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·1 day ago

Habits that pay

Do these things — The way we look at things depends largely on what we’re looking for. People who want to know how to be ‘successful’, whether that’s rich, or happy, or healthy, often look to people who have achieved what they want for ideas. It makes sense; “that person has what I want…

Self Improvement

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Self Improvement

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·4 days ago

You get what you tolerate

People don’t get what they deserve, they get what they tolerate. In a world without many absolutes, that’s about the closest thing I’ve experienced to the truth. My boss called me this morning and abused me on the phone. I don’t enjoy my job. It’s the worst-paid position I’ve ever…

Work

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Work

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·6 days ago

O G I Friday

IS THIS MY NEW NORMAL? — Celebrating Fridays used to be easy. Do you remember that phrase? Thank God it’s Friday! Maybe it came from the joy of leaving your place of work for a weekend at home, or wherever else you wanted to be. Maybe it was because you just loved eating at TGI Fridays…

Work

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Work

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·Jan 26

My father’s grave

I avoid my father’s grave Not for fear or sorrow, But because my father’s wishes Are still waiting for tomorrow.

Poetry

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Poetry

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My father’s grave

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·Jan 21

Happiness is simple

I’ve read tens of books in the last twelve months and hundreds of articles. Some of them have really opened my eyes. The more I read, the more I learn. Some of the best things I learn are so simple, I realize I already knew them, without even being aware…

Happiness

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Happiness

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·Jan 21

Three-minute muscles

Hypertrophy in less time This article is about how to make your muscles grow quickly and efficiently. It’s about how you can improve your physique and your health without spending a minute longer than you need to in the gym. …

Bodybuilding

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Bodybuilding

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·Jan 16

Transform A Country

Three things that will keep the next government in power for decades — Britain has been broken. Britons are getting poorer, and the majority no longer trust their government. Strikes are now commonplace and in spite of Conservative ministers and their supporters in the press trying their best to vilify anybody who strikes, more and more of the British public support industrial action. …

Government

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Government

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·Jan 12

With friends

Your greatest assets might be friends And what you make so that all ends, Meet and even then exceed Few of your wants and all your needs.

Poetry

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Poetry

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With friends

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·Jan 12

Is there a God?

What questions are worth asking? — What questions are worth asking? People ask a lot of questions when they’re going through a tough time. A friend of mine recently tried to take his own life. He’s been going through a tough time. Thinking is an endless string of questions. Tough times make you think. …

Philosophy

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Philosophy

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·Jan 11

You Will Be

My eyes are open but I’m blind I no longer understand, A while ago I lost my mind It all slipped through my hands. Not that you could ever see I still look well controlled, Now I’ve told you you should not Believe all that you’re told. And don’t be…

Poetry

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