Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
Every Wednesday is usually Personal Development in Business, but today it’s just life in general…
Normally, a personal development post talks about what changes you can add to your life to make it better. However, this post is more about addition by subtraction.
You see, the other day, I thought of something that really has boggled my mind. I was thinking about the concept of ‘perfection’ that is held so dear in our society. Here is the definition from Oxford American dictionaries…
Perfection: the condition, state, or quality of being free, or as free as possible, from all flaws and defects.
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Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
Every Friday is Video Day…
Two days ago, at the tender age of 95, one of the most influential martial artists in history, Helio Gracie, passed on from this world.
He is one of the founders of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, also known as Gracie Jiu Jitsu. His list of accomplishments are too long to list. If you are interested, I certainly invite you to check out his Wikipedia page. His story is the stuff legends are made from.
The video up top is an interview from October of 2007. Helio talks about his long lasting legacy and what he considers his greatest accomplishment. As a student of Gracie Jiu Jitsu, I’d like to personally wish the entire Gracie family my condolences during this trying time. I have never met a bunch of nicer, more down to earth people than the Gracie family, and all those that train in their schools. Read more...(233 words, 1 image, estimated 56 secs reading time)
At Yin vs Yang, we feel that humor is one of the best ways to deal with everyday life. Nothing provides more humor for me then my pets. Anytime I’m having a bad day, I simply chill with my cats and dog. They bring a joy to my life not possible to translate into words. All the late night walks, accidents, vet bills, and annoyances that come with the responsibility of a pet do not come close to matching the joy they provide in life.
With that in mind, enjoy this video of some unexpected, and choreographed, animal clips. Being a pet lover, this definitely brought a smile to my face.
Enjoy the weekend!!!
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This is a guest post written by Nathalie Lussier from Billionaire Woman.
I am currently traveling throughout China, and I decided that I would take a closer look at Chinese medicine. While in Beijing, I had my pulse checked by a traditional Chinese doctor.
What the doctor told me after 30 seconds of feeling my pulse was a revelation!
She could tell from the beating of my heart, whether I was healthy or not. However, she never told me that I needed to undergo more tests, because all she needed to know was whether my body was in balance or out of balance. Read more...(558 words, 4 images, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)
We all like to eat healthy, but it can be expensive to do so. Below is an incredible list of 10 Tips that will not only keep you healthy, they will save you some money as well.
1. Buy Whole Foods. Unprocessed foods are cheaper and more nutritious than processed foods. They also give you total control over the ingredients. Avoid anything that comes from a box 90% of the time.
Working out is something I believe everyone should do. What type of workout, or level of workout makes no difference. Everyone has their own starting points. The key is just to make sure you progress forward at your own pace.
However, the common myth most people have is that working out is only good for your body. It is actually very satisfying for your mind as well. Many people discount the mental effect working out has on your daily mood, and this is a mistake. The mental edge you get from pushing yourself daily is highly worth it. Read more...(470 words, 1 image, estimated 1:53 mins reading time)
When I read a title like the one above I always laugh at the finality of it. It makes it sound as if your life will be changed forever into everything you ever dreamed simply by reading this. As if reading something can have that significant of an affect on someone.
Well what if it could? What if I told you that not only by reading this, but by actually following it, you can have anything you want in life? Anything at all. Would you believe it?
Me neither, so I’m not making any drastic promises.
But I am going to tell you that the following, although not much of a secret, can help you achieve any goal you have. I am going to talk about a not so secret key to everything you want in life. It is called ‘Self-Discipline’, something we all could use a little more of. Read more...(739 words, 1 image, estimated 2:57 mins reading time)
I always speak about the unlimited power of the human mind. With great power comes the need for great control. That’s why the mind is only great if it is used properly. If it is not understood, the mind can create limits that cause the illusion of entrapment.
Our mind is an incredible tool. Think of how many thoughts go through our head as we are reading this paragraph….
Do you like it? Should you keep reading? I read something similar. I wonder what this guy looks like?
All this just in the back of your head while you read. Your mind produces an incredible amount of thoughts per day… Read more...(867 words, 1 image, estimated 3:28 mins reading time)
Most people out there always talk, or worry about how much money they make. They compare salaries for jobs. They get second jobs to supplement their income. They leave jobs to go make more elsewhere. Everything they do in life is based on the final end of year income. How much did that W2 or 1040 claim you made for the year?
Well, I’ve learned that this is the absolute worst way to judge your financial situation. In fact, it doesn’t matter how much you make. Your financial situation has very little to do with your income. It has everything to do, though, with your expenses, or what I like to call your ‘outcome’. Read more...(688 words, 1 image, estimated 2:45 mins reading time)
For those that check in in the morning, sorry for the late post. I was at a Kindergarten graduation this morning. My mother has owned a nursery school for 14 years. For the last 6 or 7, I have done the end of year video for the Kindergarten graduating class. Today, her latest bundle of joys donned the stage in front of all the immediate family: grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, etc. They sang their hearts out with the help of their teacher’s guidance. The parents applauded again and again. Read more...(706 words, 1 image, estimated 2:49 mins reading time)
