Through his passion, Jobs not only inspired an entire industry but whole generations to “think different” — to break with conformity and join the cult of the remarkable few. These are the dream makers. The entrepreneurs. The freelancers. The problem solvers who will not apologize for pissing you off. I am hopeful that these 10 quotes will inspire you to join the ranks of the remarkable few. 1. “That’s been one of my mantras — focus and simplicity....

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These life-changing skills are not meant to be solely learned in the classroom. By taking these learnings online, you can often learn it without going broke, and it saves you the time of commuting to go to a school or meet a private teacher. We’ve collected the top 10 life-changing skills you can learn online, where to learn them, and what you can expect from them. Enjoy, and hope it helps you....

Hair grows in cycles and each strand is shed at the end of its growth cycle. Therefore, out of 100,000 strands of hair on the scalp of a healthy adult, 100 strands are lost daily. Any more than that leaves bald patches on the scalp. In most cases of hair loss, genes and aging are to blame but scientific studies have identified other causative factors. These include smoking, hormonal imbalance, stress, environmental factors, scalp infections, medication, diet and certain medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases and iron-deficiency anemia....

The Admiral offered this wisdom to encourage the class of 2014 to change a world of eight billion people — 10 people at a time. He reasoned that after five generations of change, 800 million people’s lives would have been changed by the 8,000 people sitting in that room. However, the video of his speech has already been viewed by over 2.2 million viewers! But let’s start with one person: you!...

Not only does being confident feel good, it helps you seize potential opportunities, take more chances and make that big change or take the next step in your life and career. Life is crazy, busy and beautiful. Figuring out how to be more confident is just part of the journey. So how to be more confident? Lack of confidence can stem from many places. Perhaps, growing up, your parents said a certain career was outside your reach and you could ‘never do that’....

Being beautiful is undoubtedly important, but it isn’t everything. A girl who is not so good-looking still can have many guys falling for her. The secret to attracting guys is not just being beautiful, as it definitely requires more than that. The following traits make women desirable in the eyes of men: Your dress sense Boys love women who are well-groomed, so take advantage of this. Girls often are confused about what to wear on their date so that their guy won’t be able to resist praising them....

1. Know Your Stuff If someone’s a world champion player, are they really gambling when they sit down at the poker table? Warren Buffett doesn’t think so. He knows that, even when chance is involved, over time skill will win out over luck. 2. Think Things Through A lot of businessmen and businessmen make impulsive decisions that sometimes pay off big and sometimes cost everything. Warren Buffett takes a different route than most, believing that to not only be successful but maintain that success you have to consider your choices very carefully....

1. They tend to be more sophisticated Men who read are generally more sophisticated than those who do not. Reading allows people to delve into opinions and realities other than their own and thus it helps improve their perspective. That can result in a higher intelligence, more wisdom, more patience, and more composure. Let’s not forget that people who frequently read are part of a culture of people who read and those people tend to enjoy things like good wine, tea, coffee, comfortable furniture, and mood lighting more than other people....

Here are a few things we could take note of in order to perhaps incorporate a few positive ideas about our older peers. They have lived longer than us Well this we know, obviously. But when we truly stop to think about it and walk just a little way in their shoes, it commands respect. Life is hard! Have patience and consideration for the time they have spent on this earth....

However, anime otaku (people who are totally obsessed with something – in this case – anime) tend to be highly satisfied in life, and I think it has a lot to do with these 10 reasons: 1. They’re immersed in vivid colors regularly Many anime shows have distinctive art styles that incorporate colors in beautiful and vibrant ways. Being exposed to all of these colors regularly can positively impact your mood, or maybe even help you pay attention to the vibrant colors around you in your daily life....

The idea of making a comfortable living without leaving your home or putting pants on in the morning is an idea that makes many people drool all over their office clothes. No more commutes, no more company politics. There are negative aspects to freelancing—clients can be slow to pay or demand millions of revisions that decrease the quality of the product—but the positives by far outweigh the negatives. But, if you want to work for yourself and from home, you can do it....

Even the most sophisticated and experienced investors can be caught up in a good investment scam, as evidenced by the many professional money managers who placed their clients’ money with Bernie Madoff. So what are you, the average-intelligence, average-experience investor, supposed to do to protect yourself from unscrupulous con artists who try to separate you from your hard-earned money? There are several signs that can alert you that something is not right with an investment scheme, provided you pay attention and know what you should be looking for....

Being in your 20s can make you question whether or not you are successful at life – you have expectations to live up to! However, while you may not be married, or living in your own loft in a trendy area of your city, you are still doing well in your 20s if: 1. You graduated school Hey, it may have taken you 3 years, or you may have done several victory laps, but at least you’ve got a degree under your belt!...

The two of you are basically family – you’ve bickered with each other, had dinner together, and you both own super embarrassing photos of each other. They are simply your other half without the romantic intimacy. Check out these 10 signs that your bestie is your friend version of a spouse. 1. They Are Always Your Plus One It doesn’t matter where you are going – it could be a nightclub, food shopping or to a family party, but if you can invite someone, it will be your bestie....

From your overflowing mail table to that unruly office desk, we have some great ideas on how to turn mess into success. Here are our favorite life hacks for a clutter free home: Wall Space While adding extra shelving above the bed or beside the fridge is always helpful, it’s also labor intensive and permanent, so here are some simpler ideas: Pegboards Pegboards are the sort of item that once you start using them, you’ll wonder how you ever got on without them....

Success is not that difficult if you decide to take one step at a time. Doing little things, small habits consistently with all your heart makes you efficient every single day and the compound effect of doing so will bring success in your life. So, what are small habits which matter to success? 1. Take 10 minutes for concentration every morning Every morning as soon as you go out of your bed and before you start thinking of all your emails you have to open take just 10 minutes to quietly sit down and focus your mind on the goals and good things you would like to achieve in your life....

1. Pick the right environment You don’t want to try to persuade someone in a place they’re not already comfortable. One of the first persuasion steps is always to carefully choose when and where you’re going to have your debate. The best place is somewhere the person you’re persuading feels like he has the home field advantage, like their actual home, because they’ll feel less pressured. To determine the best time to persuade, pay attention to the person’s mood swings on a typical day and pick a period where their mood is on the upswing....

When you commit to being a CEO who envisions and upholds a holistic growth plan for your company, employees, and yourself, it leads to success personally and professionally for everyone who touches the business. How can you be a CEO who ups the game when it comes to creating this holistic-success mindset? 1. You must be mission-driven A clear vision is critical to business success, but is your entire team on-board with that mission?...

In fact, many happy people have special rituals to make this before-bed time pleasant and relaxing. They look forward to prepare themselves for sleep and to do that with pleasure. Here are some before-bed rituals that happy individuals tend to do every evening. 1. They meditate Happy people find some time before sleeping to meditate. The use of meditation was in fact scientifically proved. Regular meditation improves your brain work, fights with stress and depression, lowers the risks of heart attack or stroke, etc....