Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.

If an injury has to be done to a man, it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.

The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.

There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you.

Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.

All courses of action are risky, so prudence is not in avoiding danger (it’s impossible), but calculating risk and acting decisively.

Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved.

Men in general judge more by the sense of sight than by the sense of touch.

It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.

How we live is so different from how we ought to live that he who studies what ought to be done rather than what is done will learn the way to his downfall rather than to his preservation.

Men are so simple of mind, and so much dominated by their immediate needs, that a deceitful man will always find plenty who are ready to be deceived.

A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.

There is nothing more important than appearing to be religious.

Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.

Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.

A wise ruler should rely on what is under his own control, not on what is under the control of others.

People should either be caressed or crushed. If you do them minor damage they will get their revenge; but if you cripple them there is nothing they can do.

It must be considered that there is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to handle, than to initiate a new order of things.

War should be the only study of a prince; he should consider peace only as a breathing-time.

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

Written in the 16th century, The Prince remains one of the most influential books on political theory. Its author, Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat and political theorist, and is considered the father of modern political thought.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters, OK? It’s, like, incredible.

When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people.

I will build a great wall – and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me – and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.

If Hillary Clinton can’t satisfy her husband what makes her think she can satisfy America?

The beauty of me is that I’m very rich.

I think the only difference between me and the other candidates is that I’m more honest and my women are more beautiful.

You know, it really doesn’t matter what the media write as long as you’ve got a young, and beautiful, piece of ass.

I’ve said if Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.

My fingers are long and beautiful, as, it has been well documented, are various other parts of my body.

I have so many fabulous friends who happen to be gay, but I am a traditionalist.

Look at those hands, are they small hands? And, he referred to my hands — ‘if they’re small, something else must be small.’ I guarantee you there’s no problem. I guarantee.

I think I am actually humble. I think I’m much more humble than you would understand.

Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest - and you all know it! Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure, it’s not your fault.

I know words. I have the best words.

I’m really rich. And by the way, I’m not saying that in a bragging way, that’s the kind of mindset you need for this country.

Why can’t we use nuclear weapons?

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Every task requires a certain amount of Attention, energy and focus to complete. Keeping this in mind, when many people try to multitask , they assume they are making the most of the given time and maximising their efficiency. But neurologically speaking, it is impossible for the brain to multitask.In reality , when you are "multitasking" , your brain does not parallel process the tasks, but instead it rapidly switches between them. And this switching has some friction costs attached to it called cognitive switching penalty. This tires the brain out.A batching strategy is more beneficial .

Cognitive Switching Penalty

There are only 4 ways to complete a task:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Completion: doing the task yourself -- All tasks on your to-do-list" do not necessarily fall in this category. Only the tasks which you can do well or have to do fall in this category.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Deletion: eliminating the task -- Assessing the task to confirm whether it is really important enough, and deleting if it is not, is an underrated strategy.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Delegation: assigning the task to someone else -- Hire people who can complete the task at least 80% as well as you can and delegate.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Deferment: putting of until later -- noncritical tasks can be done later.</li></ol>

Four Methods of Completion

It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure, that just ain't so.

is the general tendency to pay attention to information that supports your conclusions and ignore information that doesn't.Paying attention to disconfirming evidence is not easy -- it means searching for reasons you might be wrong, and who likes to be wrong?"Flat Earthers" are dramatic examples for the same. Even after participating in an experiment to prove the earth is flat , their findings concluded otherwise. The result: they said that they were not willing to accept it, and started finding ways to disprove it. Being aware to confirmation bais can pay dividents and prevent major errors.

Confirmation Bias

is the natural tendency to blame yourself for things you "should have known".Every decision you make will be based on incomplete information available at that point in time. You will always have more information after the decision is taken than before. Feeling bad about things that you "shoud have seen" is not helpful at all. Changing that past is outside of your Locus of control. Hindsight Bias becomes destructive if you judge yourself or others for not knowing the unknowble. Analyse your decisions, and take away the key learnings from it. That is it, nothing more than that.

Hindsight Bias

A process cannot be understood by stopping it. Understanding must move with the flow of the process, must join it and flow with it.

A business will always have Flows -- movement of resources into and out of the system.Inflows are resources moving into a system : money into a bank account, raw materials into a factory, new hires into a company.Outflows are resources moving out of a system : money exiting the bank account, finished goods leaving a factory, employees leaving.Follow the flows and you will understand how the system works in no time.

Flow in Systems (Business)

There are ONLY 4 ways to increase your business's revenue:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Increase the number of customers you serve.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Increase the average size of each Transaction by selling more. (Think about upselling in restuarants). Appetizers , drinks and desserts are offered to you , to increase the size of the transaction).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Increase the frequency of Transactions per customer. (Some products are naturally addictive, like nicotine from tobaco, so the brands selling these products will have high frequency sales. Also think micro-transactions in an app or high number of advertisements on a webpage).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Raise your prices.(Duhh!)</li></ol>

Four Methods to increase Revenue

The product that will not sell without advertising will not sell profitably with advertising.

Not every customer is a good customer. Some customers who require more time, energy, attention or risk than they are worth to your bottom line are not worth attracting in the first place. Think about car insurance companies. They let customers go through a questionnaire asking them about their education, marital status, past accidents , etc to figure out wether you fall in the "good risk" bucket or the "bad risk" bucket.

Qualification of Prospects

You can determine the strength of a business over time by the amount of agony they go through in raising prices.

If you double your prices, and lose less than half your customers, its probably a good move. Pricing power is your ability to raise the prices you are charging over time. It is related to "price elasticity" in economics.Businesses that sell goods which are status symbols will probably have a higher pricing power that businesses that sell un-differentiated comodities like generic toothpaste or food grains. Pricing power is important as raising your prices allows you to overcome the adverse effects of inflation and increased costs.

Pricing Power

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Spirituality is a journey that an individual takes to connect with their inner self. It is a path that leads to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around them. Spirituality is not restricted to any particular religion, belief, or faith. It is a universal concept that is open to everyone.

Take On The Journey!

Connecting with the inner self is a process of self-discovery. It involves understanding one's thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. It is a journey of self-reflection and introspection. By taking the time to reflect on your life and your past experiences, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what drives you.

Connecting With The Inner Self

Spirituality helps individuals to find inner peace, happiness, and contentment. It provides a sense of purpose and meaning in life. By connecting with your inner self, you can gain clarity on your values and beliefs, which can help you make decisions that align with your true self.

Finding The Inner Peace, Happiness & Contentment

The path to spirituality includes practices such as meditation, yoga, prayer, and mindfulness. These practices help individuals to quiet their minds and connect with their inner selves. They help to reduce stress and anxiety, and promote feelings of calm and relaxation. By incorporating these practices into your daily routine, you can improve your overall well-being and quality of life.

Path To Spirituality

It is important to note that spirituality is a journey that requires patience, perseverance, and dedication. It is not something that can be achieved overnight, but rather a process that unfolds over time. It is a journey that requires you to be open and receptive to new experiences and ideas.

Spirituality: The Journey

In conclusion, the path to the inner self is called spirituality. It is a journey of self-discovery that leads to enlightenment. Spirituality is a universal concept that is open to everyone, regardless of their religion, belief, or faith. By connecting with our inner selves, we can find inner peace, happiness, and contentment. Through practices such as meditation, yoga, prayer, and mindfulness, we can quiet our minds and connect with our inner selves, leading to a greater sense of well-being and purpose in life.

The Path To Inner Self: Spirituality

Enlightenment is the ultimate goal for many people all over the world. It is believed that once you are connected with your inner self, you reach a state of enlightenment. The path to the inner self is known as spirituality.

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Self-love goes beyond superficial habits like bubble baths; its about being kind to yourself and having enough confidence to show up for others.

What Is Self Love

Self-love is a continuous process that should be practiced at all times, not just during difficult phases or breakups.

The Process

While self-love is crucial for a healthy relationship, it is not a requirement to wait until you're 'perfect' to love someone else.

Perfectionism

Outgrowing friends and relationships is a natural part of growth and should be seen as a milestone, not a loss.

Growth

Your attachment to yourself and your future is essential. Prioritize your growth and well-being over long-standing friendships or external opinions.

Attachment

You are constantly evolving, and it’s important to let go of previous ideals and self-labels in order to flourish and grow.

Let It Go

Society and media profit from creating insecurities. Beauty standards are subjective, and your worth cannot be defined by external comparisons.

Beauty Products And Their Insecurities

Intentional solitude is key for self-reflection and understanding. Taking time alone, without distraction, helps you reconnect with yourself.

Loneliness Is The Key

Success should be defined by your own terms and not by societal pressures, particularly regarding romantic love or achieving relationship milestones.

Identify Your Own Success

Boundary setting is personal but essential. Living authentically may involve being disliked, but it’s a step toward attracting the right people into your life.

Boundaries

The Ultimate Self-Love GuideHealing from heartbreak? Recovering from a bad relationship? Finding your way back to yourself? In Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers, you will learn how to love and spoil the most important person in your life: You!Find radical self acceptance one page at a time. Regardless of where you've been or what you've been through, you deserve love, grace, and joy. Learn to accept and love yourself, not in spite of your flaws but because of them, through this healing self-love book. Become your own number one fan and say "goodbye" to needing any validation from other people.Find yourself again, love yourself again. Tam Kaur uses her own personal experiences to guide you back to yourself in this book for confidence building and self-worth discovery. Learn to set boundaries with other people and set yourself up for a happy, fulfilling life by using Tam's tips to building confidence in yourself and redefining your self-worth.Inside, you'll find: <ul><li>Charming, creative ideas for fun and exciting solo date nights. </li><li>Inspiring stories of self-discovery, self-love, and self-empowerment.</li><li>A revolutionary self-love guide that will teach you how to find--and love--yourself with your whole heart.</li></ul>If you liked Fall in Love with Yourself, The Self-Love Workbook, or Affirmations for Self-Love, you'll love Buy Yourself the Damn Flowers.

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You can have everything in life you want if you will just help other people get what they want.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When you do something nice, people feel like they should return the favor.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: A free sample makes someone more likely to buy.</li></ul>

1. Give First to Get Back

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">People want their actions to match their promises.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: If someone agrees to a small favor, they’re more likely to agree to a bigger one later.</li></ul>

2. Stay Consistent

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">We tend to copy others, especially when unsure about what to do.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: Seeing “Best Seller” makes us think the product must be good.</li></ul>

3. Follow the Crowd

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">We listen to people who seem knowledgeable or have authority.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: A dentist recommending a toothpaste makes us trust it more.</li></ul>

4. Trust Experts

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">We are influenced by people we like or feel connected to.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: We’re more likely to help a friend than a stranger.</li></ul>

5. Likeability Matters

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">We value things more when we think they might run out.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: “Only 2 left in stock!” makes us want to buy quickly.</li></ul>

6. Act Fast When Things Are Limited

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Getting someone to agree to a small request makes them more likely to agree to a bigger one.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: If you ask someone to sign a petition, they may later donate money.</li></ul>

7. Start Small, Go Big

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Choices seem clearer when we compare them side by side.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: Showing an expensive item first makes the cheaper option look like a better deal.</li></ul>

8. Compare to Decide

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">People often choose based on emotions, not logic.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: A happy or emotional ad makes us want the product more.</li></ul>

9. Feelings Guide Decisions

The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">When and how you share your message makes a big difference.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: Sales during holidays work because people are already shopping.</li></ul>

10. Right Time, Right Place

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The foundational and wildly popular go-to resource for influence and persuasion—a renowned international bestseller, with over 5 million copies sold—now revised adding: new research, new insights, new examples, and online applications.In the new edition of this highly acclaimed bestseller, Robert Cialdini—New York Times bestselling author of Pre-Suasion and the seminal expert in the fields of influence and persuasion—explains the psychology of why people say yes and how to apply these insights ethically in business and everyday settings. Using memorable stories and relatable examples, Cialdini makes this crucially important subject surprisingly easy. With Cialdini as a guide, you don’t have to be a scientist to learn how to use this science. You’ll learn Cialdini’s Universal Principles of Influence, including new research and new uses so you can become an even more skilled persuader—and just as importantly, you’ll learn how to defend yourself against unethical influence attempts. You may think you know these principles, but without understanding their intricacies, you may be ceding their power to someone else. Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion: <ul><li>Reciprocation</li><li>Commitment and Consistency</li><li>Social Proof </li><li>Liking </li><li>Authority</li><li>Scarcity</li><li>Unity, the newest principle for this edition</li></ul>Understanding and applying the principles ethically is cost-free and deceptively easy. Backed by Dr. Cialdini’s 35 years of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research—including a three-year field study on what leads people to change—Influence is a comprehensive guide to using these principles to move others in your direction.

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Sometimes, the heart must break in order to open.

A groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in families over generations, by an acclaimed expert in the field   Depression. Anxiety. Chronic Pain. Phobias. Obsessive thoughts. The evidence is compelling: the roots of these difficulties may not reside in our immediate life experience or in chemical imbalances in our brains—but in the lives of our parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. The latest scientific research, now making headlines, supports what many have long intuited—that traumatic experience can be passed down through generations. It Didn’t Start with You builds on the work of leading experts in post-traumatic stress, including Mount Sinai School of Medicine neuroscientist Rachel Yehuda and psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. Even if the person who suffered the original trauma has died, or the story has been forgotten or silenced, memory and feelings can live on. These emotional legacies are often hidden, encoded in everything from gene expression to everyday language, and they play a far greater role in our emotional and physical health than has ever before been understood.   As a pioneer in the field of inherited family trauma, Mark Wolynn has worked with individuals and groups on a therapeutic level for over twenty years. It Didn’t Start with You offers a pragmatic and prescriptive guide to his method, the Core Language Approach. Diagnostic self-inventories provide a way to uncover the fears and anxieties conveyed through everyday words, behaviors, and physical symptoms. Techniques for developing a genogram or extended family tree create a map of experiences going back through the generations. And visualization, active imagination, and direct dialogue create pathways to reconnection, integration, and reclaiming life and health. It Didn’t Start With You is a transformative approach to resolving longstanding difficulties that in many cases, traditional therapy, drugs, or other interventions have not had the capacity to touch.

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Each one must therefore give life a meaning according to how you one perceive.

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What is life?

Sharing experiences of growth and healing isn’t just personal—it’s a call to serve others. Opening up can help illuminate paths for those seeking balance and peace. This article was written from a perspective which seeks to give the reader a more personal foundation for the philosophy of inner balance and the spiritual journey of surrender and self-compassion, drawn from personal enlightenment.

The Call to Share

Life often feels like a series of inner conflicts, where what we feel we should do opposes what we want to do. This tension is a natural part of the human experience, reflecting the Universe’s pursuit of balance. When we face situations that resurface old wounds or challenges, it’s an invitation to embrace the lesson rather than resist it. By acknowledging that life seeks harmony, we can stop fighting against these experiences, approach them with acceptance, and align ourselves with the flow of our spiritual growth.

The Universe Seeks Balance

Tonight, I had an inner experience that I feel it is a responsibility, my duty, in a way, to share with the Twin Tree Project blog and each of you, our readers. Despite the discomfort of reaching beyond my own vulnerability, sharing real-time reflections on my growth and healing feels like fulfilling a purpose far…

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