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How to Engineer the “Aha!” Moment

Have you ever had an “aha!” moment? What do you think prompted your aha realization? Aha moments inspire realizations or transformations that affect your future choices and actions. Such moments usually strike spontaneously, but you can also engineer them on demand. In their book The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath explain how to prompt moments of discovery that deliver a shock that may change your way of thinking or even the course of your life. In this article, we’ll explore the three ways Heaths suggest that you can spark the aha moment on demand.

How to Spread Kindness: 6 Simple Strategies

Do you want to know how to spread kindness? How can practicing kindness help you gain control of your life? The thought of spreading kindness can sometimes be easier said than done. When we get caught up in the everyday ebb and flow of life, it’s easy to forget to take a step back and to do something nice for ourselves or others. However, the act of spreading kindness can actually help pull you out of that everyday routine, reduce stress, and release negative feelings. Here are six tips for spreading kindness every day.

What Is Hedonic Adaptation? Understand & Overcome It

What is hedonic adaptation? Why do things that once excited you become more disappointing each time you do them? Can this tendency be overcome? Hedonic adaptation is when you really enjoy something the first time you experience it, but the more you get used to it, the less pleasurable it becomes. This tendency is impossible to outrun, but it is possible to learn to live with it. Learn more about hedonic adaptation below.

Think Like a Monk: Book Advice & Key Takeaways

What does it mean to truly be happy? Is your definition of happiness being skewed by external sources? Former monk and life coach Jay Shetty argues that people’s idea about what makes them happy are skewed by society and social media. Rather than seeking validation from others, Shetty says that you should seek happiness through defining and following your values in life. Continue reading for more Think Like a Monk book advice from Shetty.

Robert Kiyosaki’s Advice for New Investors

Are You a Prodigious Accumulator of Wealth?

What is the key to being good at investing? What do successful investors do differently? According to financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, the secret to investing is being good at investing. Risk comes from a lack of information. The risk in investing is investing without enough financial literacy or good information. Keep reading for Robert Kiyosaki’s advice for beginner investors.

Robert Kiyosaki’s Strategy for Getting Out of Debt

Do you want to start investing and building your wealth? Can you invest while still in debt? According to Robert Kiyosaki, debt is the biggest obstacle to wealth. Very simply, you need money to be able to invest, and if you are in debt, all the money goes to its repayment. Keep reading to learn about Kiyosaki’s strategy for getting out of debt.

How to Handle a Difficult Situation With Grace

Do you struggle against letting challenges and hardships take control of your life? How can you change your thinking and actions to handle difficulty with more grace? Robin Sharma, the famous author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and Who Will Cry When You Die?, says that if you don’t know how to handle difficult situations, they could end up controlling your life. That’s why he shared some strategies you can follow when you’re going through a tough time. Continue reading for an overview of Sharma’s tips on dealing with difficulty.

Robert Kiyosaki on Investing & Wealth Building

5 Wealth Building Habits to Secure Financial Freedom

Do you want to make a living off investing? Where do you even start? Investing is Robert Kiyosaki’s promised land—where financial freedom really lies. Investors commit money (called capital) to something and expect to make a profit. Beyond the initial investment, they don’t have to work day to day. Instead, their livelihood comes in the form of assets that generate passive income. Here is how to begin investing for passive income, and ultimately, wealth, according to Kiyosaki.

What Is Self-Care, and Why Is It Important?

What is self-care, and why is it important? What does detachment have to do with self-care? There are many different definitions of self-care, but the one we will be exploring is the one described by Melody Beattie in her book Codependent No More. Beattie believes that practicing self-care is one of the most important steps in overcoming codependency. Continue below for insights on self-care and how it relates to codependency.

What Are the Disadvantages of Employment?

What are the disadvantages of being an employee? Apart from depending on your employer for income, are there any other downsides? People who generate income from employment are usually motivated by security (so much so that they are willing to sacrifice their freedom). According to financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, because of economic changes over the past half-century, employment is no longer a secure way to generate income. Here is what Kiyosaki has to say on the disadvantages of employment.