The Analysis of mind, by Bertrand Russell. 14 Steps That Will Evolve Your Views On Gay Marriage. An Open Letter » The Buddha's Lamp. Fair warning, this post might bore some of my readers to tears, but this is the rage vomit of a five year tour of duty deep in the heart of cubicle jungle.
Specifically, that dark underbelly of office work known only as ‘claims adjusting.’ I worked insurance claims since I graduated college, and have seen many a man lose their soul to this heartless goddess. I have seen eager new employees, fresh faced and doe eyed recruits from local colleges, come on board with more hope than all of Obama’s campaign workers combined, only to be chewed up and spit out of the system months later, leaving in tears and covered in blood, another broken sacrifice to the Claims Goddess.
That this she-bitch requires sacrifice is uncontestable. She feeds upon fresh blood as a newborn babe feeds upon milk. Her workload is relentless. Her appetite for new blood is insatiable. Miss her numbers, and she is utterly without mercy. Adjusters still in the field, take heart! Until now. Hello Mr(s). 5 Ways Atheism Can Be Spiritual. It is often thought that atheists have no spirituality.
That all atheists care about is making religious people feel stupid, and that there is no more to life than understanding complex interactions between matter. That feeling connected or involved in the universe is solely the privilege of the faithful. I disagree with this. Though I dislike the word spirituality itself, mainly due to all its religious connotations, I understand the word’s significance. Spirituality is simply an adjective that is used to describe the search for one’s place in the universe. No one wants to feel alone in life, and even if you are alone, being spiritual makes you feel connected to the world and other people in it. 1. Science as a whole is a woefully-neglected subject in public schools, and it is a shame, because of all disciplines, it can be the most spiritual, especially the study of biology. 2.
There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on Earth. 5 Ways To Reduce Your Self-Loathing. Disclaimer: As someone who has indulged in some pretty horrific displays of self-loathing in the recent past, the following advice has my name written all over it.
Possibly, it has your name written all over it. What follows is not a holier-than-thou critique, but a much-needed dose of tough love. 10 Simple Truths Smart People Forget. Email Some of the smartest people I know continuously struggle to get ahead because they forget to address a few simple truths that collectively govern our potential to make progress.
So here’s a quick reminder: #1 – Education and intelligence accomplish nothing without action. It doesn’t matter if you have a genius IQ and a PhD in Quantum Physics, you can’t change anything or make any sort of real-world progress without taking action. There’s a huge difference between knowing how to do something and actually doing it. . #2 – Happiness and success are two different things. I know an extremely savvy businesswoman who made almost a million dollars online last year. I also know a surfer who surfs almost all day, every day on the beach in front of our condo complex in San Diego. “What will make me happy?” #3 – Everyone runs their own business. This Is What a Healthy Information Diet Looks Like.
Fake it Till You Make it: 10 Ways to Feel Confident (Even When You Aren't) “Original Fake” Photo Credit: courtesy of MashKulture Is your self-confidence natural, or a daily struggle?
Many people’s confidence naturally wavers from day to day, leaving them too timid or confused at just the wrong time. Whether you are naturally confident or could use some better eye contact with your life, setting in place a few simple strategies goes a long way to stoke your inner confidence. If you think you’re not especially smart or capable, or that failure is a given no matter how hard you try, you’re right.
And if you believe you’re brilliant and can accomplish anything you set your mind to, you’re right. 7 Not So Obvious Habits To Maximize Your Productivity - StumbleUpon. I was a big fan of productivity, and, in some respects, I still am.
I’ve been a very early adopter of GTD, and, for years, I did my weekly reviews with the discipline of a zen monk. But, eventually, I hit a roadblock. GTD is about getting things “done”, but in life we have much more to experience than “doing”. We feel. We dream. So, I confess I fell out from the GTD wagon. But enough with all this shameless self-promotion intro. So, instead of doing a presentation of the Assess – Decide – Do framework, I chose to isolate only 7 simple tips for today’s post. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.