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How to Be Awesome. The other day I was talking with my friend Phil, a doctoral student in philosophy.

How to Be Awesome

Phil is much smarter than me – of that there is no doubt – but he’s struggling with the process of working through a draining series of requirements to receive his terminal degree. A Ph.D. in a field like philosophy usually requires at least 5 years of study beyond the 4-year bachelor’s degree. Some students do it in less time, but many others require six, seven, or even eight years. Even after you get the degree, the training process continues with an average of six more years working as an Assistant Professor.

In other words, it’s a hard struggle for a long time. Phil, on the other hand, is good at what he does and enjoys the academic environment much more than me. “Why not find another way?” “That’s what everyone says,” Phil told me. Go and be awesome. The thing is, the answer Phil is getting is completely true. However, I also understand the challenge. Think about this every day: » Archives. Scott H Young. The Ultimate Men's Summit. Expand all Collapse all Recorded on Friday, June 10th 2011 • A Blessing for the Insatiable Soul of Men with: Robert Bly • What is 21st Century Masculinity?

The Ultimate Men's Summit

With: Stephen Dinan, Lion Goodman • Five Illusions of Manhood -- and How to Dissolve Them with: Michael Taylor • Relationship With A Tigress: Strong Women and the Yogic Tradition with: Demetri Velisarius • Mature Masculine Power with: Paul Dobransky • The Paradox of Masculine Power: What Works Is Being More Fully Yourself with: Barnet Bain • Why We Are the Way We Are and What We Must Become with: Warren Farrell. Tapping World Summit 2012. Nick Ortner on How to Rewire the Brain with EFT Have you attended the Tapping World Summit before?

Tapping World Summit 2012

Are you excited about this year’s event? Are you ready to finally experience the change you’ve been waiting for? What did you learn from the video? Leave your comments below and be entered to win a free (Winner will be announced on May 7th – Day 1 of the 2012 Tapping World Summit). ShareThis Copy and Paste. Wp-content/uploads/2011/07/27-questions-to-find-your-passion_LYL.pdf. 7 Lessons From 7 Great Minds. Have you ever wished you could go back in time and have a conversation with one of the greatest minds in history?

7 Lessons From 7 Great Minds

Well, you can’t sorry, they’re dead. Unless of course you’re clairaudient, be my guest. But for the rest of us, we can still refer to the words they left behind. Even though these great teachers have passed on, their words still live, and in them their wisdom. I’ve made a list of seven what I believe are some of the greatest teachings by the world’s greatest minds. 1. “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” - Lawrence J. In order for us to achieve our dreams, we must have a vision of our goals.

Action: Visualize a life of your wildest dreams. 60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to make drastic changes in order to notice an improvement in the quality of your life.

60 Small Ways to Improve Your Life in the Next 100 Days

At the same time, you don’t need to wait a long time in order to see the measurable results that come from taking positive action. All you have to do is take small steps, and take them consistently, for a period of 100 days. Below you’ll find 60 small ways to improve all areas of your life in the next 100 days. Home 1. Day 1: Declutter MagazinesDay 2: Declutter DVD’sDay 3: Declutter booksDay 4: Declutter kitchen appliances 2. If you take it out, put it back.If you open it, close it.If you throw it down, pick it up.If you take it off, hang it up.

How to Develop a Photographic Memory. 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (and Make Yourself Happier) & miss minimalist. I’ve been striving to simplify my life for many years now, and have recently (through my writing) been advising others how to do the same.

100 Ways to Simplify Your Life (and Make Yourself Happier) & miss minimalist

In the process, I’ve learned that making little changes in our attitudes, habits, and environment can have a big impact. So today, I thought I’d compile a list of 100 ways to simplify your life – from the practical to the philosophical, and everything in between. Of course, not every item on the list will work for every person reading it. However, I hope that you’ll find at least a little something that speaks to you, helps you save some time, space, and energy — and perhaps even increases your serenity and happiness! AROUND THE HOUSE1.

WARDROBE AND STYLE21. KITCHEN AND DINING36. OFFICE AND TECH46. Sungazing.com - limitless. 62 Ways To Make 2010 Your Best New Year Yet From Robin Sharma.