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How To be Happy In The 11th Century (4 items)

Renbaudus — Tue, 6 Jan 2009 1:18:59 GMT

I am talking to you about the best time to be alive: the end of the 11th century. We live with such advanced tools and knowledge that for nothing I would want to live at another time.

20 Things You Really Should Do When Starting Out in Life (0 item)

lifehacker — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:29:32 GMT

“Everything has been figured out, except how to live.” - Jean-Paul Sartre

All the things adults should know but not really (1 item)

lifehacker — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 8:20:48 GMT

Sometimes it's hard to come up with a full-length, balls-to-the-wall rant, but a lot of "too long for Twitter, too short for a whole post" ideas float in and out of my head all the time. Here's 10 things every adult really ought to know, but a lot of people are apparently just too fucking stupid to figure out...

14 Ways To Procrastinate Productively (0 item)

lifehacker — Wed, 5 Dec 2007 10:36:06 GMT

Used effectively, procrastination is a powerful motivator and source of inspiration.

How to Overcome Shyness (0 item)

lifehacker — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 0:24:28 GMT

This personality trait has benefits and drawbacks. On the positive side, it’s a source of strength as a writer and analytical thinker. Without it I wouldn’t have taken an interest in books/writing and this site wouldn’t exist. On the downside, my tendency to keep everything inside is responsible for one of my major weaknesses — shyness.

Top 20 Motivation Hacks in life (0 item)

lifehacker — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:25:39 GMT

Achieving goals is not a matter of having “discipline”. It’s a matter of motivating yourself, and keeping your focus on your goal. Follow these hacks, or any combination of them that works for you, and you should have the motivation and focus you need.

20 Defining Characteristics of a True Adult (0 item)

wuha — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 12:09:29 GMT

Realizing that maturity is an ongoing process, not a state, and continuously striving for self improvement.
Able to manage personal jealousy and feelings of envy.
Has the ability to listen to and evaluate the viewpoints of others.
Maintains patience and flexibility on a daily basis.
Accepts the fact that you can’t always win, and learns from mistakes instead of whining about the outcome.
Does not overanalyze negative points, but instead looks for the positive points in the subject being analyzed.
Is able to differentiate between rational decision making and emotional impulse.
Understands that no skill or talent can overshadow the act of preparation.
Capable of managing temper and anger.
Keeps other people’s feeling in mind and limits selfishness.
Being able to distinguish between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’.
Shows confidence without being overly arrogant.
Handles pressure with self composure.
Takes ownership and responsibility of personal actions.
Manages personal fears.
Able to see the various shades of grey between the extremes of black and white in every situation.
Accepts negative feedback as a tool for self improvement.
Aware of personal insecurities and self-esteem.
Able to separate true love from transitory infatuation.
Understanding that open communication is the key to progression.

How to Improve Your Mind by Reading the Classics (0 item)

smarter — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:16:42 GMT

1. Bigger Vocabulary

2. Improved Writing Ability

3. Improved Speaking Ability

4. Fresh Ideas

5. Historical Perspective

6. Educational Entertainment

7. Sophistication

8. More Efficient Reading

9. Develop a Distinct Voice

10. Learn Timeless Ideas

Something you may know about lives (1 item)

lifehacker — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:46:31 GMT

Michael McDonough’s Top Ten Things They Never Taught Me in Design School (10 items)

jacky — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 12:46:30 GMT

Michael McDonough, an accomplished New York-based architect, writer and teacher

The Top 10 Steps to Becoming Irresistibly Attractive (11 items)

p286 — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:32:44 GMT

The term Irresistibly Attractive refers to the idea of great people, ideas, opportunities, things and more, come TO you vs you chasing them or being promotive, seductive or acquisitive in nature.(Forwarded from:http://www.topten.org/public/BK/BK2.html)