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Who was Sam Walton? What were Sam Walton’s defining personality traits? Sam Walton founded “The Walton Five and Dime” in 1970 which eventually turned into Wal-Mart. Walton’s personality was one of the major contributing factors to the growth of Wal-Mart. Continue reading if you want to know who Sam Walton was and how he came to found Wal-Mart.
How does educational entertainment undermine traditional, classroom learning? Has television redefined the way we approach education? After the introduction of Sesame Street in 1969, educational entertainment has become the norm for children. Because of this, kids now expect the classroom to be just as entertaining as tv. Here’s how educational entertainment effected the curriculum over time.
Do you want to know how to improve your quality of life? Why is knowing the difference between pleasure and enjoyment so important? According to Csikszentmihalyi, the author of Flow, the two best ways to improve your quality of life are to adjust your environment to align with your goals and to adjust your experience. And in order to adjust your experiences in life, it’s important to keep in mind the difference between pleasure and enjoyment. Keep reading to learn how to improve your quality of life with advice from Flow.
Is it possible to turn a challenge or trauma into an optimal experience? What are the three components of transformational coping? Transformational coping—or the ability to turn a stressful situation into a non-stressful one (or even into an optimal experience) is a special skill to have. And even if you can’t do it yourself, just admiring people with these abilities can improve your life. Keep reading to learn about how to deal with challenges and trauma in your life.
What is it like to work at Amazon? Is Jeff Bezos really as ruthless as his reputation indicates? Amazon’s work culture is unlike any other technology company. Jeff Bezos is relentless about being frugal and expects every employee to work tirelessly to help build his company. Learn what Amazon’s work culture is like below.
What was Sam Walton’s story? How did a small-town guy end up founding one of America’s largest retail stores? Although he had a rough childhood, Sam Walton’s life motto was to never lose. After leaving the army, Walton decided to buy a Benjamin Franklin variety store which would eventually turn into Walton’s Five and Dime. Continue reading to learn more about Sam Walton’s story.
How can practicing calm and stillness help you to fight anxiety? What are the major barriers to calm and stillness? In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown advises readers to practice calm and stillness in order to fight anxiety. Her goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety—that’s nearly impossible—but to help you recognize it and work on ways to reduce its impact. Here is Brené Brown’s advice on how to practice calm and stillness and what barriers you’ll need to overcome.
Why did Neil Postman think the future would look like Huxley’s Brave New World? How can changing how we watch tv help us avoid the Huxlean dystopia? In Amusing Ourselves to Death, Neil Postman predicted that the future would look similar to the one depicted in Huxley’s dystopian novel Brave New World. Postman explains that the only way to avoid this fate is to see and question what we’re seeing rather than blindly trusting the media. Keep reading for more on Neil Postman’s Brave New World future.
What is a flow experience? What are the three benefits of frequent flow experiences? When you feel like your endeavors are succeeding and your energy is flowing in the direction you choose, Csikszentmihalyi calls these “flow experiences.” Choosing to do activities that promote the flow experience often has three benefits. Continue below to learn about the flow experience.
Can you reach the flow state through sex? What are some things you can do to promote sexual flow? It is well-known that movements such as dance, martial arts, and yoga can promote flow, but many people don’t know that you can achieve sexual flow as well. This may be in the form of physical sex, romance, or other sensual activities such as dance and yoga. Keep reading to see what Csikszentmihalyi has to say about sexual flow.