Telling Beauty’s story by Rita Edah
For abuse survivor Rita Edah, writing her first novel helped her recover her life and move forward Beauty’s Story is bigger than me. That is why I am able to tell it. Even now, I recall the tears rolling down my cheeks as I typed the very first lines for the very first time: […]
What would it be to like to live the dream? by Craig Beazley
Ask yourself this. What would it be like to Live The Dream? What is the Dream? And how can you achieve the Dream? All questions posed to me at different points. Let me explain… Firstly the Dream is whatever you make it. However to get anywhere in life you have to have one. All those […]
Don’t be an education Dinosaur by Bernardo Moya
Einstein didn’t excel as a student. Far from it. Teachers thought he was lazy, and he failed the non-science subjects he was taught. He was fortunate to have a spark for science ignited by an uncle who recognised and responded to young Albert’s curiosity. I’ve seen variations on that story time and time again […]
The First 4 Steps To Living Your Dream Life by Iris Barzen
What would you do if I gave you a simple (and fun!) exercise that could set you up on your path to living the life of your dreams? Would you be up for it? I thought so. If you’re unsure why living the life of your dreams is something you might want to […]
First lady of the world by The Best You
Michelle Obama’s story is not the common political tale of the well-connected woman born into a politically active family. Her story is different – one that in many ways supports the idea of the American Dream. The Best You finds out more. Born in 1964 the daughter of a water plant employee and a home-maker, […]
What Does It Take To Be A Pro Wrestler? An interview with Diamond Dallas Page
Part of being the best you can be is focusing on what it takes to get there. We’re continuing the “What does it take…?” column, which looks at this aspect of being the best. This month, we’re chatting with former WWE wrestler and current fitness guru Diamond Dallas Page. How did you make […]
Escaping the City: an interview with Rob Symington
Like many other people, Rob Symington once dreamed of getting out of the rat race and the corporate grind. But, unlike others, he did something about it – he set up what he calls a “dating agency” that puts people who want to escape the city in touch with the opportunities they need to […]
The Essential Guide to Good Healthy Sleep by Roman Soluk
Today, the intense rhythm of life of most people leaves not much time for sleep. Many can only dream about the full eight-hour sleep. But, night’s sleep is of great importance to our health and well-being, so we must try to make it quality and healthy. You should know some rules for a good and healthy sleep, which […]
Life Balance – Living the Dream by Marquita Herald
“Life Balance is not about better time management, it’s about making better choices” ~ M. Herald There is no question, the dream of a “balanced life” remains alive and kicking in our society today. The problem is, while we continue to hold the vague notion of achieving greater harmony in life close to our hearts, seldom […]
What does it take… to be an actor?
Part of being the best you can be is focussing on what it takes to get there. We’re continuing the “What does it take…?” column, which looks at this aspect of being the best. This month we chat to renowned British-Nigerian actor, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, of Hotel Rwanda fame. On a scale of one […]
Japanese Culture, Mind Readers, And New Skill Development by Izmael Arkin (Izzy)
Working at my job is confusing. Maybe that is unfair. Please allow me to rephrase that… Working in Japan is confusing. In America we are taught to “be direct” and ”say what you think” but in Japan it doesn’t work this way. Japanese culture has very subtle ways of expressing their opinions and concerns. Allow me to […]
Don’t Share Your Dreams with Anybody Who Infuses an Ounce of Doubt by Srinivas Rao
When you pursue a dream or goal, inevitably you will run into people who doubt your abilities, question whether the dream is possible, and even encourage you to settle. When you share a dream with people who infuse doubt, it causes you to second guess yourself. It derails your dreams and puts you back on […]
Life Balance – Living the Dream by Marquita Herald
Life Balance is not about better time management, it’s about making better choices. ~M. Herald There is no question, the dream of a “balanced life” remains alive and kicking in our society today. The problem is, while we continue to hold the vague notion of achieving greater harmony in life close to our hearts, seldom do […]
The First Step To Living Your Dream Life by Iris Barzen
What would you do if I gave you a simple (and fun!) exercise that could set you up on your path to living the life of your dreams. Would you be up for it? I thought so. If you’re unsure why living the life of your dreams is something you might want to consider, […]
The Essential Guide to Good Healthy Sleep by Roman Soluk
Today, the intense rhythm of life of most people leaves not much time for sleep. Many can only dream about the full eight-hour sleep. But, night’s sleep is of great importance to our health and well-being, so we must try to make it quality and healthy. You should know some rules for a good and […]
Life Balance – Living the Dream by Marquita Herald
Life Balance is not about better time management, it’s about making better choices. – M. Herald There is no question, the dream of a “balanced life” remains alive and kicking in our society today. The problem is, while we continue to hold the vague notion of achieving greater harmony in life close to our […]
What’s Your Dream? by Izmael Arkin (Izzy)
Japanese Culture, Mind Readers, and New Skill Development Working at my job is confusing. Maybe that is unfair. Please allow me to rephrase that… Working in Japan is confusing. In America we are taught to “be direct” and ”say what you think” but in Japan it doesn’t work this way. Japanese culture has very subtle ways of expressing their opinions and concerns. […]
Stuck? 25 Questions That Will Help You Find and Follow Your Passion by Henri Junttila
Finding and following your passion takes hard work, and it isn’t for the faint-hearted. You need courage to go for it, despite all the fear, overwhelm, and uncertainty. While this path may not be the easiest, or the most comfortable, I do it because it is the only path that I can see myself […]
How To Do Happy, now! by Lori Deschene
“I could never make a living while traveling the world; it’s just not realistic.” “My guitar won’t pay the bills. People think I’m crazy for trying.” “I don’t have the money to go back to school. I’m stuck in this dead-end temp job.” Most people dream of doing something that gives them a sense […]
16 Reasons Why It’s So Important To Follow Your Dreams by Joel Brown
A Dream, a vision, a goal, a desire, these are all things most of us know we need when we are working towards success but have somewhere along the line, forgotten why it is so important we follow them through. So I have created this list… Well, lets call it a reminder of […]