Category: curation
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Three Books I Found Thought Provoking
Book Reports 2000 Mules: 189 pages. Author – Dinesh D’Souza. I don’t care if you identify as a Republican, Democrat, or Independent voter. If you identify as an American Citizen and thus are reaping the incalculable benefit of living in this incredible country, and you want to KEEP this country from becoming just another Socialist/Communist failed…
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Motivation
Do you like this presentation approach? It seems to me very effective in capturing and holding focus and attention.
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You Are a Different Person in Every Mind
A different version of you exists in the mind of everyone that has ever met you, and it’s very different from what you think about yourself. The person you think you are does not even exist outside of your mind. We all believe in a personal, unique, and separate identity—but if we dare to examine…
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Cows do NOT Give Milk
COWS DON’T GIVE MILK A father used to say to his children when they were young: — When you all reach the age of 12 I will tell you the secret of life. One day, when the oldest turned 12, he anxiously asked his father what was the secret of life. The father replied that…
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Is There a Lesson for us Here?
The following article is about a study done by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_B._Calhoun John B. Calhoun. It was published by Farnam Street May 1, 2022. I found it to be quite interesting and relevant to our times in terms of our “social evolution”. Insight “In July 1968, four pairs of mice were introduced into the habitat. The habitat…
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Stress
How To Be Resilient: 5 Steps To Success When Life Gets Hard by Eric Barker *** Before we commence with the festivities, I wanted to thank everyone for helping my first book become a Wall Street Journal bestseller. To check it out, click here. *** We always hear one thing about stress: it’s bad. I haven’t checked recently…
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How To Get Shit Done When You Don’t Feel Creative
Jonah MalinDec 29, 2021·3 min read We’ve dubbed it as “writer’s block.” Suddenly and randomly, creativity flatlines. Exercise won’t fix it.Music won’t fix it.Caffeine won’t fix it. As a freelancer and creative writer, hours stuck in this haze can be dangerous. Not feeling “it” means I’m losing money and momentum and my f*cking mind. And…
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Batch Writing
Batch Writing, and Batch Editing Beth van der Pol BA(Hons)2 days ago·4 min read The ups, the downs and why I do it, anyway. I’ve spent the last one or two months talking about my writing schedule. While I recommend batch writing and editing, it is challenging. It can feel like a rollercoaster. Trying to…
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Abstract Thinking
The art and science of abstract thinking Anne-Laure Le Cunff What is something we only become capable of doing after age eleven that helps us solve complex problems and write poetry, but needs to be yielded carefully? That’s abstract thinking, a powerful tool for creativity and innovation which anyone can learn how to use better.…