The Optimist Living
Achieving prosperity according to Andrew Carnegie
110 years ago, journalist Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, set down with steel baron Andrew Carnegie for a series of interviews aimed about the principles of his success. For Carnegie mindset was the critical component: the problem most of us face isn’t that our goals are too Read More...
We are what we say ‘yes’ to
“We are what we repeatedly do,” said Aristotle some 2,500 years ago. Warren Buffett says: “The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything.” Every second of every day, you’re saying “yes” to something. And Read More...
Open your heart: for others and for yourself
There are always annoying people around us and most of us follow the same strategy: we close off with feelings of apprehension, resentment, or disdain. But here’s the point: closing your heart ultimately hurts yourself. How can you commit to living with an open Read More...
These three words that you use all the time are in the way of your success
Almost everyone says these words many times a day. Words have power. Our brain responds to the way we use language when we talk and the way we use language in our thoughts. That’s why you should not say: “I have to…”. That sounds like a burden. If you say “I get to” instead you tell Read More...
These 10 companies hire people to work from wherever they like
Increasingly, technology allows people to work out of the office. Almost half of the employees in the US are working remotely at least part of the time. The majority of remote jobs still require workers to live in specific regions or locations, but here are 10 companies that let you work remotely Read More...
The faster way to end a conflict is to agree on something… anything
It may sound counterintuitive but the fastest way to end a conflict is to find something to agree on. And that something doesn’t have anything directly to do with the Read More...
Here are the best—and worst—cooking oils for your health
If cooking oil becomes too hot, it not only harms the flavor, but many of the nutrients in the oil degrade—and the oil will release harmful compounds called free radicals. So, it’s important to know which type of oil is best to use to sauté, bake and Read More...
Three brain science–backed techniques that help you learn faster
Through research, we are understanding better and better how we learn. Some of these discoveries help to make learning more efficient and more fun. Here are three very helpful tips to master the art of Read More...
How to master the art of letting go
Moving on does require letting go. But letting go requires something, too. It requires acceptance. It doesn’t matter what you’re trying to move beyond: a heartbreak, a friendship, a family ordeal, a work situation, a city, a hurt, a dream, a future…you name it and sometimes we need to Read More...
Success is within your control: The 43 best Napoleon Hill quotes
Napoleon Hill wrote his book Think and Grow Rich 80 years ago. Since then over 100 million copies of the book that teaches that a positive attitude, relentless personal development, and consistent hard work are the keys to success, have been sold. The book still ranks high on Amazon sales charts. Read More...