“We cannot solve problems with the kind of thinking we employed when we came up with them.” — Albert Einstein

Inspiration

“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.”— Mark Twain

“When you give joy to other people, you get more joy in return. You should give a good thought to happiness that you can give out.”— Eleanor Roosevelt

Inspirational Quote

200+ favorite motivational quotes we hope you draw inspiration from as you continue through your entrepreneurial journey and grow your business.

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Personal Development

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Motivation & Inspiration

Get Inspired: 200+ Motivational Quotes To Encourage Your Success

"Retirement is when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow. When today is complete, in and of itself, you’re retired."

"The secret to public speaking is to speak as if you were alone."

"School, politics, sports, and games train us to compete against others. True rewards - wealth, knowledge, love, fitness, and equanimity - come from ignoring others and improving ourselves."

"Learn to sell. Learn to build. If you can do both, you will be unstoppable."

"If they wrote it to make money, don't read it."

"You want to be rich and anonymous, not poor and famous."

"The best way, perhaps the only way, to change others is to become an example."

Quotes by Naval Ravikant

Wanted to explore but not by sitting in front of a screenWanted to Soar the skies in a planeWanted to be with those birds which chirp around as if they have no work at allWanted to Sail the oceanWanted to float right through it while looking at the whales beneathWanted to ride a by-cycle, Rushing through the air, Moving with the windWanted to Run like a Cheetah. Paws scratching the atmosphere, Leaping against the gravityWanted to be like a Musk. Spreading the Scent to all the places as I seek the water.

The Aim

Well the Scent attracted the predator. My legs did not support Anti Gravity. I couldn't cycle further as the road came to an end. The ocean summoned the storm and I was tangled in the strong breeze. Those bird I recognized were the once which shitted on me. The plane had 1000 other people so it wasn’t fun at all.

What Happened ?

1000 people I had to avoid and beyond the clouds I wanted to beThe birds were at low altitude and I wanted to be something like the eagle with mighty wingsI wanted to be the Lamp glowing in the Darkest seaI wanted to cycle in the air if the road comes to an EndIf I can’t Sprint I might as well just keep walking fasterLet the predator smell my sweet fragrance. Let the predator have peace for a moment. Let it live.

So I quit ?

Lets keep moving. Dust does appear while soaring through the wind. The sound of Sea is scary enough too. It always seems like a dead end. It always feels like there is no path beyond. Well if you are standing on this state, Congratulations, Here is exactly where your Journey actually Starts.

Let it be

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Reading & Writing

It's Killing Me !

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">You’re a bio-psycho-social-spiritual entity, within your societal and cultural matrix. Every one of those facets of your being impacts every other. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">A simple example: We know that the microbiomes in your gut directly influence your mind and emotions, your longevity potential, and the health of your physical infrastructure. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">The same can be said for each other “part” of your being: “Mental” health is better understood as “whole-being” health.</li></ol>

 “Mental” Health is Better Understood as “Whole-Being” Health

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">A study published in <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-74886-001">Psychological Review </a>found that an important but overlooked dimension of well-being is seeking out new life experiences, especially ones that may emerge unexpectedly - those marked by novelty or complexity, and that may require a change of perspective.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It might be learning something new; participating in an activity beyond your zone of familiarity; or perhaps traveling somewhere you’ve never been.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">One implication of this research: When you consciously seek out and open yourself to new experiences, you stimulate growth and expansion of multiple facets of your being. </li></ul>

1. Seek New and Diverse Experiences

Overall, the new experiences contribute to the feeling, “This is why life is worth living."<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">These findings highlight a link with feeling grateful for just being alive. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Gratitude in this sense is deeper than feeling grateful for all you’ve achieved or acquired in your external, material life. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Rather, it’s inner life awareness of your continuous connection with life in all its forms; an awakening of being part of a continuous whole, from the beginning of time. </li></ul>

That Feeling, "This Is Why Life Is Worth Living"

Embracing new experiences and gratitude for your existence, at this moment, lifts you from conflicts or disappointments you might be experiencing. That expanded perspective is part of whole-being health.

Whole-Being Health

Research highlights turning fear<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fear"> </a>into positive energy for growth. <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">A study published in the journal <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2021-69183-001">Emotion </a>reveals the overlooked positive impact of experiencing uncertainty in your daily life. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Tolerating, and even embracing, the unpredictable nature of life stimulates greater appreciation for simply being alive; for enjoying what is, in this moment of time.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Savoring the “small things” in life pulls you out of immersion in daily ups and downs. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">That understanding adds to a healthy, whole-person recognition of life and helps you appreciate this moment that you occupy, in your brief lifetime.</li></ul>

2. Embrace the Anxiety of Uncertainty…and Life’s Impermanence

Another overlooked way to grow the “health” part of mental health sounds simple, but research finds it has particular benefit for your essential cognitive and mental capacities as you age: engaging in small talk with people, and listening to them in return. <ul><li>It might be an encounter with a grocery-store clerk, or passing the time for a few moments with a neighbor. </li><li><a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2021/09/deep-conversations-strangers">This study of over 1,800 participants found </a>that connecting with others in meaningful ways tends to make people happier, and that connecting with others in deep and meaningful ways increased well-being.</li></ul>

3. Talking and Listening to Others

Similarly, an NYU study published in JAMA Network Open found that engaging with people on whom you can count to simply listen to you when you need to talk and connect with others is associated with greater cognitive resilience as you age; it’s a buffer to the effects of brain aging and disease.

Engaging With People Is A Buffer To Aging

New findings from Georgetown University reveal that age does not automatically lead to declining mental abilities. <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Contrary to prevailing thinking, this large-scale research found that those capacities—especially the ability to focus and orient yourself to whatever you’re engaging with - actually improve with age, as you use them. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">These findings add to evidence of the interconnectedness of all dimensions of your being, as your healthy cognitive capacities stimulate the other facets of your self.</li></ul>

Ability To Focus And Orient Yourself Improve With Age

All of these findings underscore the overall mental health implications of engaging fully with life - appreciating it within this brief moment of time we occupy—and staying <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mindfulness">mindful </a>of how transitory and impermanent everything is.

Summary - All The Above Lead To Life Appreciation & Mindfulness

Beautifully articulate. Truly love the phrase 'whole-being' health. Love the practice / way of life of it too.

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Mindfulness

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Habits

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Mental Health

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Communication

3 Overlooked Ways to Boost Mental Health

“If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough"

<ul><li>It is a systematic method of understanding, simplifying, and explaining difficult concepts</li><li>It is based around the idea that one of the most effective techniques to enhance our understanding is to imagine that we're teaching the material to someone who has absolutely no idea about the topic.</li></ul>

The Feynman Technique

<ol><li>Identify the topic </li><li>Teach it to a child </li><li>Identify knowledge gaps </li><li>Simplify</li></ol>

4-steps of the Feynman Technique

When we learn something, it's easy to convince ourselves that we've understood it too. But, are we really learning effectively?

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Strategy

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Learning & Education

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Problem Solving

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Science & Nature

The key to a scintillating and kinetic conversation on a date is one’s ability to ask really good questions. But before we talk about how to ask really good questions, it’s crucial to know what really bad questions look like.

The Secret To A Lush Date Conversation Has Nothing To Do With Words

A random question has no Explainable relevance to the moment. A question that elicits gross mental images, slanders people or embarrasses your date is a Chinese finger trap of conversational Homicide. A vanilla question can feel like a Cover-Up as if you can't think of anything good to talk about so you ask where she bought her shirt. If you ask a predictable, non-creative question about something you don't really care about, people make a mental note in their minds that you are a simple-minded person with little imagination.

Bad Questions: Random Ones

To ask a great question that makes your date feel cherished and respected, you must have genuine curiosity. Genuine curiosity means you put yourself in their shoes. You see in your mind’s eye what they see in real life and your imagination generates the thoughts and feelings they have. When something is interesting, we ask questions to learn more. But there are levels underneath genuine curiosity that require work.

The Secret to Asking Really Good Questions

Awkward silence is technically four seconds, according to science.

The Length Of Time Required for Awkward Silence

<ul><li>You care. If you don’t really care what their answer is, don’t ask the question in the first place.</li><li>You listen. Don’t pick up your phone. Don’t avoid eye contact.</li><li>You empathize. You feel how they feel.</li><li>You articulate.</li><li>You reflect.</li><li>You follow. You stick with their story, track the names and relationships, note the details and the conflicts.</li><li>You read. Before asking a question, it’s important to know if your date wants to be asked a question in the first place.</li></ul>

Seven Steps To Genuine Curiosity

The key to a scintillating and kinetic conversation on a date is one’s ability to ask really good questions. But before we talk about how to ask really good questions, it’s crucial to know what…

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Love & Relationships

Those who give up the things they love doing and do well lose their purpose in life. That's why it's so important to keep doing things of value,making progress, bringing beauty or utility to others , helping out and shaping the world around you, even after your "official" professional activity has ended

1. Stay Active, don't Retire

Being in a hurry is inversely proportional to quality of life. As the old saying goes, "Walk slowly and you'll go far." When we leave uregency behind, life and time on new meaning.

2. Take It Slow

Less is more when it comes to eating for long life, too. According to the 80 percent rule, in order to stay healthier longer, we should eat less than our hunger demands instead of stuffing ourselves.

3. Don't Fill Your Stomach

Water moves; it is at best when it flows fresh and doesn't stagnate. The body you move through life in needs a bit of daily maintenance to keep it running for a long time. Plus, excercise releases hormones that makes us feel happy.

4. Get In Shape For Your Next Birthday

A cheerful attitude is not only relaxing - it also helps make friends. It's good to recognise the things that aren't so great, but we should never forget what a privilege it is to be in the here and now in a world so full possibilities.

5. Smile

Though most people live in cities these days, human beings are made to be part of the natural world. We should return to it often to recharge our batteries.

6. Reconnect With Nature

To your ancestors, to nature, which provide you with the air you breathe and the food you eat, to your friends and family, to everything that brightens your days and makes you feel lucky to be alive. Spend a moment every day giving thanks, and you'll watch your stockpile of happiness grow.

7. Give Thanks

Stop regretting the past and fearing the future. Today is all You have. Make the most of it. Make it worth remembering.

8. Live In The Moment

Friends are the best medicine, there for confiding worries over a good chat, sharing stories that brighten your day, getting advice, having fun, dreaming...in another words, living.

9. Surround Yourself With Good Friends

There is passion inside you, a unique talent that gives meaning to your days and drives you to share the best of yourself until the very end. If you don't know what your ikigai is yet, as Viktor Frankl says, "your mission is to discover it".

10. Follow Your Ikigai

*Los Angeles Times bestseller* “If hygge is the art of doing nothing, ikigai is the art of doing something—and doing it with supreme focus and joy.” —New York Post Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy)—the happiness of always being busy—as revealed by the daily habits of the world’s longest-living people. *And from the same authors, don’t miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie—about making the most of every moment in your life.* * * * What’s your ikigai? “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

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Books

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 1.5 MILLION+ COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE “Workers looking for more fulfilling positions should start by identifying their ikigai.” ―Business Insider   “One of the unintended—yet positive—consequences of the [pandemic] is that it is forcing people to reevaluate their jobs, careers, and lives. Use this time wisely, find your personal ikigai, and live your best life.” ―Forbes Find your ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy) to live longer and bring more meaning and joy to all your days. “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb   According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—where what you love, what you’re good at, what you can get paid for, and what the world needs all overlap—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day?

Hector Garcia was born in Spain in 1981 and has been living in Tokyo since 2004. During his spare time he writes aGeekinJapan.com, one of the most widely-read blogs in the world in Spanish and in English, as well as books about his experiences in Japan. He is the author of the bestsellers: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and A Geek in Japan. You can find more of Hector's musings at ageekinjapan.com

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Francesc Miralles Contijoch is a Catalan writer, essayist, translator, and musician.

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Ikigai

1. School Planner Let's start with something that every student want some schedule planner. School Planner is one of the most amazing scheduling app to make your study more effective. It is available for most of the mobile platforms. This app allows you to track your study timetable, exams and even more. There is no more use of paper diary, you can install it now on clicking on image.

Apps Which Make Your Study Effective

Once you have scheduled your plan, now ofcourse the note making. By using Evernote you can make your notes, manage daily tasks and organise to-do lists. Evernote allows you to brighten up your notes with audio recordings, links, attachments and more, making your study notes noticed an interactive media spectacle. It is one of the best app to make your study effective.

2. Evernote

It is a best tool to study,memorize and prepare for your exams.There are 1000+ cards are free to use,you can learn from it which is created by other students or users of their app.Even you can create your own card and use it effectively.You can start improving your learning from today itself by using Flashcards.4. XMindIt is simply one of the best app of brainstorming and mind mapping. It is beautiful and easy to use app. Student's and teachers are using this app to organise notes,prepare lessons and making the plan for the new term of examination.In simply,you can use it for greater benefits.

3. Flashcards

This is one of the best app which will help you in your maths problems. You can learn math, check your homeworks or even you can study for the upcoming tests. Photomath have covered each and everything from basic arithmetic to advanced calculus and geometry. It is free to use and they have given step by step explanations to you. Even you can use the paid version of Wolfram Alpha which is also best app. It is the ultimate tool to get your answers. To open it you have to pay Rs.250 in Indian Currency.

5. Photomath

Here we have listed the 5 apps which will help you to make your study effective.

5 best apps to study effectively

Einstein understood the value of developing an informal avocation. “Mainly play the things on the piano which please you,” he tells his son, “even if the teacher does not assign those.”Doing what you love, the way you like to do it, he goes on, “is the way to learn the most, that when you are doing something with such enjoyment that you don’t notice that the time passes."

Do What You Love, The Way You Like To Do It

Csikszentmihalyi’s insights into human flourishing mirror Einstein’s: he calls such creative immersion “flow,” or the state of “being completely involved in an activity for its own sake.”"The ego falls away. Time flies. Every action, movement, and thought follows inevitably from the previous one, like playing jazz. Your whole being is involved, and you’re using your skills to the utmost." - Csikszentmihalyi

Creative Immersion, Flow ~ Human Flourishing

Contrary to our usual conceptions of using one’s “skills to the utmost,” Csikszentmihalyi tells us that the reward for entering such a state is not the material benefits it generates, but the positive emotions. These, as Einstein theorized, not only motivate us to become better, but they also provide a source of meaning no amount of financial gain above a minimum level can offer.

The Reward Of Positive Emotions Give Sense Of Meaning 

“The lack of basic material resources contributes to unhappiness,” Csikszentmihalyi’s data demonstrates, “but the increase in material resources does not increase happiness.” While none of us can be Einstein, Csikszentmihalyi tells us we can all benefit from Einstein’s advice, by doing whatever we do to the best of our abilities and without any motive other than sheer pleasure.

Do What We Love To The Best Of Our Abilities For Sheer Pleasure

Flow is indeed a lovely state to be in. Sharing this here as a reminder to self and to everyone else too.

As one particularly astute observer of human emotions might put it, it is a truth universally acknowledged that we can’t all be Albert Einstein. In fact, none of us can. Open Culture, openculture.com

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Productivity

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Philosophy

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Creativity

Albert Einstein Tells His Son The Key to Learning & Happiness is Losing Yourself in Creativity (or “Finding Flow”)

Did you know there’s a new “pandemic” in town? Yes, apart from COVID and any other disease you might be thinking of. Hold on, don’t panic. It’s actually not fatal, but it’s taking a toll on quite a number of people who keep failing to understand the dynamics behind this whole new infection. I’m talking about the “Entrepreneurialism” pandemic.

New “Pandemic” Alert🚨 

The truth is, a lot of people are confusing the term&nbsp;“entrepreneur”&nbsp;with&nbsp;“business owner”. The two are similar in so many aspects, but they are definitely not the same. Surprised? Well, let me break it down for you.

What’s Really Going On…

A business owner is the owner of a company that provides a product or service to its clients.From the moment they start their business, most business owners have a deep understanding of their market and know who they should sell their products to. They frequently profit from the success of their company, which is either a sole source of income or a side hustle.An entrepreneur, on the other hand, goes way beyond just owning a business.

The Not So Obvious Differences

Entrepreneurs want to disrupt the market by sweeping out the traditional dynamics of how things are thought to work.Entrepreneurs are always all in. They are passionate about their work and obsess over it. It’s a tendency; a predetermined route. It’s a personality trait, a labor of love, an unteachable zeal, a disease that can’t be cured, and an illness that can’t be caught. It’s either you have it or you don’t.Money isn’t what motivates an entrepreneur. That is what pushes businesses and business owners. But for an entrepreneur, money is merely a yardstick.&nbsp;

The Traits To Look For

The status quo is never enough for an entrepreneur. They do not become fat and content. They’re always thinking about the next thing, the next endeavor, The “Big One.” They prefer being in the thick of things. They thrive in a state of turmoil and have their fingers in various jars. That’s why it’s common to hear about them failing at a half-dozen businesses before finally succeeding.That is not the personality of business owners. They usually like focusing on one thing at a time. They are mostly not jugglers and try as much as possible to stay away from failure.

There’s More 

Determining whether or not you have “Entrepreneurialism” is just a matter of self-analysis and careful observation. Here are a few symptoms to help you out with that.

So, How Do I Know?

Entrepreneurs always want to know the answers. They are like sponges, constantly trying to learn more, improve their skillsets and find things out for themselves. They are never afraid to ask questions and won’t stop till they get the answer.

Always Asking Questions 

Entrepreneurs tend to see opportunities all around them, even in simple conversations. They try to make the most out of every situation and connect with people that they believe will be instrumental in the growth and success of their venture.

Sees Opportunity Everywhere And In Everything 

Entrepreneurs have a “don’t stop until the task is done” mindset. They try to hit their marks every time, going the extra mile to make sure they achieve their goals before they can rest.Do any of these sound like you? You’ve definitely caught the bug!

Time Is Never Enough

If you do not relate to any of these, don’t beat yourself down. Not everyone can be an entrepreneur,&nbsp;and it is perfectly okay. You don’t need to force your way into becoming one. Instead, figure out what you do best and do it better than anybody else.

Be Yourself And Achieve Greatness Your Own Way

Entrepreneurship seems to be the new craze in town…but is everyone cut out for it. This article will help you find out!

A lot of people are confusing the term "entrepreneur" with "business owner". The two are similar in so many aspects, but not the same!

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Entrepreneurship

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Business

Are You Really an Entrepreneur?: What Separates Entrepreneurs From Business Owners

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