September 2010
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August 2010
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Tomorrow, in a very real sense, your life — the life you author from...
– “We are What We Choose” Remarks by Jeff Bezos, as delivered to the Class of 2010 Baccalaureate May 30, 2010
July 2010
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June 2010
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On Being a Christian (Romans 12) →
sucheese:
Never pride yourself on being better than you really are.
Think of yourself dispassionately.
When you give, you should give generously.
If you are put in charge, you must be conscientious.
If you do works of mercy, let it be because you enjoy doing them.
Love without any pretense.
Avoid what is evil; stick to what is good.
Let your feelings of deep affection for one...
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May 2010
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Moments are like fireflies
Savor yourself. Cut yourself some slack. Appreciate your beauty. Wink at yourself in the mirror. Tell your husband he has nice buns. Tell your wife she’s hotter than she was yesterday. Tell your children how you see them. Tell your parents thank you. Remind your friends who they are.
After all, ten years from now, right now will be ten years ago. Moments are like fireflies. You...
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On happiness
If you want happiness for an hour—take a nap. If you want happiness for a day—go fishing. If you want happiness for a month—get married. If you want happiness for a year—inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime—help someone else. -Chinese Proverb
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Are you an elite?
In the developing world, there’s often a sharp dividing line between the elites and everyone else. The elites have money and/or an advanced education. It’s not unusual to go to the poorest places on earth and find a small cadre of people who aren’t poor at all. Sometimes, this is an unearned position, one that’s inherited or acquired in ways that take advantage of others....
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How (And When) to Motivate Yourself →
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Daniel Pink's 3 rules of thumb for public speaking
i) brevity ii) levity iii) repetition. (via @oonyeoh)
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10 Benefits of Rising Early, and How to Do It →
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April 2010
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50 INCREDIBLE, HISTORICAL SPEECHES YOU SHOULD... →
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A Letter to Men, by Christina Hendricks →
We love your body. If we’re in love with you, we love your body. Your potbelly, everything. Even if you’re insecure about something, we love your body. You feel like you’re not this or that? We love your body. We embrace everything. Because it’s you.
Speaking of your body, you don’t understand…
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Once upon a time there was a crooked tree and a straight tree. And they grew...
– Kneller, Wristcutters: A Love Story (via movieoftheday) (via sucheese)
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The only thing you can change
You can’t change your entire life. You can only change your next action. — You can’t change a relationship with a loved one. You can only change your next interaction. — You can’t change your entire job. You can only change your next task. — You can’t change your body composition. You can only change your next meal. — You can’t change your fitness level. You can only...
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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer...
– Dr. Seuss (via justbesplendid) (via theadventist)
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