The Truth About Money and Happiness
It is a great article about the relationship between money and happiness. I always believe that we shouldn't overvalue money and directly correlate money with happiness. Make money be something that you need to cover your basic expenses.
Don't be a money servant !
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It is an oft repeated axiom that money cannot buy happiness. While this is certainly true, poverty will not buy happiness either. Some people become very wealthy, yet struggle to enjoy their lives. On the other hand, others manage to go through life with very few money problems simply because they are able to make the most of what they have.
Color Psychology
After reading this article, one can use the best color for the situation.
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Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms?
Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. And even in Western societies, the meanings of various colors have changed over the years. But today in the U.S., researchers have generally found the following to be accurate.
Black
Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.
White
Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility. Read more
24 Weekly Actions for Creating Lasting Success
The basic motto of this article is to act rather than brooding on things. Stop thinking about it, act now!
“Doubt can only be removed by action.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
To create the success you are seeking takes effort and it takes action. What keeps many of us from realizing the lasting success we desire is in not understanding what actions to take; so we don’t take any action. We stay stuck. And we stay unfulfilled and unhappy.
This weekly action plan offers very tangible and specific ideas, thoughts and strategies. It’s a tool, of sorts, to take the actions needed to accomplish the goals you have set in your personal relationships, as a parent, and to obtain the spiritual, career and financial success you may be searching for right now.
The plan is simple. Write these actions in a journal and then record your progress throughout the week. To change, you must take action. Action begins with making a plan. Consider these 24 weekly actions for creating lasting success, happiness and balance.
1. Decide What You Want. What’s on deck for you this week? Do you want a better connection with your partner? Do you want to squeeze in an extra workout at the gym in order to keep your exercise routine on track? No matter what it is, make a plan for your week. Decide what you want to accomplish by week’s end and make a deliberate attempt to achieve this. Read more
Robin Sharma interview
As you may know, the author of the best seller book The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Robin Sharma was also a lawyer in real life, and lived almost the same things as "The monk" does in the book.
Here is interview with him : Source : http://www.pickthebrain.com/
Exclusive Interview: Robin Sharma on His Morning Routine, Being a Dad and the Meaning of Success
“The smallest of actions is always better than the noblest of intentions.” - Robin Sharma
Today I am thrilled to be able to share with you this interview with one of my heroes, Robin Sharma.
Robin Sharma is one of the world’s top experts on leadership and personal success. He is the author of 10 major international bestsellers, including The Greatness Guide and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
. Robin is the CEO of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a global training firm whose clients include GE, Nike, FedEx, NASA, Unilever, Microsoft, BP, IBM, The Harvard Business School and Yale University.


