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A comprehensive listing of every article posted on TheAttainer.com listed with the most recent first.
- Goals are for losers: Why you should be building habits and systems instead
When you’re working toward a goal, you are essentially saying, ‘I’m not good enough yet, but I will be when I reach my goal’.
- What Makes an Ordinary Person a Successful Entrepreneur : 12 Everyday Habits to Gauranteed Entrepreneurial Success
Here are 12 Distinct Daily habits of successful entrepreneur that differentiates them from everyday employee that you find at work.
- The colorful, kinetic world of Charles and Ray Eames
When it comes to inventive uses of color, there is hardly a more inspiring example than the contributions of the late husband-and-wife design team of Charles (1907–1978) and Ray (1912-1988) Eames. Working primarily as a painter before their marriage, Ray Kaiser Eames did much to infuse their shared creations, and through them our everyday lives, with color.
- These 17 Women Changed The Face Of Physics
From discovering pulsars to correcting the optics of the fuzzy Hubble Space Telescope, here are 17 stories of women who made undeniably vital contributions to astronomy and physics.
- How Your Net Worth Is Affected By Self-worth
Make no mistake: Your net worth is affected by self-worth. If you don’t believe you are worth a lot then your bank account balance will reflect that. Here, steps you can take to improve your self-worth, and how it will likely lead to more money — perhaps a lot of it.
- Here’s How to Strike Up a Conversation With Almost Anyone
Use the following tips to strike up a conversation at your next networking event, dinner party or while you're standing in line for coffee.
- Vacuum in The Belly – Get a Thinner Waist and Flat Stomach With This Simple Exercise
This technique is very effective and commonly used in yoga. It will help strengthen your abdominal muscles and trim your waist line in 3-4 weeks. And the more you perform it, the better results it will give.
- Journey Into Carnegie Hall’s Off Stage Parts and Secret Tunnels
Carnegie Hall is widely known as one of the most renowned music venues. Beginning with a concert with Tchaikovsky at its opening night in 1891, it has played host to famous musicians and composers from classical music, and many other genres throughout the past century.
- 20 Things You Didn’t Know About… Money
Interesting info-nuggets about all that stuff you recently sent to the IRS.
- Donald Trump’s core business philosophy from his bestselling 1987 book ‘The Art of the Deal’
Trump's book, first published in 1987, has sold over 1 million copies. In it, he breaks down his approach to deal-making before explaining how he developed his theories throughout his career.
- This Hilarious Conductor Perfectly Captures How Orchestra Rehearsals Go
It’s not easy being a conductor during practice, or so this humorous sketch would have us believe. A great way to get you or your friends to smile in under 3 minutes, this little number from BBC comedy showcase ‘Comedy Shuffle’ is quite witty and well executed.
- 7 Things to do Before, During, and Right After a Networking Event
Make the most of your next #networking event with these #tips from @bookgal!
- Charles Bukowski’s Top 10 Tips for Living a Kick-Ass Life
Bukowski was in no way a “self-help” guru but you can’t deny that he’s a bad ass who lived his life exactly the way he wanted and didn’t give a s*&t what anyone else thought. And I don’t know about you, but I think there’s a lot to learn from someone like that.
- 7 Steps to A Better Night’s Sleep
Studies have shown that approximately 27% of the population experience insomnia, and in other studies over 20% of those are on some type of over the counter or prescription sleep aid. Many don’t know that poor sleep habits can contribute to ongoing insomnia. This is because the brain signals when it’s time to go to sleep by releasing a substance called Melatonin in the brain. This hormone produced by the Pineal gland, signals the brain that it’s time for rest and rejuvenation. There are a few simple sleep hygiene steps that people can take to regulate their body’s sleep cycle.
- The Fascinating Science Of Aesthetics
Our aesthetic tastes are as unique as our DNA. Or are they? Sure, you may adore a Cézanne still-life while your friend absolutely hates it. But research has shown that many people share certain aesthetic preferences, such as landscape paintings and the color blue. Human biology may help explain why.
- The fortysomething fitness guide: a workout to beat the forces of ageing
Personal trainer Scott Laidler outlines a simple workout plan to keep the dreaded middle-aged spread at bay.
- Why Truly Great Teams Operate Like Orchestras
Musicians are some of the best communicators you'll ever meet. Here's what they can teach you about running a powerful team.
- 15 words you should eliminate from your vocabulary to sound smarter
People don't have the time or the attention span to read any more words than necessary. You want your readers to hear you out, understand your message, and perhaps be entertained, right? Here's a list of words to eliminate to help you write more succinctly.
- 4 Reasons Execution Matters More Than Knowledge
Knowledge is not power -- it is only potential power. Power therefore lies in execution.
- 7 Million-Dollar Habits of the Super Successful
I started asking each high achiever what their daily habits are that keep them on top. I then averaged their answers out to break it down into these 7 million-dollar habits:
- 12 Items That Pay for Themselves Tenfold or More
When you’re trying to live a frugal lifestyle and save money, it can seem counterintuitive to buy anything new. Yet, that’s exactly what many money-conscious people do. The difference is, those who have mastered the art of frugality don’t just buy things; they invest in them. And they don’t just invest in “stuff;” they invest in services and tools that actually save them money over time.
- 11 ways to embarrass yourself in France
In fact, nearly every conversation should start with “Bonjour” or “Salut, ça va?” if you don’t want to develop a reputation for being antisocial and mal élevé.
- Steve Jobs on the Remarkable Power of Asking for Help
To achieve your greatest goals, sometimes all you have to do is ask.
- The 9 Biggest Unsolved Mysteries in Physics
In 1900, the British physicist Lord Kelvin is said to have pronounced: "There is nothing new to be discovered in physics now. All that remains is more and more precise measurement." Within three decades, quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of relativity had revolutionized the field. Today, no physicist would dare assert that our physical knowledge of the universe is near completion. To the contrary, each new discovery seems to unlock a Pandora's box of even bigger, even deeper physics questions. These are our picks for the most profound open questions of all.
- Audrey Hepburn: the iconic movie star as you’ve never seen her
Ahead of a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, the son of the actress, philanthropist and icon shares intimate photos and memories. Prepare to meet the real Audrey Hepburn.
- Mathematics: The Beautiful Language of the Universe
Let us discuss the very nature of the cosmos. What you may find in this discussion is not what you expect.
- How I Cured My Depression: Exposing the World’s Biggest Lie
I figured that the more I traveled, the more likely I was to run into someone who could save me.
- Are you being governed by a Scorpio? The one zodiac sign that dominates leadership positions around the world
Many world leaders may think that their paths to power were written in the stars, though some born under certain constellations always stood a better chance of wielding influence when they grew up.
- 1959: A Great Year in Jazz
Consider if you will, what the year 1959 meant to jazz. Just sit back and think about what happened in 1959. From Miles Davis to Ornette Coleman, you had jazz stretching out into new forms and becoming, in my opinion, some of the most beautiful music ever recorded.
- 43 lessons growing from $0 to $1+ million in revenue, twice
I found a lot of growth truisms to be false. We’ve learned a lot. Some lessons were painfully won, which is why I may sound strongly opinionated about them. They also may be slanted towards B2B products, but I wouldn’t discount them if you’re not in that space.
- How To Use Procrastination To Become More Productive
Are you going to read this later? It’s ok, I have nothing against distractions or procrastination. Neither do our brains.
- 16 Paradoxes That Will Make Your Head Explode
This statement is a paradox in itself, demonstrating the complexities of self-referential statements, but it also suggests a crucial insight from one of the founders of Western philosophy: You should question everything you think you know. Indeed, the closer you look, the more you'll start to recognize paradoxes all around you.
- Get Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: How to Use Seminars and Public Speaking to Market and Promote Your Business, Profession, or Passion — Profitably
Get Your Money Where Your Mouth Is contains all of the information and know-how so that you can go from stage-wary beginner to awe-inspiring speaker in no time flat. This is a must-read book for network marketers and MLMers, people in the insurance industry, and for those looking to effect change everywhere.
- Syphilis Sufferers and Movie Stars: The Real History of Sunglasses
There’s something about sunglasses that can make the wearer look like a mega-rock star—think Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, or actual rock star John Lennon. Conversely, they can also make the wearer instantly detestable—think anyone you’ve personally met who has worn sunglasses inside at night and seemed like a mega-douche.
- How Would Your Life Change If You Stopped Procrastinating So Much?
These are the strategies, exercises and simple step-by-step methods that have helped me to stop putting so many things off. The habits that have been a real life-changer for me.
- You Deserve to Be a Millionaire. Follow These 12 Tips to Get There.
I started with nothing and have been blessed with enough focus, commitment, follow through and the ability to not make excuses that I have done extremely well in my life.
- 6 Ways To Fight Inflammation
If inflammation ranks low on your list of health concerns, it may be time to bump it up. The reason: Inflammation, or your body's response to injury or infection, has been associated with arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer. So what can you do to fight it? Exercise, finds a new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science In Sports.
- 5 Tiny Wording Tricks That Can Totally Change Someone’s Mind
We all know that language can affect our behavior. For example, chances are you would react much differently to hearing "Aww, wook at da fuzzy widdle bumblebee!" than you would to "OH MY GOD THERE'S A BEE ON YOUR FACE! RIGHT ON IT!" But language can manipulate you in ways much more subtle than that, and trust us, marketers know it very well. That's why ...
- Christopher Lee: Top 20 Quotes on Acting, Aging and Success
Lee had over 275 film credits and was known predominantly for his villainous roles, namely his performances as iconic fiends like Dracula and Frankenstein's monster. With so much experience in the world of acting, the Hollywood icon had some important things to say about the business.
- Recommended Books For Writing, Self-Publishing, Book Marketing And Creative Entrepreneurship
These are some of the books I love and recommend for authors. I know there are gazillion more, but these have been the most useful to me on my own writing journey.
- 10 Absurdly Intricate Details at Walt Disney World That Most People Never Notice
Disney invests huge sums of money to create the immersive lands at its theme parks. Whereas the budget for most theme park attractions is spent almost entirely on the actual ride mechanism, Disney devotes a huge proportion of its spend to other features that most other operators would consider to be unnecessary luxuries.
- Saturn’s Newest Ring Is Mind-Bogglingly Big
A giant ring around Saturn is even larger than thought, spanning an area of space nearly 7,000 times larger than Saturn itself, researchers say.
- 15 Proven Ways to Get Clients to Pay Their Bills on Time
When you go above and beyond for clients, you expect to get paid just as fast. The biggest disappointment for a freelancer or small business owner when those expectations are not shared by the client when the invoice comes due.
- 6 Minute Morning Workout Before Shower
This 6-minute workout is a HIIT style workout that uses 4 best bodyweight exercises that target various parts of your body including your most stubborn body parts: butt, thighs, abs, and back of your arms (triceps). Let’s take a look at each exercise and what body part it works to tone and slim:
- 4 Things to Remember When Fear is Holding You Back
Don’t try to hide from your fears; they’re not there to scare you. They’re there to let you know that something is worth it.
- She Put Four Pennies In A Ziplock Bag And Then Hung It Up. This Changed My Summers Forever!
It’s pretty much inevitable if you live in a temperate climate that there will be flies buzzing around your house. Some try fly strips as a way to get rid of them, others do bug sprays, but there’s an alternative method that works like a charm every time: pennies in water in a ziplock bag.
- 8 Surprising Ways You’re Slowing Your Metabolism
There's a lot more to it than strength training and drinking green tea. Avoid these common mistakes to stoke your inner fire.
- 16 Hobbies That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Having a hobby is not just a way to pass the time; it can also improve the quality of your life.
- 19 books to read if you want to get rich
Research finds that 85% of rich people read two or more education, career-related, or self-improvement books per month. If it works for them, why couldn't it work for you?
- How to land a plane if the pilot has a heart attack
Here is what to do if you are on a commercial flight where a) both of your pilots become incapacitated and b) you are the one who decides to step up to the plate and land the thing.























































