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If you want to make the big bucks, you’ve got to be willing to put in a little overtime. And while we’re generally all about working smarter (not longer), it’s worth noting that tons of America’s richest business owners earned their billions only after putting their noses to the grindstones and becoming serious workaholics. But being a workaholic alone doesn’t guarantee major earnings. Here’s a list of 4 famous American workaholics, along with their “secret weapon” for success....

I’ve experienced 100s of Firefox add-ons, and have whittled them down to about two dozen I use on a regular basis — even out of these, I have favorites. Here are 4 I find both casually enjoyable and sheerly indispensable; I hope they add value to your browsing. Even if you’ve heard of them before, I share specific reasons why they’re so useful + fun (usefun!). All are compatible with the wonderful Firefox 3:...

To realize just how quickly things are moving, consider this: the Intel Pentium 3 processor, produced from 1999 to 2003, had a max CPU clock rate of 1.13 GHz. The iPhone 7’s A10 Fusion processor’s max clock rate? 2.34 GHz — more than double that of the Pentium 3’s. However, there are multiple reasons why technological advancement may hit a dead end. Here are four of the main ones, including one which may slow down the growth of the internet in the very near future....

This is because not all advice is created equal. Some of it, although well-meaning, can actually make you go off track, and could potentially do more harm than good. These self help myths listed below are some that you should think twice about following. 1. Shoot for Perfectionism Now, you may think this sounds like a worthy goal to aim for. But, you’d be mistaken. Perfectionists are almost never satisfied with what they are working on – so they end up spending far longer to complete something that they should....

1. Make the house look more appealing Give the home a fresh curb appeal if you want it to sell faster. Most buyers prefer to drop by and view the house before they make the final decision. One of the elements they will view is the home’s exterior such as the front, driveway, and the yard. Walk around the house with a notepad and pen. Record what looks pathetic and needs repair or replacement....

It sounds simple enough, right? Write down the things that you need to do for the day and you’ll boost your productivity. But then again, if it were really that easy, how come so many people are still distracted and unproductive? Here’s the thing. While to-do lists are widely known as an effective productivity hack, most people still don’t bother with it. Sure, a lot of individuals may start the habit, but most will fail to keep it up in a consistent basis and they’ll instead revert to their unproductive ways....

What few people don’t know is that eating vegan is simpler than you might think. Choose a vegetarian meal and eliminate diary and eggs and voilà! You’ve just created a vegan meal. After this post you won’t need to struggle about your diet anymore. Let me tell you forty healthy vegan recipes, as a certified fitness coach. Be Strong and Healthy as a Vegan Meat is not a super package....

Here are 5 advanced Linux distributions that you should try if you are up for the challenge: 1. Arch Linux Photo by Dxiri Via Flickr Creative Commons Arch Linux is known for being one of the more “Bleeding edge” linux distributions, meaning it gives users access to software that is still in development, beta, or for some reason has not been released yet on other systems. If you like being the first to have access to technology and are willing to potentially encounter and fix bugs, then you will probably love Arch....

So how do you distinguish the great advice from the awful? We’ll be honest, it’s difficult. Some of the worst advice out there about language learning can appear useful for the beginners or those without any previous experience learning. This is why we’ve curated the top 5 awful advice for you to ignore (and run from). 1. “You’re too old” to learn a language Despite what conventional society tells us, how ‘old’ we are shouldn’t affect our ability to reach fluency in a language....

Numerous distractions make it harder to retain customers. If I were looking for a food delivery near me, my first option would be to search on the internet. As consumers become informed, their needs evolve and eateries must work twice as hard to rise above the pool of restaurants plaguing every street corner. Growing competition has forced the hand of restaurant owners to implement technology like mobile apps in their operations....

A Wake-Up Call for Your Brain Have you ever hauled yourself to work and then sat there for a couple of hours, waiting for your brain to warm up enough so you could be articulate and productive? That’s a massive waste of time, especially since anything you’d be forced to tackle during that warm-up would be tepid at best. Instead, consider hitting the ground running by sitting down with a writing assignment while you’re sipping your coffee/tea/wheatgrass smoothie....

Budgeting definitely has a negative connotation to it. Who wants to limit what they buy and not have everything they want? However, budgeting has been proven in multiple studies to help people feel more in control of their life. In fact, people that stick to a budget tend to be happier than those that don’t. Here are a few hacks that may assist you as you prepare this year’s budget....

IOnRoad Forget the annoying “backseat driver,” and instead, download the IOnRoad app from the iTunes store. This amazing app helps you be a better driver with features like collision warnings, tailgating alerts, parking lot car locator, and even the ability to take snapshots of bad drivers in front of you. Using the camera on your iPhone, this driving analytics app keeps track of your route, how much gas the vehicle has consumed, and it even gives you a safety and green-driving score....

To ensure you never fall behind, I’ve compiled a list of the evening habits of a few highly successful people. Incorporating these into your daily routine will give the strength and introspection to make a real difference. 1. President Barack Obama’s next-day preparation Whether due to his nature or the demands of his job, President Obama often spends a few hours each evening analyzing the following day’s schedule and tasks....

However, email’s prevalence has become its downfall. I am sure many people who read this will feel my pain when I say that after a hard day’s training away from the desk, I get back to find my inbox overflowing. At least my Learning and Development job has forced me to become more organised; I have picked up a few tips over the years to increase my Outlook organisation. Spending the time to sort through your inbox every day is essential....

1. You will live longer The truth is that by eating healthy and nutritional food and taking care of your body you will add up to your overall health and well-being. That will increase your life expectancy simply because your immune system will get better, you will suffer far less from diseases and colds and you will have much more energy to do the things you love. A healthy way of living will give you a better quality lifestyle with increased confidence and excitement about being part of this world....

Finding the right path to a healthy diet that is suitable for your body takes time and energy, but using mind tricks to train your brain helps you get there faster. 1. Use Smaller Plates Feeling full is a feeling, and for many, it has little to do with whether your body has physically had enough to eat. It can take a while to learn how much you really need for your body to function at optimal levels....

1. Don’t pay too much Car transportation cost varies from company to company. Furthermore, the same company may charge different price depending on the type of service you want. You should make sure that you exactly know how much your car shipping company is going to charge you, so there are no hidden costs you had not bargained on. It is also imperative to bear in mind that cheaper is not always the best....

The college where I work houses a “Before I Die Wall”, which is part of a greater global art project. It is an unique avenue for individuals to express their life goals and dreams; a bucket list of sorts. You may have seen them in cities around the US and internationally. If you are curious or in need of inspiration, you can check out examples at www.beforeidie.cc. I probably pass by this wall a hundred times or more each week, but I’ve admittedly become blind to the majority of postings....

1. Stop mind mapping when you reach your goal or you find the answer This must be the first reason to stop mind mapping, I think. The map served its purpose. The goal has been reached, the answer was found, the crisis was averted, you won, etc… Among the reasons for people to stop creating their mind maps, this one is probably the least motivation for most novice mind mappers....