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- Self Management - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2018 from Kanchan AThere is one boy whose name is Sujay. Now he is preparing for 12th & engineering Entrance Exam, so his parents have taken the admission to one of the renowned coaching class. But Sujay was not taking it seriously. Instead of going to coaching class he used to go for movies along with his ...
Views: 27 - Critical Thinking: Should People Be Punished For What Their Ancestors Did? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, it is not unusual for someone to believe that certain people should be punished for what their ancestors did. When someone has this view, it can be due to what they have picked up from the education system and the mainstream media. This doesn’t mean that someone like this will ...
Views: 70 - Must Read Mystery Novels - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Harshith KulalBooks are a man’s best friend. Whatever the age, the gender, the situation, the profession, reading books is a common hobby. Students of Top Engineering Colleges in Chennai, school kids, busy architecture students, software professionals, all make time to read books of their choice. Books can be ...
Views: 248 - Critical Thinking: Is Europe Being Invaded By Migrants? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor quite some time now, people from the Middle East and Africa, have been flooding into Europe. In the eyes of some people, these are seen as refuges that need to be taken care of, but for others, they are seen as economic migrants. Clearly, when someone has one of these two outlooks, this ...
Views: 280 - Victim Mentality: Does Someone Lack Self-Awareness If They Have A Victim Mentality? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it is not uncommon to come across someone who has a victim mentality. And while it would be easy to believe that this is kind of mentality that someone has if they are not doing well in life, this is not always the case. For example, plenty of people who go to university ...
Views: 347 - Critical Thinking: Are Some Universities Making People Mentally And Emotionally Weak? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf someone stays up to date with the news, they may have heard about the kinds of things that have been taking place at universities around the world. One could read news papers, watch TV, and use social media to stay up to date with what goes on at these institutions. A Closer Look For ...
Views: 302 - Critical Thinking: Does Identity Politics Stop People From Having To Think For Themselves? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperFor a little while now, there has been something called ‘identity politics,’ and one way of looking at this would be to say that this is a way of viewing the world. Everyone is seen as belonging to a particular gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. What this means is that it is not ...
Views: 314 - Critical Thinking: Do Some People Use The Word 'Privilege' To Shame Others? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperSocial media has given people the ability to share their views with the world, and this can take place without the need for someone to reveal their true identity. Someone can then say just about whatever they want and they won’t need to worry about the consequences of their actions. If they ...
Views: 287 - Critical Thinking: Does The “#MeToo” Movement Show How ‘Privileged’ Women Are? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperShortly after the allegations were made about Harvey Weinstein, the “#MeToo" hashatag went viral on social media. This gave people the chance to speak out about the sexual assault and harassment that they had experienced in the workplace. In The Beginning It has been said that the ...
Views: 425 - Critical Thinking: Do Some Feminists Need Therapy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperIf a woman was asked to talk about what she thinks holds women back in life, she may say that it is themselves. What this might then show is that she has an internal locus of control. On the other hand, another woman could be asked the same question, and she could say that it is men. As a ...
Views: 429 - Critical Thinking: Is Someone Self-Absorbed If They Are Always Outraged? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2018 from Oliver JR CooperNowadays, there are plenty of people who are offended just about every time they go online, and, the same thing can take place when they are in the real world. This can be because they have seen something has had an effect on them directly, or it might be due to another reason. Two ...
Views: 332 - Critical Thinking: If Someone Is Always Offended Does It Show That They Are Self-Absorbed? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperOne only needs to pick up a paper or to go on social media see how common it is for people to be offended in today’s world. Nowadays, it is often said that offence is given, not taken; whereas in the past, it was typically seen as something that was taken, not given. A Lot Has Changed ...
Views: 493 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some People Always Say That Other People Are Sexist? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperThere are a number of problems in today’s world, and it could be said that some of these problems are more important than others. Still, that doesn’t meant that the amount of attention a problem receives will depend on how important it is. In the same way that the person with the loudest ...
Views: 373 - A Tough Call: Agree To Be Spied on... or Get Fired - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaAccording to recent Ernst & Young research, emerging use of technologies presents huge privacy risks , but the privacy regulations fall behind. We can see this gap in the workplace environment. An employee's privacy is hardly protected anymore. Let us look closer at this issue. To keep an ...
Views: 590 - Personal Timeline - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2017 from Muhammad Bin NaseerA personal timeline is a linear presentation that visualizes important moments in an individual’s life, such as shifting a house, getting married, changing a job or many other events. Usually it is created when you put together a chronological order of events, people and experiences in your life ...
Views: 369 - The importance of having a Business Plan - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2017 from Sharyl ConstineFor almost everything in life, we need a plan, and the same thing goes for business. A business plan carries the organizational structure of a business and enabled the entrepreneur to know where he is going. Every serious businessman needs a business plan because it enables people to do ...
Views: 477 - How To Use Goals To Create Optimism And Enthusiasm - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Cynthia Ann LeightonAre you frustrated that your inspiration’s gone missing today? I find a wee bit of optimism and enthusiasm in different ways. Because any given moment, one particular way might not work! That means I need to be prepared with another way that will. So, I’ve got lots of little tools to lift ...
Views: 467 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Act Like A Victim When They Have Done Something Wrong? - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there are going to be moments in everyone’s life when they do something wrong. When this takes place, one could see if there is anything they can do to put it right. The Next Step If it becomes clear that they can do something about what has taken place, they might ...
Views: 602 - No Blame; No Victimhood; No Kidding - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Rand GolletzWhenever I discuss my perspective on this subject with others, it stimulates “but what about” questions. “But what about the holocaust?” “But what about Cambodia in the 70s?” You get the idea. My retort to those people is always the same; their reaction to my retort is always the same; the ...
Views: 533 - The Pain of Seeing No Results and How to Keep Going - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2017 from Alex WiseYou know you’re not trying very hard unless you experience the bad times during your journey. The bad times are there to help you grow and make you better than you currently are. They are what you learn from the most and what will adjust your beliefs and behaviors. That’s why I don’t believe, ...
Views: 597 - ***Whose Life Are You Living? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2017 from Judi MoreoToday’s society places us in many different rolls. We are the friend, the spouse, the parent or child, the employer or team member. We change our behaviors and personas to fit our different and evolving rolls and responsibilities. Like changing our clothes to fit the weather or activity, we ...
Views: 559 - Stop always depending on someone else - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Joan Marie WhelanWe all have issues and problems that need to be attended to but it is wrong to put pressure on others to solve your problems or make you feel better. That is your job! Take responsibility for your feelings, for how you value yourself and for what is happening in your life. If something isn’t ...
Views: 796 - Field Service Business Management Solution Software - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2017 from Adroit Valuation Aashna Aneja AnejaField Force Tracker field service software for business management solution is your comprehensive partner in service development managing every aspect of your business is committed to being the number one choice for organizations looking to improve their business order management. FFT Business ...
Views: 765 - Critical Thinking: Why Do Some People Who Always Talk About Tolerance Act Intolerant? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Oliver JR CooperIf one uses social media, they may have come across people who talk about how important it is to be tolerant. This could be something that has taken place through reading what people write and through looking at the images they have shared. And, if one spends a lot of time online, this have ...
Views: 839 - Free Speech: Do People Need To Be Protected From Other People's Views? - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile it is not as if people have just started sharing their views, there is a difference when it comes to how things used to be. For one thing, the internet has given people a platform to do so. Restricted In the past, someone would have generally shared their views with their friends ...
Views: 870 - Free Speech: Do Some People Try To Silence Others Because They Can't Handle Their Own Emotions? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could experience a negative reaction if another person was to say something bad about them, this could also take place if they were to express their views. As a result of this, it could be a challenge for them to feel at peace within. No Escape One could then spend time with ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - Relationships: Does Someone Lack Empathy When They Tell Other People To Smile? - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIt could be said that there will be moments when one is happy and moments when they are not. And if they were to reflect on their life, they may see that they spend more time in one state than they do in the other. This can be how their life has always been, or it could just be down to ...
Views: 879(1 vote) - The Media: Are People Crazy If They Don't Believe What The Mainstream Media Tells Them? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to how someone sees the world, there is a strong chance that it has been heavily influenced by the mainstream media. The reason for this is that a lot of people look towards this source of information to tell them about what is taking place around them. Normal Therefore, in ...
Views: 915 - Offended: Does Being Offended Make Someone Right? - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one spends time around people there are likely to be moments when they agree with what they hear. Along with this, there are also likely to be moments when this isn’t the case. It could be said that this is part of life, and this is partly because they will have their own views. If they ...
Views: 869 - When the going gets tough …the tough get going! - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2016 from Rupa ShendeIts cliched but so true! It is also true that when the going gets tough, the toughest thing to do is to become tough. I so understand you! I am totally with you on this one. It at times simply adds to misery when people advise you to do ten different things to come out of the tough situation – ...
Views: 773 - Offended: Do Some Peoples Childhoods Set Them Up To Be Offended By Others? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIn today’s world, it could be said that there are a lot of sensitive people, and through being this way, they can find it hard to handle day-to-day life. However, this is not to say that everyone who is sensitive responds to life in the same way. Two Types What this comes down to is that ...
Views: 865 - Commitment Equates to Visibility - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Kathleen GageAsk a room full of entrepreneurs what their greatest challenge is and, more times than not, the answer is, “Finding clients.” Actually, it’s not so much finding clients as it is finding the right clients. Imagine if you didn’t have to search out clients because they found you because you are ...
Views: 880 - Commitment Equates to Visibility - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Kathleen GageAsk a room full of entrepreneurs what their greatest challenge is and, more times than not, the answer is, “Finding clients.” Actually, it’s not so much finding clients as it is finding the right clients. Imagine if you didn’t have to search out clients because they found you because you are ...
Views: 780 - Offended: Is Being Offended A Choice? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about the kinds of experiences that they have had so far this year, they may find that there have been a number of moments that have had a negative effect on their life. This could relate to what has taken place in the real world, as well as what has occurred online. And ...
Views: 1385 - Free Speech: Why Do Some People Try To Stop Others From Expressing Their Views? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen it comes to the people that one is closest to, they are likely to find that they have similar views. They may disagree about certain things from time to time, but in general they will be on the same page, so to speak. Whereas if one was to think about the people they that they are not ...
Views: 1031 - Social Media: Does Social Media Discourage Free Speech? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhen one uses social media, they can either send a ‘friend’ a message or they can share something on their wall. And as to what approach they take can all depend on what they want to talk about. For example, if one has something personal to talk about, they may decide to send a private ...
Views: 968 - Social Media: Does Social Media Encourage People To Objectify Animals? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperOne of the things that people generally do when they have a social media account (or a number of them), is to share pictures of themselves. This can be something that takes place when one wants to update their profile picture, or it could take place more often. If one only takes pictures of ...
Views: 1030 - The Super Club Mentality to Winning – And Why You Need It In Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2016 from George VlismasEven those even a little familiar with world football will know that Real Madrid sacked their manager, Rafael Benitez a few weeks ago. He was brought in under a wave of optimism, hoping that some of the magic he wove at his previous employment, elevating a very mediocre Napoli side to title ...
Views: 880 - The Road to Success: Adopt the Three L's- Love You, Lose the Excuses, Learn Something New - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2016 from Jaynine HowardBusiness owners, wives, and moms often find themselves short on time and energy. They are busy juggling a myriad of tasks. Remember, it only takes someone 15 seconds to sum you up and form an opinion. Whether right or wrong that is what happens. No one likes to be around a whiney person or ...
Views: 923 - Relationships: Do Some Women’s Childhoods Set Them Up To Hate Men? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2016 from Oliver JR CooperWhile someone could say that they hate a certain type of food, for instance, they can also say that they hate the opposite gender. It one could relate to the first example (or if they hated something similar), it is unlikely to have much of an effect on their life. However, if they were in ...
Views: 974 - Top 10 Benefits of Software Testing - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2016 from Advanto SoftwareTop 10 Benefits of Software Testing Software testing is the process of detecting faults in a product before it is released and becomes operational. Although there is a lack of understanding about its importance in a software development cycle, the value it can bring to a product cannot be ...
Views: 2814 - Relationships: Why Do Some People Always Blame Men/Women? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperWhen something goes wrong, one can either look into what took place, or they can simply find someone to blame. If they were to look into what happened, it would give them the chance to make a difference. For example, they could see if they have played a part in what took place and if so, ...
Views: 1021 - Are You a Secret People Pleaser? [quiz] - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2015 from Pat LaDouceurWhat would happen if you said Yes to everything you were asked to do? You might end up in one of these situations: •Damitri had a to-do list of over 70 items, and he felt like he was always disappointing someone. •Amie spent almost a third of her workweek dealing with email, and worried ...
Views: 943 - Getting Organized and Taking Care of Business - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Alice LandryOur daily lives often keep us so busy and caught up in trying to plan for the immediate day that we neglect the overall big picture. While Spirit reminds us to slow down and be present in the moment, you might find it challenging to relax if your personal space is cluttered, paperwork is ...
Views: 935 - When Your Back is Against the Wall… - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from William CottringerWhen Your Back is Against the Wall… by Bill Cottringer …Or when you are caught between a rock and hard place and can’t get any lower because you are already lower than a snake’s belly. This is a horrible place to be in life, but only the lucky few escape these painful experiences. Most of ...
Views: 906 - Dream Blockers - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2015 from Breanna L. BrownDream blockers, you have them, I have them, we all have them. These are the people in our lives that try to deter us from following our dreams. These people are normally compromised of our, family members, friends, relationship partners, co-workers, etc. Unlike any average hater, who is always ...
Views: 1255 - The Media: Does The Media Promote Intolerance? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2015 from Oliver JR CooperIf one was to think about what the propose of the media is, they may start to think about how it is there to inform people about what is taking place around them and in the world at large. Based on this outlook, it will be normal for them to look towards the media in order to be informed. In ...
Views: 1105 - Cleansing old Drama Cycles and Entering New Ways of Thinking - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2015 from Russell DobdaInsanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. ~Albert Einstein Many of us have drama cycles that recur in our lives. It might be a situation we often find ourselves in that causes a great amount of stress or pain. It might be a particular type of person ...
Views: 1026 - Don't Blame Gravity - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2015 from Rand GolletzPicture this: A light plane goes down in the Arizona desert. A team from the NTSB descends on the scene to investigate what happened. After three months of rigorous study and analysis, they're ready to report. They call a news conference. The NTSB administrator approaches the podium. You've ...
Views: 975 - Bringing The Passion Back To Your Life - by Submitted on May 04, 2015 from Kate SinerYou have probably heard me say this a bunch by now but your life is what you make it. If it is lacking passion then, it is your job to bring it back. Sometimes, this requires a mental shift. Sometimes, this requires taking action to create more of what we want in our external life. A little of ...
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