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Lessons from the Chinese art of Taijiquan, archery, and the discovery of planetary motion.
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How to Aim For Excellence Even If You Feel Mediocre
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How to Keep Your House Clean Without Any Extra Effort
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It Isn’t Self Improvement if You’re Trying To Change Yourself From Scratch
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Sude Hammal
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How Life Completely Changes When You Listen to Your Multiple Selves
Self-improvement doesn’t need to be a constant battle with yourself. You can learn how to work effortlessly together.
Sam Wren-Lewis
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3 Psychological Theories on Likability
3 Psychological Theories on Likability
These human behavioral practices make you more likable.
Darshak Rana
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Four Ways to Make an Enduring First Impression
Become a master of first impressions by being likable, trustworthy, and respected.
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Two Little Things That Guarantee Your Peace of Mind
Deal with your mind in a more easy and effective way.
S M Mamunur Rahman
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The Science Is In: If You Want To Be Happy, Stop Trying So Hard
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7 Little Things That Can Hurt Your Confidence (And How To Fix Them)
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Why Impulse Shopping Is The Silent Killer To Your Goals
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Sylvia Emokpae
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10 Reasons Why You’re Not Even Close to Feeling Happy
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You Should Actively Question Your Negative First Impression of Others
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Tülay Dilmen
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How To Stop Getting Distracted When You’re Trying To Be Productive
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Albert Einstein said that if you aren’t curious, you might as well be dead.
Christian Pow
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The Philosophical Approach To Cut Through Life’s BS with a Knife of Love
The Philosophical Approach To Cut Through Life’s BS with a Knife of Love
These two Latin words are referred to as the formula for human greatness.
Julian Basić
Apr 15
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What Makes Authentic People so Special
Here’s what they do differently.
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