When comparing God’s words to Satan’s words, a major difference is the tone and intent behind them. God’s words often carry a message of unconditional love, forgiveness, and acceptance. This message fosters trust, hope, and faith in God, bringing a sense of peace and happiness within oneself. On the other hand, Satan’s words often carry a message of division, judgment, and fear. This message fosters doubt, distrust, and fear in oneself, bringing a sense of anxiety and despair.

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Philosophy

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Religion & Spirituality

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Personal Development

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Strategy

The most important Lesson “Discernment”

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower

The only way to do great work is to love what you do

If you really look close, most overnight successes took a very long time

In the business world, everyone is surrounded by sharks. The only competitive advantage a small company has with a big one is it can turn on a dime

If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late.

The biggest risk is not taking any risk... In a world that's changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.

Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.

The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing

The secret of successful hiring is this: look for the three qualities that are hard to find - integrity, intelligence, and energy - and if you can't find them all in one person, hire three people.

You don't build a future by worrying about what happened yesterday.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Everyone hears noises; a few listen.

The critical ingredient is getting up and doing something. It's by far more important than having an idea or a plan.

If you're not a risk taker, you should get out of business.

The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.

If you need to become a master at something, you need to be able to surround yourself with everything related to that "something" only.

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

From the greatest minds ever, I bring to you 19 quotes that will lead you to success.

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Learning & Education

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Entrepreneurship

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Startups

19 Quotes to Lead Your Way to Success

Success isn't just having lots of money, it's continuously improving who you are, how you live, how you serve, and how you relate to others without worrying about material possesions and superficial desires. It's a path of self-expansion, growth, and exploration, with no end goal but rather an endless process of discovery and transformation.

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Career

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Mental Health

Define Success 

MAY YOUR FAITH BE STRONGER THAN YOUR FEAR

"MAY YOUR TROUBLES BE LESS AND YOUR BLESSINGS BE MORE."

MAY YOU NEVER FORGET HOW FAR YOU'VE COME

"MAY THE SUNSHINE BRING YOU HOPE."

May is a month of blessings! Inspiring quotes to help you make the most of it

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Habits

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Love & Relationships

There are two levels of your mind,that is, the conscious level and the subconscious . You think with your conscious mind and whatever you habitually think sinks down into your subconscious mind,which creates according to the nature of the thoughts.

How The Mind Works

Your subconscious mind is the seat of your emotions and is the creative mind. If you think good, good will follow, if you think evil,evil will follow. And this is the way your mind thinks .

Subconscious If your sub conscious mind accepts an idea ,it begins to execute it.

Note Carefully

In The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, Dr. Joseph Murphy gives you the tools you will need to unlock the awesome powers of your subconscious mind. You can improve your relationships, your finances, your physical well-being. Once you learn how to use this unbelievably powerful force there is nothing you will not be able to accomplish. Join the millions of people who have already unlocked the power of their subconscious minds. I urge you to study this book and apply the techniques outlined therein; and as you do, I feel absolutely convinced that you will lay hold of a miracle-working power that will lift you up from confusion, misery, melancholy, and failure, and guide you to your true place, solve your difficulties, sever you from emotional and physical bondage, and place you on the royal road to freedom, happiness, and peace of mind.- Dr. Joseph Murphy

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Books

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Society, Arts & Culture

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Science & Nature

Joseph Denis Murphy was an Irish author and New Thought minister, ordained in Divine Science and Religious Science.

Joseph Murphy

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

I understand that sometimes you feel that you are not even trying. You know the one who try succeed. But what if I am not even trying hard.

Remember that in this time not even your most close person can help you. Because it's your battle. It is going to make you way more stronger than you are now. Everything happens for a reason.

Strength

No one can stop the sun to rise. There will be a refreshing morning after every night no matter how dark the night was. Till then embrace the beauty of darkness, silence, fear and courage.

Night

You think this suffering will never end. All the days are same and everything feels in a loop. The same mistake again and again. Nor the tears are false and nor that sadness. You real feel guilty after doing it but you still repeat it.

Loop

It feels the only person I hate is me. But my dear everything has an end. But what if it ends so late that I don't have the time to fix what went wrong. This suffering will be gone just for the arrival of a new one.

Time

But what if you succeed in your next try. I know you are hopeless but you haven't gave up. So instead of being scared of " what if " change your routine. This problem is yours that means GOD knows that only you have the solution that's why he gave you this problem.

Every Problem Has Solution

Never give up you never know how close you were to success. You are meant for great heights. This problem is nothing infront of you. You can conquer it my friend. Just give a hard try this time.

Never Give Up

"Let me try once again for a last time", say this sentence everytime you fail. You are worth it and after 10 years you will be proud of your younger self to be this strong. Best of luck. Remember the luck increases as your hardwork and dedication increases.

Increase Your Luck

This is just a not so important thing which came to my mind. It's not that good but I wrote whatever was on my mind. This will not solve your problem but it will make you feel that you are not alone that feel this way. Good Luck My Friend.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

mindfulness

Mindfulness

I Believe You

"The best author will be the one who is ashamed to become a writer."

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."

"Marriage as a long conversation. - When entering into a marriage one ought to ask oneself: do you believe you are going to enjoy talking with this woman up into your old age? Everything else in marriage is transitory, but most of the time you are together will be devoted to conversation."

"A thinker sees his own actions as experiments and questions—as attempts to find out something. Success and failure are for him answers above all."

"All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth."

"Whenever I climb I am followed by a dog called 'Ego'."

"It is a common blindness to be unaware of the dark sides of things. But to be unaware of their bright sides is even worse."

"It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover of knowledge is reluctant to step into its waters."

"The mother of excess is not joy but joylessness."

"Reading is merely a surrogate for thinking for yourself; it means letting someone else direct your thoughts."

"Doing is everything."

"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you."

"The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are prevented from changing their opinions; they cease to be mind."

"There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness."

"We are franker towards others than towards ourselves."

"A joke is an epigram on the death of a feeling."

"Human, All Too Human: A Book for Free Spirits" is a work by Friedrich Nietzsche, consisting of a collection of aphorisms and reflections that delve into the depths of human nature, ethics, society, and knowledge.

Written after Nietzsche had ended his friendship with Richard Wagner and had been forced to leave academic life through ill health, Human, All Too Human (1878) can be read as a monument to his personal crisis. It also marks the point when he matured as a philosopher, rejecting the German romanticism espoused by Wagner and Schopenhauer and instead returning to sources in the French Enlightenment. Here he sets out his unsettling views in a series of 638 stunning aphorisms - assessing subjects ranging from art to arrogance, boredom to passion, science to vanity and women to youth. This work also contains the seeds of concepts crucial to Nietzsche's later philosophy, such as the will to power and the need to transcend conventional Christian morality. The result is one of the cornerstones of his life's work.

Friedrich Nietzsche

Human, All Too Human

Imagine being surrounded by people.Someone says something that sounds familiar. It’s a story you already lived. And you want to share your experience.You clear your throat and wait for the best opportunity to slide in. Then, you start talking. And for a moment, everything seems fine. Everybody focuses on you. But as you go ahead, they lose interest.

When People Lose Interest

That’s the worst thing that could happen to your storytelling abilities. But don’t panic!I’ve made these mistakes myself – hundreds of times. And I can guarantee you can fix them. There’s no need to feel guilty or needy. But you must get to the heart of the problem.

The Worst Feeling When Telling A Story

First, you must understand why people are distracted when somebody’s telling a story.Be careful – I don’t care about <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/20-dangerous-time-wasters-and-why-you-should-stop-them/">generic distractions </a>we use to waste time. I am talking about those that occur during a conversation.I made many mistakes myself while becoming a better storyteller. And I found at least three reasons why people stop listening.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">They lose interest in your story because there’s no added value to what you’re saying.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">An external interference catches everyone’s attention before you hook them with your story.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Or people didn’t notice you were telling a story.</li></ul>

Why do people get distracted?

When I was younger, I knew nothing about storytelling.People didn’t listen to me. They found me boring. And they had no problems saying that to my face. But I was so afraid of losing them that I accepted everything.After years, my confidence grew, and I didn’t accept those behaviors anymore. And as I started to speak up, everybody hooked on my confidence. So, here are five storytelling mistakes that almost ruined my life and a few solutions to fix them.

5 Storytelling Mistakes That Almost Ruined My Life

Pook hooks have always been my weak point – a strong admission by someone who claims to be a writer.But, in my defense, writing hooks and using them while speaking is different.When you talk to people, you don’t have too much time to think about a great hook. You may hook them with experience and instinct, or you may not.

1 – Using poor hooks. (1)

People won’t listen to your story if you don’t have a strong hook. They will get distracted by everything:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">their smartphones</li><li class="ql-align-justify">another story</li><li class="ql-align-justify">or even a random thought wavering through their mind.</li></ul>So, how can you fix this problem?

1 – Using poor hooks. (2)

There are plenty of ways you can keep people hooked to your story. But these two do wonders.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Use foreshadowing to present an unexpected consequence. People will want to know how you got there.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Start with a question to make people think. They will want to share their story and pay attention to find an entry point.</li></ul>

How to Keep People Hooked

Any investment expects a return. And you may want to gain something when you invest your time in somebody’s story.You’re reading this article for the same reason – there are lessons you want to know. And you apply the same while listening to someone, even if you don’t realize it.So, as I did with the headline, the value of the story should always be some of the first things you share. The link with the audience fades out when the value isn’t clear. And if you keep making this mistake, everybody will stop listening and find a way out.

2 - Giving unclear value.

Giving value is simple when you know your story’s goal. So, before sharing value, ask yourself – what’s this story about?<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Your value may be excitement if your story is funny.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It might be empathy if you’re trying to build an emotional connection.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Or you may share a life update. In that case, the value would be your current situation.</li></ul>Every time you tell a story, put your value first. Prepare people for what they are going to get once you finish. Let them know if your story is fun, sad, exciting, unbelievable, etc. Put your value first, and they will keep listening.

How to Give People Value

Confident people attract others – there’s nothing you can do about it. And there are many ways you can become more confident.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You can fake it until you make it. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can use self-irony. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Or you can <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/the-secrets-of-charisma">become more charismatic </a>by applying the rules I shared in many of my articles.</li></ul>But one thing will impact your storytelling more than anything else – your body language. Confusing body language will give people time to get distracted and lose empathy with your story. So, even if you did everything correctly, they will lose interest and find a way to leave.

3 – Using confusing body language.

Improving your <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/how-to-improve-your-body-language?utm_source=publication-search">body language skills </a>will improve your life. But storytelling only needs two things.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">First, you must make eye contact with the right people. In each group, a few people define what the group does. And if you catch their attention, the group will listen to you.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And second, you must speak out loud. Don’t give people the impression you are not confident about your story. And don’t be afraid they won’t listen. Many people may not hear you and ignore your story if your voice is low.</li></ul>

How to Use Body Language

Go to the point. And do it fast.You must tell people how you reached the expected result of your foreshadowing in under two minutes. Otherwise, they will stop listening.Don’t worry if it’s not perfect or if there are some missing parts. If they’re interested, they will ask. But for god’s sake – don’t make us wait five minutes for a story we might not even enjoy.If I were your only listener, I would leave you pending if you ever try to do something like this to me.

4 – Telling long stories.

Keep it short — it is a simple suggestion. But doing it, it’s challenging.How do you make a story short?What do you keep? And what do you remove?<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Follow the 5W method and say a sentence for each question – who, when, where, what, why.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Could you focus on what you foreshadowed in the hook?</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And keep everything under two minutes. Leave further information for later. Hiding some parts of the story could also be beneficial and intriguing.</li></ul>

How to Tell Short Stories

You will never become a good storyteller if you don’t practice with your stories enough. Here’s a list of the things you must know:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">one story for each situation </li><li class="ql-align-justify">how to enhance each story without losing credibility</li><li class="ql-align-justify">how to recognize good entry points and hooks </li><li class="ql-align-justify">and which people you should address to remain at the center of attention.</li></ul>You may even become a good storyteller in your group. But storytelling works best in groups you don’t know when you need to make a good first impression. That’s why you must train a lot in your comfort zone before telling your stories out of it.

5 – Missing enough practice.

I already wrote an article about <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/p/3-simple-rules-to-boost-your-storytelling">storytelling and its practice </a>. But I will write a few more suggestions here.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Practice in front of the mirror. Once you find a story with value, try to say it by yourself without any group pressure and without thinking about the details.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practice with close friends. The best advantage of your comfort zone is the possibility to experiment without repercussions. So, try out different versions of the story with your friends and find out which works best. Then, collect feedback from their questions to stop promising value points.</li></ul>

How to Practice Storytelling

Mistakes will forge a good storyteller. But some mistakes could ruin your life – especially when people don’t listen to you.You will become insecure. You will stop trying. And you will become a member of the group nobody cares about.But if you want to emerge, avoid these five mistakes and improve your storytelling abilities from the beginning.Think about your hooks and values. Use the correct body language. Keep your stories short. And practice them in your comfort zone.

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Productivity

5 Storytelling Mistakes That Almost Ruined My Life (and How To Fix Them Now)

One minute manager is a book written by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson. It is one of the few books that have stood the test of time. Part of the reason might be that it shows 3 really simple rules for effective management. There is no "complicated" words and nothing too fancy. Just technique proven with time.

Introduction

The first idea is that there should be a clear goal that could be explained and understood in one minute. Working without a clear goal in mind is like playing bowling, without knowing that the target is to clear the kegels. You just roll the ball and don't know what to expect. Is hitting the kegels a good or a bad thing? It is the same in work, if you can't set a clear goal for your employees, you can't expect them to be successful at what they do. And the blame is not theirs.

One minute goal setting

The second idea is one minute praise. Most people only point out the mistakes, but never really give praise for a job well done. They expect that the job should be well done by default and this requires no need for further discussions. But as humans, no matter how complicated we think we are, we still operate on some primitive principles. Think of when you train your puppy to do tricks, you first show him the trick and upon successful copying of the trick - you reward him with a 'treat'. In other words, you give him 'one minute praise', which in turn motivates him even more to do good job.

One minute praise

Nothing is always perfect. People make mistakes, but they should not be ignored. If ignored, only more will follow. Hence, here comes the one minute reprimand. You point out the mistake. The more specific you are - the better. The focus here should not be to attack the person behind the mistake or his abilities, but centre on the situation. Then, this is followed by a short silence, so the employee can reflect. After which, you pat him on the shoulder (showing him how valuable he is to you) and point out that he is capable of much more.

One minute reprimand

The 3 main ideas showed in the book are:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">One minute goal setting.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">One minute praise.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">One minute reprimand.</li></ol>

Recap

3 Simple ideas that you could use to manage effectively.

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Leadership & Management

One Minute Manager: 3 Simple Ideas for Effective Management 

Fake friends will shower you in love and praise until you are weak and vulnerable. Then they will attack, hoping to destroy you when you are most defenseless.

Fake friends 

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