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How to Keep a Conversation Going & Never Run Out of Things to Say

January 14, 2013 - Posted by Tolzoh

One of the BIGGEST problems you may face when trying to meet new friends is the awkward silence. Encountering this situation is so uncomfortable that it can even force you to avoid meeting new people in the first place, but there is a way to get around it. In the past, I I struggled with this so much that I thought it could never be solved. I even thought it had to do with my DNA or something… but I proved myself wrong when I learned how to solve it. Not knowing how to keep a conversation going can really harm your social life, but if you know how to keep those words flowing, you can meet, talk to, and get to know pretty much anyone you like—creating great possibilities for friendship, fun, and shared activities that you would otherwise have missed out on.

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How to Hack Your Accommodation When Traveling

September 14, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

Outside of flights, accommodation is usually the next big travel expense. Luckily, it's quite easy to get free or cheap accommodation.

Hotel Deals: Getting a sweet deal on a hotel is actually really easy, especially if you are in the United States. Simply head over to Priceline or Hotwire and bid on rooms. When you know your dates, just head to Better Bidding first to see what similar people bid on and won at. Use that as your baseline. I used this method to get a hotel room in Times Square, New York during Christmas for $85 USD per night. (That is a huge bargain!)

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Top 10 Clever Hacks for Things You Thought Were Trash

September 10, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

One man's trash is another man's treasure, and we've always been fond of finding MacGyver-like uses for anything and everything—right down to dryer lint and used candy wrappers.. Here are our top 10 favorite hacks for things you thought were headed to the garbage.

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10 Reasons to be Okay with Being Disliked

August 29, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

by Lori Deschene

“If your number one goal is to make sure that everyone likes and approves of you, then you risk sacrificing your uniqueness, and, therefore, your excellence.” ~Unknown

We all know at least one hardcore people-pleaser. You know the signs: She sleeps out in the rain and gets sick so her friend’s dog can fit in the tent. She’s 100% Republican but pretends she’s Democrat solely because her friends are.

If a friend calls her stupid, she whips up a batch of cookies and makes a card that reads, “I’m sorry for disappointing you.” And despite all her efforts to be liked by everyone, many people disrespect her.

1 comments Labels: Disapproval, Hacks, Life, Public, Relationship, Self Improvement

Listening to Complainers Is Bad for Your Brain

August 23, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

Exposure to nonstop negativity actually impairs brain function. Here's how to defend yourself.

Do you hate it when people complain? It turns out there's a good reason: Listening to too much complaining is bad for your brain in multiple ways, according to Trevor Blake, a serial entrepreneur and author of Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life. In the book, he describes how neuroscientists have learned to measure brain activity when faced with various stimuli, including a long gripe session.

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50 Links That Will Help You Find Your Life’s Purpose

Posted by Tolzoh

Whether you’re 15 or 50, trying to figure out what you want to do with your life is an intimidating challenge and one that doesn’t always lend itself to easy answers. Finding a passion, doing fulfilling work, making a difference in the world, and discovering the things that make us most successful and happy are all chief concerns in most of our lives, but they’re not always goals that are easily attainable. For some, finding a life purpose can be very difficult and sometimes downright discouraging, but with the right support and guidance it certainly doesn’t need to be an impossible feat. We’ve collected some excellent resources, from videos to reading material to essential web reading, that can help you define and fulfill your purpose in life, whatever it may be.

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The Freeloader’s Toolbelt: 50 Tools to Help You Get Anything Free Online

July 28, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

Whether you’re strapped for cash or just a tightwad, everyone appreciates a little free stuff now and then. Lucky for you, the internet is chock-full of freebies just sitting there waiting for a cash conscious person such as yourself to come along and claim them. While some freebies come with strings attached, many are entirely free and allow you to try out new products, take courses and enjoy free things you might not otherwise have access to. Here is a list of 50 places you can check out the next time you’re looking for a sweet deal. Blogs These blogs can give you the scoop on freebies.

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5 Useful Tips to Overhaul and Speed Up Your PC

July 23, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

It is an accepted fact that Windows Computers tend to get a bit slow after a few months of use. The PC that felt responsive when it was new starts taking extra seconds to perform basic tasks. It boots up, but it's a couple of frustrating moments before you can start working, Folders can be accessed but only after a slight lag, and Programs do launch, but lethargically.

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How To Be Attractive

July 17, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

FC - We all want to be attractive. To get to the next level in our lives, we are trying to "attract" people: investors, employees, voters, customers, suppliers, friends, a mate, Facebook friends, Twitter followers, etc. Of course, we need to turn up the attraction far beyond physical beauty and style to reach our goals in today's hyper-competitive world.

As a venture capitalist, I have the unenviable job of saying no over 200 times more than I say yes. Yet despite these odds, VC's are tripping over themselves to invest in the most attractive entrepreneurs. Here are six key things the most talented entrepreneurs do. They also can be applied to whatever it is you are trying to attract in your own life:

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50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do

July 10, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

MarcandAngel - Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life. To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades. Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one.

While not totally comprehensive, here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do.

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Nine Things Successful People Do Differently

July 5, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

HBR — Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren't sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others — is really just one small piece of the puzzle. In fact, decades of research on achievement suggests that successful people reach their goals not simply because of who they are, but more often because of what they do.

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How to Read a Topographic Map

July 4, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

ArtofManliness – Today we’re going to discuss how to read terrain off of a map. Reading terrain is more about artistic visualization than it is science. There are three major factors that aid in the visualization of terrain from a 2d map:

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10 Awesome Pieces Of Advice To Make Your Life Better

June 30, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

Any decision is better than no decision. Failure is not better than never doing anything at all.

2 comments Labels: DIY, Hacks, Life, Life - Laws, Productivity, Self Improvement

Things Life is Too Short To Tolerate

June 16, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in, forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day, you shall begin it well and serenely...” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Simple Ways to Make Your Life Better

June 14, 2012 - Posted by Tolzoh

Life is not complex. We are complex. Life is simple, and the simple thing is the right thing. - Oscar Wilde