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Best Personal Finance Resources: Books, Blogs & Podcasts

Are you looking for a friendly, easy way to learn more about personal finance? Where can you find personal finance resources you can trust? Personal finance is…well…personal. Some want to get out of debt, some want to save for a big-ticket purchase, and others want to build serious wealth. No matter what your personal finance goal is, there are hundreds of resources to help you find the path that will get you there. In this article, we’ve rounded up a list of the best resources, including blogs, books, and podcasts to help you navigate your unique personal finance journey.

Superiority Complex Examples: Sometimes Helping Can Hurt

What are examples of a superiority complex? How do superiority complexes hurt mission trips? The key to cultivating the right mindset for effective poverty alleviation is to see the poor as equals. They are humans who you want to work with for mutual good, not inferior beings who you need to save from themselves. Below, we’ll look at superiority complex examples that Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert explain in their book When Helping Hurts.

Proto-Christianity and the Death of Paganism

What is “proto-Christianity”? How did Christianity replace paganism and other mystical traditions? Christianity arrived in Greece in AD 49 with Saint Paul, but it didn’t become the official religion of the Greco-Roman world until AD 392. Before that, the polytheistic pagan and Christian traditions existed simultaneously throughout the region. Brian Muraresku refers to the Christian practices during this time period as “proto-Christianity.” In this article, we’ll discuss the characteristics, beliefs, and practices of proto-Christianity that were likely to have appealed to a polytheistic pagan community with a rich mystical tradition.

Pre-Christianity: What Was the Primary Religion?

What was the religion practiced before Christianity as we know it today? How does Christianity relate to paganism? According to Brian Muraresku, the author of The Immortality Key, Christianity was born from ancient Greek mystical traditions. More specifically, it was an outgrowth of paganism that was practiced in ancient Greece at the time of the rise of early Christianity. Keep reading to learn about the link between pre-Christianity and Greek paganism.

Best Keto Resources: Blogs, Books, and Podcasts

Do you want to try the ketogenic (keto) diet, but aren’t sure where to start? Where can you find credible keto resources you can trust? The keto diet is all the rage these days, and things are just getting warmed up. From fitness influencers and celebrities to regular gym goers, everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of the keto craze. If you are interested in going keto but aren’t sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place! In this article, we’ve compiled a roundup of the best keto resources, including books, blogs, and podcasts, to help you learn

How to Retain Customers: The Growth Hacking Method

Why is customer retention so important? How does losing customers affect your business’s bottom line? Customer retention is so important because it often costs more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing customer. Hence, the effort spent to retain one customer gives a better ROI than acquiring one additional customer. With this in mind, here’s how to retain customers so your business can stay profitable.

How to Be a Good Conversationalist & Move Past Small Talk

What are effective ways to move past small talk? How can you craft engaging stories and ask better questions? In Captivate, Vanessa Van Edwards discusses how to make the most of social interactions, getting people to like and remember you, and ultimately building deep relationships. Good conversation is critical. You can learn how to be a good conversationalist by being inquisitive and showing interest in others. Keep reading for practical tips on being a curious and interesting conversationalist.

Gender-Affirming Health Care: Definitions and Laws

What exactly is gender-affirming health care? What are the medical terms that surround this topic? Gender-affirming care for children has been a topic of heated debate in the last few years, with lawsuits and laws ongoing in the US and UK. In order to fully understand the debates, it’s important to learn the terminology around gender-affirming care. Continue reading to learn the terms that go along with gender-affirming health care.

The Globalization of Supply Chains: Who Benefits?

Are international supply chains good or bad? What risks are involved? Who benefits? In the 21st Century, free markets reign supreme, global trade is the centerpiece of economies, and people have access to more information and are more connected than ever before. A few collaborative business practices—including international supply chains—accelerated globalization. Keep reading to understand the globalization of supply chains, as explained by Thomas L. Friedman in his book The World Is Flat, and see why they’re a mixed bag.

The 3 Dangers of Artificial Intelligence That Need Our Attention

What are some of the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI)? Which AI dangers are the most urgent right now? A Google engineer’s recent claim that a chatbot he was testing became sentient shines a spotlight on the benefits and potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Experts say we’re ill-prepared as a society to address these dangers. Read on to learn about the three current dangers of artificial intelligence, according to ethicists and researchers.