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Success and Happiness: It's Your Heart vs. What the Others Think

How do you know you are successful in life?

You can either judge your achievements by other people's standards or by your own definition of success.

So the first step to success is knowing what success means to you. Otherwise, you won't even know it when you get there, right?

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The Random Show, Episode 23 — New Year’s Resolutions, Firearms, Start-up Finds, Zelda, and Obscene Thoughts on Grey Hairs

There are dozens of topics covered in this wine-infused, bromantic episode of scatterbrained nonsense. Like what? Well, plans for 2014, firearms, tech finds and start-up talk, the goodness of Zelda, favorite recent books, and much more. O-tanoshimi dane! One special offer: If you sign up as one of...

“The Constant Temptation to Succumb to a Mindless Habit Like Checking Email Is a Constant Threat.”

Habits interview: Nir Eyal. I first learned about Nir Eyal through his terrific blog, Nir and Far, which is about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. Then I met him at a conference, and had a chance to talk to him in person. A few weeks ago, I read his thought-provoking new...

Improve your productivity by reading the manual

I recently saw a comment online that read something like, “All I use the iPhone’s Home button is for is taking screenshots. What else is it for?” Here at Unclutterer, we believe that knowing what your gear is capable of doing improves your productivity and helps to keep you organized. In short, we...

I Tried to Quit & It’s Too Hard!

By Leo Babauta You might have uttered the title of this post before — I know I did when I tried to quit smoking. And when I considered giving up meat, cheese, sugar, and more. Quitting something can seem incredibly hard, so much so that we don’t even want to put ourselves through the...

12 Easy Ways to Improve a Bad Mood

Many things can cause or contribute to a bad mood, even if you're usually an optimistic person. Circumstances such as stress at work, a disagreement with a friend, or a difficult family situation can send your mood into a funk. Sometimes, you're just having a bad day and you need a little...

Real Estate Investing Is Cheaper and Easier Than You Think

Real estate often seems to be the "ugly stepchild" of the personal finance community.

Most individuals understand that there is something there, but don't talk about it because it appears mysterious, complicated, and only for the super rich. However, I believe real estate investing...

Best Money Tips: Save Money on Valentine's Day

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips Roundup! Today we found some stellar articles on saving money on Valentine's Day, wedding favors people will actually use, and tips for making money this tax season.
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Save Money on Valentine's Day — Cooking a special dinner or...

Drink Your Tea: Types, Health Benefits, and How to Brew a Perfect Cup

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "There is a great deal of poetry and fine sentiment in a chest of tea." On any given day 158 million Americans drink tea — and for good reason. Different types of tea have been shown to boost the immune system, regulate cholesterol, and fight cancer with...

The 5 Best Paper Shredders

Every house and office should have a good paper shredder. Paper shredders help to keep your private information safe by destroying private and confidential documents that may contain sensitive information. While buying a shredder may seem straightforward, there are actually many factors to...