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T. Harv Eker: How Rich People Think

How do rich people think? What role does your money mindset (how you think and what you believe about money) play in the state of your finances? According to T. Harv Eker, the author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, rich people, who didn’t come from a rich background and who made their wealth themselves, have vastly different beliefs about money compared to most people. They have what he calls the “rich mindset.” In this article, we’ll discuss the different ways Eker says that rich people think and act in relation to money, and explore some practical techniques for practicing

Business Model Generation: Book Review

What is Osterwalder and Pigneur’s book Business Model Generation about? What are the nine elements that make up a business model? In their book Business Model Generation, innovation experts Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur propose a framework for designing a successful, holistic business model. Co-created by 470 practitioners from across 45 countries, the template consists of nine elements, which can be combined in different ways to tailor-design a business model for any venture. This Business Model Generation book review takes a look at the book’s impact, authors’ backgrounds, and critical reception.

How to Build a Tribe: Connect and Communicate

Do you know how to build a tribe? What does it require to start one and keep it going? A tribe is a group of people with a shared vision and the drive to achieve it. You can build a tribe from scratch, or you can infuse a stagnating group with new vision and energy. To keep your tribe going strong, focus on improvement and communication. Keep reading for more on how to build a tribe.

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: Overview

What is the book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There about? What are the 21 bad habits of successful people? In his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith outlines the 21 bad habits that many successful people possess that prevent them from moving up the career ladder. He offers advice on how to replace those habits with more positive ones. Here is a brief overview of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith.

What Is a Product Development Engineer?

What role does the product development engineer play in the development process? How important are they and what are their responsibilities? In a product development team, engineers are considered to be one of the top three most important roles. There are usually multiple engineers working on different parts of a project and they often have the most extensive knowledge about the product. Here is the full description of the product development engineer’s role.

The 6 Telltale Signs You Are Suppressing Your Emotions

6 Common Signs You Are Suppressing Your Emotions

What is the danger in suppressing your emotions? How do you know you are bottling up your feelings? Suppressing your emotions will cause them to manifest in ways that are not aligned with who you are. Your bottled-up feelings will make you manifest behaviors that are contradictory to your values. You will know you have suppressed feelings when you start avoiding engagement with others or start replacing hurt with anger. Read on to learn more about the dangers of suppressing your emotions.

The Superior Man’s Guide to Understanding Women

Do you struggle with understanding women? Do you want to know what your woman means, even when she doesn’t always say it? David Deida, the author of The Way of the Superior Man, knows that understanding women can be difficult, but it is necessary to maintain a healthy relationship. That’s why he gives advice in his book on how to react to her challenges, how to read her feelings, and how to respond with love. Here is Deida’s advice from The Way of the Superior Man.

How to Name a Product to Position It for Success

Do you know how to name a product? Why is this your most important marketing decision? In Positioning, Al Ries and Jack Trout argue that selecting a product name that supports your claims is crucial to positioning your product in the market. They explain why you shouldn’t underestimate the power of a name and provide guidance on how to (and how not to) name a product. Continue reading to learn how to name a product to position it for success.

Are Humans a Monogamous Species?

Are humans monogamous by nature? What does body-size dimorphism tell us about human sexuality? In their book Sex at Dawn, authors Ryan and Jethá say that the small body size difference between men and women means that humans are meant to be polygamous. However, there are other interpretations of this data. Keep reading to learn what body-size dimorphism between males and females tell us about human sexuality.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: Review & Context

What were The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari reviews like when it first came out? Is the book worth reading? The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma is a parable that teaches life lessons based on Buddhist practices. The book came out in 1994 but is still widely read today. Here is an overview of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari including its reception, background, and approach.