It's no news that the language we use when we interact with ourselves and others has a massive impact on our confidence. Interaction is so much more than words. It's the exchanging of emotion, feeling
If someone had to put a dollar value on you, how much would you be worth? What factors need to be taken into consideration when evaluating a person's worth? Annual salary? Contribution to society? Aes
When you feel extremely angry, wouldn't it be amazing to throw a juvenile temper tantrum without someone having you committed?I admit, when I see a kid losing his marbles in the cereal aisle, I don't
The world is filled with two types of people: successful people and average people. There are plenty of resources online if you want to learn how to be successful, but what about those who are only l
It seems like these days you can learn just about anything online for free, but of course some of that information is better than others. The good news is there are plenty of reputable places to educa
There are thousands of different strategies and ideas on how to improve your life.But how are you supposed to know what really works? By these three metrics:* Your personal experience (what has worked
“We all have problems. The way we solve them is what makes us different.” ~Unknown“It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” – Hans SelyeHave you ever experienced moments whe
Our personal strengths are part of what makes us unique as individuals, and part of the value we offer to the world around us. If we're not aware of our personal strengths, however, we don't always ut
Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave. It is without doubt that we all have to study, and many of us never stop. However, there are techniques that are pivotal to know in order to study effectiv
“Where there is love there is life.”~ Mahatma GandhiSometimes you may forget and believe you are not good enough.You may not even realize it, but someone else see's all the amazing things about you
Last month, I went to Omaha for the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting. It's always a lot of fun, and not just because of the ping-pong matches and the newspaper-throwing contest I have wi
Billions of neurons in your brain can reshape themselves in response to what you do and learn. Help them along with these eight strategies to be sharper, make wiser decisions and stay focused.Wake Up
“With confidence, you have won before you have started.”Confidence. It's the one thing we all want, yet the one thing we all struggle with from time to time. These seven simple strategies will help
If there is one event that is sure to strike fear in every fibre of your being, it is having to deliver a best man speech. It's a mixture of honour that you have been asked, but also dread that you ha
Simple rules for boosting self-esteem—now achievable in one hour or less. If you have... 1 second:
Sit up straight. Research suggests that people with good posture have more confidence in their
The other day I came across some disturbing statistics on reading. According to a Jenkins Group survey, 42% of college graduates will never read another book. Since most people read bestsellers printe
Language and literacy are among mankind's greatest inventions. Evolving and even dying over the course of human history, languages are a reflection of our cultural and societal attitudes. Today, surro
Do you like making mistakes?I certainly don't.Making mistakes is inevitable. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could be at ease with them? Perhaps there is a way to think of them differently and see thei
When I was a kid, we had one of those “Simon Says” games where you held this little black box with four different colors.They would light up in sequences, progressively getting faster and faster.The
We live in a world where criticizing people and focusing on negative attributes seems to be the social norm.It's an unfortunate aspect of life and many people well into adulthood still struggle with t
There is no specific advice on how to use your body language. What you do might be interpreted in several ways, depending on the setting and who you are talking to. You'll probably want to use your bo
Because the answers to these ten questions will help you discover the very best in yourself…1. What would make you proud of yourself?When you follow your heart and intuition, people won't alway
Believe it or not, there are a few manly virtues worth swiping."Why can't a woman be more like a man?" When Alan Jay Lerner wrote those words for My Fair Lady and stuck them in the mouth of an arroga
For most, the Internet has become a ubiquitous part of daily life. Many people work online all day and then spend evenings streaming movies. With the convenience of online banking, fewer customers ste
Be aware of the implied and menacing lessons society teaches. To truly thrive in this world you're going to have to unlearn and disregard some of the ludicrous advice people reflexively pass along to
Weakness.Say the word out loud, and taste it. It's probably not your favourite word, right? As men, we are trained by society from birth to form an image of ourselves as perfect, flawless, without wea
Everyone knows that in the current times, confidence sells. Whether it is in the job market or anywhere else, confident individuals are the ones who always make their mark and enjoy the best of opport
You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. –Mae WestOver the years my dad has contributed some truly inspiring content to our blog. His two posts, 18 Things My Dad Was Right Abo
You have unlimited power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.–Marcus AureliusThese small changes in your daily routine will make a major differenc
Are you good enough, clever enough, good looking enough? If you think not, would you consider your answer to be objective? Are you one of those people who has an inner critic that Satan would be jealo