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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.
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!…
Growing up in a single-parent home has affected my life in extraordinary ways. I am…
Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.
Exuberant [ ig-zoo-ber-uh nt ]: really excited and giddy; ecstatic; n. Exuberance 1-) Why are you…
You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.
Fortunate [ fawr-chuh-nit ]: something positive or good that happens, without you really doing anything to…
If you’re not in the arena also getting your ass kicked, I’m not interested in your feedback.
David Goggins may be the least lazy human being on the planet. Former Navy SEAL,…
Gratuitous [gruh–too-i-tuhs, –tyoo-]: Free, done without a cause. 1-) The refreshments at the event were…
Prodigy (noun) [prod-i-jee]: someone with exceptional talent, especially young. adj. prodigious (great or large, doesn’t…
Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.
Ecstatic [ek-stat-ik]: Very excited/happy N. ecstasy 1-) I’m ecstatic about my upcoming birthday party. 2-)…
Resourceful [ri-sawrs-fuhl, –sohrs-, –zawrs]: Able to think of solutions to problems; having useful skills for…
Intermittent fasting is the new fad in the health and fitness industries. An increasing number…
Kobe was a 5-time NBA champion and Oscard award-winner for his short film “Dear Basketball.”…
Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.
Stellar [stel-er]: like a star, great, amazing 1-) The broadway performance was stellar. 2-) The…
Note to Reader: I wrote the following article a few weeks ago and had it…
Today’s post is a contribution from my friend Souad Tello, who is a Syrian refugee…
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
Petty [pet-ee]: small, unimportant; getting upset over stupid stuff 1-) The officer let me go…
Astronomical [as-truh–nom-i-kuh l or as-truh–nom-ik]: Really high 1-) The price of the new Tv was astronomical. 2-) Economic…
People tend to think of meditation and exercise as contrasting experiences. When you meditate, you…
If you give a person too much too soon, they’ll fall in love with your hand, and not your heart.
Savvy [sav-ee] : experienced, good at something, N. savvy 1-) How do you set up…
Ships don’t sink because of the water around them. Ships sink because of the water that gets inside them. Moral of the story, don’t let what is happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.
