Although some people might seem to have far more than others, confidence is actually not something we are born with – it’s very much nurture, rather than nature. The amount of confidence that you grow up with can be influenced by a broad range of factors, from whether you learn to ride a bike, to...
You’ve got the personal development itch once again. You know the feeling. Maybe you want to be more productive, finally tackle that goal of yours, or start waking up earlier. So you go to Google or your favorite personal development blogs. Maybe if you still haven’t found what you’re looking for you try searching for...
You are about to go into a meeting with your boss. You don't know what it is about; you don't know the agenda; you didn't call this meeting. Your boss's secretary told you "it was very important" when she scheduled the meeting. How you react—whether you look afraid, angry, or sad; whether you keep your...
In 2002 Vishen Lakhiani operated his small business, Mindvalley out of a bedroom in Time Square. It was a shady little apartment that previously had been a Thai massage parlor. Later that year, due to visa problems he was forced to head back to his home town of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. But this lent itself...
When it comes to superheroes, Captain America doesn't often come up as the favorite. Sure, Spider-Man is amazing. He can swing from skyscrapers like a circus acrobat on steroids. Batman has all those cool gadgets and is half ninja. And who among you hasn't held 3 sticks between your fingers as you made a fist...
So, you get into the office for the 9am start but then you look at the clock and realize an hour has gone past and you’ve still not properly started work. Sound familiar? If it does, then you may have a case of the procrastinator. The dictionary definition of procrastination is to put something off...
With so many home learning courses on offer, the opportunity to learn has never been more accessible or available – and no surprise that people who have been out of the classroom for many years are once again, taking up the challenge of expanding their minds. Many people find that they struggle to remember things...
If you ask any comic book fan boy who Todd McFarlane is, you'll immediately notice a scowl of wonder and shame that one could ask such a question. But, for the uninitiated, Todd McFarlane was a Canadian comic book artist that was one of a handful of creatives credited for the great comics boom of...
Whether you’re just starting out or working your way up the ladder, getting ahead in your career can often be tough on your pocket. However, did you know that there are some educational apps and services around that are absolutely free? These services are designed with people like you in mind and could help you...
We’ve all had coaches in our lives. Some of us have been on athletic teams or involved in individual sports; some of us have had had personal fitness trainers; others have had private music or art lessons; politicians typically have public speaking coaches. In each of these situations, the coach has assessed our skills and...
