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Why Not to Drink Alcohol – A Personal Account
I never make my sobriety a topic. Unless people ask when they notice I don't drink. And since alcohol is so pervasive, the question comes up ever so often. So here is my take on why not to drink alcohol. Along with a bit of personal story to make it more relatable. I...
The Surprising Benefits of Being an Outsider – Aka Secrets of Perspective
Discovering the benefits of being an outsider equals a quantum leap in personal development. Being an Outsider is Scary for most People - For a Reason It is a quantum leap because it is counterintuitive and against our psychological need to belong. Being an outsider...
Discover Your Personality Type And Then Forget It Again – Know Thyself
Finding out your personality type is an essential step in self-exploration. Apollo's oracle at Delphi encouraged visitors to 'Know Thyself.' In the blockbuster movie 'The Matrix,' the Oracle confronts Neo with the very same phrase 'Temet Nosce,' Latin for 'know...
Why the KISS Principle is Vital to Marketing and What it Can Teach You About Life
Marketing Changes, the KISS Principle Remains Many books explore how the Internet has empowered consumers and therefore changed the Principles of Marketing. It is true that pushing sales on the consumer's doorstep substantially differs from conversational...
Use These Behaviorist Financial Tricks to Retire Rich
When we fail to do the obvious, we might have to condition us to do the right thing. This is what behaviorist tricks are for. We all know that spending more than we earn will lead to disaster. Yet many of us do exactly that. Behaviorist financial tricks may be able to...
The Magic Of Free – Can Free Things Have Value?
Marketers know about the magic of free as this word can work wonders. On the other hand, we show off shiny things and believe that only expensive items can have real value. So what’s the real deal here and is there magic of free?
Free Games Anyone? Here is the Best Free Game Ever
Free games are in high demand on the Internet. What do we mean when we say ‘games’ and ‘play’ and is ‘playing’ useful? There is a free game right in front of you: The stakes are high, but it promises the most satisfying rewards ever if you play it well.
Why You Should Not Play the Lottery If You Want to Get Rich
Yes, it's true: playing the Lottery is quite possibly THE ANSWER to the famous question 'How to get rich quick'? There are compelling reasons why you should not play the lottery if you want to get rich, especially if you're going to get rich quick. Yes, this is true...