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6 Insane Things Science Can Predict About You at Infancy. We like to think that, for the most part, who we are is based on life experience, hard knocks and good old-fashioned attitude. Sure, genetics plays a part, but ultimately it's your own choices that matter -- you're not "destined" to be anything. But science, as it usually does, has some surprising and kind of scary things to tell us. Apparently, no matter what kind of life you lead, scientists can still figure out who you'll be at 30 based on who you were as a toddler. Studies show ... #6. If a 4-Year-Old Is Patient, He or She Will Be a Successful Adult Getty In the 1960s, a Stanford psychologist basically tortured 653 4- to 6-year-old kids by putting candy in front of them and telling them not to eat it.

The experiment went like this: The children were placed in front of a plate of treats like marshmallows and Oreos and told that they had a choice -- they could either choose one treat right away, or get two treats later. Getty"Candy now always beats candy later. " #5. Nope. . #4. Dr. Tyler Durden’s Guide To Personal Finance. I am Baker’s raging excitement… I think I’m going to enjoy writing this much more than you enjoy reading it. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Tyler Durden, he is an essential character in Fight Club, which is both a novel and movie. While the novel came a few years before, the movie escalated into a cult classic in the years following its DVD release. If you aren’t familiar with the character, well… we should probably part ways here. For those that are still with me, let’s get some things out of the way.

We aren’t going to be talking about masculinity, violence, mental disorders, religion, or even politics. These themes run rampant through the movie and have been discussed in great length and detail by individuals much smarter and more witty than me. Instead, we are going to have fun. Here are Tyler’s thought on a wide variety of personal finance themes: On the pursuits of material possessions… “The things you own end up owning you.” Let’s start the party off right. 100 Ways to Become a Better Business Person. Becoming a better business person doesn’t only mean having a better, bigger and more profitable business, company or enterprise, but more importantly, it also means becoming a better and more improved person.

Well, it should be… since a “business person” is a combination of a business and a person. Now, here are 100 ways to help and guide us to become a better businessman or businesswoman. The list is long, hence, let’s get started. Becoming a better person 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Becoming a better business owner 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Becoming a better entrepreneur 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Becoming a better manager 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Becoming a better leader 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Becoming a better marketer 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. Becoming a better salesperson 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. Becoming a better competitor 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80.

Becoming a better learner 81. 82. 11 Prescription Foods To Cure Your Illnesses | American Anti Aging Mag. Free Music with Neverending Playlist. How to Get the Only Debit Card Dave Ramsey Recommends. First Time Home Buyers Help & Information. 10 Awesome Online Classes You Can Take For Free. Cool, but you need iTunes for nearly everything, and that gets an 'F.' Are there really no other places to get these lessons?

I was sure there are some on Academic Earth. Flagged 1. 7 of them are available via YouTube. 2. iTunes is free. 1. 2. Don't worry, we're looking out for you! While I have no personal beef with iTunes, I know that many people share your sentiments — so I actually made a concerted effort to include relevant youtube links when possible. Squareeater. 46 Ways To Start A Business With No Money. Most people who want to start their own business don’t have a ton of money laying around and it’s probably one the most common questions I get emailed about: How can I get started without a lot of cash?

Well I’ve put together a list below of the best ideas I’ve heard and personally used. I hope you find it useful! The three basic strategies to starting a business without much money are: Delay the normal “business starting” activities like incorporating, hiring, renting office or retail space, etc until AFTER your business has started earning money. Start With The Easy Stuff: Eliminate Expenses Don’t rent an office! Legal Stuff and Incorporating Make a website for your business Don’t pay a premium for a top end domain name, there are plenty of good ones leftTest out your ideas by writing to a blog, you’ll get feedback on what people like and don’t likeGet a free business website at www.wordpress.com or tumblr.com. Getting a Logo Don’t hire a fancy graphic designer. Accepting Credit Cards. FBI, stumped by pimp's Android pattern lock, serves warrant on Google. The FBI can't get into a pimp's Android phone—so it wants Google to hand over the keys. In addition to accessing the phone, agents also want Google to turn over e-mail searches, Web searches, GPS tracking data, websites visited, and text messages.

A federal judge has agreed. Hopefully, digital devices can make life hard out there for a pimp—but the case also reminds us just how much data smartphones generate on even innocuous users. Pimpin' Hoes Daily In 2005, San Diego's Dante Dears was sentenced to state prison for founding and running a group called "Pimpin' Hoes Daily" (PHD). The name wasn't braggadocio; it was mere description. Before Dears pled guilty in the middle of his 2005 trial, one minor female testified how Dears had recruited her out of a homeless shelter. "He told me he was going to help take care of me and be there for me," she told the court.

Her $500 a night went straight to Dears, though, who "took care of her" in his own special way. Dears went to prison. Make: Electronics. The Brain Machine Kit [v1] ID: 287 - $30.00 : Adafruit Industries. Relax and rejuvenate as your brain synchronizes to a wonderful meditative state, and enjoy as you hallucinate beautiful colors and patterns from your subconscious mind!

The Brain Machine provides you with a fun, easy way to meditate, all the while being very photogenic! They work with lights and sounds that pulse at a 14-minute-long meditation sequence of brainwave frequencies. Your brain synchronizes to this meditation sequence, and you meditate. It's that easy! Build your own Brain Machine to expand your brain's technical skills, then lean back and enjoy the light show. Please note: The additional picture above with Mitch Altman, the co-designer is of a previous version featured in MAKE magazine. The Brain Machine Kit is an unassembled DIY kit - all the parts needed to make it are included: For more information including the detailed kit instructions please visit the project page!

MiFare Classic (13.56MHz RFID/NFC) Clear Keychain Fob [1KB] ID: 363 - $2.50 : Adafruit Industries. Top 10 Essential DIY Skills That Aren't as Hard as You Think. I think it depends on your definition of "maintenance. " I wouldn't hesitate to change my own oil or something like that but I wouldn't dream of replacing a radiator myself.

That isn't my idea of "maintenance. " That's fixing something. Sorry you are afraid of doing that stuff, but even a complete engine rebuild is easy to do, and no you don't need "special tools" unless you call things beyond a hammer and screwdriver "special" I can do a front end alignment on a car in my driveway with a tape measure and a couple of carpenters squares along with the wrenches most people would have.

I can replace the whole suspension system in the driveway as well, buying the struts as an assembly already with the spring eliminates anything special to do or the danger of a spring taking your head off, plus you get the advantage of replacing all those parts for only slightly more than buying the strut on it's own. In fact the only expensive special tools I need are a Crane and engine run stand. Danger? AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector. Transform Your Digs into a Home of the Future, DIY-Style. Ninja Remote Stealth Television Gadget and IR Jammer. Shipping & Payment. To order or with questions call toll free: 1-800-920-1696 Having trouble getting your card to work? There are several reasons why you may be having trouble registering your credit card with our payment process: - You may be unable to register your credit card if the address at which you receive your monthly billing statement does not exactly match the address which you entered when trying to register that card.

Check your credit card statement for an exact match, and then try registering your credit card again. - You may be unable to register your credit card if you did not correctly enter the card verification number. The verification number is a 3-digit number printed on the back of your card. . - You may not be able to use the card you tried to add in the system. . - You may be able to successfully add your credit card if you try again at a later time. - You can always make a payment using a check or money order. Shipping Guarantee Information Delivery depends on shipping method chosen. Freedom Vaults : Guidelines for Saying No to Police Searches. One of the main powers that law enforcement officers carry is the power to intimidate citizens into voluntarily giving up their rights. Police are trained to believe in their authority and trained to perform their interactions with private citizens with confidence. It is their job to deal with problems and they learn to manage uncomfortable situations through strength.

Most people, when confronted by police get a mild panic reaction, become anxious, and try to do whatever they can to minimize the time spent with the officer. Because of the imbalance of power between citizen and officer, when a law enforcement officer makes a strongly worded request, most people consent without realizing that they are giving up constitutional protections against improper meddling by the State in the private affairs of citizens. A common situation is that of the traffic stop. Unfortunately police will often try to push citizens to accept a search, to the point of ignoring when you say "no". The Terry v. PocketMod: The Free Recyclable Personal Organizer. 50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do. Tamar Chansky: Overcoming Procrastination: 7 Strategies to Get the Job Done... Today.

"Bing-bing-bing! " What was that? That's the sound your brain makes when the "finishing things" circuits light up with excitement because you really, actually, finally completed something. It's like an internal hooray. Well, newsflash, that part of your brain just left you a note -- it says it's been feeling a little neglected lately. When I was in graduate school a friend told me there is no greater urgency to clean your house than when you have a dissertation to write.

We feel guilty, we feel lame and we feel completely lacking in self control, but apparently what we should feel is like a normal human being in the 21st century. The number of people who admitted to procrastinating quadrupled between 1978 and 2002. 2002? Avoiding tasks has become so fundamental to our experience that it has been recently dubbed a human instinct. What is procrastination really about? Here are some ideas for how to overcome procrastination. Don't be shy. Break it down into small steps. Start in the middle. The Geek's Guide to Getting Almost Anything for Free | MintLife Blog | Personal Finance News & Advice.

Does it pay to be Internet savvy? Yes. In more ways than many people imagine. Sure, the Internet is a great way to research just about anything you could ever want to know about; and it’s an outstanding communication, marketing, and entertainment tool. But the Internet can also save you a boatload of money. And we’re not just talking 10 cents off here and there. Want proof? 1. 2. 3. 4. Does it pay to be a bit of a geek? Matthew Toren is a serial entrepreneur (Co-founded YoungEntrepreneur.com), mentor, investor and award winning Co-Author of Kidpreneurs (Basic Principles of Entrepreneurship for Kids).

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