Michelle Obama’s Family: Growing Up in Chicago

Michelle Obama’s Family: Growing Up in Chicago

What was Michelle Obama’s family life like growing up? What influences did Michelle’s parents have on her education? Michelle Obama’s first stage of Becoming starts with her family life in Chicago. She grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with her parents and older brother and she credits her mother, Marian, for teaching her to value education. Keep reading to learn more about Michelle Obama’s family and childhood.

Geography Symbols in Literature: What They Mean

Geography Symbols in Literature: What They Mean

Why is geography important in literature? What do different geographies symbolize? When an author writes a book, one of the first decisions she needs to make is where it will take place. Geography is a conscious choice and is often used as a plot device. Sometimes, however, the geographical location of a story can tell a reader more about the author than the story. Continue reading to learn more about geography symbols in literature.

Advice for Your 20s + 5 Exercises for the Future

Advice for Your 20s + 5 Exercises for the Future

What’s the best advice for your 20s? How can you make the most out of these important years of your life? Your 20s are an important part of life where you shape your future and the person you want to be. The best advice for your 20s should focus on how you can build your future and make your best self, personally and professionally. Keep reading for the best advice for your 20s.

Mindful Relationships and Radical Acceptance

Mindful Relationships and Radical Acceptance

How can Radical Acceptance help us to improve our mindful relationships with other people? Why is community so important in Buddhism? Although we hear many stories of people who isolate themselves to go on spiritual journeys, humans are social creatures, and our spiritual journey can’t happen in isolation. The Buddha called sangha—community—a treasure of the spiritual path. That’s because communities have strength that individuals lack.  Keep reading to learn why mindful relationships and community are important for Radical Acceptance.

Continuing Development Post-Launch: Tips for Startups

Continuing Development Post-Launch: Tips for Startups

So, you’ve just launched your business, and now what? What are you supposed to during your project’s post-launch? The work doesn’t end once you’ve launched your product. An essential element of success is what happens at the post-launch stage. To maximize the chances of your product offering being successful, keep your business moving forward through self-promotion and ensuring profitability. Here are some tips on what to do post-launch to give your startup the best chance of success.

An Ode to the Beauty of the English Language

An Ode to the Beauty of the English Language

Do you ever just stop what you are reading and marvel at the richness and the beauty of the English language? What do you think sets English apart from other languages? English is not only the dominant language of global business and politics but also of literature and oratory, capable of eloquently expressing the most powerful human emotions and desires. Therein lies the beauty of the English language—it is both expedient and expressive. Let’s explore the beauty of the English language and the unique traits that make it so rich and evocative.

Model Minority: Definition and Societal Implications

Model Minority: Definition and Societal Implications

What is the definition of model minority? Why is the model minority stereotype harmful? The definition of the model minority is contained in the phrase itself: a minority demographic that is deemed to be a model or a reference group that outgroups should aspire to. At first glance, the model minority stereotype may seem innocuous, even positive, but it can have serious negative consequences for the demographic group in question. Keep reading for the definition of model minority.