Remember: anything that is worth something takes time. I recall one day standing by my microwave and thinking to myself, “Man, this sure is taking a long time!” As soon as those words filtered into my mind, I realized that I had been conditioned by the Microwave Mentality and instant-gratification ideology. I was no longer patient. I wanted instant results. Results so quickly that I considered the microwave as taking too much time....
Considering I was not attempting to be a Mathematician, I failed to see its relevance. But being British, I had never before encountered an IQ test, so out of curiosity about the questions, I completed it. They determined my score was 146 and I was offered the role. I, however, declined. I felt disenchanted about working with people who would judge me solely on my analytical skills or MENSA prospects, instead of the strength of my experience or what I could offer....
Modern culture and free-thinking attitudes Current science at play shows that we naturally want to help others, and that giving makes you happier in general. That warm, fuzzy feeling is your body responding positively to your actions. This particular human trait, at its most basic yet most fundamental, is an ideology that goes back as far as ancient Greece — to the concept of eudaimonia (human flourishing). Eudaimonia can be broken down into two differing viewpoints....
Yes, there is an underlying pattern to always getting into toxic relationships, but in order to break this pattern, you must take a look at the bigger picture… For example, you may end up getting into toxic relationships if you rush into the relationship and commit too soon before knowing the other person well enough, ignore the red flags, or are part of the vicious cycle. But once again, you must take a look at the bigger picture....
What is a contingency plan? A contingency plan is a set of actions that you will take when something unexpected happens. Think of it as a backup plan, or a Plan B. It should have instructions that you can follow when your original plan doesn’t work out due to changes in the situation. A contingency plan prepares you to deal with any future troubles you may encounter, and gives you some sort of escape route out of any accident....
The good news is that, apart from medications, there are simple lifestyle changes that can have a big impact on this condition. Sleeping On The Left Side It might come as a surprise, but sleeping on the left side is one simple way to cut down on the problem of nighttime GERD pain. No one is exactly sure why, but there are many theories: One theory is because the stomach is situated on the left side of the body and when you sleep at this time, gravity itself makes it less likely that the contents of the stomach will back up into the esophagus, causing painful reflux....
Many of us associate the term ‘gap year’ as an activity exclusively for teenagers. Typically the year after school or college and before entering university, people will head off for a year in some exotic antipodean location, sometimes taking a job and generally “seeing a bit of the world” along the way. These days, a lot more people are taking their ‘gap’ year after university or a few years into their working lives....
Rejoice my fellow book nerds, we’re about to explore some of the greatest pieces of literature ever created! I am currently attempting to read the entirety of George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy series ‘A Song Of Ice And Fire‘ and let me tell you: it’s a mental marathon. The word count for the shortest in the series A Game Of Thrones still exceeds 298,000 words: longer than any of The Lord Of The Rings or Harry Potter books....
This is, of course, irrational drivel. The value attached to work comes from what’s produced as a result, nothing else. Relaxation and ease don’t produce vice—unless you cling to the belief that anything enjoyable must be sinful too. Most criminals, terrorists and evil dictators work very hard at what they do. Does that, miraculously, make it good? Much of what people spend their time and effort on is trivial, unproductive and contributes little or nothing to their well-being, enjoyment or prosperity....
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or wake up earlier, we’ll share with you the research behind self control. You don’t need extremely high IQ to be successful, you need self-control. Before we talk about the limitations of self control, we should first understand the benefits of controlling oneself. Throughout our lives, there will be countless list of bad habits that we’ll need to overcome. For some of us, it could be quitting junk food....
The answers to these questions, and many more, are drawn out, animated and explained in Business Insider Science’s video, “The Scale of the Universe.” Fascinated by what you see? Share the video with your friends! Featured photo credit: Business Insider via businessinsider.com
To help us to better understand each other Business Insider have created this infographic of different gestures around the world, so we can all improve our understanding! Body Language Around The World | Business Insider Featured photo credit: Picjumbo via picjumbo.com
Systems abound for a myriad of different recruitment strategies so you find that “right person.” There are scores of training classes you can take to learn how to interview in the best possible way, asking open-ended, scenario questions which will illustrate for you the way a candidate thinks and makes decisions. There are great new assessment tests and tools, which will enable you to do very complete talent inventory on prospective candidates without tripping yourself up with any of those no-no questions we can no longer legally ask....
Then you miss a day. And another. And another… Soon, days turn into weeks, and weeks turn into months. Before you know it, that book you said you would finish has been lying under your bed for a year, and that diet you said you would follow has become the last thing that comes to mind when you are in front of a dinner table. At one point, you felt immensely guilty, but now you just feel numb....
I have been testing my workflow a bit recently – mainly on moving emails that require replying to @Reply folder. Now once I found any email that needs to reply: Press reply immediately Within 1 or 2 minutes, I will write down any thoughts I have If I can finish replying within 2 minutes, I will send it out immediately. If not, I will save it into my draft folder....
These words are also commonly ascribed to situations of sadness and mourning, as people try to identify with a particular group or individual that has been afflicted by tragedy. Despite the similarities in terms of application and origin, however, there are core differences that separate the two words. Sympathy describes the feelings of compassion and pity that we may have for another person’s plight, whereas empathy enables us to put ourselves in the shoes of those who are suffering and share directly in their sadness....
Phase 1: Blissful Avoidance I am at school. I am good at maths. I just get maths. I avoid languages, I avoid arts, I focus on maths and physics and computers. I get by without doing any work. This phase lasted until age 21, the final year of university. Phase 2: Lucky, and Avoiding Responsibility I am at university, I am in my early years of management consulting work. My university had just gotten all excited about 2 things: team work and oral presentations....
The skills that achievers use to help them complete tasks, hit deadlines, and finish projects are the same skills that can help you become a happier, more balanced individual in every part of your life. Everyone should aspire to build a productive mindset. Here are eight tips to improve both your productivity and your life: Be Solution-focused If you focus too long on a problem, it can really start to bog you down....
While finding trustworthy information online can sometimes be difficult, these five simple tips can help you verify if you have found trustworthy or false information. 1. Check if the article is biased With all of the information available online, there can be problems with guaranteeing you have found unbiased content, rather than false information. Normally data is used in selective ways to show information, so it can often be used to showcase one point of view....
