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I love giant art museums — the Louvre, Met, Getty, Vatican, British Museum; you can wander through their halls for days and still not see everything on display. But even more than a giant museum, I love walking into a TINY museum that has a collection that rivals the big kids. Sure it’s fun to walk through miles and miles of art, but if you’re looking for a more intimate experience, here are my favorite tiny art museums with giant collections.

A powerful format and 3-step process to create your own 1-page quarterly strategic action plan to grow your company.

Here are six people who not only managed to remember their dreams for more than five seconds after waking up, but actually used them to change their lives (or the freaking world).

While there are countless things that come up to derail us from focusing, here are eight of the biggest offenders, and some clarity around how to overcome them.

In this modern day and age, it seems as though everyone is coping with growing older by trying to look younger. With plastic surgery, hair transplants and Botox® readily available, it’s no wonder that so many are resorting to drastic measures to maintain youth and vigor, but it is possible to slow down the aging process without such invasive or costly extremes. Simply changing some food habits can be easy to feel and look younger.

So, in order to stop worrying so much about what others think, it’s time to inject some fresh objectivity into your life, and develop a value system that doesn’t depend on others every step of the way.  Here are five things you can start doing today:

In a negotiation, you can use theatrics to appear stronger or project the appropriate image of a secretpersona. The theatrics you engage in will determine the flow of the negotiation. Continue reading to discover how you can project the image of different characters to enhance your negotiation efforts and outcomes … action!

Jobs arrived at that perspective through a lifetime of reading, as reviewed in Walter Isaacson's biography and other places. We've put together a list of 14 books that most inspired him.

The hemline is only one of myriad indicators that economists have used to divine prospects for growth. Another anecdotal measure is the number of cranes visible on the skyline, their stately dance a prominent visual signal of the underlying pace of construction activity.

The 24th Bond film, Spectre, is out next week and to celebrate, we’ve created another of our occasional infographics. We’ve selected 77 of the most iconic outfits worn by Bond Girls from Dr No through to Spectre.

It's easy to believe in the supernatural when you're lying awake in bed at 3 a.m. after many episodes of the show Supernatural. However, many people stick to the "ghosts are totally real" mindset even once the sun has come back up, despite researchers' ongoing attempts to ruin every single seemingly supernatural mystery with easy explanations. After all, everyone has seen something they can't explain.

Just as you can change your body at the atomic level by lifting weights, exercising, or eating differently, you can willfully alter your brain by performing another physical act: thinking in a certain way.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” If you’re starting a business, you should have a business plan regardless of whether you’re bootstrapping it or looking for outside funding.

From time to time I hear from old friends, and sometimes from strangers, wondering why I occupy myself with what they regard as “woo-woo” stuff – that is, New Thought and positive-mind traditions.

A decade ago, Lamb — a former computer analyst — started playing dead for fun. Turns out he had a knack for it. To show off his unique hobby, in December 2005 he launched the website deadbodyguy.com, where he would post pictures of himself in different death scenarios around his house.

Bond never overpacked, always made his connections in time and blended into local culture wherever he was. He's a perfect travel role model for any modern voyager. Well, minus all the killing, constant boozing and womanizing.

When visiting a new place, sometimes you want to avoid tourist traps and seek out something a little bit… different. Something to make you feel local to your destination, rather than just a visitor standing in line, waiting for a ticket to be pushed through an attraction that you’ve already heard all about. Fear no more! Here are some lesser-known alternatives to major tourist attractions in Pennsylvania.

In our modern society where the assertive, charismatic personalities are favored over the solitary, silent individuals, an introvert is often seen as shy or even anti-social. Given how they may appear aloof, unfriendly an even snobby to others, it’s perhaps no surprise that people sometimes don’t pay enough attention to what these introverts have to offer.

The 1 percent didn't become wealthy trading time for money, and neither will you. It's tolerable for a start, but at some point, you have to intensely focus on scaling and leverage. Enter the Internet.

From the Affair of Poisons in Louis XIV France to Dior's Hypnotic Poison eau de toilette, scent has been sinister for a very long time.

How has singing on Broadway changed over the years?  This is a complicated topic that few individuals have explored at length.  It is important to note that new research on musical theatre voice training is being released almost daily.  We must explore this subject from multiple angles in order to fully understand it.  In this two-part blog series, I will approach the topic from a historical perspective.  These posts are not meant to be comprehensive in scope, but they will provide an overview.

If you still haven't enjoyed a lobster this season, there's no time like the present because it's National Lobster Day! TODAY has got you covered with the ultimate lobster roll recipe from Luke's Lobster, but first check out these 10 surprising fun facts about the crustacean.

Disclaimer: This post is not something that will turn your goals into reality, out of nowhere, like magic. No. This post will show you how to set your goals in a way that they are attainable and that too if you are ready to take action right after reading it.

Here’s the REAL reasons entrepreneurs fail. Its not because of a bad programmer. Fire him and get a new one. Its not because a client pulled out at the last minute. Get a new client, or anticipate. It not because your girlfriend cheated on you. Kick her to the curb. Its not because some guy sued you or your employees delivered an unfinished product. We already know its your fault. Every failure (EVERY) failure boils down to these core reasons that come from the INSIDE. Some might seem obvious but they really are the ONLY reasons for failure. They are the CORE FOUNDATIONS of every failure. Pay attention to them please:

The novel – “one of the finest thrillers ever written,” declared the Telegraph – was serialised in Blackwood’s Magazine during the summer of 1915 and published as a book that October. Broadstairs inspired its seaside climax – and its curious title. “His daughter, my late aunt Alice, used to count the steps as they went down to the beach from the cliff,” James Buchan, John’s grandson and a novelist himself, tells me, adding that during the Forties those old oak steps were ripped out of the cliffs. The 39th was saved by a builder and sent to the family.

Here is the absolute, time-proven, 100% guaranteed "secret" formula for success. (Remember that you got it here!)

The mind is your battleground.  It’s the place where the greatest conflict resides.  It’s where half of the things you thought were going to happen, never did happen.  But if you allow those thoughts to dwell in your mind, they will succeed in robbing you of peace, joy, and ultimately your life.  You will think yourself into a nervous breakdown, into depression, and into defeat.  I know because I’ve been there.

Walt Disney World has plenty of well-known restaurants that you can fight to get a reservation to, but for every coveted spot at a restaurant like La Cellier, there are plenty of other options at restaurants that are just as unique, but easily overlooked. If you’re looking for something new and different to try on your next visit, consider some of these options that you may have passed right by.

A global poll organized by Classic & Sports Car has crowned the Jaguar E-Type as the best that Britain ever produced. Jaguar’s iconic car, whether in coupé or convertible form –  despite being over 50 years old – is officially the greatest, according to car aficionados from 66 countries. Accolades like this usually provoke the Internet so we look forward fun times ahead.

Holistic medicine is a growing and increasingly demanded specialty today, and many doctors are beginning to jump on the bandwagon, adding “holistic” to their taglines in order to gain more appeal and meet the demands of patients. However, how do you know when you are getting a true holistic doctor versus a traditional doctor who is simply calling themselves “holistic” without truly integrating in a holistic mindset into their practice? Here are a few things to look out for, and a few questions to ask when searching for a holistic doctor for yourself and your family:

We can feel it when we turn on the radio and our favorite song happens to be playing, or when we sit quietly and listen to the rain. There is a palpable peace when we are absorbed in quiet and a different kind of rejuvenation when we hear the wind in the trees. There is no doubt that sound has subtle, but profound effects on our body, minds and spirits. How exactly does sound work, though, to heal us?

Kazuo Inamori, the Japanese entrepreneur who founded two multi-billion dollar companies and rescued another, is known for his management philosophy. Here are five of his ideas.

In a perfect world, there would be no substitute for a quality product offered at a bargain price. But this is not a perfect world, and a lot of times the only thing between mediocrity and market dominance is the kind of devious plan that would make a supervillain proud.

Abstract: The Renaissance was a cultural revolution that spread from Florence, in 1400, throughout Italy and into the rest of Europe. Its impetus was the philosophy of Humanism, which strove to resurrect and emulate the literature and art of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Artists had previously been limited to formulaic religious iconography. They now began to reproduce descriptions of classical paintings and copy the antique statues that were being newly rediscovered.

From Gladiator to Braveheart, most historical fiction about fighting with swords is kinda wrong, influenced more by performance art than how people actually fought each other with blades. Back to the Source, a documentary about Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), is looking to show people how it was actually done.

We see it all the time in our workplaces where supervisors or managers create toxic environments because of their need to exert authority and control. The only one who wins in this type of culture is the boss. The people and the organization as a whole suffer. So how do you know if you’re a boss or a leader? Here are seven simple ways to tell:

We create the contents of the mind. Paving over the conditioned pathways to generate new ones is certainly not an easy task; it is not impossible, but it requires effort and time. Here are some tips on how to bring your boiling thoughts down to a simmer, straight from a professional:

Here are some things you might not have known about the award-winning—and much-beloved—1960s-set coming-of-age tale.

All of history's greatest figures achieved success in almost exactly the same way. But rather than celebrating this part of the creative process we ignore it. This missing chapter in the story of success reveals the secret to doing meaningful work. But in the modern world, full of distraction, do we have what it takes to do great things?

If you want to improve in this fast and furious world, surround yourself with like-minded people further along the road than you. It’s as simple as that. Each time I chat with these wonderful individuals, I gobble up their wisdom. They’ve taught me a lot, and productivity is high on the list.

Continuing with the theme of pausing and reconnecting to ourselves, I’m sharing sentences you can reflect on and complete. These sentences examine a variety of subjects — everything from what you think about yourself, to what your ideal day looks like, to what thoughts you can’t stop dwelling on.

It is well known that toxic emotions can not only block us from getting well, it can also create illness and even cause existing illness to progress. Many times holding on to emotions that are not healthy for us can bring pain and sickness to the bodies. Other times it is not acknowledging important feelings that allow disease to manifest other ways such as high blood pressure, migraine headaches, and even cancers of some types. The key is to allow yourself to feel whatever emotion your are feeling, and to have a healthy way to express or release that emotion.

No matter how much a book costs me it is still priceless once it’s in my possession;  I have several first editions that were bought accidentally and a few (less well known authors) signed copies but they’re never going to make me rich. It appears however, that books can and do make people rich and more often than we imagine. Here are the top ten most expensive books ever sold (as of 22 July 2015)

Your small bathroom can look beautiful and elegant. Modern ideas for small bathroom design and remodeling can transform functional small spaces into gorgeous home interiors that make a statements, blending practical and stylish solutions into space saving and attractive interior design.

The McLaren F1 Owner's Manual is just as rare as the car itself, except that you won't even find it at car shows. So here's a peek inside this special book with the man who drew it.

Psychologists call it "thin slicing." Within moments of meeting people, you decide all sorts of things about them, from status to intelligence to promiscuity.

According to scientists like Steven Southwick and Dennis Charney, resilience is actually tied to brain function and we have the power to change the structure and function of our brains to become more stress-resilient.

I hear thousands of speakers every year and I am consistently amazed at how few tell stories. They think a powerpoint slide, or their intelligence, or that fact that people have no choice but to be there will make their presentation worth listening to. This is straight up WRONG!

Run–don't walk–to your nearest contractor, cabinet maker or handy family member and ask–nay, beg–to have one of these seriously smart solutions built into the storage around your home.