In some Germanic languages, the word for ‘happiness’ is derived from the word that is used to describe someone who is lucky. In Dutch for instance, being lucky is ‘geluk...
Does Luck Play A Role When It Comes To Happiness?
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From Snowflake To Avalanche: All Big Changes Start Small.
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When you get hit by one snowflake, it’s not likely to have much of an impact on you. An avalanche, however, is capable of wiping an entire village off the face of the Earth. In the same way the...
The Eyes Of The Beast: How To Deal With Conflict.
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When conflict arises, it’s often best to face it as soon you get the opportunity. Conflict tends to multiply if you walk away from it. Look the beast in the eye, or let it breed and get bitten...
It’s A Gift To Be Human. Find A Way To Make Good Use Of That Gift.
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Most people make a living, consume, reproduce and die. That’s not living a life to its full potential, that’s basic survival. An animal can do all of these things. You are a human. And...
The Erosion Of Dreams.
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Normally dreams don’t just fall apart. They erode. One small bit at the time. Most people fail because they give up what they want most, for what they want now. You want to have an amazing...
The Most Important Life Decision.
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I picked up on this quote the other day: ‘Find someone who puts wind in your sails.’ This small bit of wisdom is not only THE key for successful long term relationships of all kinds, it...
You’re A Community. Now Act Like One.
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You are a community. Within this community, you’ll find a foolish version of yourself from 10 years ago, and a slightly wiser version of yourself from 5 years ago. You know these selves well...
Replacing Patience With Persistence.
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To be patient is to be willing to wait along the sideline until the situation changes. To be persistent is to be willing to keep giving it all you’ve got in order to change the situation...
How To Stop Bad-Mouthing Yourself & Become Your Own Best Ally.
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You wouldn’t let anyone else talk bad about you, so why would you allow yourself to talk bad about you? Yes, you made mistakes. So what? Everyone makes mistakes. It’s part of being human...
The Best Way To Test Someone’s Character.
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It is said the true test of character is to give someone a challenge to overcome. Although this might test a person’s perseverance, facing a challenge often also means actions come with great...