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5 Stoic Tips for Finding Happiness

5 Stoic Tips for Finding Happiness

We all struggle to maintain a state of happiness and contentment. Even the enlightened Stoic philosophers we admire today had their moments of struggle. Marcus Aurelius, for example, had 13 children with his wife Faustina, and only four of them would out-live their father. Epictetus suffered from an abusive master who injured his leg so ...

Philosophy Personal Development Communication

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How To Read People: 5 Secrets Backed By Research - Barking Up The Wrong Tree

How To Read People: 5 Secrets Backed By Research - Barking Up The Wrong Tree

Before we commence with the festivities, I wanted to thank everyone for helping my first book become a Wall Street Journal bestseller. To check it out, click here. *** We'd all like to learn how to read people like Sherlock Holmes. And research shows understanding things like body language is even more powerful than you might think.

Psychology Personal Development Communication

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Practicing The Subtle Art Of Detachment

Practicing The Subtle Art Of Detachment

Why taking a step back is as necessary as moving forward From everything that I recall about my life so far, I can say one thing with absolute certainty. I have been an extremely passionate person. Passionate about everything. Be it life in general, work, friendships, relationships.

Personal Development Habits Mental Health

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Five Steps to Crystal Clear Thinking

Five Steps to Crystal Clear Thinking

I recently asked my friends and fans what they wanted me to write about. One question came up a bunch of times: How do you think better? At first that surprised me. Isn't it obvious how to think? Then I realized no, it's not. We're not taught how to think anymore, only what to think.

Personal Development Habits Problem Solving

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Six Verbs That Make You Sound Weak

Six Verbs That Make You Sound Weak

Sometimes it’s the smallest words and phrases that shape how you’re perceived around the office. Here are a few to watch out for at every level.

Career Personal Development Communication

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The Philosophy Of Stoicism: Five Lessons from Seneca, Musonius Rufus, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Zeno of Citium.

The Philosophy Of Stoicism: Five Lessons from Seneca, Musonius Rufus, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus and Zeno of Citium.

Below is a guest post from Philip Ghezelbash, as he offered to share five of the most important lessons he took away from Stoicism. Enjoy! *** Live Every Day As If It Were Your Last Seneca was a Roman Stoic philosopher. He once said: "You live as if you were destined to live forever, no ...

Philosophy Personal Development Communication

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12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson: Summary, Notes, and Lessons - Nat Eliason

12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson: Summary, Notes, and Lessons - Nat Eliason

But the story of the golden calf also reminds us that without rules we quickly become slaves to our passions-and there's nothing freeing about that. Not long after the Soviet Union fell, and most of the world breathed a sigh of relief, Peterson began purchasing this propaganda for a song online.

Philosophy Personal Development Motivation & Inspiration

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10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Business Writing Skills

10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Business Writing Skills

Stop and think about how many emails you write each day at work. According to a study conducted by Carleton University, professionals spend one-third of their time at work reading and answering emails. You might spend more than this, or less, but chances are, a significant portion of your day is spent writing something.

Reading & Writing Communication Time Management

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How to Develop Your Charisma and Become More Likable

How to Develop Your Charisma and Become More Likable

It may seem like some people are born likable, but everyone is capable of developing charisma. No matter your personality, there are certain traits you can practice and apply to your own behavior that can possibly make you seem more magnetic, trustworthy, and influential. Here are the basics to developing charisma.

Personal Development Communication

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How to Be Mindful in Love - Mindful

How to Be Mindful in Love - Mindful

Our guide to reflect on the relationships in your life, and open yourself up to the opportunity for love to grow. It shouldn't take a holiday like Valentine's Day to remind you to pause and reflect on the relationships you value in your life.

Psychology Personal Development Communication

10 ideas 100.8K reads

7 Life-Changing Truths Most People Are Too Scared (or Too Stubborn) to Admit

7 Life-Changing Truths Most People Are Too Scared (or Too Stubborn) to Admit

"So you're always seeking the truth?" she asked. "I do my best to be," I said. "Don't you?" Her gaze shifted downward. "No, I don't." "Well, that's good to know. I mean, it's a good start," I said. "Just admitting this is a step forward..."

Personal Development Motivation & Inspiration Habits

7 ideas 75.9K reads

20 Habits Happy Couples Have (But Never Talk About)

20 Habits Happy Couples Have (But Never Talk About)

Written by Angel Chernoff // Nothing in this world is more difficult than love. And nothing is more worth it. A happy couple is not a 'perfect couple' that comes together, but an imperfect couple that learns to enjoy each other's differences, and works together every day to create something special.

Personal Development Communication Love & Relationships

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7 Habits of Highly Effective People [Summary & Takeaways]

7 Habits of Highly Effective People [Summary & Takeaways]

We all want to succeed. And one path to success is identifying the habits that can help us on our journey. I recommend starting that path by reading Stephen Covey's best-selling book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People . Don't have time to read all 432 pages?

Personal Development Habits Communication

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How To Avoid Toxic People

How To Avoid Toxic People

Before we commence with the festivities, I wanted to thank everyone for helping my first book become a Wall Street Journal bestseller. To check it out, click here. *** We all know a few people that treat causing grief like it's a career.

Psychology Personal Development Mental Health

8 ideas 96.9K reads

Six Strategies That Have Quickly Improved My Writing

Six Strategies That Have Quickly Improved My Writing

In the past six months that I've been a content crafter at Buffer, I've been writing a lot. I've also been trying to write regularly on my own blog and for my startup. That's a lot of writing. During this time, I've been experimenting with small changes in my workflow, my writing process, and the types of content I produce.

Personal Development Reading & Writing Problem Solving

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Inspiring Quotes to Help You Get Through Your Work Day

Inspiring Quotes to Help You Get Through Your Work Day

Re-energize your day or week with these inspiring quotes from some of the world's greatest thinkers.

Personal Development Motivation & Inspiration Communication

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9 Public-Speaking Lessons From The World's Greatest TED Talks

9 Public-Speaking Lessons From The World's Greatest TED Talks

Depending on your perspective, 2006 was either a really bad year for public speaking or the start of a world-changing transformation. In that year the famous TED conference began streaming 18-minute presentations from the world's top minds for free.

Personal Development Communication

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Self-Efficacy: The Antidote For Impostor Syndrome

Self-Efficacy: The Antidote For Impostor Syndrome

Before we commence with the festivities, I wanted to thank everyone for helping my first book become a Wall Street Journal bestseller. To check it out, click here. *** Impostor Syndrome is like being a secret agent - in the most depressing way imaginable.

Psychology Personal Development Communication

6 ideas 76.5K reads

10 Reasons Why You Fail

10 Reasons Why You Fail

It goes without saying, we all fuck up big time. That's obvious. Of course, some of us are better at it than others, but that's kind of obvious too. And then there are those who string along coulda-shoulda moments throughout their life like the toilet paper I used to string up along my neighbor's house as a kid - a failure so consistent, it borders on art.

Psychology Personal Development Motivation & Inspiration

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10 Way to Build and Preserve Better Boundaries

10 Way to Build and Preserve Better Boundaries

Below, she offers insight into building better boundaries and maintaining them. 1. Name your limits. You can't set good boundaries if you're unsure of where you stand. So identify your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual limits, Gionta said. Consider what you can tolerate and accept and what makes you feel uncomfortable or stressed.

Psychology Personal Development Communication

10 ideas 82.3K reads

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