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- Instant Gratification Part II: Instants and Ideals - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Richard AkhmerovIn the previous article we talked about instant gratification and how it manifested into an epidemic. We also discussed the psyche and how it is affected by things that try to satisfy long-term problems with short-term solutions. Now we'll dive a bit deeper, and examine the two different types ...
Views: 1295 - Instant Gratification: Our Centuries' Achilles' Heel - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2012 from Richard AkhmerovThroughout the ages our population has survived a number of wildly different epidemics. From smallpox to cholera, an epidemic of various infectious diseases on this human planet is nothing new. But an epidemic can also happen in a variety of forms, it doesn't just have to be a deadly disease. ...
Views: 2261 - Interesting features of Toy Story 3 Landfill Play Set - by The Toy Story 3 Landfill Play Set offers many interesting features for the kids. For this reason, it has become one of the most popular toys in 2010.
The Toy Story 3 Landfill Play Set was released in June 2010 and since then it has become a sought after toy in the market. This popular toy ...
Views: 143 - Interesting truths - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2015 from Kenneth LindHeredity: The passing of physical characteristics like the color of hair or eyes from one generation to the next. Kids in the family also pick up parents habits causing others to feel they and their parents look alike and act alike. Regardless of heredity, habits or what others thought in ...
Views: 1166 - INTREPID are you! Do you suffer from erratic, unpredictable behavior? - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Elizabeth McNallyAlways ready for a challenge, a new dare? When things are not to your liking, you erupt like a volcano, splashing surroundings and people with lava and spurting rocks! Are you forcing by-standers to relocate rather than be splattered? Never planning and having an unrealistic sense of what ...
Views: 1913 - Introduction to war games - by If you are interested in military history, fantasy or science fiction and you are looking for a game that combines these interests but goes beyond chess or checkers, try war games.
War games place players in command of military forces at a particular time. As a player, you can try to defeat ...
Views: 109 - Investing In Yourself Is The Best Investment Decision You Can Ever Make - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Danny FortuneLet me ask you a question. What is the best investment you could EVER make in your life? Is it gold? Is it Real Estate? Is it the Stock Market? Is it any other business venture, commodity market item, financial market item, futures market item, or anything of that variety? I bet many of ...
Views: 2655 - Investment Required to Start a Pharma Franchise - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2021 from Abhi rathorInvestment is a major factor for any company whether big or small. This is the main point in face of every individual that how much investment is wanted to start a new venture. This investment is required to cover all the initial expenses of the company like purchasing goods, paying the ...
Views: 588 - Is "Suits" Better Than "Friends"? A Comparative Analysis - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2023 from Wajahat AliIntroduction The age-old debate of whether one https://customracingwear.com/ television show is better than another has raged on for decades, fueling passionate discussions among fans. In the realm of television, two shows that have often found themselves in the crosshairs of such debates are ...
Views: 532 - Is 17 too young to drive? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Luke HirstThis question is thrown around a lot and many different people have different views about it. Particular people would answer yes it is, whereas others would answer no even saying that it is too old! In America the driving age is 16, some believe that it's better for younger people to be ...
Views: 873 - Is Adversity Making You Stronger? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: Yep, “been there, done that” as well…in fact, nothing and nobody born, created or grown, on this planet, from the very beginning of time, has ever avoided the very natural and absolute constant that we know as “Adversity”…the very stuff of life that will, on regular ...
Views: 1218 - Is Anyone Out There Alive? Tips for Creating a Positive Relationship - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Carol MorganOne of the things that I think most people lack in their lives, and certainly in their relationships, is aliveness. What is aliveness? Well, it is finding excitement and enjoyment in everything you do. It’s that blood-pumping, exhilaration, challenge, joy, stimulation, and pleasure that makes ...
Views: 1408 - Is Frustration Ruining Your Peace Of Mind? Manage Life’s Challenges with Greater Ease and Calm. - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2018 from Christiana StarWho has not found themselves irritated or dismayed about things happening in their lives? Frustration is more common and socially acceptable than anger and rage but it fulfils a similar function and if chronic is also very damaging. The ‘Benefits’ of Being Frustrated. Whether directed at ...
Views: 1643 - Is it Your Mood or Your Attitude? - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Noelle NelsonThe baby cried half the night, you couldn’t soothe her, the two hours sleep you got left you cranky and out of sorts when you got up to go to work. Or perhaps it was that tooth that’s been bothering you that kept you tossing and turning, or your mate who snored incessantly, or the neighbors’ ...
Views: 1227 - Is My Child Learning Enough Or Not? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2019 from Mike MedsenOne of the central issues most new homeschoolers ask is, "In what capacity will I know whether my youngster is learning?" At the point when a youngster is in government funded school the individual is always tried. Every week there are spelling tests, there are section tests all the time, ...
Views: 937 - Is Natural Disaster Due to LOA? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziThe Law of attraction does not discriminate between good or bad, kind of vicious, false of imagined. An event like that of Italy is no different that what is happening all over the world. If you perceive the law of attraction as a 'being' who ought to reward or punish his or her community, or ...
Views: 1837 - Is Patience Really a Virtue? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Sandy SchneiderIs patience still a virtue in our almost-instant gratification world? Here's why just a little patience can help you make better decisions. In our fast-food, fast-fashion, fast-paced, want-it-all-now world, it can be easy to wonder if patience is truly a virtue. It often seems so easy to get ...
Views: 880 - Is Professionalism And Sportsmanship In Sports Dead? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Timothy Smith( Author note: this was written around Super Bowl time, but still applicable) As I watch different sports, I try to find the ones who are having FUN. I try to see who is acting PROFESSIONAL, win or lose. I look for the guy or gal who is showing some CLASS/ GRACE/ SPORTSMANSHIP. Well, you ...
Views: 2044 - Is there enough fun in your life? Quiz - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Mhairi Gordon-PrestonWhile we might think of fun as something for kids, it's also fundamental for adults. Fun is great for its own sake, for generating happy hormones and for helping heal earlier hurts. Fun & laughter are also excellent for boosting motivation, raising determination & improving health for today ...
Views: 1001 - Is Your Resilience on the Rise??? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen HanaganOne of the greatest qualities for anyone to cultivate is the quality of being resilient. I think this is especially true for someone in business for themselves. The dictionary says resilience is: capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture, tending to recover from ...
Views: 878 - Is Your Workplace Environment Affecting How Employees Work with Each Other - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2012 from Richard HighsmithThe short answer to this question is YES! What to do about it requires breaking down the question. Let's begin with what constitutes "workplace environment." OSHA, local and state laws dictate that a law-abiding employer will have a safe, healthy workplace. Setting aside physical concerns leaves ...
Views: 1539 - Is Your World “Me” or “Us” Centered? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Kare AndersonWe instinctively experience situations as individuals or as part of a group. As David Brooks suggests today, the world is divided into those with an individualist or a collectivist mentality. Guess which group is larger. Freedom to succeed. That powerful American dream attracts millions of ...
Views: 1536 - It Doesn't Matter - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Deborah McIncrowIt’s not about what you have done in the past, what you did last night or the night before that for that matter; it’s about right now, today, this very moment in time. Close the door on the past and open your window to the future. You are the beautiful woman who holds the key to your entire ...
Views: 1224 - It Doesn’t Work Like That! - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2022 from Judi MoreoBy Judi Moreo When we hear stories of people having world-changing ideas, often, they are told in a way that makes them sound like breakthroughs or sudden flashes of insight. They are portrayed as lightbulbs or bolts of lightning, and often, we hear stories of what sparked the idea, be it a ...
Views: 493 - It's All About Attitude! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHave you heard the phrase "attitude is everything"? Indeed, your attitude determines the quality of your life. Your attitude can have a great impact on your level of success, including how you deal with challenges and obstacles. It's your attitude that determines the path you take as well as ...
Views: 2670 - It's All in the Attitude - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Melanie YostIf you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it. ~Mary Engelbreit Three Attitude changes to create success and happiness in our life: 1. Love what you do. This seems like a no-brainer yet I can't tell you how many people I talk to every day ...
Views: 1207 - It's All So Simple - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Judy RingerIn his thoughtful and thought-provoking song “Anyone Can Whistle,” Stephen Sondheim writes: It's all so simple, Relax, let go, let fly. So someone tell me, why can't I? In this month of giving, getting, and gathering, when we all do more and push harder, relaxing and letting go are ...
Views: 1159 - It's All You, All The Time And It's All Good! - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from JoAnn Youngblood KingI'm sure there are times when you may not realize or may often forget how powerful you are. A lot of us go through our daily lives, hoping wishing and praying for things to be better than they are. The fact is they can be better than they are! It's all up to you! You are the one who has to make ...
Views: 1570 - It's easy to learn, How to Do Anything Well - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Bede BattersWhen have you ever come to a job knowing everything there is to know about it? You can learn skills and techniques to apply to all manner of jobs and activities but that doesn’t automatically turn into being good at something infact approaching something with a whole raft of learnt knowledge ...
Views: 1586 - It's Hard Being Human - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2018 from Sheryl PaulAt least once a day the phrase “it’s hard being human” enters my brain. It usually arrives on the heels of my sons arguing with each other and me trying to teach them how to communicate more effectively. As a result of feeling hurt, one will lash out at the other, and before we know it the great ...
Views: 979 - It's Not About Age....It's About Attitude (Reflections on my 57th birthday) - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2008 from Jacqueline WalesAttitude has been a driving force in my life, and as I approach my fifty-seventh year, it is even more important. I have always believed that aging is a state of mind, and throughout my life, I have held firmly to the belief on each birthday that I was too young to be this old. My work with ...
Views: 1771 - It's not about you - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2012 from P. J. Sikorski CoachYesterday I had conversation with my friend on Facebook. She wrote that somebody made her cry and she don't want to back to work next day. I made a comment that this is not about her, she was in the wrong place and at the wrong time. I should mention she is working at the hospital; people are ...
Views: 1425 - It's Not Polite to Point! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Charmaine HammondThe reality television show Parking Wars is an interesting way to learn about human reaction in crisis, frustration and about how people accept (or don't accept) responsibility. One evening I popped into the show briefly. During the portion I watched I observed a young woman state that she ...
Views: 1811 - It's Not that You Can't - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Elizabeth SpevackIf I were to ask you right now to tell me something big and bold that you would like to do, you may think of some amazing ideas. Now go do them! I can almost hear the words flowing in your minds, “But I can’t!” But that’s not it. And I can hear the wheels going again in your minds, ...
Views: 965 - It's Time To Take A Stand - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Michael BrionWhat do you stand for? I challenge you to take a long, hard look at your life. Are you happy with your life? Are you being everything you have always imagined you could be? Do you have everything you've ever wanted to have? Even though you might have accomplished or acquired certain things, I ...
Views: 2380 - It's Your Choice: Recession? Or A "Fresh Start"? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2009 from Thomas Swank,Regardless of whether you personally choose to see the continuing uncertainty of current times as a recession, depression or simply an economic down turn -- at this juncture, are any of these perspectives really appropriate to have or hold on to? The simple truth is that how you choose to ...
Views: 1099 - It’s 15th Jan and I have already broken my New Year’s Resolution - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2019 from Nilam SutarIsn’t that the case every year? On a personal level, sticking to my goal is a serious issue even when I know exactly what I want. I’ve always needed help on how to really set a goal and stick with it long enough for it to become a habit. How do you achieve everything that you want in life by ...
Views: 1191 - It’s Not the Meeting; It’s Me! - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Gary HawkAt a recent peer discussion group I facilitated, the meeting recorder, Stevana, was a young woman from a temp agency. Throughout the meeting I noticed that she consistently sent out positive energy. Every time I looked at her she either had a small smile on her face or she was intently engaged ...
Views: 736 - It’s OK to not be OK, just don’t stay there, by Katharine C. Giovanni - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Katharine C. GiovanniIt was exactly one year ago … May 21, 2012. The day after my 51st birthday. A day that I will never ever forget for the rest of my life. It was the day that I went to the doctor because I suspected I had breast cancer. Unfortunately I was right. Stage 3 to be precise. Talk about ...
Views: 1433 - J Is For Joy - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sara DillingerJ Is For Joy I don't know about you, but most of the time, joy seems to be the furtherest thing from my mind. I get so caught up in the stress, distress, and sadness of life that I have to ask myself, “Is that all there is?” It could be said that I am so en-tranced by the darker aspects ...
Views: 1314 - Jack of All Trades, Master of None - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2014 from Larry FreeborgWhen I was 27 I received some excellent advice which I’ve been following throughout my career. One evening a fellow Toastmaster announced he had just been promoted to be the plant manager of a major manufacturing plant in the city I worked in. After the meeting I went up to congratulate him on ...
Views: 1016 - JOURNALING TOWARD AN EXRAORDINARY LIFE - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Lisa ColbertUsing a journal as a meaningful tool to self discovery and growth is invaluable. Instead of the ‘dear diary’ once used to vent negativity, this outlet can be used to better understand yourself and to foster emotional growth. Once you make a commitment to examine your values and motivations ...
Views: 1688 - Junk Removal Administrations - What To Search For - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2019 from Wajahat AliIt is exceptionally simple for your home to be overpowered by mess to a point where you just can't discover anything any longer. Normal buys can leave your home with a lot of junk, particularly when you don't step up of arranging what you needn't bother with any more or what you have supplanted. ...
Views: 535 - Just a Bit Controlling - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Vickie GriffithAre you in control? Want to be in control? Have a need to be in control? Bet you are rarely, if ever, in control. It is a myth that we are in control of anything except for one aspect of our lives, and it is the only component of our lives of which we are in control. You will experience ...
Views: 1155 - Just because he is your soul mate, it does not mean that you should be a doormat - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Donna LeeI hear it all the time from women. Yes it is a girl thing. They just know that the man that they are with is their soul mate. Just about every society is based on marriage and having someone special spend our lives with. We make people feel bad when they are single. It causes so many women to ...
Views: 1554 - Just Do It! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Mary Dee FreemanImagine this situation. You’re at work and you know that you need to make some contacts to market your business, but you don’t really want to. The phone seems to weigh 500 pounds and it’s probably not the best time to call and you’re not really organized and… the other 5000 excuses to not do ...
Views: 963 - Just Focus on the Money - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2011 from Jeanna GabelliniMy two year-old son, Lucky, loves going to the park. Lately, we go to a park darn near every day that the weather permits. No matter how many times we go it’s always the same routine: • Head straight toward the slide • Find and pick up big sticks • Throw a ball if we brought one ...
Views: 1315 - Just Stop Talking - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Crystal DotsonIn any relationship there are going to be disagreements and arguments. But there are some people who argue all the time. Do you live with someone who likes drama? Are you a person who likes to keep something going? Do you find yourself fighting before you know it? Has arguing become a habit ...
Views: 1183 - JustIce or Just Do-It - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Bob BrummThe other day as I was driving home on the freeway at the warp speed of 35 miles an hour, in traffic and I heard myself saying “Justice” statements. “I will get to that when I just…” “If I can just get…” or “If I could just get 15 minutes”. I then saw a law firm’s billboard add with the word ...
Views: 1347 - Juventus soccer jerseys proudly again - by Juventus is a household name when it comes to world football and has always been a name that instilled fear in rivals. They have won more trophies than any other Italian team and have had a variety of talented coaches not to mention the players.
Once again they are producing an outstanding ...
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