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Unconscious Living

Ran across a golf book recently called “Unconscious Putting,” by Dave Stockton with Rudy Matthew. Its thesis is that while the long

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Pursing Gold While Still Following the Golden Rule

Profit is often thought to be the sole goal of business. While profit is certainly a necessity of business, it is far

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Instant Popularity In Six Steps. Guaranteed.

The key to instant popularity? Make people feel good about themselves. When people around you feel good about themselves, they will like

willpower

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On “Willpower: The Greatest Human Strength,” by Roy Baumeister and John Tierney

Science has turned its attention of late to the study of willpower, and it should be no surprise that research has shown

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The Drum Major Instinct

The drum major instinct is a desire in all of us to be important, to be recognized, to be first, to be

3 rules surviving chronic complainers

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3 Rules for Surviving Chronic Complainers

Optimists see a glass half full, pessimists see a glass half empty. Chronic complainers see a glass holding water that is either

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Cultivating a World Class State of Mind

You, yes, you reading this! You are unique, you are special and within you is greatness. You may or may not have

decision fatigue

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Decision Fatigue: How to Be Your Best Self Always

Deciding is mental work and has a mental cost. Just as physical labor tires us, so too does mental labor. The product

happiness equation

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“The Happiness Equation”

Nick Powdthavee is an economist at England’s University of York. “The Happiness Equation” (247 pages) is his attempt to expound on the

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Keep It Friendly, Live Longer

A recent 20-year study from Tel Aviv University reported “people who felt that they had the support of their colleagues and generally

accepting criticism without defending

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Accepting Criticism Without Defending

“Why are you so defensive?” The question caught me by surprise because I did not think I was being defensive. Being a

tshaped

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Are You T Shaped?

T-shaped people are those who have deep depth in one area, but also breadth in many others. This allows them to combine