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Instead of being fossilized, forever closed structures with a single, universal moral, classic books have the power of opening themselves toward the world. If there’s anything universal about them, it’s the innate, deeply human truth that makes them applicable to every age and culture, and most importantly, to each of our lives. So, let me ask you a question: when was the last time you drank vodka with Dostoyevsky? Sure, we’ve all had our fair share of “Crime and Punishment” during our high school years, but I dare you to pay another visit to poor Rodya!...

There are lots of different health benefits to spinach; it can improve your hair and skin, it provides protein and iron and it can even help with bone health. Here are 5 of the main benefits of spinach. 5 Benefits of Spinach 1. It Can Improve Your Vision Spinach is filled with xanathene, beta carotene and lutein, which all benefit your eyesight in various ways. Spinach also has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce puffiness and sore eyes....

1. Five Dollar Dinners: Recipes, Printable Coupons 2. PaperBack Swap: Trade Used Books for Free 3. Savored: Free Way to Make Online Reservations and Pay Lower Prices 4. Gazelle: Sells and Recycle Electronics 5. FreeCycle: Changing the World One Gift at a Time 6. Free Printables: Printable Labels, Gift Tags and Note Cards 7. CellSwapper: Get Out of Your Cell Phone-Mobile-Wireless Contract 8. Trusted Cleaner: Find Your Local Professional 10. Money Saving Mom: Intentional Finance....

And we’re not talking exclusively on-job tools here either; freelancers have the difficult task of managing all of their activities, work expenditures, and productivity, as they have only themselves to account for. While you certainly don’t want to get bogged down in excess tools (succumbing to signing up to every free tool ever), there are certainly a few free resources out there that will greatly aid in your endeavors as a successful freelancer....

We actually are less productive, make more mistakes, have less energy, and can become even more overwhelmed. Like a good night’s sleep, we can actually do things to slow down, recharge ourselves, and reduce stress. It also doesn’t have to cost that much. Here is a quick list of ways that have helped me reduce stress and refresh myself. You don’t have to do all of these or any of them for that matter....

Here I’ve collected 30 motivational quotes which will remind you to believe in yourself, even when the going gets tough. 1. Stay true to who you are. Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. – Oscar Wilde 2. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve waited, there’s always time to make a change and strive for more. It is never too late to be what you might have been. ― George Eliot...

True friendship isn’t about being inseparable, it’s being separated and nothing changes.

Click on the image to download a wallpaper sized 30 Second Tip! Spend 15 Minutes to write down your achievements for the day. Review what you have achieved every week or month to see how far you have come. Weekly reviews are a great concept and I’ve used them faithfully for the past few years. But I’ve found just setting aside time to review isn’t enough. Without any structure for your review, these weekly sessions don’t accomplish much....

If you do, then we have something in common. I’m very passionate about personal growth. It was just 4 years ago when I discovered my passion for growing and helping others grow. At that time, I was 22 and in my final year of university. As I thought about the meaning of life, I realized there was nothing more meaningful than to pursue a life of development and betterment. It is through improving ourselves that we get the most out of life....

The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good. Being a Man in the 21st Century

I believe most of us assume the best in those we meet. That’s not always the case, but often it is. The most important part of this trusting thing is that others need to know they can trust us. In this post I’m going to give you several reasons why gaining trust with people is essential for relationships, growth, and (really) life all the way around. Hopefully, this will help guide us into a discussion as to why trust is so important today....

How to Stay Happy No Matter What Happens

Here below are 31 awesome breakfast recipes which are not just healthy, but also of great nutritional value and will surely boost your energy levels. You might have had difficulty even in waking up before but thanks to these wonderful treats, you’ll jump promptly from your bed and might even gather the drive to go to a health club. 1. Raspberry-Cream Cheese Muffins This is a delightful and rather easy healthy breakfast recipe to make....

This is a quick and convenient way to back up files, and to access it from any locations with Internet access. 31 resources on Online File Storage – [Listible]

1. Believe It is easy to believe you can’t make any money writing, because with writing, everyone is doing it…blogging, microblogging, and self-publishing. So the first thing you have to do is BELIEVE that you can make money writing. The second thing you need to do is BELIEVE your writing is worth money, a lot of money, because it is uniquely yours. But you still have to build your career as a paid freelance writer brick by brick, just like a house....

Today (April 30) I turn 38 years old. I’ve been on this earth for nearly four decades. Being in a city like Paris, where there are buildings that measure their age by the millennia, helps put that brief blink of the eye into perspective. But still, it amazes me that I’ve been around that long — I feel like I’ve barely begun. I’m not usually one to make a big deal about my birthday, but as always, it has given me an opportunity to reflect....

When I say “enterprise instant messaging,” I am not just talking about the instant messaging apps that people make use of in their everyday lives, such as Google Hangouts, Yahoo Messenger, Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, or other social platforms individuals have as apps on their mobile devices and tablets. Enterprise Instant Messaging (EIM) is even better than those. EIM combines the features and abilities of the client into instant messaging systems, such as instant connectivity, and platform independent support, which secures your business environment demands....

But perhaps they were on to something. Microbreaks are something more companies are beginning to embrace and for good reasons. The human body is a complex machine, just one not made out of chips and circuits. The thing we have in common with computers, though, is we eventually burn out. That’s where sleep comes in—it resets our body and restores our energy. But what about microbreaks? How do they fit in and how do they help us?...

Plain and simple, people who have hot tubs know how to have fun. It literally screams “I love relaxing and enjoying life’s greater luxuries.” Whenever you’ve got a hot tub around, you know it’s going to be a good time. Hot tubs are perfect for a warm summer day after a cool, refreshing swim. And, they’re perfect for those colder days or when you’re just a bitch chilly. (They’re awesome for those times you need an excuse to drink a cocktail in a pit of warm, swirling water....

Financial literacy has been a major subject for many discussions as we lack financial education in our schools, home, and work. These have led to many unforeseen circumstances for many families; the impact has been a catastrophe, which wasn’t intended. Therefore, it’s become crucial for one to understand how to protect one’s assets. Here are a few pointers to ensure your financial stability excellence despite a terrible economy in the future....