Published on Thursday, August 28, 2008 by Optimist Image via Wikipedia Think for yourselves and let others enjoy the privilege to do so too. ~ Voltaire ~ [Source] In this world whereby everyone is mixing around, how much tolerance do you have? Do parents teach their kids about being tolerant? Why is it that some don't mind while others do? UNESCO has been trying to promote tolerance. Education, laws and acces...

Published on Monday, August 25, 2008 by Optimist Pick The Brain is about motivation and self improvement. It contains information about motivation, psychology, money and even health. Notable Reads Staying committed to Long Term Goals Staying Focused Motivation to do things you Hate Focusing Enthusiasm Get out of the Slump Why Others Succeed Guide to Quit that Miserable Job Find Passion for Anyth...

Published on Thursday, August 21, 2008 by Optimist All of the biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but speaks volumes about his laziness. ~ Mark Kennedy ~ [Source] Feeling overworked and want to rest for a while? Notice that once you stop doing something for too long, you don't have the energy to keep at it again. There a...

Published on Monday, August 18, 2008 by Optimist Zenhabits is about productivity the Zen way. Leo Babauta writes about achieving goals, productivity, eliminating debts, saving and many more. He even offered uncopyrights. The site design is clean and feels Zen-like. photo credit: beggs Zen Reads 8 Great Anti-Hacks to Fundamentally Change Your Life The Building Blocks of a Super Healthy Diet Reclaim Y...

Published on Thursday, August 14, 2008 by Optimist Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That's why we call it the present. ~ Babatunde Olatunji ~ [Source] You are out for dinner with your friends and they have ordered the usual, set meals and a drink. Except, one of them decided to skip to the dessert and that's it. The rest of you are flabbergasted but leave it alone and car...

Published on Monday, August 11, 2008 by Optimist Image via Wikipedia Dumb Little Man provides tips for life. That's what its slogan says. The site design is magazine like and you can just select the article you like to read. The tips include saving money, business, life and personal development. This is a site chockful of tips for self-improvement. Cool Reads Beat the Stress When Working from Home Live L...

Published on Thursday, August 7, 2008 by Optimist Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger. ~ Franklin P. Jones ~ [Source] When one has done something, comments and criticisms come fast and furious. Depending the person's mood during the comments, it can be harsh when the person had a bad day and just found the action or post irritating. Learn At...