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The older son was so upset and didn’t understand why his younger brother would now be CEO of the family business. He questioned his father for hours asking why this was so. Speaking to the older son, the father said: “Go out and find me an idea for a new chocolate flavour. Go to our suppliers and find out what new flavours we can invest in.” The older son went off and returned proudly saying: “They can potentially supply us with new flavours including raspberry, coconut, and pistachio!...

Many researchers agree that the smell of asparagus pee results from the metabolism of a compound found exclusively in asparagus known as asparagusic acid. The compound is broken down into sulfur-containing compounds such as methanethiol, dimethyl sulfide, and dimethyl sulfoxide –which are responsible for the most prominent odor detected in asparagus pee. All of the above components can easily vaporize into a gaseous state at room temperature [1] –which brings them to your nose....

Yes, being consistently optimistic is hard but not impossible. Here are eight steps to achieving consistent optimism: 1. Develop a morning routine Some of the most optimistic and successful people in the world are early risers with well developed morning routines. They start their days in prayer or quiet meditation. They exercise. They plan their day. They have a good breakfast. Developing a similar morning ritual will give you the physical, emotional, and spiritual energy needed to meet the demands of your day....

47 Things You Can Do To Make Your Life Simple

Or does it? This phrase appealed to the common-sensible manager in me from the very first time I heard it. It seemed so pragmatic; so logical and reasonable; matter-of-fact even. In business early on, I was taught that good managers manage good processes. While earning some of my supervisory stripes in the heyday of the Total Quality Management movement I learned how to hunt and destroy process variation like a heat-seeking missile....

After that, he can go to any computer to access his task list – Mac or PC, as the portable firefox is compatiable with both. iPod Shuffle can also save other files and of course music. Best of all it is small, so it is a pretty good portable solution: GTD: Tools – Portable GTDTiddlywiki & Moleskine – [minezamac.com via 3 things today]

That is why green tea and green tea extract is becoming more popular as a weight loss supplement. It is all natural, safe and has a good track record in regard to weight loss. Read on to find out why so many people are drinking up to slim down! If you are a tea lover, you have no reasons to miss the following treats: How To Enjoy Green Tea By Reducing Caffeine In It How To Improve Your Health With Matcha Green Tea 11 Benefits of Green Tea That You Didn’t Know About...

One of the most frequently asked question is can pregnant women drink wine? Or, drink any alcohol beverages for that manner. Now, wine is one drink that is used for many occasions, like birthdays, hangouts with girlfriends, during wedding toasts, and so on. And then, there are those, who prefer to unwind the day with a glass of wine. As such, it makes sense that many pregnant women are highly concerned with questions around the safety of consuming alcoholic beverages such as wine and the potential harms these products can cause for their babies....

What happens when you graduate from one school? Someone will want to know your plan moving forward. At work, on a new project, bosses often want to hear about the task plan. To many, the idea of planning is almost a superpower — it’s a concrete path to success. Without a plan, you can’t do anything. To an extent, this is true. But in reality, a plan is actually no more than guessing....

You can easily separate the two types; just watch when things happen that they have no control over and see how ‘fearful’ they react in that moment. You see people freaking out when they lose control over the outcome of something and you see others that just smile and remain calm; because they have another type of confidence; that whatever happens, out or in their control, it will be ok....

20 Extraordinary And Inspiring Facts About The Universe

Jealousy can lead some of us to make decisions we later regret or at least cause us to become cold and bitter. But there are also times when experiencing that feeling of envy can flick a switch inside of us. That yearning for something we don’t have can trigger us and fuel that determination to get what we want. So can we look at jealousy differently? Can it actually be a good thing to feel envious?...

Phone stands are bulky and require additional space. For desks filled with paper or small cars, this can be a problem. What if you could stick your phone on the wall without using double sided tape? You can do that using the Grippy Pad. The new technology allows individuals to stick small tools on a vertical, sticky pad. Once you get the concept of the pad, you can try sticking your calculator, thin wallet or virtually anything with a wide surface....

Think about the devices capturing data every second of the day. You have your barcode scanners, CCTV cameras, mobile phone cameras, computers, body scanners at airports, ultrasound machines, etc. are just a few of the millions of devices capturing loads and loads of data at any given moment. Whether you own a large enterprise, a small business or you are just a person sitting at home with a personal computer, data security is an extremely important factor to consider....

This is extremely detrimental, however, as such a culture encourages us to apportion blame to our colleagues while judging their performances harshly and subjectively. Only criticism without judgement can truly be constructive, so it is crucial that you hone your communications skills if you are to create a more positive working environment. 1. Tackle the Problem rather than the person When workplace projects or processes go awry, it is crucial that you analyse the failings and learn critical lessons going forward....

How do you become a leader with influence and not one by force? Michael Hyatt attempts to show us how with a few pointers for the leaders and would-be leaders out there. Leadership: Control vs. Influence – [MichaelHyatt]

Recently I attended a memorial for a man I’d never met. He was the husband of a co-worker of my husband; neither of us had met him but we wanted to be there to support her through this rough time. I am no stranger to funerals or memorials: I’ve been to many to celebrate the life of someone who passed, including my own Mother’s passing 13 years ago. Via this event and others I’ve found many life lessons work learning....

Let’s get into our own experiences with this challenge so far, shall we? Mike’s Take I’m certainly glad we took on the Rookie level of the NerdFitness Rebel Fitness Guide because for me that was a challenge from the get-go. I haven’t done any real exercise in many months (almost a year) and the 2 routines that are part of the guide are tough. One of the things I’ve been concerned about is proper form, as I don’t want to injure myself and/or not get the true benefits of each exercise....

Did you know that Armstrong had played for 50 years and never once lost the groove? Even on off days he would play for a few hours just to keep up the chops. Take a sneak peek into his life with this video from Blank on Blank. The interview was done by Michael Aisner and James R. Stein in 1964 for a school project. Featured photo credit: stratopaul | Flickr via goo....

Inaccurate Battery Life You just charged your Mac fully and are ready to go on your trip. You start up the Mac in the airport terminal during a layover and find out that your Mac is almost dead! What happened between then and now? Nothing, so why is the Mac almost “dead”? This usually happens when your Mac’s battery is un-calibrated. A pop-up warning comes up when your Mac’s battery is low, and once the pop-up occurs, your Mac turns off and waits for you to charge....