10 Best Laptop Backpacks for Everyday Carry

Living in the digital age, it’s no surprise that most of us need our laptops with us at all times.We go to business meetings with them. We go to lectures with them. And we even bring our laptop with us when we travel or go hiking. Given this, it’s important to have a backpack that … Read more

You Have to Crave Real Alone Time to Be Smarter

Lots of research has pointed at the notion that people who socialize more tend to be much happier. But this doesn’t apply to everyone. One factor where socializing more doesn’t equal more happiness is intelligence. People who are highly intelligent become less happy the more they socialize because it’s thought smart people adapt more easily … Read more

Empathy vs Sympathy: Why Some People Are More Likeable Than Others

Several years ago I went through a gut-wrenching break-up. It was traumatic, painful and devastating. The one bright spot amidst the tears and heartache was the understanding, devotion and genuine care displayed by my family and friends as I went through the healing process. It meant the world to me. Several months later one of … Read more

How to Overcome Your Biggest Enemy in Life: Fear

Have you ever heard someone say “Me? I’m rubbish at mathematics!” or “It’s no good asking me I’ve always struggled with grammar”? These are two perfect examples of the chosen thoughts we allow to hang out in our minds that dismember our goals and our results. So many of us enable the wrong thoughts in … Read more

8 Best Stylish and Multifunctional Backpacks

Whether it’s for work, college, or traveling, backpacks are an essential part of daily life. So backpacks need to be practical and look good. They need to keep up with the demands of the modern world and be an expression of your personal style. Nowadays many well-designed backpacks have functions that go beyond any regular … Read more

Does Learning Everything Make You Good at Nothing?

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How would you define an expert? Experts tend to be seen as people who are extremely focused in one area and devote much of their time towards gaining and expanding knowledge in their particular subject. Repetitive practice, time and effort is usually thought of as the way to become truly talented and knowledgable in your … Read more

21 Happy Quotes About the Meaning of True Happiness

Everyone chases after happiness, but few understand where it comes from. There is no single definition of happiness. Happiness really isn’t a destination, but a journey that you’re experiencing every single day — embracing the negative and the positive. These 21 happy quotes will help you understand the true meaning of happiness and hopefully you’ll stop … Read more

These 25 Strength Quotes will Unleash Your Inner Strength

We all have untapped inner strength that helps us push through and conquer our challenges.  For some people, strength comes from a person; for some, it comes from a place, or for some, it is a cherished memory.  Where does your strength come from? These 25 Strength Quotes will help you discover and unleash your … Read more

22 Motivational Quotes to Give You Focus

In life, most things that are worth achieving are never that easy.  These 22 Motivational Quotes will refresh your spirits and put your mindset back on the right track towards achieving your goals. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller It always seems impossible … Read more

How I Bounced Back From a Fiasco

“It’s fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” Bill Gates 20 years ago, I went through a deep teenager crisis which completely disrupted my life trajectory. From being best student in class and a competitive judo player, I became the shadow of myself, dropped out of school, … Read more

What Is Perfectionism And How to Manage It For Good

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Perfectionism is often regarded as a positive personality trait because it can lead to high levels of achievement and success. However, perfectionists are actually highly critical of themselves and others, and are driven by fear of failure, rejection, and not being good enough. Perfectionism can deprive a professional of opportunities like these: A chef refuses … Read more