Needless to say, Nobel was taken aback by the way in which the world was going to remember him after his death. It’s believed that it was due to this shock that Nobel decided to set aside the bulk of his estate in order to establish the Nobel Foundation, which annually bestows international awards in recognition of cultural and scientific advances. Today, Nobel is not remembered as the merchant of death, but as the creator of the Nobel Prizes, and, consequently, as a great humanitarian....

Not exactly what one would expect to hear from the billionaire founder of one of the largest tech corporations in the world. Gates’s insightful admission comes on the heels of Mark Zuckerberg’s impressive demonstration of semi-fluent Chinese during a Q&A with Tsinghua University students in Beijing last October. By learning Chinese, Zuckerberg clearly demonstrated that mastering a foreign language is a key step toward developing deeper business relationships and winning the hearts and minds of target markets — and he’s right....

Why is that? The ones who succeed, are those who have ONE very clear goal: I want to change the world with technology. Period. I want to be a world-class actor. Period. I want to improve the lives of children in developing countries. Period. Our brains become paralyzed when we multitask. Science supports this. In one experiment people were shown images of letters and numbers at the same time.[1] One group was instructed what to focus on while anothe r group was not....

Well, maybe that is a little extreme, but the peeps over at AwayFind think that living in your inbox isn’t the greatest thing in the world. So, to rid you of obsessively checking your inbox 20 times or more a day they decided to develop a new service for alerting you of important messages and helping you stay out of your inbox all day long. The premise The idea behind AwayFind’s service is to keep you out of your email inbox by having their service send you urgent messages and things that are worth knowing about....

When I was 18 an old family friend told me that her best advice to anyone was always for them to be as true to themselves as they could. Looking back, I find it odd that she admonished me to be true to something I really couldn’t put my finger on. I didn’t know who I was. We all discover things about ourselves as we age and grow. But at 18?...

The Risks If you are thinking about planning a cesarean delivery, there are a few risks that you should keep in mind. Take heed of the following: Cesareans may cause problems for future pregnancies. One potential future complication is a condtion known as placenta previa. This is when a placenta is covering or is too close to the cervix. Placenta previa is caused by having a cesarean from a previous pregnancy....

My son was born on July 31, 2008. To prepare for the trials and travails of fatherhood, I spent my Sunday mornings working in our church’s preschool ministry. It was really, really fun, and I look forward to getting back to it over the next couple of weeks (I’ve taken a hiatus because of travel and fatherhood). In the process, I learned a lot about productivity, management, and life. Here are a few lessons from working with kids:...

These distractions constantly take up valuable amounts of your time and attention; however, deep work provides a solution to do better work more efficiently. What Is Deep Work? Deep work, also known as deep focus, was first coined by Cal Newport. Newport’s book Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, defined deep work as: In other words, deep work involves completing demanding tasks efficiently thanks to being able to focus without interruption....

His secret to success? He doesn’t lead teams like ordinary leaders. He is a transformational leader. What is Transformational Leadership Transformational leadership is a kind of leadership which the leader doesn’t just tell team members to do what he/she thinks is right. Instead they work with them to identify the potential opportunities and problems, and develop the strategies with them. Transformational leaders[1] are just that – those men and women who change the world....

Is Your Boss a Control Freak? Probably Not in Most Cases… The most important thing you need to understand is that their need to control comes from their own anxiety, and it doesn’t mean your performance is not good. Just try to imagine for a second how it would be in their shoes – they have an overwhelming amount of responsibilities, and they are accountable for a large group of people....

What To Do When Your Toddler Won’t Eat – [Parenting Ideas]

Sure, you can (and should!) get a lot from your significant other. However, while you can get a lot of value from a relationship, there are also a few things you should always look to cultivate within and for yourself. Remember this and you’ll not only have the security of being able to rely on yourself should you lose your partner, but you’ll become more attractive in the first place!...

No. There are some key differences between a CV and resume, which include: How long they are The information they include What you’re applying for Feel like you might have been using the wrong one? Don’t worry. This article will give you all the information you need to create a winning CV, and will tell you exactly when you should be using one. Use a resume when you should be using a CV, and you could miss out on your dream job....

This is particularly true for those of us who might not be good at handiwork in general or for those projects that seem way beyond our own skill range. Remember, if you do it yourself and then have to hire a professional to fix your work, then you would have saved a lot of money and time if you just called someone in at the get go. Before you approach any DIY project always calculate the money, time and skill level it will take to complete and then decide if it is really something you should tackle on your own....

Hobbies make money. Here’s how to become a professional at: Plants have always been green…it’s considered bad chloroform otherwise… 1. Blogging If you have a flair for writing, building a blog is easy. You can get a free blog domain at blog services, such as WordPress or Blogger. Choose a template design to start out, and begin composing entries. Don’t worry about not having an audience yet; you’ll build one with your content....

What does “being like water” really mean? And how can you adapt this thinking into everyday situations? Continue reading to learn more. You Will Become Fearless One of water’s most notable characteristics is its fluidity. If you spill your drink, it will scatter on the floor, filling every crevice or crack. It is unafraid to explore what lies beyond. It doesn’t have a plan; it will simply spread where it can....

You’ve heard this kind of career advice many times now – follow your passion, follow your dream, follow your gut, follow your purpose. They are all variations of the same idea. Thousands of people have followed this advice and have been burnt in the process. However, there are thousands others who have done it and have been successful as well! What is the right thing to do? Should one quit their current boring job to follow their passion instead?...

When I looked into what “rest” really is, I found that it’s a poorly understood subject, and why many people often feel tired even if they “rest” a lot. What Everyone Is Wrong About Resting Letting your mind run free is the quickest path to exhaustion. Most people tend to define rest as: Lounging on the sofa or laying in bed Doing nothing (is that even possible?) “Netflix and chill” Not doing chores...

The question is, why do women tend to feel the cold in the office more then men? Recently, a study entitled ‘Energy Consumption in Buildings and Female Thermal Demand’ provided some answers. Many men think that women who are cold in the office are just being awkward, but finally we have science to prove that there is a reason why offices are always too cold for women. Read on if you want to find out exactly why you are experiencing these problems in the workplace....

The simple yet unexplored means of indulging in focusing and clicking countless pictures is the new rage. Duck faces, pouting, raised eyebrows, and teeth-clenching pictures; blowing kisses, bulging eyes, battling eyelids and naughty ones—who would have thought it would come to this? Have you ever wondered why the selfie mania crept upon us like a fast-moving epidemic? Well I have. Here are some of the basic reasons you may not have thought of before as to how selfie-ism became popular....