What’s On Your Mind?

Mind your mind. Studies have indicated that negative predictions about an experience are far more likely to come true than positive predictions because negative thoughts are seven times more powerful than positive ones.

This means that to override any negative thought or expression you produce, it takes seven positive thoughts just to break even. Think about that.

What The Ancient Egyptians Said About Public Speaking

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers the number one skill across the board that employers are looking for is the ability to communicate effectively.

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A Lesson On Mastering the Lesson

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”

—Frederick Douglass

Do you find that you struggle with the same things over and over again? If so, you haven’t mastered the lesson in the struggle.

You probably already know that in life, lessons repeat themselves until you…

Smart People vs. Wise People

Smart people learn from their mistakes; wise people learn from the mistakes of others. Learning from the mistakes and experiences of others will greatly accelerate your progress. It will also save you a boatload of time and money.

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Duncan Nugget® #26: Contagious

Beware of the attitudes of the people you associate with the most because attitudes are contagious. (I know it’s common sense but…common sense and what you commonly do are quite often two entirely different things!)

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What is the #1 cause of daytime fatigue?

Have you been feeling tired recently? Well, it might not be because of all of the work you have to do. Did you know that lack of water — which causes your brain to become dehydrated — is the number one cause of daytime fatigue? Drink more water. Seriously.

Never Go Shopping When You’re Hungry

One of the things college students spend the most money on is food. So here’s a quick and simple tip that will help keep the food you eat from eating your cash.

• NEVER go shopping when you’re hungry! Also, make a shopping list and stick to it.