Originally published by Stephen Guise on his personal website.
Listening comprehension is the base skill, in my view. We have to understand in order to be…
So earlier this week, as I’m walking to the grocery store, a homeless man shyly asked me if…
With the next exciting evolution of BSchool www.bschool.edu.au, I thought I would share a personal story…
Changing the world isn’t on my agenda. I’m not sure it would make sense to be there. It would be like one of my white…
Food trip, anyone?
Imagine waking up in the morning ready to kick ass each and every day — and going to bed every night…
It is natural human response to own up successes and blame the external factors for failures.When misery strikes us, the default is to ask “ why me?” or “I don’t deserve this”. We embrace victim hood.
The humanist religion tells that human free will can achieve anything it wants. This hubristic notion of invincibility…
Here are a few life hacks and attitudes I found useful over the years to get more out of life. This is by all…
Success is a long road and along the way it seems there is always someone to guide or nudge you in a positive…
Quando tomamos a decisão de nos tornarmos desenvolvedores, começamos na estaca zero.
Mind is the part in our internal functioning mechanism where thoughts arise. This mind, on a daily basis, produces thousands of endless…
***Update —
I wrote this article two years ago. Since then, so much has happend I can’t believe it some days. I’m now nearing the end of my third year and just had my 70th (I…
Maintainers in the repository just informed, they won’t accept any more spam or low effort PRs (https://github.com/freeCodeCamp/guides/issues/4639).
Don’t contribute only for a shirt please…
Moreover, you are just overloading maintainers of the repository. They have 2,700 PRs to review since this…
We get hung up on passion so easily. Seeing the Picasso’s and Edison’s and Ford’s of the world, we too want…
When thrown into the cold ocean you have two choices: Keep swimming or drown. No life guard…
God loved us even when we were still yet sinners, he sent his only son to die for us so we can be saved…
Gotta love it! I remember when it was just MIT’s OpenCoursewear.
A story for those who feel disconnected to their spirit, & want to call it home.
I have a story of the time when I started telling myself that I loved myself. (Back in 2003). I have no doubt that my new and true life precipitated from that crack in the shell, and the warmth of Love slowly trickling in, and dispelling the fears and the darkness. This must continue throughout our lives.
Years after consuming portions of “Outliers: The story of success”, a classic best seller, I finally got…
Throughout school, I fit in the “I don’t give two you know whats about science and math” category. Periodic tables, matrices…
My Toxic Relationship with Food Can Help You Make Better Eating Choices
Hannah, a wonderful case you’ve presented. I am a first lover of fiction books before I fell in love with non-fiction for educational purposes. I still devote time for fiction alone. It makes me incomplete without marveling to a different world that allows me to escape the perfectionism life that many advocate. The lessons I learned from fiction books since young are still etched in my mind.
You perceive the world through the clout of the story of the “I.” That’s not direct…
While there are variations, most descriptions of courage involve the use of mental strength to persist in the…
Ketika sedang menuliskan topik untuk Medium di notes HP, saya menyadari struktur to-do list berubah cukup banyak…
Stop everything you’re doing right now. Just stop, relax and think for a moment. Are you busy…
I think another reason is that people are becoming aware consciously or unconsciously of the impact of deliberate practice.
Need a reason to post? It improves your writing skills.
One of the questions I always have in mind when I spend a few minutes of my life writing/posting to a blog like medium.com is if it really makes a difference. I…
This is so key!
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that woke you up?A conversation that changed the way you thought about something so much so that your entire perception changed?
To govern men, you must either excel them in their accomplishments, or despise them.~ Benjamin Disraeli
No one is as good as you, even if you consent.I hope that makes sense for aspiring leaders.
Today is a beautiful day! Thinking positively takes work, but over time, it becomes second nature. There are…
love your body Aug 15, 2016
I believe most of us walk through life as if we are experiencing the world. We are affected by the universe around us and life has become how to navigate the endless maze that is reality. We are surrounded by the infinite and in this continuing continuum, we are placed and…
As advanced as the world has become, we’ve taken gigantic leaps back in terms of the value we…
I absolutely love this quote. It makes me smile every time I read it.
I love this quote:
“People need to trust us as artists, and they need to believe in the work.”
What we need to understand is the fact that we all have to deal with those things that did not work out in the past and let go of all those things that turned so incredible that you wished they never came to an end. We have to let go of somethings…
I hate it when insufferable people with glued on smiles listen to my tirade about my…
There are multiple layers to self-inquiry that women are being asked to engage in…
Hi Daniel, a great way to do this is to find people you’d like to work with or people who are in positions you’d like to get to. Get in touch via Linkedin or whatever suits and ask to catch up for a coffee. A mentor doesn’t have to be a formal set up, it only needs to be a relationship where you can ask for advice and get inspiration about your…
Pain. Intense as it may be after a workout, it’s only temporary.
Embarrassment. Holding us back from expressing our thoughts in class, to our friends, and that person you’ve wanted to make a connection with. Don’t…
After listening to podcasts on my long commute between Long Beach and Torrance for a year, I became obsessed with self…
Is leaving the safe cocoon of your office to go to a networking event stressful for you — or even…
Many relationships counselors will talk about ‘relationship values’. Relationship values are what…
We are not perfect. Nor are we ever going to be. This life is meant for learning, growing, striving to be better. A continuous…
So sánh là một phát kiến vĩ đại của loài người. Nhờ so sánh những hiện tượng với nhau mà chúng ta khám phá ra biết…
When I was growing up, I often suffered from a sore throat. It would range from a minor illness to strep. While raising…
I know that not a long time has past since I’ve started this journey but I would be lying if I don’t feel the inner fears telling me that I am not as good as I thought. Almost one month has past and I’ve had three rejections and it does suck.
I was recently in fellowship with a group of ladies and it was time for prayer request. I usually have a long lengthy request, but this time it was simple and direct; CLARITY. Later on this got me to thinking and I ended up explaining to a friend how it might actually be…
If YOU change, everything else will change for you.
Choices
Now is a time we live in. That we always think about when the reality hits us from the future or past. We realize that and live it.
My point is the brain doesn’t stop. We never stop “thinking”. Why? What’s the reason for this? Can we ever really know and comprehend everything? I’m here and so…
I love this!! I have two jars at home for just this purpose. One is my “crazy ideas jar,” for, well you guessed it, collecting crazy ideas. The other is my “gratefulness jar.” I keep small scraps of paper and a pen nearby. Everytime I walk by the jar, I jot down something I am grateful about, even small things (especially small things!) like, I am…
I’m an HSP (though not as extremely as other people might be) and personally gained a lot of insight just reading Elaine Aron’s book on the topic. It clarified a lot of things for me and gave me a powerful weapon in dealing with stressful situations: the mere fact that I can now label and understand this trait has made life easier for me. Being able…
“Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” — Les…
I’m fed up with not really going anywhere.
It’s so hard to live these days. I can’t look up from my phone. Am so obsessed with looking for a job…
Last Friday 10/20, instead of getting down to work, our class halted from all the hustle and bustle for a bit and did a “Group Therapy Day”, where we all did various exercises among our teammates, helping us to gain trust between each other, get to know each other better, and get feedback on the…
This shouldn’t be that difficult yet when I sit down to write them out I am drawing a blank. The truth is, I haven’t been very disciplined in my life with resolutions. I would love to sit here and say: working…
What made me love christ wasn't that all of sudden i figured out how to do life. what made me love christ is that when i was at my worst, when i was at my lowest point, when i…
I accidentally stumbled upon this article and I’m glad that I red it because it is really interesting!! Most people in my age bumble really feelings with unreally because we don’t have some experience in relationships. This article can help to understand many things about “love” and “falling in love”. Don’t be lazy and read it :)
Self-control. Self-discipline. Willpower. They all mean the same thing. You have the mental strength and attitude to do…
Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. This is the conventional definition, but simply the sound which we feel is organized and sounds good is music. It can be anything — a country song, a rock metal band performing in the neighborhood, the footsteps…
This was really great!
“Ahh… Do I detect a look of disapproval in your eye?”
Lately, I have been thinking a lot about my bucket list. The way I initially arrived at this thought was when I remembered something I…
What I learned in a 2 hour beginners improv course
First of all I realized two things, or re-realized two things to be more precise. The first being “oh jeez, most of the time I have no clue what is going on around me”. I don’t pay a lot of attention to little things that go on around me and that makes me miss a lot. It…
We’re born. We live. We die. If you believe in reincarnation, you do this again, if you…
There’s something about coffee shops that generate warmth and camaraderie…a place for people to get…
Taking personal responsibility is the first step to self-improvement.
But finding the most viable and efficient way to improve oneself, sometimes, requires luck.
The problem is: not everyone is conditioned to blame themselves [because only those who blame themselves will want to change themselves].
95% of communication is nonverbal and that doesn’t even include psychic abilities! Our bodies don’t know how to lie and if you’re serious about communicating honestly with others you need to understand body language. Now body language is a big subject and there are plenty of…
Mark Woolum Wow, this is such a huge compliment and honestly I’m a little flabbergasted at your comment. That just means a lot to me your kind words. I think it’s easier to just say ‘fuck it’ with a relationship, not look back on it and blame the other.
Yes. So many people confuse love with infatuation.
Thanks for the response. I think it tends to vary wildly which AA meetings you go to how religious they are, I’m a Brit, we pinched AA from the Americans lol 😂 . I love your higher power idea and it is a case of whatever works for you, it sounds like you’ve found well rounded accepting meetings which is great. I’m the only atheist I’ve met at my…
Very inspiring article Jeff. Not so long ago, I took a bold move to email people I really awe. You are one of them. Though I wasn’t able to get in touch with you directly, I got a response from your assistant. At first I felt a little sad on the rejection, but after few minutes, I realized not everyone can accommodate to any request or question. I…
Want to hear a story?
Have you ever observed yourself? How you noticed the stories you tell? The stories that makes you feel good because it ropes in the…
It’s been rolling around in my heart for a long time. Christian creativity.
There are two ideas that I agree with most in this article:
Or the government.
Or any religion.
Or any person, institution, etc.
It belongs to humanity.
“We” suffer from the illusion that we are alone — separate, individual identities. Furthermore, “we” see ourselves merged with others in only very particular ways and certain circumstances. “We” have our egos, as well as mass delusion to thank for that.
It happened – I didn’t post yesterday. I could tell you all about it, that the article was already written up and I just fell asleep before posting it. But that’s not an excuse. That’s not the reason I didn’t post.
Focus on the positive. Start small and be consistent so this never happens again! Brilliant as always Benjamin!
A voice whispered in my ear, as I was about to fall asleep last night.
Lying. One of the most natural and insidious things that human beings do. I have found that trying hard to tell the truth can also get us into trouble, though: https://medium.com/self-and-other/lying-and-excusing-c08a285dfc40
Great article Thomas. I’ve been through the same journey. I’ve redesigned my home screen in much the same way and turned off all notifications as well as unfollowing a lot of people and pages in Facebook to teach muself its not worth opening up the app and create intention to view people’s updats. My newly found time has been spent writing about the…
Stress. Frustration. We all deal with these factors by utilizing the most common action. Some people often laugh when left under pressure to overcome their frustration. People shout, hit things too. Other record their feelings by writing. Nerds get their selves by reading, occupying their mind with knowledge to over come stress. Some of them over…
Thanks for you kind words. You were lucky indeed to have that open minded start!
I would love to come over and meet you I think we would get on well! I love the sound of your meetings!! I hope you find a sponsor that is right for you, you deserve experienced 1–1 help and guidance through the steps. It took time to find…
What should i write? Most of us ask ourself this question everyday..
I’m adding this one to my wish list.
Choose what you see, and be present.
Life is a wonderful…
Hey BEAUTIFULS!!!😆The best times are yet to come”
Those are the words I used to tell myself when things weren’t going according to plan. But what if the…
Kris, great insight. Simple. Basic. Yet incredibly powerful. Thank you.
First you need to believe it. Then what we need to do is do it. Like the Nike commercial: Just do it.
I’ve noticed something. Since I started really putting together this podcast, which was only a month ago, my passion for…
Sometimes what is best for ourselves is exciting, adventurous, a step towards one of our deepest desires. Yet other times it is SO hard. It is heartbreaking, scary, frustrating and seems like a step in the wrong direction. But in between the teary moments, I realise I have to fight the ‘millennial…
常言道：「千里馬常有，而伯樂不常有。」我非常同意。我在大學畢業後幸運地遇上幾位伯樂，令我在短短七年內成為美泰兒最年輕的大中華區域總經理，其後我成為華納兄弟消費品部大中華及東南亞區副總裁，以至朗文香港教育的董事總經理。
Always take life into your own hands. Always take responsibility for your actions, and don’t blame others. Create an upward spiral of positivity and success and don’t succumb to the cesspool of negativity. Easier said than done…
Dear Beautiful Being,
Are you a reactor or conscious choice creator?
Reaction comes from feeling that everything outside of you is the factor that decides how YOU will feel. It is a way to defend…
We are all part of each other at some level. We are all part of the human collective and on another level humanity is a single organism. Ultimately we cannot hurt someone else without hurting ourselves. But the opposite is just as true. The most powerful way that we can help others is to do…
Negative thinking:
I have a story about this project. When i was in working on my managerial accounting project i was confused to complete it on time and accurate. And i see my class fellows that they have almost done the project…
A positive affecting affirmation to help yourself:
"I am reminding myself to enjoy my blessings surrounding me wherever I attend, however I choose, with whomever, whenever, and through whatever for the benefits it all provides. I am choosing to move…
Physical competency or mastery is no big secret. It’s like changing dirty diapers on a newborn baby. Everyone makes a mess of it the first few times and through practice and experience gets better at it. Instead of being emotionally distasteful it simply becomes an action or a chore that is done…
Our physical body is our friend. Physical desires are good and sexual relationships are good. At least all of these things could be if we allowed ourselves to have them and enjoy them.
By believing there is good in everyone we confront the good in ourselves.
It begins, timelessThe charade of lifeGoddess astride a silver stallionRomping and singingIn the playground of my mindLight hearted and sensuousBehold, the sight of herEnslaves my heart
Want to learn some thing about yourself? Find a person that you have negative feelings towards. Ask…
The first thing you do upon waking in the morning sets the stage for the rest of your day.
