Imagine someone said: “I don’t believe in the hammer therefore this nail can’t hold the picture up on the wall.” That claim would be so ridiculous, but why? learn more →

For Karma’s sake: stop that inner war!

January 18, 2012

A war is going on and this war is being fought within you. No, I am not talking about good vs. evil – it’s way more dangerous: This is the a battle of good vs. good. And it can ruin your life.

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Stay focused on the task at hand.

January 17, 2012

When Levia ties her shoes while playing with a doll, drawing a picture and telling a story, I try to remind her to focus on the task at hand: Now, you are tying your shoes. Then, you will be drawing a picture or playing with your doll or whatever you wish to do. But now [...]

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You are not a unique snowflake. [NSFW]

January 16, 2012

Quote from the 1999 movie Fight Club: Listen up, maggots. You are not special. You are not a beautiful or unique snowflake. You’re the same decaying organic matter as everything else. It’s time to grow up.

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10 Ideas: Learn stuff by heart and get smarter.

January 15, 2012

Scientists (e.g. in a 2008 study at Columbia University) suggest what learning-centered cultures have known for ages: Complex understanding, creativity and therefore awareness are best trained by learning stuff by heart.

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