees, or unexpected emergencies — it becomes an albatross that affects your emotional and physical health. Although it might feel overwhelming, you can tackle any debt the same way: one step at a time. Here’s how to pay off debt — and how to pay off credit card debt, in particular — even when it seems impossible.

This blog is mostly about learning computer programming / systems. Probably 70% of these posts are in one way or another about things I’ve learned and why they’re exciting. But how do you teach yourself hard things? I’ve talked before about having a growth mindset, which is about replacing the belief “I’m bad at X” with “I’m haven’t learned about X yet”. Having a positive attitude is really important, but IMO by itself it’s not enough to learn hard things. Learning is a skill which takes a lot of work to get better at. So this blog post is about specific learning skills that I’ve worked on over time.

Well, being aware of certain behavioural patterns in people can give you an advantage. Some patterns are unique to others but most of us share common patterns. Knowing these patterns will allow one to influence our perception on objects as well as trigger certain actions.

Whenever I get impatient waiting for results, I remind myself that it takes three years to accomplish anything meaningful.

“Dear Alex,” I’ve been asked more than once, “How did you get so wise?” I never answer the question because I’m not going to sit here and blow a lot of smoke up my own butt. For one thing, it burns; also, I’m not that limber. And, with the exception of telling stories …

Vincent Nguyen shares his personal stories and offers his insight into how you too can become more confident, meet more people and begin to influence them.

If popcorn isn't eaten within an hour or two, it starts to turn stale. The popcorn does not have to be thrown away; it can be made crispy again.

There are three major macronutrients that the human body needs in order to function properly: carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Find out how much of these you need on a daily basis with this handy calculator.

Everyone has one common goal in life: to achieve true happiness. The biggest factor holding us back from achieving our dreams is, simply and sadly, our own selves.

A lot of people are new to the gym, or haven't yet picked up on the social norms. Here is a list of a few dos and donts so you can make sure you aren't hassling people at the gym.

We don't really have a choice when it comes to getting stressed -- we may as well work to undo its effects. With that in mind, here are 20 ways, backed up by good scientific evidence, to keep your stress in check:

Why feeling competitive can be good for us, and how not acknowledging its presence can be harmful.

It is conventional wisdom that we’re our own worst enemies and despite the cliche, the idea rings true. We often drive ourselves insane striving for perfection in our experiences, relationships and selves, and honestly it just becomes exhausting.

Successful careers are often built off of lessons learned, but it’s hard to believe business moguls like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg have ever faced a career slip-up. We turn to the Quora community to see what others have to say about their biggest career mistakes.

There are some things that are beyond your control. You might not get the job or win your true love or make the sale...and it might just have nothing at all to do with you. No use gnawing on the bone - get back out there and try again. The photo gives a hint as to how Selena Gomez got her big break, and why so many others did not on that day.

Positive words, such as “peace” and “love,” can alter the expression of genes, strengthening areas in our frontal lobes and promoting the brain’s cognitive functioning.

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Think and Understand

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” — Hermann Hesse quotes Often, we have come across sayings like do not give up, fight back, hold onto the situation. These are very inspiring words and need lots of courage and strength to hold on to the situation, fighting back, never …

If you’re tired of feeling bad about yourself, or just want some tips for those down days, these 7 practical strategies will help you take action to boost your self-esteem.

Couple of week back, I was travelling to my home town. During that journey I had met few people who force me to think about our own attitude and thinking towards right and wrong activities. I am not here to define what is right or what is wrong. What I want to discuss is the …

People who tell you you’re awesome are useless. No, dangerous.

Ted talk on how to be more confident in 2 minutes by Amy Cuddy.

Things or experiences? Both are nice to have, but which do you value most?