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Do you have something to celebrate? How do you plan a party? In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that what you do before the gathering is just as important as what you do during the gathering itself. She shares five essential tips: Identify the reason, curate your guest list, select a venue, create directives, and set expectations. Let’s look at how to plan a party, using Parker’s five tips.
Why are empowering beliefs important to adopt? What are the disempowering beliefs you should avoid? Empowering beliefs help you become your higher self because they give you a positive outlook on life. Benjamin Hardy’s book Be Your Future Self Now reassures you that you can gain autonomy over your life if you avoid negativity and discouraging beliefs. Empower yourself and learn how to take control of your destiny below.
Does it really take 10,000 hours to master a skill? How can you pinpoint your weaknesses and improve on them? Many people believe that you’re either born with natural talent or that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. However, neither of these is true—perfecting a skill takes careful examination of your weak spots and determining the best approach to strengthen them. Let’s dive into the right and wrong ways to learn and skill and perfect it.
Why do we suffer through terrible ordeals? What are the beliefs we have that are in conflict with reality? In When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön claims that suffering is a normal part of life. But, where it comes from and why it happens is a mystery. Below we’ll look at a few common beliefs on why we suffer and what the truth actually is.
Are you addicted to social media or your phone? What is a dopamine detox? Social media, television, and video games are all fun to have, but too much of them can steer us away from what’s important. Thibaut Meurisse’s book Dopamine Detox warns us that if we don’t get our dopamine levels under control, we’ll never get meaningful work done. Continue reading to get an idea of the dopamine detox and how it can help you.
What is the importance of social gatherings? Why do you need a reason to have gatherings? Before you plan your gathering, whether it’s a formal meeting or party, you need to understand why it’s important to have one. In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker contends that the first thing you should do when planning your gathering is to identify the reason, or “purpose,” for which you’re gathering. Continue reading if you want to learn the importance of your social gathering.
Why is a growth mindset important? How can you take ownership of your circumstances? If you fixate on the past and its problems, you’ll never take the initiative to move forward. Be Your Future Self Now by Benjamin Hardy illustrates this by showing how a growth mindset helps you inspire change in the future. Check out why a growth mindset is important for people stuck in the past.
What is the importance of team-building? How do you foster healthy communication in your company? Behind every great company is a team running the machine. And behind every great team is a leader who understands the importance of team-building. Let’s look at four reasons why team-building is essential for every company, whether it’s a startup or a multimillion-dollar business.
What are the best When Things Fall Apart quotes about compassion and suffering? How can these quotes help you grow as a person? In When Things Fall Apart, Pema Chödrön argues that pain and suffering are inevitable parts of life. But, these experiences can also be opportunities for growth and transformation. Keep reading for When Things Fall Apart quotes that express the main ideas of the book.
What are pop-up rules? Why do you need to create directives when planning an event? According to Priya Parker in her book The Art of Gathering, pop-up rules (or “clear directives” as Priya calls them) are specific instructions about how you’d like your guests to behave during the event. For example, this could be a particular type of dish they should bring. Let’s look at why pop-up rules make or break an event.