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The Tiny Habits Method: Small Steps, Big Changes

What is the Tiny Habits Method? How do you put together a Tiny Habits recipe? The Tiny Habits Method consists of putting together daily, ten-second habits that set you up to accomplish big habits later. The Tiny Habits recipe goes something like this: “After (blank)…I will (blank)… And I will celebrate by (blank).” It’s an easy recipe to follow and can lead to big changes. Continue on to learn how you can integrate the Tiny Habits Method into your life.

Libya Arab Spring Forces Changes & U.S. Intervention

What was Libya’s role in the Arab Spring movement? How was the U.S. involved in what was going on in Libya? In Libya, the Arab Spring movement became violent when Muammer Gaddafi ordered forces to fight against civilians. The U.S. and others interfered and helped end Gaddafi’s reign. Read more about Libya, the Arab Spring movement, and U.S. involvement.

The Law of Respect: People Follow Strength

What is the Law of Respect? What does it take to earn respect as a leader? The Law of Respect is the seventh law of leadership put forward by John C. Maxwell. It is natural to follow someone you see as stronger than you. If the leader is deemed weaker in some way, they won’t be as respected and people don’t follow people they don’t respect. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Respect.

Obama: Copenhagen Summit and Asserting Leadership

What did Obama do in Copenhagen? How did Obama’s Copenhagen trip change how the world thinks about climate change? For President Obama, the Copenhagen Summit was chance to establish himself as a world leader on climate change. At the summit, world leaders took initiative to create new climate policies. Read more about Obama, Copenhagen, and the summit on climate change.

The 9 Taoist Virtues and How to Become a Master

What are the nine Taoist virtues? What are the four levels of faith? How does one become a Taoist master? According to Stephen Mitchell’s translation of the Tao Te Ching, there are nine Taoist virtues that make up the “Supreme Virtue.” By embodying those Taoist virtues, a master is able to embody the four levels of faith. Keep reading to learn more about the Taoist virtues and masters.

The Impact of Technology on Social Interaction

What is the impact of technology on social interaction? Do you think the advent of digital communication devices has had more of a positive or a negative effect on the way people interact? Advances in technology have undoubtedly had a profound impact on social interaction. Specifically, the advent of digital communication devices has significantly reduced the need for face-to-face exchanges, favoring the easier and faster alternative of social media apps. In this article, we’ll discuss the negative impact of technology on social interaction and some ways to revive the old-fashioned face-to-face exchange.

Motivation to Change Isn’t the Same as Change

Why isn’t having motivation strong enough to prompt a change in behavior? Why is motivation so unreliable? If someone offered you a million dollars to lose ten pounds right now, could you? Of course not, it’s literally impossible. That’s because motivation is only one of the three factors required to make a change. Having the motivation to change is important, but it’s not enough to carry you to your goal. Keep reading to learn why you can’t rely on motivation to change a behavior.

2009 Stimulus: The ARRA and Government Bailouts

What was the 2009 stimulus? How did the government handle the financial crisis of 2008? The 2009 stimulus is now often referred to as the “bailout.” Against President Obama’s wishes, the 2009 stimulus mainly assisted large corporations and Wall Street. Read more about the 2009 stimulus, how it was decided, and how it affected the country.

The Law of Timing: The Right Thing at the Right Time

What is the Law of Timing? Why is timing so crucial in leadership? The Law of Timing is the nineteenth of John C. Maxwell’s 21 laws of leadership. This law is about doing the right thing at the right time. However, it’s not so easy in practice. To effectively implement the Law of Timing, you need understanding, maturity, confidence, decisiveness, experience, intuition, and preparation. Keep reading for more about John Maxwell’s Law of Timing.

Fast Food Marketing in Schools: Does it Work?

How are fast food companies marketing to school children? What strategies do fast food companies use to get more consumers? There are many strategies for fast food marketing. One of these proven strategies is to put ads and products in schools to create loyal customers. Read more about fast food marketing in schools.