How to Read a Painting
Art is a great status symbol in modern society and because of that it can be quite intimidating to the casual viewer. For many the first impulse is to blow it off, to see it as a worthless plaything for the rich and bori
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Four Rules to Understand What Makes People Tick
Breaking down human behavior into rules might seem like a gross simplification. But even with the complexities, it is easy to fall into the same mistakes. I’d argue that many heated fights, lost sales and broken hearts a
How to Survive as the Family Tech Support Guy (or Gal)
One of the most insidious pressures on tech-savvy people these days is the seemingly constant pressure to provide quick, top-quality computer and web support -- to our families. If you happen to do web design, system adm
Why Do I Have Bad Luck? Here's How To Change Your Destiny
Do you find yourself failing? Do you wonder "Why do I have bad luck?" If this is you, this is how you can change your destiny.
Withstanding Personal Attack in the Workplace
It's been said that a man who stands on principle is bound to face personal attack. In my line of work, school administration, this has certainly been true as attacks can come literally from out of the blue. A longtime c
Advice for Students: How to Read Like a Scholar
Gideon at Scholastici.us had some advice for students recently, saying that when it comes to scholarly reading, there really is no substitute for hard work, for actually sitting down and reading . Most the time in school
How to Avoid Being Enslaved by Consumerism
“It is preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly.” - Henry David Thoreau “Much of our activity these days is nothing more than a cheap anesthetic to deaden the
How to Enjoy What You Are Doing No Matter What
Ideally, we can choose to always do what we love without ever needing to think about the things we don’t like. That, unfortunately, is not the case in real world. There are times when we need to do something we don't lik
Where Am I Going? How to Put Your Life in Context
Where am I going? Where should I be going? If you have these questions in your mind, it's time to put your life in context and figure out your next steps.
Advice for Students: How to Talk to Professors
A while back, I recommended that students get to know their professors. I realize, though, that many students are intimidated or put off by their professors. This is especially so when students need something -- a favor,
How to Motivate Yourself: 25 Ways to Increase Motivation
If you're feeling down and unmotivated, these simple ways on how to motivate yourself will give you an instant boost.
How to Not Be Bored (According to Science)
Boredom is not necessarily a bad thing but can be frustrating. Here as some tips to help curb your boredom.
How to Take Notes: 3 Effective Note-Taking Techniques
Want to take good notes? Here's how to take notes effectively and boost your productivity with 3 simple yet powerful techniques.
6 Reasons Why it Makes Sense to Arrive Early
Why bother showing up early when you can blame any number of things for “making” you late? There’s traffic, a convenient ally when you need her. A distant cousin to traffic would be a freeway accident, which of course cr
Nine Ways to Live the Lifestyle of a Champion
Most people recognize a champion only when he steps up the podium, but he actually has become a champion far before it. In fact, he has become a champion years before that glorious moment. Why? Because to reach that mome