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Poets got it all wrong: falling in love is easy; staying in love is the difficult part. According to most psychologists âthe average lifespan of a romantic obsession is two years.â Afterward, as most married people know, itâs all just routine.
The reason for this is simple: the physiological part of love hormones, infatuation, the need to be in someoneâs company naturally fades with time. And if you want to transform this in-love experience into something bigger that is, lifelong real love you need to learn to communicate your feelings with your partner.
Achieving this is synonymous with mastering your partner's love language.
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Remember that time you talked to that friend about the differences between short-term and long-term memory? You probably donât! We donât blame you, we can hardly remember what we had for lunch yesterday. The book for today â appropriately titled âUnlimited Memoryâ â is written by someone who remembers not only all of his last weekâs meals but also about 10,000 digits of Pi!
Kevin Horsley is a professional speaker, learning assistant, an International Grand Master of Memory, and twice a Memory World Record holder. Heâs right when he says that whether it is because of tomorrowâs exam or because of your wifeâs anniversary, âmemory is the cornerstone of our existence. It determines the quality of our decisions and, therefore, our entire life!â
Fortunately, like so many other things, memory isnât something weâre born with, but a tool that can be sharpened. Therefore, Horsleyâs very actionable book offers many different ways on how you can do this.
Letâs have a look at the most attention-grabbing ones.
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Welcome to another episode of English with Nabâs podcast, this week we are talking about social media and how has changed the way we interact with each other and how we use the internet. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and others are many peopleâs daily companions. But for all the good they do, they are also extremely addictive. I will be talking about 10 arguments why you should get rid of your social media accounts right now.
Get ready to learn about the darker side of social media!
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Have you ever felt like youâre not in control of your life? Have you ever felt like youâre going nowhere and you want to do something about it but canât figure out where to start? Have you ever felt like youâve lost all motivation to chase your dreams and attain the life you desire, the life you most probably deserve? And why do we feel that your answer to all of these questions is a tentative âyesâ? âA vibrant, genuine, and purposeful life is the right of all humankind,â Brendon Burchard reminds us in the first sentence of his immensely memorable 2014 book: âThe Motivation Manifesto.â
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Most people learn how to read in elementary school and don’t have any developmental reading training afterward. As a consequence, they are probably trying to meet adult reading challenges with outdated, child-appropriate methods.
“Read Like a Pro” is here to mend this:
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Welcome, fellow bibliophiles, to a literary odyssey unlike any other! Have you ever felt the exhilarating rush of diving into the pages of a captivating book, eager to unravel its mysteries and glean profound insights? If so, then you are in for a treat, because today, we're embarking on a voyage through the art of active reading.
In the immortal words of "How to Read a Book," this podcast is dedicated to readers and aspiring readers alike. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just beginning to dip your toes into the vast ocean of literature, there's something here for you. Together, we'll explore the essence of active reading and uncover its transformative power.
So, if you're ready to embark on a journey of intellectual exploration, join me as we delve into the heart of this timeless practice and master its four levels of active reading. Get comfortable, grab your favorite beverage, and let's embark on this literary adventure together!
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Our habits of yesterday are who we are today. Consequently, it doesnât really matter how successful you are at the moment â what matters is whether your habits are leading you toward success the moment after. With âAtomic Habits,â James Clear wants to nudge you in the right direction by providing you with an evidence-based framework that can help you build the habits youâve always wanted to define you.
So, get ready to learn how to achieve remarkable results through tiny changes and prepare to develop into a better person through a straightforward four-step program!
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Picture this: A robot and a human walk into a job interview. The robot, with its impeccable programming, flawlessly calculates complex algorithms and data in mere seconds. The human, on the other hand, shares experiences of teamwork, understanding, and genuine connections made over coffee chats and shared projects. By the end of the interview, itâs the human who receives the handshake and the job offer.
Even in a world where technology is king, the real rulers are those with top-notch soft skills. These skills are your ticket to standing out in a crowded and diverse workforce. These are the skills that make you the rare âUnicornâ everyone seeks.
William Vanderbloemen, a talent-spotting guru, has been on the hunt for these Unicorns throughout his career. He's interviewed over 30,000 candidates and identified a set of twelve teachable soft skills possessed by the rarest of them.
And thatâs the great part with this Blink as your guide, these exceptional skills are within your grasp. Youâll unpack six of the twelve pivotal skills that will help you become one of those standout, magnetic individuals everyone admires.
So the question now is, do you want to be a Unicorn? Your journey starts here.
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Most people think that creativity is some âmysterious and rare gift,â and even more think of it as being entirely about the arts â music, poems, movies, paintings, etc. According to John Cleese, one of the comic geniuses behind âMonty Python,â neither of these two common beliefs bears any relation to reality. âCreativity can be seen in every area of life,â he writes. âAnd anyone can be creative.â In this short and cheerful guide, he draws on cutting-edge research and his lifelong experience as a writer to get to the bottom of the creative process. So, get ready to learn something about the nature of creativity and prepare to hear a few hints and suggestions on how to get your own creative juices flowing!
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Welcome to my weekly audio-book, this week we gonna be talking about
How to draw out natural leadership from you and others.
Have you ever thought about what it truly means to be a leader?
Often, we picture leaders as those with high-ranking titles or in positions of power. But what if that leadership is really something each of us is equipped to master?
Despite the ancient urban legend that only certain people have what it takes, everyone can lead. Thatâs not just a little feel-good tidbit; it's a powerful truth that reshapes our understanding of what it means to guide the way for others.
In this audio-book, youâll explore how everyday people have sparked vast waves of change, and how you can do the same. So, ready to uncover the leader within you? Let's get started!
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What would you say if you learned that scientists have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that extends human lifespan, improves memory, and protects from diseases? Moreover, it makes people feel happier and less anxious. The chances are you would be interested in trying out this miracle cure, right? The truth is, we can all enjoy the benefits f this ââtreatment.ââ We just need to regularly have a full night of sleep. In ââWhy We Sleep,ââ
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Language has shaped how we think and act since the dawn of time. It is a universal experience, as natural as breathing â yet the influence of rhetoric remains hidden in plain sight. This book will help explain this curious phenomenon, to show how words can both inspire and manipulate us.Whether itâs the powerful pull of fitness communities like CrossFit, the cryptic draw of groups like Scientology, or the lure of multi-level marketing schemes, this book exposes the core linguistic methods that bond people to these networks.Discover the subtle yet powerful impact of language on your ideas and decisions, and equip yourself with the knowledge to control these influences in your daily life. This book is more than just a study of classic cults; it is a mirror that reflects âcultishâ characteristics in everyday connections, from business to politics and beyond.Ready to learn how words shape worlds? Letâs begin.
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There was a time when Dave Asprey wore size 46 pants and weighed more than 300 pounds. Lucky for him, that time is behind him. After struggling for a long time to lose weight and failing at every diet he tried, Asprey realized he had to create his own weight-loss program, one that would tackle his physical and psychological addiction to food. In his quest for a perfect diet, he discovered that fasting was the most effective way to achieve his goals. So, get ready to find out how you too can free yourself from food and all the ways it occupies your mind.
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over 2 billion people worldwide speak English. From bustling metropolises to remote villages, English has emerged as the lingua franca of the modern era, transcending borders and uniting diverse cultures under a common linguistic umbrella.
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Master the art of short but impactful communication.
Remember when âYouâve got mailâ was exciting? Now, your inbox and phone are most likely like overzealous salespeople, constantly flooding you with words and pings that turn your brain into a jumbled warehouse of information overload.
Thatâs what living in the age of instant communication is like. People compulsively check phones, scroll feeds, and skim content in an addictive pursuit of dopamine hits. This exacerbates their inability to focus or retain information. Yet despite less available attention and the changing landscape, traditional forms of communication havenât evolved. Professional communications continue pumping out verbose emails, articles, and books as if it were still 1980. The result is billions of wasted words.
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In the era of fake news and misinformation it can be increasingly difficult to discern fact from fiction. We are buried in a deluge of information every day, so how do we identify the bullshit claims among them? Luckily, there are a few easy ways in which you can protect yourselves and others from falling for bullshit. The authors of âCalling Bullshitâ teach a course of the same name at the University of Washington, so get ready to learn how to call bullshit from the master-bullshit-callers themselves!
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What is your biggest dream? If you are struggling to answer this question, you have probably become so caught up in everyday life that you have forgotten about pursuing a goal. And if you do know the answer, what are you doing to achieve it? If you know what you want but are struggling to get there, maybe this podcast can help you. By adopting these principles into your everyday life, you can reach everything you ever dreamed of!
Get ready to learn how to become successful.
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With more than 40% of people reporting unhappiness in their marriages, it should be no surprise that almost every second marriage ends in divorce. According to bestselling authors S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport, the reason for this is not lack of love or passion but lack of education about what it takes to maintain a happy relationship. Thatâs what their book âMindful Relationship Habitsâ intends to provide. As stated by Scott and Davenport, its main purpose is to âteach you how to have a more mindful relationship by applying 25 specific habits and practices.â So, get ready to learn how to do just that!
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Invest in things that never change.
Success requires vision, so itâs logical that when youâre dreaming big, you turn your attention to the future. After all, vision boards and vision statements are designed to help us realize our goals and aspirations.
Forward-looking tools are excellent ways to keep us motivated as we work towards success. But when weâre fixated on attaining our goals, we can sometimes forget to look to the past. And itâs in the past that we not only have the chance to learn from our mistakes, but we can also observe another important element of success human behavioral patterns.
As humans, we typically repeat patterns and behave in particular ways. And then thereâs the matter of circumstances beyond our control. These elements contribute to success, no matter how hard weâve worked to make our dreams a reality.
In this book, youâll learn about some aspects of human behavior and history that never change, and where to invest your attention and efforts to generate higher returns and a happier life.
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Some people seem to have a natural gift for getting other people. âThe truth is, this ability is not really anything mystical, but a skill like any other that can actually be learned and mastered.â To prove this, in his comprehensive and insightful analysis of human behavior âRead People Like a Bookâ hailed by some as a modern-day counterpart to Dale Carnegieâs classic âHow to Win Friends and Influence Peopleâ letâs look closely at all the ways one can develop the valuable skill of analyzing and understanding other peopleâs emotions, thoughts and intentions. So, get ready to learn how to become a brilliant people-reader yourself!
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