Some of them I learned elsewhere and I have applied those into this blog. The success of this blog (As of today, we have over 5700 unique RSS readers who fetch this blog’s RSS feed daily from feedburner!) really shows those key elements work! Come to think of it, those lessons that Darren talks about can be applied to general business. Entrepreneurs and business owners, what do you think? Are there any extra bits that you can think of?...

Here are 19 Youtube children’s videos to send your kids off into an exciting world of new possibilities: 1. How big is the ocean? TED-Ed TED’s educational channel is perfect for kids. With its fun animations and interesting topics, along with its accessible, means there are some big and complex topics reduced into understandable content. It makes learning fun! 2. All about nouns – Free School Getting to grips with grammar can be hard work....

1. Even During A Storm, Nature is Somehow Always at Peace 2. Nature is Content with Itself 3. Nature Understands That All Things Have A Purpose Under God 4. Natures Shows Us That God is Always With Us 5. Nature Provides Us With Unconditional Love 6. Nature Has an Endless Amount of Patience 7. Nature Reminds Us That All Good Things Do Not Require Money 8. Nature Brings “Solace in All Troubles” 9....

It takes a hundred cups of coffee to overdose. Room service would get suspicious and chances are that the bladder would give way before that much coffee could be sipped. The overdose limit is not the only fascinating tidbit you’ll find in this Infographic “20 Neato Facts Worth Knowing About Coffee”, which will be of particular interest to readers in Seattle, Portland and San Jose. And Scandinavia. Here are 20 facts about coffee that will make you the coffee trivia-master with your colleagues and friends....

1. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts(optional) 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice 1 cup raisins...

Braddock: “Sir, you are drunk.” Churchill: “And you, Bessie, are ugly. But I shall be sober in the morning, and you will still be ugly.” Of course, it’s unlikely this dialogue ever took place. But given Churchill’s wit, it’s fun to think it might have. While it’s possible that Churchill didn’t use his trademark wittiness to put Braddock in her place, he did use it not only to guide the United Kingdom through World War II — but arguably the world as well....

He’s Always There When You Need Advice Brothers are excellent sounding boards if you need advice. Because brothers tend to approach situations head on, it’s refreshing to ask their opinion. Brothers will always listen to your woes, without blowing them out of proportion. He Doesn’t Over Do It Either When you go to a brother for advice, they’re likely to keep their reactions to a minimum. The typical male approach to conversation makes for succinct and direct advice....

1. Writinghouse.org Are you looking for an easy way to create your textbooks according to the widely-accepted referencing styles? Citation generator Writinghouse will automatically take care of the citations and bibliographies and format them according to the referencing style you choose (APA, Chicago or MLA). 2. HowStuffWorks This website is a valuable source of information you can use in the classroom. It explains thousands of topics in an understandable way that your students will find interesting....

Being a freelancer has a lot of benefits – you can work from anywhere you like, you make up your own rules, you don’t have to concern yourself with trivial office politics, there is less stress involved and you get to spend a lot more time with your friends and family. However, not having a stable job means that you will be living a nomad’s life, moving from project to project, constantly on the lookout for a new employer....

Here’s the question posed in this edition of Ask The Entrepreneurs: What productivity system can you not live without as an entrepreneur? Manage Projects With Asana Although Asana is a project management tool it doubles as a productivity system by making our team and clients more efficient every day. By tracking, assigning and follow up on individual tasks, Asana allows us to eliminate the noise and focus on what action has to be taken today....

You know the feeling. Maybe you want to be more productive, finally tackle that goal of yours, or start waking up earlier. So you go to Google or your favorite personal development blogs. Maybe if you still haven’t found what you’re looking for you try searching for a Youtube video or ask your Facebook friends if they know of any good sites. And that’s it. You’ve exhausted your resources and don’t know where else to look....

This is a slightly modified quote by J.K. Rowling, but it rings true for every life out there. And the better ways to deal with stress include the following 23 good habits. 1. Accept Life as It Is This is a quote by Scott Peck which tells us that we need to think about life not as a stress-avoidant, but to accept stress as a natural part of life and find a way to live with it....

Have you thought you might be an introvert but didn’t want to be? I can’t emphasize enough that introverts are not all shy. Most people I know don’t realize I am one because they don’t understand what an introvert really is. Some people whom you may think are introverted may not be; they may just be quiet. Maybe you think being an introvert is a bad thing. Nothing is further from the truth....

Again, I’d like to ask how all you freelancers are coping. What are some pitfalls that you’ve fallen into? As a result they may decide at any time that they want something completely different, or even that they are not interested in your product at all. By having them pay some money they “can’t” cancel the project or ask you for major changes. In conclusion: Don’t spend a single second on a project you haven’t received money for (of course that excludes demos and previews)....

Brain breaks are small mental breaks that help the kids stay more focused. Think of the brain as a fuel gauge that shows information. When the kids are focused and working hard on their tasks, the meter is usually full. They can easily concentrate and pass experiences into their long-term memory. But when the needle starts to drop, you may observe that your kids are feeling anxious or looking restless....

The Paleo Diet, also known as the Caveman Diet, uses foods that you could hunt, gather or grow. Fresh vegetables and fruits, organic meats and eggs and even dairy-free chocolate all fall into the Paleo-friendly category. Things to avoid are anything in a bag or box- essentially, all processed foods and dairy. Legumes also fall on the non-Paleo-friendly list. Before you turn up your nose, check out these 25 healthy Paleo Snacks- you may be surprised....

2. Buy Dinner for Your Parents. Your parents may have been been funding your life for years, so now you can experience the joy of repaying their kindness, love, and responsibility, and of developing an adult relationship with them. Taking them out for dinner, and picking up the bill, is one of the ways of doing this. 3. Travel to Another Continent Travelling, with the exposure to different climes, cultures, and peoples, broadens the mind, helps develop life skills, and makes for more open attitudes and tolerance....

The problem is that not all bloating comes from unhealthy foods — and in fact, some of the healthiest foods in the world – such as the ones below — can also contribute to this problem! 1. Apples They say that an apple a day keeps the doctor away – and these fruits truly are healthy, with a low glycemic index, lots of vitamins and minerals and fiber which, along with herbal remedies, can help treat constipation....

Remember those piano or guitar lessons you loved or hated? Were you forced to go to tennis lessons? Maybe your parents wanted you to be the next Tiger Woods, Roger Federer or Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, or maybe they simply just wanted you to learn how to swim. Whatever their intention, it was most likely a good intention unless your father was Damir Dokic, or Andre Agassi’s father. They wanted you to be better at something....