On July 4, 1776, representatives from the 13 American colonies declared their independence from the…
Author: Ben Peters
I'm a 20-something year old from the American Midwest passionate about using knowledge and the power of the mind to improve the quality of life. I enjoy researching, traveling, and connecting with people from around the world. I started this blog to share the discoveries that have improved my life and to learn from readers with access to this page.
Have you noticed that people tend to pay more attention to those in a relationship?…
There exist two types of people in the world: those who relish spicy food and…
I see at least two ways of interpreting this statue: one, the sacrifice parents make…
I’m a strong believer that exercise is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, especially…
No school system is perfect, and if you’re like me, you have many thoughts on…
There’s a famous segment on SportsCenter entitled “Why We Love Sports.” It consists of inspiring…
As people, we often do things without thinking. Especially harmful things, like smoking, overeating, or…
The city of God is an imagined place in which everybody lives the way they…
Today’s athletes are far better than yesterday’s athletes–you hear it all the time. It’s a…
Many cultures across time and space practiced ancestral worship. Some still do today, as we…
Here at Creator Villa we have a strong belief in the transformational power of fasting.…
One of my favorite Spanish expressions is prefiero morir en el intento (que no intentar)…
One of the most common pieces of advice ever given is “Just be yourself.” And…
Executive business coach Marshall Goldsmith understands the power of a near-death experience. His life flashed…
Imagine the difference it would make if you could totally eliminate anxiety from your life.…
I’ve been a big sports fan for as long as I can remember. Sports, for…
Today I want to share an article I wrote for another blog a few weeks…
If love is the most powerful force for good in the universe, then it may…
During the last two years, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with cold showers. I love…
Stress kills. You’ve probably heard it 100 times. It’s a fact that stress affects people’s…
Conflict is an inevitable fact of human affairs. A life without interpersonal conflict is no…
Sammy Rangel’s life gave him every reason to be angry, bitter and resentful. And for…
The sequence in the title comes from a famous Bedouin proverb. The Bedouin were militarized…
Most people take for granted that “Love is all you need.” But when it boils…
This is one of the easiest articles I have ever written because what I talk…
I’ve made a point of periodically sharing quality music with an uplifting message that I…
The world is more connected now than ever before. Within seconds we can get in…
Serene [ suh-reen ]: calm, relaxing N. serenity 1-) He was a serene individual, nothing…
Most of us have a desire to influence others on some level. Maybe we feel…
Today I came across a cool map that lists the most common language spoken by…
If you have ever listened to an inspirational video on YouTube, there’s a good chance…
Invincible [ in-vin-suh-buhl ]: cannot be defeated or beat N. invincibility 1-) My cousin is…
Decide what kind of life you want to live. Then say no to everything that isn’t that.
Exhilarating [ ig-zil-uh-reyt ]: Exciting 1-) The horse race was exhilarating for both jockeys and…
Music is incredibly powerful. It impacts us in ways that ordinary prose cannot. So much…
Robust [ roh-buhst ]: strong, healthy, solid 1-) The buffet at the event was robust.…
There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.
Cheery [ cheer-ee ]: cheerful, happy, in good spirits. 1-) Try to be cheery on…
Somehow we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It’s as if we’ve divided the world into “those who offer help” and “those who need help.” The truth is that we are both.
Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimise the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.
Charitable [ char-i-tuh-buhl ]: Given freely for the good of others; generous, kind 1-) If…
I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly, we sign up to get our asses kicked. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time.
Winsome [ win-suh m ]: winning others over through charisma, personality, smarts, etc. 1-) The guest lecturer…
Every morning I wake up to the sound of a parakeet serenading the world from…
There are clues for living well everywhere you turn. Many of the same principles that…
Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for many things. His former status as Mr. Universe, his role…
Sun Tzu, the famous mind behind the Art of War, studied war throughout his life.…
Jeff Bezos is constantly in the conversation for richest man in the world. In July…
I am a lover of wisdom literature. Nothing gets me going like a good quote.…
I write a lot about love on this site because love is what life is…
Everybody wants to be a warrior. But nobody really knows what that means. Toughness, as…
Fictitious [ fik-tish–uhs ]: not real; fiction 1-) The report was fictitious. It didn’t happen!…
