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Are you an illusion? In what way does Sam Harris believe you are? According to Sam Harris, the self isn’t real. In his book Waking Up, Harris argues that consciousness and feelings of individual selfhood are two separate aspects of experience. While consciousness is real, your sense of self is an illusion. Read more to understand Harris’s argument and how he arrives at this belief.
Would you like to have stronger friendships? What challenges should you be prepared for during this stage of your life? In The Good Life, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz define a good life as one that depends on good relationships. To help you live your best life possible, they provide tips on how to improve your relationships with your spouse, family, coworkers, and friends. Read below for an overview of The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz.
Why is there so much competition in entrepreneurship? How do competitors pose a threat to your sales? Without competition, most businesses wouldn’t work as hard to keep themselves going. It’s the thought of another business outselling them that keeps entrepreneurs motivated to be the best and win the top seat in the market. Let’s look at how deep competition in entrepreneurship goes, as Michael Porter describes in Competitive Strategy.
What happened to the video game Star Wars 1313? How did Boba Fett’s legacy live on beyond the lost game? In Star Wars 1313, Boba Fett was meant to be the playable character that let players live out their wildest bounty hunter dreams. However, Boba Fett was never meant to be the main character in the game, and creative conflicts ultimately led to its cancellation. Learn more about why developers decided to cancel one of the most anticipated Star Wars games.
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the life of a child star? In what ways did Jennette McCurdy’s mother abuse her? How is she learning to heal? A child star’s life isn’t always glamorous, and in some instances, it’s downright toxic. In I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy describes the turbulent connection between her acting career and her relationship with her mother, Debra. Read below for a brief overview of Jennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died.
Do you get distracted by technology easily? How can you reduce technology use? In their 2017 book The Distracted Mind, Adam Gazzaley and Larry D. Rosen say that technology is one of the biggest distractions today. By changing your environment, you can reduce your use of technology and stay focused on whatever task you have at hand. Here’s how to reduce technology use to stay concentrated.
Where do you go for advice? What if you had a tribe of mentors to consult about your life and career? In Tribe of Mentors, Tim Ferriss distills advice from more than 130 world-class experts such as actor Ben Stiller, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, and media mogul Ariana Huffington. Ferriss reached out to these experts and compiled their advice when he was seeking direction in his own life. Continue reading for an overview of this book that can help you, too, find direction.
Do you want to make 10,000 dollars in just ten days? What are the steps to completing this ten-day challenge? Some people spend months trying to make 10,000 dollars, but you can do it in just ten days. With the help of Rachel Rodgers’ We Should All Be Millionaires, your wealth will skyrocket in just over a week. Keep reading to learn how to make 10,000 dollars fast.
Do you find a lot of advertising intrusive? Do you want to market your product or service without annoying prospective customers? Often, disruptive advertisements can feel more obnoxious than persuasive. In Permission Marketing, Seth Godin says there’s a better way for brands to get the attention of potential customers. Keep reading for an overview of Permission Marketing, which shows you how to create marketing that customers actually ask to see.
Creeping interest rates, inflation at an all-time high, and an ever-lasting SaaS winter. 2023 is looking pretty bleak for many SMBs. The year has led many businesses to look at alternative ways to save money, and this task often falls on three departments: Finance Operations HR In this article, we’ll explore how HR teams can start saving money in the short-term and investing in smarter ways for safer, more cost-efficient business growth. HR Money Saving Tactics You Can Implement in Your Staff Management Strategies With inflation rates being so high, and the value of cash decreasing so drastically, finance teams