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Do you want to be an everyday superhero? How can you reach your full potential? Becoming a hero like The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma describes doesn’t require superpowers or extraordinary talents, but it does require work. We’ll go over Sharma’s suggestions for how to strengthen your mind, body, and heart to realize your full heroic potential. Let’s look at how to reach your full potential to help you succeed.
Do you avoid making the first move to talk with someone? If so, what opportunities are you missing? Social interaction specialist Patrick King argues that the oft-dreaded small talk is actually the best way to start a conversation that eventually can go in any direction and to any depth. He shares practical tips for approaching and engaging someone effectively and comfortably. Continue reading to learn how to initiate a conversation and make a good first impression in the process.
Is ADHD caused by bad parenting? How does the bond with your parent affect your cognitive-emotional development? ADHD is one of the most common disorders in the world, but many people are still unaware of the root causes of it. While this isn’t the case for everyone, Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté suggests that one explanation for an ADHD diagnosis is a negative relationship between parent and child. Continue reading for a more in-depth explanation of a parent’s influence on their child’s development.
How did Eleven Madison Park get three Michelin Stars? What does it take to have a three-star fine-dining restaurant? Will Guidara joined Eleven Madison Park (EMP) in 2006 to transform the casual brasserie into a three-star fine-dining restaurant worthy of its spectacular location. By 2007, Guidara achieved that goal. We’ll detail what Guidara did to gain Eleven Madison Park’s Michelin Stars.
How’s a story’s plot different from what your story is about? How can understanding how the brain works help you create a compelling plot? Lisa Cron explains the formula that the human brain expects to encounter in a story. Then, she shows how you as a writer can employ that formula. She provides tips on how to develop a plot—exploring elements such as conflict, cause and effect, hooking the reader, suspense and reveals, and pacing. Continue reading to learn how to develop a plot that satisfies the expectations of your readers.
Would you like to work less and enjoy life more? How can you put your money to work for you instead of the other way around? In Early Retirement Extreme, Jacob Lund Fisker teaches you how to invest your savings and become financially self-sufficient for life. He shares two tips: Educate yourself on investing strategy, and pick investments based on the work you prefer. Read on to learn how to live off your investments and start enjoying the early retirement lifestyle.
Have you read Simon Sinek’s books? Are you looking for discussion questions to use individually or with a group? Author Simon Sinek gives us a lot to talk about and act upon. We’ve put together several exercises based on the content in four of Sinek’s books. The exercises include questions that will help you discuss and implement each book’s ideas. Continue reading for Simon Sinek book club questions that will allow you to get even more out of Sinek’s books.
Is reasoning in the brain strictly a function of the left hemisphere? What accounts for “aha!” moments? Iain McGilchrist thinks that pop psychology puts an unwarranted emphasis on the left brain, arguing that the right brain plays a vital role in many functions. One of these is reasoning, typically associated only with the left hemisphere. Read more to learn what contribution the right hemisphere makes to our reasoning.
What is mental energy? How does empowering your mind keep you energized? Just like you need to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet in order to have a strong body, The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma says that you need to “feed” your mind with educational and empowering ideas in order to strengthen it. At the same time, you need to be aware of how much mental energy you’re using. Keep reading to learn how to use your mental energy wisely.
Do you ever get stuck in the shallow pool of small talk? Would you like to learn how to take conversations into deeper territory? Small talk is an excellent way to start a conversation. But, if it stays there, the conversation can feel shallow and pointless. Social interaction specialist Patrick King shares some practical tips for transitioning from small talk to meaningful conversation. Read more to learn how to get past small talk and make the most of your interactions.