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3 Questions Successful People Ask and you don't
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2048”]Image by dullhunk Under Creative Commons License [/caption] We learn as much from our children as they do from us. It's fascinating to see the world through their eyes. They are pure and untainted from social standards and norms. My daughter started asking the never ending WHY question. She questions everything and keeps asking the question until she is satisfied with the level of information received. Studies show that this natural inquisitive nature peeks at around 4 years old and steadily declines over our lifetime.
Mind Like Water is the ultimate mind goal
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“2052”]Image by Andreas Under creative commons license [/caption] If you practice mediation, any religion or organizational strategy, your goal is to be Mind Like Water. “Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.
6 simple tips that will change your mood immediately
Before reading this article, you should take 5 minutes and read these entries: Before Dying, Sam Shared His 3 Secrets To A Happy Life (Video) The Secret To Turning On The Happiness Switch ven the most optimistic and disciplined professional sometimes feels depressed or overwhelmed. It could be caused because of life pressure, surprise bills, work issues, etc. If you are generally happy but find yourself in one of these small negative lulls, what can you do?
The secret to turning on the happiness switch
The prevailing wisdom is that you should be happy when things are "going your way". Which means your happiness is dependent on the world deciding to cooperate and we all know how that turns out. Let's say it is early morning and you just got into your car so you can drive to work. How many green lights do you need to have on (simultaneously) until you decide it is the right time to pull out of your driveway? Stupid question right?
Before dying, Sam shared his 3 secrets to a happy life (video)
If the above Video doesn't work, check it out directly in the TEDx site (link) We all learn about the importance of positive thinking and perseverance yet until I watched the above video, the power of those concepts didn't really sink in. Sam Berns is a man with incredible life challenges yet he shows the power of the human spirit. Sam makes every difficulty in your life seem infinitesimally small and insignificant. Here is a man with a debilitating incurable disease who is really, truly and genuinely happy.
We are responsible for our actions and our salvation
The above comes from the Buddha. In simple terms, it means we are responsible for our own actions. The Buddha can't save us. Only we can save ourselves through learning, discipline and self-control.
Take the first step to a brighter tomorrow
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. " Lao Tzu What first step did you take today to prepare for a brighter more enjoyable tomorrow?
Gratitude is the key to happiness
When I sit down and analyze most of my days, it seems that I am bombarded by hundreds of pieces of bad news for every 1 piece of good news. This constant harassment by the world can quickly take its toll and turn even the most positive person into a grumpy world-hater. Not only is grumpiness annoying to those around you, but it really and truly has an impact on your ability to succeed. "Accept that your view of today shapes your tomorrow"
Is it time for red wine in a can?
Lots of food products come in cans from soups to nuts to vegetables to cola. Now you can buy real Oregon based Underwood pinot in a can. Why would they "bottle" their wine in a can you ask? They feel this beerification makes the wine more accessible, easier to transport and more approachable (less pretentious or Nigel Mastercard-like). For my eco friendly readers, Union Wine also believes this is a more eco-friendly approach and it is also const efficient for them.
Now you too can smell like pizza
Do you have a pizza fetish. Do you eat, sleep and dream of pizza? Are you jealous of the pizza man because he always smells like fresh pizza pie? Now Demeter brings you Pizza Cologne ($US20). What does it smell like? Tomato sauce, cheese and oregano. This is sure to make you irresistible to the ladies. surprisingly, the customer reviews are positive. You can buy it straight from the manufacturer (link).
How gym's can protect your locker
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”]Image by West Midlands Police under Creative Commons License [/caption] Like most of my readers, I am trying to live a healthier life by (trying) to eat better and going to the gym. Over the years, I have spoken to dozens of gym owners after some type of locker robbery and most have admitted now knowing what to do. I believe I have a good solution to this problem that I wanted to share. As the Chief Information Security Officer for a large multinational, my team is constantly searching for new mechanisms to protect our company assets.
EVER Pininfarina Cambiano Inkless Pen
Pininfarina is synonymous with beautifully functional desire that plays with peoples emotions. They are best known for designing cars like Ferrari but they have also produced buildings and consumer products. Now they bring their magical design skills to a pen, the Pininfarina Cambiano Inkless Pen (link). Looking at the above picture, you can see how simple, clean and beautiful the pen is. The tip is made with ethergraph which is designed to write forever without having to replace ink cartridges.
Draft Beer flavoured Jelly Beans
As you mature from a teen to an adult, your taste buds change. You develop a more refined palette and search for more delicate & exquisite flavours... Or at least some of us do. It seems the fine folks at Jelly Belly have been receiving requests for beer flavoured jelly beans "for decades". After years of research and development, you can now enjoy the wonderful taste of draft beer anywhere alcohol is not allowed. To be clear, these taste like draft beer but contain no alcohol.
PPShots allow you to pee on your enemies
This is an odd and disturbing product but I guess there is a market for it somewhere. PPShots is a special waterproof picture holder. You add your own picture, seal it up and then apply it to the inside of your toilet bowl. Now you can get some kind of weird satisfaction knowing you are peeing on your enemy. A 2pack of protectors costs $9.95 from Amazon (link) This is not an affiliate link. I do not get any compensation for linking to this Amazon page.
January 2014 - Top 10 countries visiting my site and more
The top 10 countries sending visitors to my site for January 2014 are: United States Canada United Kingdom Australia India Germany France Spain Italy South Korea Top browsers used to visit my site in January 2014 Chrome (almost 60% of traffic) Safari Firefox 2/3 of my traffic came from desktop computers with mobile growing in importance steadily over the last 6 months.
Level Legs Wheelbarrow stability system
I love technology but technology for me isn't limited to products that process bits and bytes. One major complaint every homeowner has is related to using a wheelbarrow on an uneven surface. Enter a neat little invention called Level Legs which automatically levels itself (up to 8") It seems every major retailer carries these from Amazon to Walmart to Home Depot.
Car Thieves go high tech
For as long as people have owned items of value, others have tried to steal them. When someone steals your belongings, it isn't just the monetary value or insurance hassle but also the feeling that you have been wronged. Now car thieves seem to have a new electronic device that allows them to quickly hack a car's control system and open the doors/disable the alarm.
Give the most original gift this christmas
Do you have to buy a gift for someone that already has everything? Do you have to buy a gift for someone you despise? The I have the perfect gift for you... It is one of a kind... It is special... It will be remembered for years to come... This holiday season, give The Gift of Nothing (link). <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/6971fb51c1.jpg" alt=""> The Amazon link provided in this article is a standard web link that has been included for convenience.
Secret techniques to finding your next job
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”]Creative Commons Image - Flickr User Kate Hiscock [/caption] It seems the web is all the range these days. We use it to shop, learn and play. So when looking for a new opportunity, we naturally turn to it as well. But did you know that 85% of all jobs are filled before being advertised which means most candidates miss great opportunities. The job market isn't as good as it once was but there are fantastic opportunities slipping through your fingers because you may know how to find them.
Some funny pics of bad enligh
I know its Monday and you probably need a good laugh to help make today a little more bearable. I give you Bad English I know I misspelled the title. That was done on purpose LOL [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640"]<img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/1dd491d008.jpg" alt=" Flickr Bettyx 1138 "> Flickr Bettyx 1138 [/caption] [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="640"]<img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/dd7427644c.jpg" alt=" Flickr Jimmie . Maybe announcing that it's purpose is propaganda isn't the best idea. "> Flickr Jimmie . Maybe announcing that it's purpose is propaganda isn't the best idea.