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The Guy in the Glass - Chapter #30

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:12:00 GMT

It's Vegas, baby! Miguel recites the poem on being true to yourself, by Dale Winbrow. Special thanks to wonderful Lori Painter (Inspire2act) for shooting the video off the cuff.

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Tags : lori, painter, wimbrow

Turning Waiting Time into Valuable Time

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:02:04 GMT

How many thousands of hours of your life will be wasted waiting? In lines, for someone, for something. Turn it into a your advantage.

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Tags : wait, waiting

What to do when you don't like the book - Chapter #25

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:04:04 GMT

Some books just don't click. It may be a good book, you may even understand it is a good book, but if it doesn't grab you... dump it. There's too many books out there to waste your time.

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Tags : book, boring

A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson (review) - Chapter 24

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:54:00 GMT

A monumental work of complex knowledge simplified for the layman with the most interesting delivery possible.

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Tags : bill, book, bryson, history, review

A Book About Innocent (review) - Chapter #23

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Innocent Drinks is a little company that has become not-so-little by creating raving fan customers. They share their story and best tips to create a worthwhile company.

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Tags : innocent, smoothies

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama (review) - Chapter #22

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:31:00 GMT

Eastern spirituality meets Western psychology.

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Tags : Dalai, Happiness, Lama

Dune by Frank Herbert (review) - Chapter #21

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:57:00 GMT

Frank Herbert's masterpice. Whether you are into Science-Fiction novels or not, Miguel discusses why this book is a must read.

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Tags : arrakis, dune, frank, herbert

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: 7 Lessons From a Roman Emperor

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:08:00 GMT

Stoic philosopher and emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote a jewel called Meditations. Almost 2 millenia afterwards it is still just as relevant. Miguel shares the 7 key lessons he learnt from him.

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Tags : aurelius, marcus, meditations

Why Your World View is Never Right

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:26:00 GMT

How many senses do you have? And you think you can really grasp reality with that? Reconsider...

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Tags : perception, reality, senses

The Best Time in History

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:36:03 GMT

Is now.

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Tags : history

Thinking Outside The Box: The Prerequisite

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:38:04 GMT

In order to have an idea that is "outside-the-box", first you need to know what the box is! Miguel talks about concurrent thinking and defining the framework as a first step to having the lightbulb flick ON.

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Tags : ideas, innovation, lateral, outside-the-box, thiking

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell - Chapter #16

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:25:01 GMT

Are rags to riches stories not as impressive as they sound? What are the ingredients to create a Bill Gates, a band like the Beatles or any kind of successful individual? Malcom Gladwell raises some strong points in his new best-seller... but is this a pill for mediocre people to justify themselves?

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Tags : Outliers, gladwell, malcolm, success

The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge (review) - Chapter #15

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:08:03 GMT

Miguel reviews the book that lays out a scientific view on the power of thoughts to shape your brain. Neuroplasticity has revolutionized how we view the most powerful tool on Earth: your brain. Full of stories of outstanding recovery, it is as much an inspiring read as it is a wake up call to the importance of kind of thoughts you cultivate.

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Tags : brain, doidge, neuroplasticity, neuroscience, norman

Retro-Ideas: The Power Of Reading What You Already Knew

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:53:01 GMT

When we read something we have already learnt subconsciously through our life experience, the concept is brought to our conscious awereness. Then you can make direct use it. Miguel gives a personal example of the concept.

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Tags : reading, retro-ideas

Advice From a Stoic on How to Read a Complex Excerpt

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:38:02 GMT

Whenever you read something you do not understand: how do you react? If you are like most people, you'll try again and then move on if it's still not clear. Give this different approach a try...

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Tags : aurelius, complex, marcus, reading

Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment by George Leonard (book review) - #12

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Aikido master George Leonard has created a zen-like practical manual to master any skill in life. If you don't want to be neither good nor great, but a master at something - these lessons are crucial.

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Tags : 5, aikido, keys, leonard, mastery, zen

Warning: Your Thoughts Change Your Brain - Chapter #11

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:35:15 GMT

We look at the science of neuroplasticity and how it aligns with the principles of happiness espoused by the Dalai Lama. Your thoughts physically change your brain - so beware of what you think!

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Tags : brain, dalai, lama, neuroplasticity, thoughts

Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson (book review) - #10

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:28:04 GMT

Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way. By Richard Branson

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Tags : book, branson, losing, my, review, richard, virginity

Gameness - A Lesson From Dog Fighting

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:23:00 GMT

Gameness

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Tags : Gameness

Your Learning Approach Can Make You Dumber - #8

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:07:00 GMT

It's not all about raw intelligence. There are distinct approaches to learning, one leads towards mastery, the other towards quitting. Can you identify which is yours?

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Tags : Learning, Mastery, developmental, entity, incremental, psychology, theory