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The Impact of India’s Economic Collapse on Annawadi

How did India’s economic collapse in 2008 affect the residents of Annawadi, according to the book Behind the Beautiful Forevers? What did the residents do to survive? India’s economic collapse heavily affected sectors like construction and hospitality which resulted in fewer jobs for Annawadi’s residents. Hungry residents started eating rats and frogs, while some like Sunil survived by stealing. Read on to learn more about the devastating impact of India’s economic collapse on Annawadi’s residents.

Success Consciousness: Hurdles and Examples

How to Develop Your Success Consciousness

What is success consciousness? What hurdles stand in your way to becoming success conscious? A success consciousness is an unshakable belief in your ability to attain the results you seek in any endeavor. You become success conscious by taking control of your mind and using positive thoughts to remove all doubts about your success. Read more to fully understand how to develop a success consciousness.

Fake It to Make It: How to Follow Your Goals Journey

Can you really fake it to make it? How does acting as though you’ve already achieved your dream help you push through towards it? The expression “fake it till you make it” might sound cliche, but it’s a powerful way to expedite the journey towards your goals. When you act as though you’ve already achieved your dream, you’ll become better at discerning the opportunities that can help you get there. Here’s how you can start acting as though you’ve already achieved your goals using the “fake it to make it” method

The Importance of Identity: Define Yourself Right

What is an identity? What is the importance of identity? How does the way you define yourself influence your behavior? The identity you choose for yourself dictates your thoughts, decisions, and behavior. Understanding the importance of identity can help you let go of negative beliefs about yourself and to make positive changes in your life. Find out more about the importance of identity below.

Build Therapeutic Rapport With These Helpful Tips

How can you successfully build therapeutic rapport? Why is strong therapeutic rapport key for the progress of a patient? Therapeutic rapport is essential for a successful therapy session. It refers to the relationship of mutual trust between therapist and patient. If rapport is not formed during therapy, patients won’t feel comfortable engaging with CBT exercises and will likely not progress. Keep reading to find out more about therapeutic rapport and how to build it.

How to Ask for What You Want: Ask and Receive

Does fear of rejection prevent you from getting what you want? How do you ask for what you want in an unobtrusive yet bold and assertive way? Sometimes, all it takes to get what you want is asking for it. But it’s easy to hold yourself back—maybe you’re afraid of rejection, so you decide it’s better not to ask than to face a “no.” Here are some tips on how to ask for what you want to increase your chances of actually getting it.

The 13 Essential Principles of Think and Grow Rich

What are the major principles of Think and Grow Rich? How can you apply the Think and Grow Rich principles? The major principles of Think and Grow Rich are clarity of purpose, focus, and persistence. You can apply the principles by following the action plan in the book with a positive mindset. Read on to discover more about the essential principles of Think and Grow Rich.

The Future of the Workforce: How Will We Adapt?

How has the state of the workforce changed over the years? What are the main factors responsible for the changes? What can we do to adapt? According to Thomas Friedman, the author of Thank You for Being Late, globalization and the increasing interconnectedness of the world have resulted in eight fundamental changes in the state of the workforce. Further, the future of the workforce depends on how well we can adapt to these changes. Keep reading for the eight changes that transformed the state of the workforce and the three ways we can adapt.

Why People Buy: The Psychology of Selling

What’s the secret to sales success? How do some salespeople manage to consistently close sale after sale, cashing in commissions, while others struggle to hit their minimum? Salespeople are always looking for the “secret” to selling. Companies spend countless dollars and hours training their sales teams on how to sell. But before you can sell, you need to understand why people buy. In this article, we’ll discuss the top reasons why people buy and how you can use this knowledge to sell better.

How to Stop Your “News Feed Scrolling” Addiction

Why is news feed scrolling so addictive and distracting? What are some ways to reduce the amount of time you spend scrolling on social media and articles? Social media news feeds can be addictive and distracting because of the ability to keep scrolling. In his book Indistractable, Nir Eyal provides several methods to reduce time spend scrolling on your news feed. Here is Nir Eyal’s advice for reducing your time spent on social media.