Confucius: Learning Requires Open Eyes & an Open Mind

Confucius: Learning Requires Open Eyes & an Open Mind

Do you see everything as a learning opportunity? Are you eager to figure out things for yourself? According to Confucius, learning throughout life is vital. Whether it’s picking up new ideas and skills or gaining insights from other people, you should keep your eyes and your mind open to what you can learn and how you can grow. Read more to learn what Confucius had to say about learning in The Analects.

How to Identify Your Natural Public Speaking Strengths

How to Identify Your Natural Public Speaking Strengths

Do you tend to see the best in people? Is it easy for you to open up to others, even strangers? Do you make people laugh (with you, not at you)? John C. Maxwell estimates that he’s spoken over 13,000 times throughout his career, and he shares his wisdom in his book The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication. He recommends that, as you prepare to speak, you figure out your strengths so you know how to play to them. Read on to learn about four public speaking strengths and how to determine your own.

The Genius Move: 5 Steps to Turn Your Focus to What You Control

The Genius Move: 5 Steps to Turn Your Focus to What You Control

When you feel unhappy, do you know the cause? What’s the solution? Each moment, you can choose to focus on the things you can control or the things you can’t. Psychologist Gay Hendricks writes that the way to be content is to let go of the things you can’t control and instead devote your time and energy to things you can change. Keep reading to learn how to perform the Genius Move when you start thinking about things you can’t control.

How to Examine Your Life to Align It With Your Goals

How to Examine Your Life to Align It With Your Goals

What’s the purpose of examining your life? Do your current circumstances reflect your goals? Making changes in your life doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes time to reflect on your behaviors and habits that need to be transformed in order to become the best version of yourself. Let’s look at how to examine your life to make some great improvements, as advised in Built Through Courage by Dave Hollis.

How to Learn From Others: Practical Advice From Confucius

How to Learn From Others: Practical Advice From Confucius

When you observe others, what do you learn? What kind of people should you seek to learn from? In The Analects, Confucius discusses the importance of learning from other people. This might be through an actual teacher-learner dynamic or simply through observation. He says it’s important to learn from the right people, and he explains how you can find them. Keep reading for advice from Confucius on how to learn from others.

3 Benefits of Doing What You Love: Life in the Genius Zone

3 Benefits of Doing What You Love: Life in the Genius Zone

Does your mind tend to get stuck in negative places? Do you feel like you’re not really able to be yourself and thrive in your own way? Gay Hendricks uses the term “Genius Zone” to refer to the mind-body space that you enter when two conditions are met: You’re doing what you love to do, and you’re using your skills to make a positive impact in the world. This, he says, is where you should devote your time and attention. Continue reading to learn the three benefits of doing what you love and making a difference in the process.

3 Tips for Believing in Change and Improving Your Life

3 Tips for Believing in Change and Improving Your Life

Do you want to become a better version of yourself? What’s the number one way to make necessary changes in life? Change is possible, but only if you believe it is. Otherwise, you’ll never grow beyond the circumstances you’re living in. Luckily, Built Through Courage by Dave Hollis has tips to help you believe in change. Continue reading for tips on changing your current circumstances.

How to Take Part in Mel Robbins’s High Five Challenge

How to Take Part in Mel Robbins’s High Five Challenge

What is Mel Robbins’s High Five Challenge? How easy it is to improve your self-esteem? When you’ve had a tough day, it’s reassuring to know that the next day you can start from scratch. By just looking in the mirror and giving yourself a high five in the morning, you can improve your day and your confidence level. Continue reading to learn how to do the High Five Challenge, according to The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins.

Confucius Weighs in on the Importance of Hard Work in Life

Confucius Weighs in on the Importance of Hard Work in Life

Do you feel guilty when you know you could have done more? Could you be more productive if you arranged your life differently? In The Analects, Confucius teaches that good people work hard. So, if you want to be a decent person and live a meaningful life, you must put your mind to everything you do and give it your best. Continue reading to learn about the importance of hard work in life, according to Confucius.

How to Prepare for Public Speaking: 3 Steps to a Compelling Talk

How to Prepare for Public Speaking: 3 Steps to a Compelling Talk

When you’re preparing to give a speech, what should you do before you start to write? How can you leverage your strengths for maximum impact? Of course, preparation for public speaking entails writing your speech, but it’s more than that. In The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication, John C. Maxwell provides tips for drafting your presentation as well as a couple of steps that he recommends you take first. Keep reading to learn how to prepare for public speaking and create a strong message that’s sure to be remembered.