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5 Compelling Reasons to Become an Autodidact in the Modern Era

5 Compelling Reasons for Becoming An Autodidact in the Modern Era

Autodidact. That’s the word for someone who engages in self-learning and self-teaching. Most of our culturally cherished individuals were/are considered autodidacts. Many of these figures are from bygone eras (Abraham Lincoln, Michael Faraday, The Wright Brothers, etc.) but we have … Continue reading

7 Nuggets to Help You Take Control of Your Life After Abuse

If you have been abused, it is very likely that you will feel the effects of that abuse in all your future relationships.  It could be with your spouse, your friends, your family, and your children. Imagine what it would … Continue reading

Forget SMART Goals and Try This Instead

For four years, I struggled using SMART Goals that got me nowhere. I experienced psychological pressure and pain from always feeling like I would never be enough until I reached some magically self-created utopia through achieving my goals. I never … Continue reading

BENEFITS OF coffee

The 12 Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee You Should Know

Morning consumption of coffee aids us going throughout the day and provides us with higher energy levels. But there are plenty more benefits of consuming coffee. Yet there is always a debate: Is coffee good for you or bad for … Continue reading

6 Habits That Will Make You Grittier and Put an End to Being a Quitter

Grit remains abstract to scientists, making it difficult to measure still. Some say it’s the burning passion people have for the long-term goals set before them. Others say that’s how they were raised. Those contentions are actually true but if … Continue reading

The Hidden Power of Smiling

Between everyday stresses, busy schedules, and the many responsibilities you undoubtedly have on your plate, it can be easy to get into a rut of negative thoughts and self-defeating behavior. What you might not know is that you have a … Continue reading