Most people, of course, avoid failure. Or, at least, they try to, as much as possible. Or, even worse, they deny having failed and push on steadily against increasing odds just to show ‘em they mean business. What good comes of that? What lessons has success ever taught? Pick a skill, any skill: let’s say, tightrope walking. Imagine the first time you approach the cable stretched taught out in front of you, you close your eyes, stick out your hands, and walk to the other side....

Before: Prepare 1. Recruit your support team. Or at the very least, warn those at home! The people you live with are the ones who will be seeing less of you, picking up the slack on the jobs you normally do and putting up with your sleep-deprived mood-swings. If you can, give them a start and finish date so that they know for how long life will be weird. Plan a special catch up treat for all of you on the other side....

About ‘Feng Shui’ translates to “wind-water,” and is all about creating a sense of well-being within a residence. The idea is when a person feels happy, secure and confident, this positive energy spills into other areas of life, such as work and relationships, resulting in more success. Both wind and water flow through our world, as does assorted energies that make up the universe. However, these subtle energies can sometimes become blocked....

“You’re wearing 2 suits.” That’s what I tell my clients. On top of your skeleton, you wear a suit of muscle first, then a fat suit on top of that. You don’t want to get fat, but you do want to gain weight. This leaves one place to go—muscle! So to gain weight fast, but to do it in a healthy way, we need to build up our muscle mass....

Their new line of Chrome apps is designed to be used off-line on your desktop, not just on the web. Google’s Chrome book has long offered off-line capabilities, but soon these apps will now work on Windows machines, Macs, and Linux desktops. If you’re not willing to wait, you can get the beta version of the app launcher on your Mac right now.

What causes a cold sore? Cold sores are a result of the herpes simplex virus. This attaches itself to the nervous system and is difficult to control. Once you have the virus you are constantly at risk of developing a cold sore. The virus causes cold sores to be in the background always waiting to be reactivated so prevention can be just as important as treatment. Some things that cold sore triggers are:...

Does it mean having the proper balance between your personal and professional life, or is it more about having the skill to make quick decisions? Control is defined differently by each person, and every once in a while, we let that control slip out of our hands. Once that control slips, we have two options: to grab hold of it, or completely let go, which then results in a domino effect....

Everything that we do hinges on our ability to connect with others and formulate deep relationships. You cannot sell a house, buy a house, advance in most careers, sell a product, pitch a story, teach a course, etc. without building healthy relationships. Managers get the best results from their teams not through brute force, but through careful appeals to their sensibilities. Using these tactics, they can use positive influence others to guide others towards excellence, productivity, and success, impacting the world one person at a time....

Yet, when it comes down to actually getting rid of stuff, some of us have the hardest time throwing away things we haven’t even looked at in ages. Why we can’t let go The reasons why we treasure and hoard all this stuff aren’t too hard to figure out: as we go through life, working hard, progressing from one thing to the next, the things we acquire en route serve as our trophies and token reminders; the things that tell us we’ve made it, that we’re doing okay, that we can afford to buy stuff and keep it in our nice house....

Here are a few ways to make your kids responsible and productive. Teach Problem-Solving Skills Children aren’t born knowing how to solve problems. Many kids give up without trying or think there’s only one way to solve a problem. Teach your child that solving a problem can take multiple efforts. Play games that teach your child how to solve problems. Give your child puzzles to solve and play games that encourage creative thinking....

This is something we experience all the time—for instance, when I’ve been working on the budget and getting invoices and receipts in order for tax time I’ll need to take a break to refresh my mind before moving on to work such as writing this article, which is a different type of work—creating data rather than processing it—and a different subject matter. In Your Memory: A User’s Guide the author Alan Baddeley refers to a study conducted by Dutch psychologist Adriaan de Groot in which the memory of chess masters were compared with those of average club players....

There are various strategies for maintaining a position once you have achieved a milestone. Steve Rubel wrote about Jay Leno’s approach to avoiding complacency and constantly working hard to keep putting out great product – jokes in Leno’s case.[1] So long as Leno is able to maintain the lead, he will be able to retire from the top spot at a time of his choosing – much like Johnny Carson did....

This article is specially written for talented people who want to get a higher pay when getting a new job. If you think you’re just average, this article might not be suitable for you. Most employees would love to have a higher pay when they get a new job. However, not all employees have the courage to negotiate a salary raise, as the discussion of salary is very often deemed as a taboo, a subject that agitates employers....

1. Prepare what you are going to say There is no such thing as over-preparing for a negotiation. Do your homework to ensure that you not only have enough knowledge of the subject of your negotiation, but also the person you will be negotiating with. The more effort you put into preparing for a negotiation, the more confident you will be. The other person will be able to pick up on your confidence and knowledge and is likely to take you much more seriously....

How you and your partner handle the situation is key to your relationship’s survival. The Importance of Trust in a Relationship Trust is the act of placing confidence in someone or something else. Trust is necessary for a relationship to thrive. Without it, fear rules. For a loving relationship to flourish, several aspects need to function optimally. One of the most important aspects is trust. When there are trust issues in a relationship it can create judgment and fear....

Your mind is racing, and you can’t sit still or calm your thoughts. Do you think it’s just not for you? Many first-time meditators feel the same, but the key, like most things in life, is to simply practice. Starting a meditation practice can have huge benefits if you stick with it. Having a regular meditation practice is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health and well-being....

Things may not always add up. Our actions do not always reflect us. The actions of other people do not always reflect them either, or sometimes they do. We find it easier though to forgive others, than to forgive ourselves. The scrutiny we place upon ourselves can be unrelenting. Why Is Self-Forgiveness Important? According to Kendra Cherry, MS, Author and Educational Consultant, with statements reviewed by Steven Gans, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, forgiveness can reduce stress, which in turn increases immunity, eases mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, and increases physical health due to a reduction in anger and an increase in heart health....

However, it can seem like making money or starting a business is even more difficult than it used to be. And on one level, this is kind of true. But on another level, it’s never been easier (or more worthwhile) to get a business started. But in order to stay in the game long enough to truly be a business, change lives and make some cash, the new economy of ideas must be embraced....

Disc Protection “Don’ts” • Do not stack discs together (they will scratch one another) • Do not store the discs where they can collect dust • Do not store discs in paper envelopes • Do not store discs on a hard surface Scratching is almost assured if you store discs in any of these methods. However, if you are able to buy a special disc case, you can protect them....