I love that my pile is gone. So often our piles of books to read is so threateningly tall or dishearteningly intellectual that it exhausts us just to live with the books, and decisions need to be made. Which is why I am keeping the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Because it is life-changing, believe it or not.
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A comprehensive listing of every article posted on TheAttainer.com listed with the most recent first.
- Five ways to make your business stand out offline
Offline marketing techniques are slipping down the ranks in a world that relies on an increasingly digital focus. However, according to ecoconsultancy.com, 40 per cent of consumers make their buying decision after being influenced offline. Evidently, it pays for businesses to reach out in the offline world…
- What It’s Really Like to Be a Ballerina
Many little girls dream of becoming a ballerina, but the life of a dancer is more mentally and physically difficult than the graceful dances let on.
- MIT claims to have found a “language universal” that ties all languages together
A language universal would bring evidence to Chomsky's controversial theories.
- 3 Sewing Hacks to Save Your Sanity
I don’t think I’m the only one who didn’t spend a lot of time reading my sewing machine’s manual before turning the beast on. I just couldn’t wait to start sewing and I figured I’d address each issue as it came up. For the most part that method has worked, but often times I find myself turning to the internet to google search what could be going wrong. Now, the internet can be overwhelming with all of its information, so its natural that I do get side tracked. In being side tracked, I found some pretty awesome sewing “hacks” I thought I’d share with you all!
- One of Silicon Valley’s top angel investors shares 8 books that changed his life
Ravikant told Ferriss that he values no other way of learning more than reading prolifically, a habit he's had since he was a child. Here are some books he said have taught him the most.
- No time for meditation? Try this instead.
So you want to try meditation? You’ve heard there are many health benefits: it boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, reduces depression and improves mental focus. Also, your favourite celebrity practices meditation, so it must be useful, right?
- From dirt poor to a $7 billion fortune — the incredible rags-to-riches story of Ralph Lauren
In the 1957 DeWitt Clinton High School yearbook, Ralph Lauren wrote "millionaire" as one of his life goals.
- 10 Free Web Design Books Worth Reading
Here’s a list of excellent free web design books. They offer a wealth of valuable tips and insights. These books are in digital format.
- Beat Depression And Anxiety: Change Your Brain
Debbie Hampton recovered from decades of unhealthy thinking and depression, a suicide attempt, and resulting brain injury to become an inspirational and educational writer on brain, emotional, and mental health. Enjoy our interview!
- Dan Pena: Success Habits of the 50 Billion Dollar Man
As far as wealth creation goes, Dan has been referred to as the man with the “Midas Touch”. He has mentored CEOs, Olympians and World Champions, PhD holders, to members of the clergy, spiritualists and even idiots – it makes no difference. Dan’s method can take anyone with a dream and the passion and make them successful.
- These are the breaks: 10 of the most sampled drum beats in music history
Drum breaks: Those small patches of space within a song where the singer shuts up, the guitarist backs off, the bass rumbles down, and the percussionist is given a moment or two to shine. Before the rise of sampling, those moments were merely considered artistic flourishes, necessary bridges, or just breathers from the mayhem swirling around the kit. Afterward, they became essential building blocks for some of the greatest music ever recorded. Below is a collection of some of the most widely sampled drum breaks, with just a few of the songs that feature them.
- 7 surprising downsides of being extremely intelligent
Read on and find out what really bugs super-smart people.
- 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Numerous studies show that it can have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Here are 10 evidence-based health benefits of intermittent fasting.
- How To Build A Pizza Stove In Your Backyard
Nothing beats the taste of cooking or baking with wood-fired flame. Wood-fire ovens are visceral, fun, and theatrical. They cook in a way your stove and barbecue can only dream about, and involve your guests and family in the cooking process. Everyone can partake in making their own “perfect pizza” to be cooked and enjoyed right in the backyard.
- A Beginner’s Guide: How to Rent Your Ideas to Fortune 500 Companies
It can be a beautifully elegant model.
- You’re Already More Persuasive than You Think
We persistently underestimate our influence.
- How To Forgive Your Ex (Or Anyone Who Hurt You) In Under 120 Seconds
Some people will never forgive, they are so loyal to their anger and hatred that they will stress and hurt themselves physically and psychologically for the rest of their lives because they will look at forgiveness as some sort of weakness , but that’s not true. It takes a very strong and wise person to forgive, to choose to be better than bitter and here’s how you do it...
- Emotions Directly Influence Learning and Memory Processes
A groundbreaking new study at the University of Haifa has found for the first time that emotions are not only the product of the processing of information by the brain, but that they also directly influence processes of learning and memory in the brain. Dr. Shlomo Wagner of the Sagol Department of Neurobiology at the University of Haifa, who undertook the study, explains: “It turns out that different emotions cause the brain to work differently and on distinct frequencies.”
- Building Wealth : 8 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Getting Rich
Building wealth is about more than just hitting a number. It’s also about cultivating the habits of mind that make saving second nature—or at least a whole lot less painful. But as anyone who’s ever tried to get in shape can tell you, changing behavior isn’t easy. Sometimes you need a clever “cheat” to help you on your way. So here are 9 mental tricks that can speed you on the path to financial security.
- 7 must-read books for the budding entrepreneur
These books will do more than inspire—they’ll get you started with action plans.
- Teach Yourself to Feel Good
After some Gym-time, Fireball meets up with Actor Bill Allen of RAD for some BMX fun. Then, off to the beach for waves.
- Time to get real on the Law of Attraction
It’s time to get real about the Law of Attraction, reject “magical thinking” and respect life’s mystery says Rev. Dr. Jim Lockard, a Religious Science minister.
- How security flaws work: The buffer overflow
Starting with the 1988 Morris Worm, this flaw has bitten everyone from Linux to Windows.
- I saved almost $36,000 in 12 years by using one simple trick
Around 12 years ago, I made a decision that forever changed my relationship to money: Instead of spending every $5 bill that passed through my hands, I started saving them.
- 9 Surprising Ways to Whiter Teeth
A bright smile not only looks great, it could improve your chances at landing a girlfriend. According to a recent study by Match.com, 71 percent of women say that they judge a man based on his teeth. Translation: Having a brilliant smile will actually help you be more attractive to women. “A smile can be very inviting—having a whiter smile is engaging and exciting," says Beverly Hills-based dentist Arthur Glosman.
- 7 Timeless Tips to Learn Any Language in Days, Not Years
Learning a new language comes with incredible side benefits, including enhanced brain performance, cultural knowledge, and career opportunities. People often mistake the shortcomings of language learning with massive time consumption. But language learning doesn’t need to take years. In fact, with the right methodology and strategies, learning a language can take less than 90 days.
- 7th century BC inscription in Georgia may rewrite history of written language
Archaeologists working at the ancient site of Grakliani Hill in Georgia have found inscriptions that may date back 2,700 years—well before the alphabet was known to have been in use in the Caucasus. Researchers say the writing is on the pedestal of an altar to a fertility goddess.
- 20 Crucial Pieces Of Life Advice, As Told By People Over 60. Number 11 Is Essential.
Recently, a question was posed to those over the age of 60. The question was this: “What advice would you give to those who are half your age?” While the question seems simple, the answers may surprise you.
- How Publishers Make Decisions About What to Publish: The Book P&L
In a widely shared excerpt from his memoir, My Mistake, publishing industry veteran Daniel Menaker described his first experience trying to acquire a book at Random House. His boss told him, “Well, do a P-and-L for it and we’ll see.”
- Taking Initiative: It’s the Sign of a Heathy, and Highly Engaged, Workforce
For decades — in article after article, book after book — business and motivational writers have urged you to take more initiative in your work.
- 10 proven tactics for reading people’s body language
You can learn a lot about someone's intentions and emotions from their body language, if you know what to look for. We've compiled some tips in the graphic below to help you better understand what people are really telling you.
- Do These 5 Things To Wake Up Energized (And Productive) Every Day
It turns out how you approach your sleep and waking routine is largely a developed habit rather than a genetic trait. And if you’re like me, there may some lifestyle choices that you make which affect the quality of your sleep.
- This Video Explains Why Too Much Optimism Can Actually Ruin Your Goals
You don’t always have to be so optimistic about everything because there’s actually a lot of power in negative thinking. This video explains why being too optimistic about your future goals might actually hamper them instead of help them.
- 3 Words that Will Change Your Entire Life, If You Let Them
It was a cold January morning in California when a woman living on the streets uttered three words that forever altered my life.
- It’s Simple, Really: How a Differential Works, Explained in a Vintage Video
The standard open differential in most cars is a brilliant piece of engineering, allowing you to take the tightest turns without fighting your tires or tearing apart your drivetrain. But even if you understand implicitly how a car’s differential works, it’s kind of difficult to explain.
- 28 World’s Coolest Libraries
I have gathered 28 of the most elegant libraries in the world, and I’m sure that the bookworm inside you will want to visit each of them!
- No, You Don’t Have To Be A Millionaire And Pay Cash To Buy A New Car
Dave Ramsey is a financial guru to many people. His advice has helped millions get free from crushing debt. This is a good thing for those folks struggling to get by. Unfortunately, Mr. Ramsey, like many of his financial advisor colleagues, is a little too uptight about letting you buy a new car.
- The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying
Whilst working with dying people, Bonnie recorded the dying thoughts of her patient on her blog Inspiration and Chai, which got so much attention the she wrote a book “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying”. The top five regrets of people on their deathbed were...
- Cover Art Comparison: US versus UK Editions
I often wish US covers looked more like UK covers. For example, US historical romance covers often feature a couple in a clinch, and emphasize the sexual element of romance, while UK covers are a little more evocative of the setting.
- 20 Stunning Photos of City Skylines
For creative inspiration, here are 20 stunning photos of city skylines all over the globe.
- The power of free
Two of the most powerful words in the English language are “free” and “sex”. While the latter is a bit racy, the former presents an opportunity all brands should capitalize on.
- 10 Reasons Why You Should Spend $10 Per Week on Facebook Advertising
Facebook has the potential to be a great source of web traffic for your business that can increase brand awareness and generate leads. If you have the extra change in your pocket, start investing $10 per week onto this social channel; otherwise, nobody will see your masterpiece! Below are 10 reasons why you should start shelling out $10 per week for Facebook advertising.
- The Two Counterintuitive Personality Traits That Make the World’s Best Leaders
A friend of mine recently left Tesla, the renowned electric car maker, saying, “It was incredible,” but “I’d never work there again.”
- The Only 7 Things You Can Control in Life
By learning how to master the seven things that are within our control, you will start to make more net positive decisions, fewer net negative ones, and find that empowering, positive behaviors become second nature. So let go of all the stuff you can't control and start using your time to master what you can control. Before you know it, you'll be living your best life ever!
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- 3 Simple Steps To Boost Your Memory
Here are three simple steps Dr. Small recommends for anyone who wants to improve their memory.
- Reduce Stress With These Simple Breathing Exercises Most People Don’t Know
If you were to Google ‘relaxing yoga positions’ right now, chances are you’d be inundated with so many results that you wouldn’t know where to start! Fortunately, Happify have created the infographic 7 Poses To Help You Reduce Stress, Stat!which features ‘science-based activities and games for a happier, healthier life’ that are guaranteed to help you de-stress.
- Mystery of the Mona Lisa’s smile solved: Second painting shows how da Vinci created an optical illusion to trick viewers
The Mona Lisa's mysterious expression may have captivated the world, but hers isn't the only enigmatic smile Leonardo da Vinci created. Researchers examining an earlier painting by the Renaissance master claim to have unravelled the painter's secret to creating an 'uncatchable smile'. The study reveals how La Bella Principessa, painted by da Vinci before he completed the Mona Lisa in the late 15th Century, uses a clever trick to lure in the viewer.
- Interview: Rich Perry and Unlocking Your Power
Rich Perry and Unlocking Your Power: Rich's approach to unlocking your power and finding your personal empowerment is for professional and self-development for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and key players. Join us and learn tips to reprogram your mind to execute peak performance as he describes how to discover and tap into key strengths and resources that are necessary in achieving your goals.
- 11 Quick Pickle Recipes for Fast Flavor
Every spread full of gloriously rich foods needs something to lighten up the mood, especially during barbecue season. Quick pickles are a fantastic way to bring that spark. And unlike their long-fermented counterparts, they can be ready in just a short amount of time—minutes, in some cases. For some quick pickling inspiration, here’s a list of our favorite ingredients that can hold a brine.























































