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A comprehensive listing of every article posted on TheAttainer.com listed with the most recent first.
- Libraries of the Rich and Famous
Keith Richards’ Personal Library: This is a sweet personal library, but really… what did we expect from Keith Richards. I would really like to know what he has on his shelves.
- 16 Bad Habits That Are Making You Less Productive
You're sabotaging yourself by checking email throughout the day.
- How to Attract Good Luck
Do you want good luck? Of course you do. We all need that extra “something” to help us in life.
- 44 Classic French Meals You Need To Try Before You Die
Everything you wanted to know about French food but were afraid to ask.
- Larry Ellison explains why life isn’t about money: ‘At some point, you can’t spend all of it. Trust me, I’ve tried’
On Friday, self-made billionaire Larry Ellison gave a funny and poignant speech filled with life advice to the University of Southern California's class of 2016.
- The Man Who Gave Us the Law of Attraction
Positive Thinking’s Most Alluring Phrase Doesn’t Mean Quite What You Think
- Become So Good You Can’t Be Ignored
You’re either horrible or miserable.
- Train Travel in the 1800s – These photos will take you inside the Rococo period Pullman train car.
The Pullman Palace Car Company, founded by George Pullman, manufactured railroad cars in the mid-to-late 19th century through the early decades of the 20th century, during the boom of railroads in the United States.
- 9 Drinks That Only People Who Grew Up In The ’70s Will Understand
One thing we can’t imagine reviving from the Me Decade: the cocktail culture.
- Decipher Your Cat’s Body Language With This Helpful Infographic
Illustrator Lili Chin drew this helpful—and adorable—guide to decoding your feline's feelings.
- 20 Paradoxes Most Human Minds Can’t Wrap Themselves Around
But none of that will matter by the end of this article, because everyone will be on the same level. What level is that? The one where you're questioning your sanity and, really, your very existence. You're welcome!
- The Ultimate Power of Just One Thing
[T]he time and thought which most persons waste in aimless effort would accomplish wonders if properly directed with some special object in view.
- How To Be That Guy Who Has All The Luck
There are those who would have you believe that being lucky is just a matter of chance. Those people have clearly never wanted to be Jedi Masters. And, well, it turns out you can come pretty close to being one.
- The Master Key Trinity: Knowledge, Courage, Faith
Charles F. Haanel encapsulates the entire philosophy of The Master Key System in the Letter of Transmittal for Week Twelve.
- How the Star Wars producer went from secretary to studio boss
Kathleen Kennedy has long worked in the shadows of moviemaking legends such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
- 7 Things Steve Jobs Said That You Should Say Every Single Day
What you do is based on what you think... so borrow a few thoughts from Steve.
- Frank Sinatra’s Italian Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
Perfect Marinara sauce was one of Sinatra’s culinary passions. Frank published the recipe for his mother’s Natalie Della Garaventa aka Dolly Sinatra, tomato sauce in a cookbook and even launched his own line of jar sauce in the late 1980s. His recipe called for ripe red Roma tomatoes, olive oil, not too much onion and a fair amount of Italian Gold aka garlic.
- The Greatest Discovery of All the Centuries
The Greatest Discovery of All the Centuries Is in The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel.
- Why Bert Jacobs Failed Six Times Before He Was Able to Trademark ‘Life Is Good’
Bert Jacobs, co-founder of Life Is Good, describes to Inc. senior writer Christine Lagorio-Chafkin how a keg party and a pro bono lawyer helped solidify his brand.
- Liberace sings “The Magic of Believing” Claude Bristol
Here is Liberace singing "The Magic of Believing." He wrote and recorded this song due to the great influence on his life of Claude Bristol's 1948 self-help book, "The Magic of Believing." In fact, he credited his success both personally and professionally to this philosophy of positive thought. While it may be somewhat "corny" by today's standards, this song is his tribute to the life-changing science of belief.
- THE CARD TRICK THAT FOOLED PENN + TELLER
Learn the secrets to the innovative card trick that Jay performed on 'FOOL US' and deceived Penn and Teller!
- Steve Vai’s Top 10 Rules for Success
The video, which you can check out below, is a compilation clip of sorts, in which Vai—who was shot in different settings and at different times—lists (and eloquently explains) what he feels are 10 tips for success.
- Remember the First 100 Digits of Pi Using This Basic Technique
People with good memories can often seem like they possess an inherent talent—a seemingly magical capacity for fact recollection.
- This Number is Illegal
85650789657397829 + 1402 more digits is an illegal number.
- 15 Things You Might Not Know About ‘A Sunday on La Grande Jatte — 1884’
At first glance, Georges-Pierre Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884 seems a warm portrait of a sunny day in a lovely park. But a closer look at the Neo-Impressionist's most famous work reveals much more.
- 9 websites and applications to improve your lingual skills
You don’t have to attend expensive language courses or to convert your free trials into paid subscriptions. You can find enough websites and applications to improve your lingual skills for free.
- After 32 Years, A Devoted McDonald’s Employee Gets A Beautiful Send-Off
Anyone who works a 32-year career is deserving of praise, especially if during those 32 years, they put their all into the job and work diligently and with pride.
- The Big Five For Longer Life, Better Health
I want to die young. But Dr. Sanjiv Chopra (Deepak’s brother) won’t let me.
- Why I Am a Think and Grow Rich Fanatic
Today I am writing as a fanboy – and with unashamed admiration for Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich.
- How to Price Anything: The Psychology of Why We’ll Pay What We Pay
There are some enduring studies that can help us understand just what someone sees when they look at your price tag.
- Here’s a breakdown of the speech that won the 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking
On Saturday, August 20, 27-year-old Singaporean lawyer Darren Tay became the Toastmasters International world champion of public speaking.
- How to Make Pho
The beauty of Vietnamese pho, a vermicelli noodle soup, is that it's a choose-your-own-adventure of layered, contrasting flavors.
- 7 Timeless Lessons About Getting Rich From a Book Your Grandparents Read
Two major books were published in 1926 that rocked our world: Winnie-the-Pooh and The Richest Man in Babylon.
- The 5 Most Common Leadership Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Whether you're new to the game or are a seasoned pro, it's likely you'll fall victim to one of these common leadership mistakes.
- Money for Lunch: Anthony Michalski , Ken Coleman, Dan Gregory, Kieran Flanagan
Anthony Michalski founder and owner of Kallisti Publishing “The Books You Need to Succeed.” He introduced the world to Charles F.Haanel and The Master Key System and is the world’s foremost expert on Haanel’s incredible philosophy of success as well as on the man himself.
- 11 The Best Travel Movies to Inspire Wanderlust
Dave and I worked in the film business for over a decade so we take our movie choices as seriously as our travel destinations. That’s why when choosing the Best Travel Movies, we both had a couple of very heated discussions.
- 20 Things You Never Knew About Flying Commercial
Warning: You can't un-see what you're about to read.
- Have an App? The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing It Free
Did you know that as of June 2015, more than 100 billion mobile apps had been downloaded from the Apple App Store alone?
- Action Is the Blossom of Thought and Leads to Results and Conditions
Action is part of the process that Charles F. Haanel espouses. Haanel’s writing in The Master Key System teach us how to think — properly, correctly, and with taking action in mind.
- The Penultimate Rules On Being More Creative
This is a post about revenge. I can’t tell you why…
- These Are the 5 Richest Superheroes
The wealthiest superhero is worth over $90 trillion.
- 35 Interesting Audrey Hepburn Facts You May Not Know About
A picture оf charm, beauty, elegance, аnd grace, Audrey Hepburn іs а true icon оf thе twentieth century – bоth іn Hollywood аs well аs thе wоrld оf fashion.
- Multiple Streams of Income or Influence?
We’ve all heard the term multiple streams of income, meaning ongoing income from several different sources. If one source dries up, you can rely on another.
- Why you should always dress up on a plane
"Thank you for dressing up. It means a lot to us flight attendants, and no one does that anymore."
- The Differences Between Table Salt and Kosher Salt, Explained
Most home chefs treat kosher and table salts as though they’re interchangeable. In fact, they’re not.
- THE VIEW FROM THIS ITALIAN CLIFFSIDE RESTAURANT IS WORTH THE TRIP
Cut into the side of a mountain, almost like a superhero’s hideout, and overlooking the Adriatic Sea, is a restaurant with one of the most striking views you’ll find anywhere in the world.
- The World’s Oldest Library in Morocco Reopens Its Doors to the Public
Love history, books, and beautiful architecture?
- THE NOTECARD SYSTEM: THE KEY FOR REMEMBERING, ORGANIZING AND USING EVERYTHING YOU READ
After the response to this recent LifeHacker piece, I thought I would explain the system I use to take notes, research books and keep track of anecdotes, stories and info I come across in my work.
- What happened to the signers of the Declaration
What happened to the signers of the Declaration?
- Forget About Your Brilliant Idea. You Only Need to Be 10 Percent Better to Win
Stop wasting your time looking for the big idea. Entrepreneur Kevin Ryan says focus on improving the small things and you'll give yourself a better chance for success.




















































