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How to Find Your People: Creating a Personal Support Group

Do you surround yourself with people who support where you’re going in life? Are they willing to speak up when you get off track? If you want to achieve extraordinary things, you must find a group of people to support you. In Someday Is Today, Matthew Dicks explains that your own personal support group will help you progress toward your goals by holding you accountable and providing encouragement and feedback. Learn how to find your people and why it’s so important to do so.

Mania’s Surprising Role in Leadership and Innovation

How can leaders be more innovative at work? How does mania improve innovative thinking? Leadership and innovation go hand-in-hand, but an unexpected factor in this connection is mania. The mental illness promotes creative thinking, supporting new ideas, and solving complex problems that may go unnoticed. Here’s more on why A First-Rate Madness by Nassir Ghaemi believes mania enhances your ability to be an innovative leader.

Can Cell Rejuvenation Make Billionaires Immortal?

Is it possible to live forever? How much would immortality cost? Is cell rejuvenation the answer? A growing number of billionaire entrepreneurs are investing in research to try to increase the human lifespan, some even aiming for immortality. The initiatives involve medical research, biohacking routines, and attempts to create robotic avatars into which human consciousness can be transferred. Here’s a look at cell rejuvenation research, along with some alternative lifespan-extending options.

The Eightfold Path of Yoga: A Roadmap to Mastery

What is the Eightfold Path of yoga? Why is it known as the foundation of any style of yoga? How can you practice the Path? The Eightfold Path of yoga consists of eight practices that help practitioners achieve physical, mental, and spiritual mastery of themselves through exercises and meditation. In Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda explains that the Path is not a checklist of tasks but rather a way of life. Keep reading to learn about each step of the Eightfold Path of yoga, according to Yogananda.

How to Set Realistic Expectations and Embrace Reality

Do you often get disappointed by unexpected outcomes? How do you set realistic expectations? Having high expectations can be helpful, especially if you have big goals you want to achieve. But sometimes things don’t go as planned. That’s why it’s best to have realistic expectations to not get too excited. Here’s how to set realistic expectations to keep yourself on track, according to Steve Magness’s book Do Hard Things.

Diabetes and Obesity: A Modern-Day Plague

Why are the rates of diabetes and obesity increasing? What are some preventative measures you could take to reduce your chances of becoming obese or developing diabetes? Diabetes and obesity have become endemic in the developed world. Not only are these diseases dangerous in and of themselves, but they also increase your risk of other deadly maladies such as heart disease and stroke. Here’s a look at the wider health risks of diabetes and obesity and preventative measures you could take.

Who Is Jho Low? The Beginnings of the 1MDB Fugitive

How to be Rich and Successful: 3 Steps to Follow

Who is Jho Low? What is his background? How did he get his start in business and financial crime? Meet Jho Low, the Malaysian entrepreneur who allegedly stole billions of dollars from his government’s coffers. In Billion Dollar Whale, Tom Wright and Bradley Hope chronicle Low’s life and rise to infamy. Read on to learn about who Jho Low is and how he rose to prominence in politics and finance.

How to Develop Self-Worth: Prioritize Your Personhood

Do you struggle with feelings of unworthiness and low self-esteem? How does tying your worth to external factors hurt your self-esteem? Many people struggle with self-worthiness because they base their worth on external indicators, such as appearance, status, or success. If you root your sense of self-worth in external factors, you’ll never feel at peace with yourself. Instead, you should focus on recognizing your uniqueness and expressing joy in your existence. With this in mind, here are some tips on how to develop self-worth.

How Does the Subconscious Mind Create Reality?

How does the subconscious mind create reality? How can you train your subconscious mind to work in your favor? According to Napoleon Hill, the author of The Law of Success, your life experiences are the result of the contents of your subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is, in turn, influenced by your conscious, habitual thoughts. Keep reading to learn how your subconscious mind creates your reality.

How Does Type 2 Diabetes Develop?

What is type 2 diabetes? How does type 2 diabetes develop? More importantly, what are some preventive measures you can take to avoid it? Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition where your body cannot use insulin properly, resulting in the build-up of glucose in your bloodstream. Not only is this disease dangerous in and of itself, but it can also increase your risk of other health conditions, including heart disease and atherosclerosis. Keep reading to learn how type 2 diabetes develops and some measures you can take to prevent it.