The Little Prince This is a bestselling book about a prince traveler from a far-off asteroid. It was written in 1942, before anyone even knew what an asteroid looked like. Our first glimpse wasn’t until 1971. The story was written on the basis that an asteroid had gravity, air, and a rose. As the link below says “There’s no point in trying to critique the science here, because (1) it’s not a story about asteroids, and (2) it opens with a parable about how foolish adults are for looking at everything too literally....

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You certainly know someone who patches up things that have gone wrong, only to do it all over again in the near future. Don’t you? So what can you do to avoid making a similar mistake with your own problems? Employ a few causal analysis tactics and you’ll be set. The Effective Technique to Problem Solving: Causal Analysis Causal analysis, also known as root cause analysis or cause-and-effect reasoning, is a popular and effective problem-solving technique designed to help you understand precisely why the problem occurred and how it can ultimately be fixed for good....

During the day your body loses water through perspiration. While you sleep, the water from your body is lost as well. This is why drinking water is crucial. Begin each day with an intake of water. Drink a glass after you wake up, and before going to bed; if you would not like your sleep disturbed with an urge to urinate, drink a glass two hours before going to bed....

Here’s how you can use color for effective branding and stay on top of color trends for bloggers. 1. Using consistency and color to create a brand familiarity The art and science of branding are centered around consistency. You create your logo or pay a designer to create a symbol or wordmark that represents you to the outside world. This is a beacon that represents you on social media, on your website, and in print....

This time it’s going to be different. This one is going to be really perfect and you’re not going to make the same mistakes as last time. Just make sure you’re not making any of the following common relationship mistakes or that fiery cloud is going to make its appearance once again. Don’t Stand Up For Yourself This is an all too-common habit of both men and women. The same feeling of lack of self-worth is behind this habit for both genders, but it manifests itself differently....

Here are a few exercises to improve your posture from FullContactGeek: The right kind of name will get me into any exercise. Flying Cobra here I come! L-sit – sitting on the floor, legs outstretched, toes pointed to the sky, sacrum, shoulders and head pressed into the wall, hold for 30-120 seconds. 16 Exercises to Help Correct Your Posture – [FullContactGeek]

Stand By Your Word. To attract attention from applicable businesses, you must keep your word. This means delivering what you promised on time. While many believe this is a simple task, it is easy to over-promise and under-deliver, especially at the beginning of your career. Instead, don’t commit to anything you can’t reasonably do (or learn to do) within the time frame you set. By being known for keeping your word, you maintain a sense of integrity....

“We all have problems. The way we solve them is what makes us different.” ~Unknown “It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” – Hans Selye Have you ever experienced moments when things just don’t go your way? For example, losing your keys, accidentally spilling your drink, waking up late, missing your buses/trains, forgetting to bring your things, and so on? You’re not alone. All of us, myself included, experience times when things don’t go as we expect....

Just do what must be done. This may not be happiness, but it is greatness. 50 Tricks to Get Things Done Faster, Better, and More Easily

Benjamin Franklin once said that time is money. Just like money, time must be managed properly. If you manage time properly you find the right balance between your work, leisure and rest time. You effectively accomplish the things that matter most in your life. On top of that, you reduce your stress level and feel a lot happier. To help you manage time more effectively, here are ten proven time management skills you should learn today....

In my world of work I am seen as a “productivity expert”. I use GTD, I try and test productivity apps and I teach people how to organize both their physical and electronic world. But I’m going to let you into a little secret: I’m not naturally inclined that way. Why Failure Can Take You One Step Closer to Success

Daydreaming Makes You More Productive According to Psychology Today, thinking outside the box is an important step in problem-solving. While daydreaming seems like waste of time, it’s actually pulling your conscious thoughts into other perspectives. Brainstorming can quickly lead to tunnel vision if you do it on a regular basis; you may be daydreaming about living on a tropical island, but in doing so you’ll return to reality with a fresh perspective on your current problem....

Death to the Cubicle! – [FastCompany]

Being productive isn’t using your gear or being knowing the Getting Things Done flow chart inside and out. David Allen reminds us what being productive is at its most basic level: “You have to define what done means and what doing looks like.” It’s really that simple. What I think is so amazing is that GTD is a very basic idea yet when we are thrown into the “rat race” of work and life, we easily forget to apply the basics....

Did you know experts indicate that 90% of the rebound relationship fails within the first three months? So are rebound relationships are unhealthy and unproductive? Or do they actually work out for the best? Here’s what some studies and experts have to say about the two possibilities… The Purpose of a Rebound Relationship A study by researchers at Queens College and the University of Illinois in 2014 revealed that rebound relationships serve an essential psychological purpose....

Everyone has been a culprit of trying a quick-fix solution to reverse years of bad habits, if only losing weight was as easy as popping some vitamin supplements in your mouth every morning. Unfortunately, it’s not. However, don’t misunderstand. Vitamins can be useful in your journey towards losing weight, and that’s what we’re going to talk about. Can Vitamins Help You Lose Weight? Vitamins alone can’t do any wonders when it comes to losing weight....

Each of fourteen teams received an envelope with five dollars of “seed funding” and was told they could spend as much time as they wanted planning. However, once they cracked open the envelope, they had two hours to generate as much money as possible. I gave them from Wednesday afternoon until Sunday evening to complete the assignment. You Only Have $5. What is the Best Way to Invest and Grow your Money?...

Average Is The New Normal For Happiness Most of us are average but the media only shows the extreme sides. The best of the best. The worst of the worst. This makes us believe that “exceptional” is the new normal. Turns out, average is. Everyone has the ability to excel at different things. We’re good at some and mediocre at others. This is the natural course of life. The bell curve pictured here represents the extremes the media imposes on our psyche....

How To Make People To Like You in 90 Seconds or Less talks about practical communication skills that you could apply to your daily social life. By understanding how to approach people with the right way, could save you a lot of headaches and troubles. Book Details Author: Nicholas Boothman Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; Reprint edition (July 2, 2008) Language: English How long to read? 2 hours 52 minutes...