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5 Ways Unleashing Your Inner Child Will Help You Dominate in Life

mardi 17 novembre 2015 / No Comments

Have you ever thought about the traits that make highly profitable entrepreneurs, top sales leaders and life hustlers so successful?

We read countless articles and books searching for the answer and most of the time we’re told to develop a certain skill, learn a new behavior or implement a new habit to reach the same level of success.
However, what if I told you that every skill, attitude, habit, and experience you’ve ever needed to dominate in life you’ve already previously mastered as a toddler?

As a society, we spend a lot of time teaching children to act and function in a particular way, but how often do we take a step back and see what children can teach us?

Below are a few examples of traits that both highly successful individuals and children have in common and how you can ‘unlearn’ what society has taught you as an adult to experience the same success.

Here are 5 things you can learn from your inner child:

1. Never take “no” for an answer:
Probably the best lesson we can learn from our four-year-old self is to never take “no” for an answer. Plead, beg and argue until you finally get what it is you desire.

Go to any supermarket and you’ll witness this strategy used by almost every toddler. Stroll into the candy aisle and more than likely you’ll find a crying child with a stressed out parent arguing back and forth about a sugary snack that the child wants. In most cases, the screaming match will end once the parent gives in and hands the child their desired treat.

Although we find this experience unpleasant, you have to admire the child’s persistence and tenacity.

If we adapt the same mindset and level of perseverance when asking for an opportunity, closing a deal or going after what it is you want — your strike rate is guaranteed to go through the roof if you consciously refuse to take “no” for an answer.

2. Everything is up for negotiation:
I remember negotiating bath time as a kid because I hated taking baths. Whilst watching my nightly cartoons at 5:30 pm sharp every night, I would hear the bath start running and I would anticipate my mother yelling across the hall, ‘Carla, time for a bath!’ For at least the next 3 minutes, I and my patient mother would negotiate the terms of taking the bath. ‘Can I come when this show finishes?’ ‘No, now Carla’. ‘Can I just wait till the ads are on?’ ‘No, NOW Carla!’.

Kids are masters of the art of negotiating. Watch a child engaging in the bargaining process; they learn early on that everything has subjective value.

3. Bounce back quicker:
Have you ever noticed that a child can switch from crying to laughing in two seconds flat?

They fall over, hurt themselves, then get back up and continue playing as if nothing happened. They ask for something, get told no, ask again, and if that doesn’t work — they move on and ask the next person.

Kids have a crazy level of resilience; when they hit a wall, they walk around it, climb over it or set up a catapult. Next time you get rejected or hit a road block, ask yourself ‘what would my inner child do?’

4. Meet five new people every day:
One thing I admire about children is their ability to make friends with anyone, instantly.

I remember taking my little sister to a playground and within five minutes she had coordinated all seven of the other kids to play hide and seek with her. By the end of the day, she had the phone numbers of two of the other girls parents and had organized another play day with them for the next week. Talk about social networking!

Imagine as entrepreneurs, sales people and business leaders if we too networked like a 7-year old. Imagine all the new contacts, prospects and business relationships we could form, grow and utilize.

Maybe we should start unleashing our inner-kid self and make a conscious effort to introduce ourselves to five new people every day. Our friend base will grow, our network will grow and most importantly — our businesses will grow!

5. The bigger the dream, the bigger the success:
Remember dreaming of becoming a fireman, a surgeon, an astronaut, the president or a famous movie star? Well, what happened? Most likely, you were told to “grow and get a real job“.

Not to say that the above careers aren’t real or attainable. It’s more to highlight the fact that when you’re young, you believe anything is possible — you can be anything, do anything, and achieve anything. However, as we grow up, we lose that magic and faith within ourselves.

We need strip back the limitations we and society place on ourselves and begin dreaming big dreams again!

12 Hard Truths About Success That Anyone Who Aims For the Stars Should Know

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Most of us felt like a little child lost in the big world when we were starting out with our careers. The way we define success is based on the people we look up to. Yet truth be told, there are so many other things in between that most of us do not know exists in the workplace until we experience it firsthand. For those starting out in the work field, the following list will let you have a glimpse of what to expect on your way to success. Here is the list:

1) People who complain the most at work usually get the most: This possibly is the biggest irony among lists like these but this is true most of the time. People who complain a lot tend to have the raise or even get the promotion. Does that sound like life is fair?

2) Bosses play favorites: Whether it is a sycophant colleague or your boss simply being too gullible to care, one colleague will be your boss’s favorite. You have to learn to deal with this and plan accordingly by attracting the attention of your boss right away.
3) You’ll hit at least one but most likely two big tragedies in your life while working: Whether it is a loss of a family or you were diagnosed with a chronic disease, it can most likely happen while you are working for the same company in 20+ years.

4) Some of the most successful people have the worst personal lives: This may ring true to some extent due to too much time spent at work. Most people will neglect family and everything else and have their time and energy all to their career.

5) There will be days when you think of work first, before your children: Life can be overwhelming especially if you have a problem at work that has not yet been resolved and so it gets the best of you. Most of the time, your concern for work equates that of someone you love dearly –your children.

6) Everyone uses their children as an excuse to get out of work at least three times a year: “I’m taking my kid to the doctor” or “I need to be at my child’s school play” are probably two of the most used excuses to get a break from work. There is nothing wrong with this as long as you don’t take it too far — like by saying your child is ill when they are not.

7) The older you get, the more you’ll understand what discrimination means: When there are new employees in the company, expect that you will be an outcast. Talk about the generation gap, eh?

8) About 5 percent of the people in your office are tough to understand: These people are everywhere. They are the ones that want to be alone in the corner. You can never ask them to accompany you to get a cup of coffee during the break or get to eat outside after work. You know their answer; it will always be a “No, thank you. I’m fine.”
9) People rarely do anything for you, whether it’s investing in your company or promoting you, because of the reason you think: With age comes wisdom. The longer you are with people, the easier for you to read them. Sometimes you get that promotion for a reason other than what you think is fair — but you still got it right?

10) People often reject the things you want for precisely the reason you think: They’ll just never tell you. When you have been working in the same company and with the same people for a long time, you know everyone’s ins and outs, the good and the bad. Your hunch doesn’t work here subconsciously but you can already read your colleagues’ minds.

11) The most important factor to whether your company will be successful or not is access to capital: A company that has a sure access to capital can take calculated risk thus can result in your company’s success. On the other hand, without the means to a capital, it will never take any risks leaving it at the platform it used to be when you were starting.

12) You will have to draw a line with coworkers when it comes to socializing: When you socialize with coworkers, you will have to draw a line because you never know if you current ‘friend’ will turn into your new boss. Every company is different but you never know when someone you socialize with will become your boss.

Nude-Faced Women Are Definitely Amazing Lovers.

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It’s been a few months since former supermodel Tyra Banks posed for People Magazine “nude-faced.” She was praised for being brave enough to smile on the cover of a magazine without makeup on her face. She is very brave. This post is a tribute to her and to women like my wife who know how to light up a room with or without makeup. I respect these women because…

1. They’re confident.

Confidence is sexy, and it persuades people. Rock a day with no makeup like it’s the new thing, and don’t be surprised if others follow along.

2. They create more “wow” moments.

We all love a good transformation scene, when a lovable girl gets dressed up and captivates an entire room. We saw it in The Princess Diaries, A Walk to Remember, A Cinderella Story, and other classic movies. These breathtaking moments are made possible by girls who don’t go to the grocery store dressed like they’re going to prom.

3. They’re more kissable.

If you’re looking for five words to kill romance, try, “Don’t mess up my makeup.” On a similar note, my wife is a big fan of lipstick, which looks great on her but not so much on me. Sometimes, this spoils opportunities for a romantic kiss.

4. They’re not afraid to sweat.

I love it when girls join in a game of volleyball or soccer — the whole experience is way more fun. Similar to the kissing argument, it makes me sad to see a girl opt-out because she’s afraid to sweat off her makeup. Go for it!

5. They don’t monopolize the bathroom.

When we first got married, my wife and I lived in a tiny apartment with one, single-sink bathroom. Getting ready was a lot simpler on days when she didn’t wear makeup.

6. They put less pressure on my appearance.

Hey, don’t judge me! It’s nice to have a day when I can dress casually and relax without feeling like a total slob.

7. They’re not afraid to be authentic.

Attraction is certainly important in a relationship, and we all have occasions when we want to put our best foot forward. But equally crucial to a healthy relationship is intimacy, feeling like you truly know a person. I find it refreshing to share life with a woman who’s comfortable in her own skin.

8. They save money.

I didn’t put this one first because I didn’t want to sound naggy, but I’m perpetually shocked by how expensive makeup is. If you can make mascara last longer by giving it the day off now and then, you won’t hear me complaining.

9. They’re free to be more spontaneous.

When a fun opportunity presents itself like last-minute concert tickets, sometimes you have to hop in the car and go for it. Memories like these never happen if you refuse to leave the house without an hour to get ready.

10. They know the value of inner beauty.

Not all beauty is obvious. Many precious forms are hidden in qualities such as kindness, bravery, and perseverance. It’s hard not to be attracted to a girl who knows there’s more to beauty than a moment in a mirror.

11. They help others feel accepted.

Life can feel like one big competition as people constantly vie for power and popularity. It’s so relaxing and inspiring to be around someone who’s brave enough to drop the act and just be herself.

12. They have more inner peace.

Some people run themselves ragged trying to impress others through their appearance, and according to Australian Instagram star Essena O’Neil, it can be exhausting. “Without realizing, I’ve spent majority of my teenage life being addicted to social media, social approval, social status and my physical appearance…I was surrounded by all this wealth and all this fame and all this power and yet they were all miserable, and I had never been more miserable.” Props to the girls who reject the game and save some energy for more meaningful pursuits.

13. They demonstrate maturity.

Life’s not perfect. Some days you’ll feel like you’re on top of the world, and others you’ll just want to crawl back into bed. When life throws a curve ball, it’s the people with the right priorities who have the chance to shine. I deeply respect women who can conquer a day without makeup and who practice, as Michele Cushatt beautifully puts it, “making peace with an imperfect life.”

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5 Unexpected Ways to Stop Procrastinating

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It can be hard to stay self-motivated when you’re facing your computer screen. Life gets in the way, and that new Netflix release can look awfully tempting compared to a strenuous session of work.

Time goes by, and before you know it, nothing has been done.

Ultimately, you’re the one who’s accountable for your own work. Even though getting things done can be tough when nobody’s there to push you, you can use a few techniques to get into the groove once again.

Try following these five tips and see if they get you going on what you should be doing:

1.Promise yourself a reward after doing a task

I like to treat myself to something nice, such as a snack or a TV show–but only after I’ve completed a certain amount of work. It’s not a pretty thought when you haven’t started, but it works.

For example, if I need to write a blog post, I might set a small goal such as doing some basic brainstorming. Once I jot down a number of bullet points, then I can have a small break.

I sometimes find that I’m actually tired and could use a break. Other times, I end up becoming incredibly focused on the task at hand and forget about the break. Either way, I’ve made progress.

2. Break the task down

It’s easy to get excited in the beginning of a project and set big, lofty goals for ourselves. But once the hard work begins, our initial goal just seems too out of reach. We begin to falter. As a result, we give up or decide to do the work “later”.

Instead of setting an overly ambitious goal such as “I’m going to lose 20 pounds by the end of next week”, why not set a concrete, yet manageable goal just for the day? The truth is, we often set goals that require too many steps, overwhelming ourselves.

For example, I might just set one very simple goal. It could just be, “Open a Word document and write down the topic.” That’s it. Then, I might set another mini-goal, such as “Type in a few bullet points.”

These tiny goals might not seem like much, but they challenge your resistance to getting started in the first place.

3.Warm up first

It can be hard to go straight from waking up and enjoying a nice breakfast to working right away. Why not do a warm-up first?

Doing work can be mentally taxing, especially if you’re still groggy. Instead, you could start off by doing a mental exercise to get you going. This could mean reading a book on self-development or psychology, or solving a Sudoku puzzle.

Physical exercises also do wonders when it comes to starting off the day right. A cardio workout helps you increase your energy and feeling ready to take on the day.

4.Stop analysis-paralysis

Have you ever thought of starting something, but thought that just reading one more article or watching one more video would provide a flash of insight? And then you ended up just reading about it, but not actually doing something.

Hesitation is part of the process. It’s natural. But if you let it take hold, fear can keep you from starting at all.

Next time that happens, try this: Just let loose. Do something. Don’t get stuck on the idea of being perfect. Just try something out and improve as you go along. It can be intimidating, but also strangely liberating.

5.Think of what will happen if you DON’T get started

Studies have shown that people who procrastinate tend to have “myopia” when it comes to the future. That is, they only see the short-term rewards, but not the long-term effects of procrastination.

Playing a video game in the next hour is much more rewarding immediately than working on a goal, but damaging in the long run if you keep putting off what’s important.

If you find yourself in this situation, try this:

Imagine the worst situation that will happen if you don’t do something productive.

For example, let’s say you’re at a job you hate and dream of running your own business. You get home tired from work. But instead of researching more into starting a venture, it’s easier to watch TV. Think of what will happen in 10 years. You’ll probably be stuck at the same old job, wondering what could have been if you had taken action earlier.

What is one technique you like to use to get un-stuck?

SOME OF THE WEIRDEST LAWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

mardi 20 octobre 2015 / No Comments

We all know that in general laws are for the good of the entire population, that’s why even if they’re annoying we tolerate them. But sometimes laws are just plain strange or stupid. Here are some prime examples:

#1 SLEEPING POLAR BEARS

If you are a resident of the state of Alaska and stumble upon a polar bear you’d like to have a photograph with, just don’t wake it up, otherwise you’ll be breaking the law.

#2 ESCAPE FROM PRISON

At the top of the list of laws written by imbeciles is Denmark. Three cheers for criminals there! We complain here in the United States that prisoners have it too easy, but Denmark really knows how to treat them grand. You see, if anyone tries to escape from jail there and is caught, as usually happens, you don’t have to be concerned at all, because escaping from prison there is not a crime. If you’re caught in the act of attempting to flee you’ll simply be returned to your cell to serve out the remainder of your sentence without any additional punishment.

#3 UFO PARKING

But France has topped even that law for stupidity. You see, their taking a real hard line with UFOs. Yes sir it’s true. What all drivers of UFOs must know before entering France is that you absolutely cannot under any circumstances park your spaceship in any vineyard in France.

#4 WHAT NOT TO NAME YOUR PIG

Here’s another winning law from France. Say if you love animals and were to move to the countryside and have a little farm with some horses, sheep, pigs. Wait! Did I say pigs? Well if you do own any pigs you had better not do one thing. You can call them by whatever name you want except for one — Napoleon! Yes, it is against the law in France to name your pig Napoleon.

#5 FORBIDDEN ARMOR

If you are a member of parliament in Britain, you’d better refrain from entering the House of Commons while wearing your suit of armor.

#6 ILLINOIS DEMANDS QUIET

Beware roosters living in Illinois! You’d better not be caught crowing closer than 300 feet to the nearest house. For chickens the distance is reduced to 200 feet. Think that’s all? Not by a long shot.

#7 ELK PROTECTION

Now let’s visit Alaska. This particular law is a perfect example of what happens when legislators have too much to drink while on the job. If you happen to own an airplane you’d better not get caught throwing a live elk out of it.

#8 READ CAREFULLY FOR YOUR DOG

But what do you expect from a state which gives it’s police permission to bite dogs? One law that would certainly get a lot of votes is the law of the land in Ohio. In this state a policeman is permitted to bite a dog if he is attempting to make it be quiet. So if you have a yappy mutt you’d better put a muzzle on him before walking him.

#9 BEER LAW

Probably the best law of all is in St. Louis. Known as the Fair Beer Law, it bans anyone from sitting on the pavement and drinking beer from a bucket.

#10 17 WOMEN IN ONE PLACE, NO!

Unless of course, you live in Pennsylvania. That’s where it’s illegal for more than 16 women to live together under the same roof, because 17 women living together is considered a brothel. But if 120 men want to live together, well they can go right ahead. Try explaining that one.

#11 FIREFIGHTERS MUST PREDICT THE FUTURE

Firefighters in Ohio are charged with predicting the future. All fire hydrants must be checked exactly one hour before a fire starts.

These are just a sample of some of the downright stupid and senseless laws that exist out there. The list is really endless, from not being permitted to park your flying saucer in a vineyard in France, to being forbidden to die in parliament in Britain, to not being allowed to wink at a strange woman in Iowa, to requiring permission from the mayor of the city in Oklahoma if you are a dog and wish to have a group gathering consisting of three or more dogs. But Oklahoma also protects its dogs from people making faces at them. If you do that to a dog in this state you can be fined or even imprisoned.

What were the people who created these laws thinking or drinking, is unknown, maybe they just wanted to give the public a good laugh. Well, whatever their motives, they certainly succeeded when it comes to the laughter.

MATH HACKS THAT TEACHER NEVER TEACH YOU IN CLASS

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Are you afraid of Math? Does this subject haunt you at night? Though Math is one of the most valuable subjects we learn in our institution. Still some of us go through a lot of problems with specific tasks and without calculators. Here we are providing some positive math hacks that will change your life and your way of taking math:

1. MULTIPLY DOUBLE-DIGIT NUMBERS BY 11:

It takes a lot of memory to remember tables after 10. However, by using Vedic math, multiplying by 11 is simple and worthy. All you need to do is to add the digits of the number you are multiplying by 11 and place that in the middle of that original number. If the sum of the digit is 10 or even larger than that, simply carry it over. For instance, Take 11×11. You need to separate the number being multiplied by 11. So that there is a place for your number in-between. Now, add the two digits in that number together (1+1 =2) and put the sum in the middle of the two numbers. The answer is 121.

2. MULTIPLY SINGLE-DIGIT NUMBERS WITH YOUR HANDS:

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We can add or subtract using our fingers. But if you are a bit uneasy at those multiplication tables, you can use your fingers to do easy multiplications. All you need to do is to assign the numbers 6 to 20 to each of your fingers on each hand. Now take two numbers that you wish to multiply. For instance, let’s take 7 and 8. Put together the corresponding fingers and count the touching fingers along with the fingers below them and add a 0. That would be your tens value. Now, multiply the upper portion that’s above the touching finger. That’s your “ones” value. Add the bottom and top together and there you have your answer.

3. MULTIPLY NUMBERS CLOSE TO THE POWER 10:

This base method uses the power of 10 (tens, hundreds, thousands, etc) and then cross subtracts and multiplies the sums. For instance, take 99×97. Take the difference of these two numbers from 100 and place them in the right-hand column (99 – 100 = -01 and 97 – 100 = -03). Then cross add one set of the numbers to get the first number of the answer. That implies 99 + -03 or 97 + -01 =96. Here is the first part of your answer. Now multiply the smaller numbers (-01 x -03) in order to get the second part of the answer, (-01 x -03 =03). So, the answer you get is by combining the two set of answer is 9603. Pretty easier.

4. THE BACKWARD ZORRO:

It is simple and works in no time. Start at the bottom, draw a line from 4 to 24 as we know that 4 goes into 24 six times. Draw the line to the 3 which six times three is 18. Now, draw the top line and write the answer. Isn’t it simple?

5. MULTIPLY DOUBLE-DIGITS BY ANY OTHER DOUBLE-DIGITS:

The best part about math is that after performing certain operations, you can turn untamed complex equations into simple, step by step solutions. By using the vertical and crosswise pattern, you can easily multiply large two-digit numbers in no time. Instead of performing the standing method of multiplication, you can just separate and win. Here’s how to do it:

Let’s take 12×34. Firstly, multiply vertically up the right side, i.e., 2 x 4 = 8. So, 8 will be the last digit in the answer. Next, cross-multiply. 3 x 2 = 6 and 4 x1 = 4. Now simply add 6 + 4 to get 10. Carry over the 1 as usual and then you are left with 0, which will go in front of the 8 that we already have. And now, you have 08 in your answer line. At last, vertically multiply up the left side. 3 x 1 = 3 and add the carried 1. Place that in the front of the answer line and here we get 408.

6. MULTIPLY 9 IN REVERSE ORDER:

If you hate learning tables, here is a trick of learning particular table. Take the table of 9. Write it down and start writing your counting from 0 to 9 and then reverse it. Write reverse counting from 9 to 0. Here you get your table done. Teachers never really taught us that.

7. HOW TO QUICKLY CONVERT BETWEEN FAHRENHEIT TO CELSIUS IN YOUR HEAD

via blogspot

C to F: Multiply the temperature by 2 and then add 30

(actual formula is multiply by 1.8, add 32)

ex: 22 C is roughly equal to 74 degrees using my method, actual conversion is 71.6

F to C: Now just work it backwards, subtract 30 from the temp. and then divide by 2

(again, actual formula constants are 1.8 and 32)

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8. QUICKLY FIGURE OUT THE DAY OF THE WEEK ANY DATE FALLS ON

Know what date will fall on what day of the week

(via: Life Hacker)

9. Multiply using lines instead of Numbers:

if you are more of a visual learner and you really hate numbers, you can use the Japanese strategy on them and substitute those digits for lines like You Tuber kimelicious does. This one is definitely very easy.

24 AWESOME INVENTIONS WHICH YOU NEVER KNEW YOU TRULY NEEDED

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It is justly said that necessity is the mother of all invention. Nevertheless, in that respect are many instances where an innovation can prove out to be pretty useful, much more than its real function. Who knew these would turn out to be way too useful than what they were intended to be applied for?

Check out these awesome 25 inventions which will certainly make you wonder about their numerous applications. The best thing about these is that these innovations can easily club all the simple products which are made use of everyday and result in convenient new combinations.