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You need to learn the art of contentment. Being content is not being driven by always wanting more. I know that ambition is a prized trait in our society. I am not saying that ambition is wrong. What I am saying is that the constant striving for more and not enjoying what you have or where you are at the moment will drive you crazy. Things do and will change....

I admit, when I see a kid losing his marbles in the cereal aisle, I don’t cringe. I envy. 20 Things to Do When You Feel Extremely Angry

His insights are at times bizarre or simplistic, which he has received criticism for. However, there is some genuinely good advice to be had in this monster of a slideshow Allis released to mark his recent August birthday. Even if some of Allis’s insights have been said by others before him, reminding ourselves of advice we’ve heard but forgot or lost faith in is valuable. So without further ado, here’s Ryan Allis’s behemoth of a collection on what he learned from his 20s....

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Knowing all of this, can your mind truly be on the weekend at hand? Furthermore, can you keep your mind on the important stuff that goes on outside of your email inbox knowing that you’re going to have to deal with both the important and unimportant messages that will arrive in your inbox on a non-stop basis? It’s kind of insane, isn’t it? This is where the latest Lifehack Deals offer comes to the rescue…with SaneBox....

In this episode of Lifehack Live, I spoke with Pamela Skillings about her new book, Escape from Corporate America: A Practical Guide to Creating the Career of Your Dreams. For more information about Pamela, her book, or her “Escape Clubs”, visit the Escape from Corporate America website. Thanks for listening. Subscribe to the Lifehack Podcast Feed via RSS or iTunes.

With LifeStraw Go, you can have clean water instantly, without paying a hefty price. Unlike the first version (LifeStraw), this upgrade allows you to store water in a bottle. If you’re in the middle of nowhere and you don’t want to hang around the only pond or lake within a 100-mile radius (hint: water sources attract wild animals), you need the powerful water filter. Apart from emergencies, LifeStraw Go is great to have during camping trips....

You probably don’t think of it this way, but voicemail is a production. It’s a little radio show. It’s meant to convey information, and you must keep the audience (of one) in mind. Here are some thoughts on hacking voicemail into something useful that will improve the effectiveness of your messages. Jot it Down First– It sounds stupid to write notes for a voicemail, but how many times have you heard a whole lot of “um” and “uhhh” and filler words while listening to voicemail....

That is what happened to me years ago at a medical conference. I’m not a physician; this conversation was before my presentation to a group of physicians. I was a stranger to these two men. I needed to introduce myself. My body and brain were suspended in fear, I was unable to come up with the simplest small talk, and it had me praying that someone would interrupt us. After a few of those experiences, I realized I had Asperger Syndrome....

The process is pretty simple, just cut the tray, cut the litter container and then glue the pieces in. You can see the entire process in this useful tutorial video that happens to feature a fantastic soundtrack: http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=jp7N90-Q2d4 Of course, those with pets known to over-indulge should stick with their regularly-scheduled, well-portioned meals lest you not end up with an empty bucket and a very bloated pet. Source – The Consumerist

The Learning Curve Whenever I take a look at any sort of approach to project management, one of my big concerns is the learning curve. Many of my non-work projects involve people who aren’t really technologically savvy. I want something with a simple interface: if it isn’t entirely intuitive, I want easy-to-find resources to figure out what step is next. Deskaway makes each step in the process of creating a new project simple....

We are obsessed, aren’t we? Shakespeare wrote some 40 plays and 150 sonnets and all we can really remember about the poor guy is “Romeo and Juliet” — suicide in love. Just doesn’t get more romantic than that. Every culture has its own versions of romance that are full of grand gestures — wars fought and monuments built and every little detail documented in ballads and books. Today, it translates into the customary chocolates and jewelry (to all the men complaining about that, had it been the 17th century, you would have to commit suicide to prove your love)....

Most of the 500 or more entrepreneurs (male, female and of all ages) who have received transformational coaching from me, and subsequently seen their life transform to new heights, expressed that, before then, no matter how hard they worked to break out of it, they had a frustrating sense of ‘sameness’ about their life. What It Takes to Transform Your Life One client I coached recently was a property investor....

Tired of messy laptop chargers? We are too. Tangled cords can cause all sorts of troubles for people on the go. Even if you arrange your laptop charger nicely in your bag, chances are it will be in knots when you pull it out. Furthermore, bulky rectangular chargers take up too much space and are too heavy to carry around without a pouch. The Dart is the perfect solution to all your charger-related problems....

Thirteen Tricks to Motivate Yourself

You might hear people saying never to leave your houe during the winter, that’s true; but does the chilly cold temperate makes us sick? If you have been looking for an answer, then here might be the ultimate solution to it. If you are thinking that getting a cold is due to not dressing properly, then you need to think again. Guys over AsapScience have made up an awesome video which shows what actually cold is, and the relation between cold and sickness....

Connecting with your life coach online allows you to choose the life coach you want, no matter where you are in the world. It also makes it easier for you to squeeze working with a life coach into your busy schedule. Whether you already have a life coach or are looking into hiring one, finding a life coach online is your best option when it comes to selection and convenience....

My wrinkle-free status improved significantly recently, when I discovered Eagle Creek’s Pack-It Folders. These are phenomenal for keeping dress shirts, pants, and jackets wrinkle-free in your luggage (they also work with skirts, but I haven’t tried that). Eagle Creek also offers Pack-It Cubes, which I use for general organization (you’ll see how it all works together to tidy up my suitcase, below). Folding a dress shirt with the Eagle Creek Pack-It Folder Click thumbnails for larger view Note: For maximum effectiveness, I recommend buying wrinkle-resistant dress shirts and pants....

Paying attention to these things may even help you evaluate if you will want to pursue an intimate relationship with this person or not. Such judgment of character could be helpful on major decisions such as pursuing a romantic relationship, employing an individual or accepting a job offer. Based on these things, this is how people judge your personality and determine who you are and who you might not be....