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Category: Entertainment

Chase demonstrating his calm in crisis
  • Culture

Calm In Crisis: Pro Tips On Emotional Control From A Registered Nurse

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 13, 2021February 15, 2021

Any year the word “pandemic” is among the most popular search terms in Google, you…

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Ali playing the beautiful game with his friends and teammates.
  • Culture

The Beautiful Game: When Soccer, Community & Life Come Together

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 5, 2021February 6, 2021

To billions of fans around the world, soccer is better known as “The Beautiful Game”…

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A GameStop retailer, whose stock short squeezed WallStreet as a result of Reddit retail investor movement.
  • Culture

Game. Stop. Saga. How A Reddit Movement Rocked Wall Street And Forever Changed The Game of Investing

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 30, 2021February 1, 2021

I’ve spent the last odd week glued to my phone. Keeping current on stock charts,…

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Joseph and his brother in Iran, two bilingual Iranian-americans
  • Culture

Confessions of a Bilingual: Raw Perspective From A Persian-American Linguist

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 29, 2021February 3, 2021

If you’ve ever studied a foreign language, you know how much of a grind the…

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Jeffrey interview on charity/philanthropy
  • Culture

A Call To Charity: Inspiring Take From A Young Philanthropist

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 22, 2021January 24, 2021

The average person in the 21st century is bombarded with negative media on the daily.…

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Devin Brown interview on growth mindset
  • Culture

Growth Mindset: The Art of Becoming—Insightful Interview with a Real Estate Professional

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

If we assigned each month a theme, January’s would be personal growth. For many, the…

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A mezze platter illustrating the joy of cooking.
  • Culture

The Joy of Cooking: Fascinating Interview With a Lebanese-Italian American

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 8, 2021January 19, 2021

The pandemic has prompted a surge in cooking as people spend more time at home…

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an example of an affirmation "punch today in the face"
  • Culture

15 Powerful Affirmations To Live By

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 31, 2020January 23, 2020

When I was in grade school, my teachers had inspirational quotes and affirmations spread all…

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a word map
  • Culture

Blogger Pro Tip: How Post Length Affects Readership

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 17, 2020January 23, 2020

A myriad of factors influence the circulation of articles. I’m talking about things like content,…

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a father showing love to his child
  • Culture

A Letter To My Future Child To Be Opened On Their 18th Birthday

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on October 3, 2020January 23, 2020

You were born into world as a blank canvas. I have done my best in…

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The making of the world in creation
  • Culture

Words Make Worlds (I Create As I Speak)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on September 5, 2020December 30, 2019

In the Jewish creation narrative, God spoke the heavens and the earth into existence. In…

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A man dressed in a white villain mask
  • Culture

Identifying with the Villain Instead of the Hero

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on August 29, 2020November 27, 2019

When I was a kid, I always identified with the hero in movies. Nothing could…

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Charlie Houpert from Charisma on Command talking about how not to care what others think
  • Culture

How To Stop Caring What People Think (Charisma on Command)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on August 22, 2020October 16, 2019

Opinions are a dime a dozen, and they change at the drop of a hat.…

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A woman with status vacationing on a beach
  • Culture

Vacation is Not a Status Symbol

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on August 1, 2020November 21, 2019

The purpose of vacation is emotional rejuvenation. The idea is for an individual to take…

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a confident man wearing a suit, tie, and watch
  • Culture

A Simple Lifestyle Tip To Increase Self-Confidence

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on July 18, 2020November 21, 2019

We all stand to gain from greater self-confidence. Self-confidence affects our work, relationships, mental health…

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Swiss-British writer and journalist Johann Hari.
  • Culture

Materialism Doesn’t Make You Happy (Johann Hari)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on July 11, 2020January 13, 2020

Have you ever chased after something that didn’t satisfy you? We’ve all been there before.…

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Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink
  • Culture

Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual (Jocko Willink)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on July 4, 2020January 20, 2020

On July 4, 1776, representatives from the 13 American colonies declared their independence from the…

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A couple in a relationship riding bikes in the sunset
  • Culture

People in a Relationship Have Higher Social Status

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on July 1, 2020November 27, 2019

Have you noticed that people tend to pay more attention to those in a relationship?…

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  • Culture

What Your Spicy Food Crave Says About Your Personality

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 27, 2020November 21, 2019

There exist two types of people in the world: those who relish spicy food and…

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  • Culture

The Statue of Father and Son

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 21, 2020November 27, 2019

I see at least two ways of interpreting this statue: one, the sacrifice parents make…

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Ken Robinson giving a TedTalk on creativity and the school system.
  • Culture

Do Schools Kill Creativity? (Ken Robinson)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 17, 2020January 13, 2020

No school system is perfect, and if you’re like me, you have many thoughts on…

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A women's soccer team celebrating a goal as the crowd goes wild.
  • Sports

Why People Love Sports (The Real Reason)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 13, 2020November 21, 2019

There’s a famous segment on SportsCenter entitled “Why We Love Sports.” It consists of inspiring…

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  • Culture

A Simple Way To Break a Bad Habit (Judson Brewer)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020

As people, we often do things without thinking. Especially harmful things, like smoking, overeating, or…

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An artistic depiction of the city of God.
  • Culture

The City of God (Thought Experiment)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 5, 2020November 21, 2019

The city of God is an imagined place in which everybody lives the way they…

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Author Dave Epstein on changes in athletic performance over time.
  • Fitness

Are Athletes Really Getting Faster, Better, Stronger? (David Epstein)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on June 1, 2020January 13, 2020

Today’s athletes are far better than yesterday’s athletes–you hear it all the time. It’s a…

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The Old Palace of Westminster, a former residence of kings and queens.
  • Culture

Our Ancestors Were Kings and Queens

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on May 28, 2020November 21, 2019

Many cultures across time and space practiced ancestral worship. Some still do today, as we…

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Cynthia Thurlow talking about intermittent fasting
  • Culture

Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique (Cynthia Thurlow)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on May 24, 2020November 21, 2019

Here at Creator Villa we have a strong belief in the transformational power of fasting.…

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Dr. Joe Dispenza talking about how to change your life
  • Culture

Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself (Joe Dispenza)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on May 17, 2020January 13, 2020

One of the most common pieces of advice ever given is “Just be yourself.” And…

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A man holding his hand toward the light representing the experience of almost dying
  • Culture

A Near-Death Experience (Thought Experiment)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on May 13, 2020November 21, 2019

Executive business coach Marshall Goldsmith understands the power of a near-death experience. His life flashed…

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Kenn Dickinson giving a Ted Talk on the secrets of elite athletes
  • Meditation

Secrets of Elite Athletes (Kenn Dickinson)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on May 6, 2020November 21, 2019

I’ve been a big sports fan for as long as I can remember. Sports, for…

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Sammy Rangel giving a talk on forgiveness
  • Culture

The Power of Forgiveness (Sammy Rangel)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on April 13, 2020April 14, 2020

Sammy Rangel’s life gave him every reason to be angry, bitter and resentful. And for…

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Arab warriors fighting against the world
  • Culture

I against my brother. I and my brother against my cousin. I, my brother, and my cousin against the world (Arab Proverb)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on April 9, 2020February 7, 2021

The sequence in the title comes from a famous Bedouin proverb. The Bedouin were militarized…

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The band NEEDTOBREATHE.
  • Culture

Brother by NeedToBreathe (Music to Uplift Your Spirit)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on March 28, 2020January 20, 2020

I’ve made a point of periodically sharing quality music with an uplifting message that I…

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Sherry Turkle on being connected but feeling lonely
  • Culture

Connected, but Alone? (Sherry Turkle)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on March 25, 2020January 13, 2020

The world is more connected now than ever before. Within seconds we can get in…

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Eric Thomas giving a talk on adversity
  • Culture

Through Hell (Eric Thomas and Les Brown)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on March 17, 2020November 21, 2019

If you have ever listened to an inspirational video on YouTube, there’s a good chance…

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Toby Mac "It starts with me" cover
  • Culture

It Starts With Me by Toby Mac (Music To Uplift Your Spirit)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on March 14, 2020January 20, 2020

Music is incredibly powerful. It impacts us in ways that ordinary prose cannot. So much…

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Arnold Schwarzenegger giving a talk on how to be a champion
  • Culture

The Mindset of a Champion (Arnold Schwarzenegger)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 28, 2020October 2, 2019

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for many things. His former status as Mr. Universe, his role…

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Statue of Sun Tzu, author of The Art of War
  • Culture

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win (Sun Tzu)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 25, 2020January 20, 2020

Sun Tzu, the famous mind behind the Art of War, studied war throughout his life.…

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos
  • Culture

Keys to Success (Jeff Bezos)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 21, 2020January 20, 2020

Jeff Bezos is constantly in the conversation for richest man in the world. In July…

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Peace expert Thich Nhat Hanh
  • Culture

Finding Inner Peace (Magical Quotes of Thich Nhat Hanh)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 18, 2020September 29, 2019

I am a lover of wisdom literature. Nothing gets me going like a good quote.…

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Simon Sinek giving a Ted Talk on the power of love in leadership
  • Culture

Leadership is about Love (Simon Sinek)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 14, 2020January 13, 2020

I write a lot about love on this site because love is what life is…

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A Lakota talking about what defines a warrior
  • Culture

How to Become a True Warrior

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 10, 2020November 21, 2019

Everybody wants to be a warrior. But nobody really knows what that means. Toughness, as…

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A troubled young man wearing a hoodie
  • Culture

The Plight of the Fatherless

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 6, 2020February 17, 2020

Growing up in a single-parent home has affected my life in extraordinary ways. I am…

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David Goggins running a marathon
  • Fitness

The Cure to Laziness (David Goggins)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on February 2, 2020November 21, 2019

David Goggins may be the least lazy human being on the planet. Former Navy SEAL,…

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Kobe Bryant and has daughter Gianna
  • Sports

30 Inspiring Kobe Bryant Quotes (Goalcast)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

Kobe was a 5-time NBA champion and Oscard award-winner for his short film “Dear Basketball.”…

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A smiling Kobe Bryant talking about success
  • Sports

This is Why I Became Successful (Kobe Bryant)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 28, 2020January 28, 2020

Note to Reader: I wrote the following article a few weeks ago and had it…

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the nighttime sky with the moon and the stars representing nostalgia that people experience
  • Culture

Life is Nostalgia (Poetry) (Guest Post)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 28, 2020January 27, 2020

Today’s post is a contribution from my friend Souad Tello, who is a Syrian refugee…

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Martin Luther King with folded hands moment before giving a speech
  • Culture

MLK’s “I Have a Dream” Speech (Full Text)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 20, 2020October 2, 2019

Today Americans celebrate the victorious legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr, who lived and died…

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Peter Attia talking about intermittent fasting
  • Culture

A Doctor Explains the Benefits of Fasting (Joe Rogan Experience)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020

The benefits of fasting are myriad. And many of them are backed by research. But…

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A boy practicing martial arts to become a man
  • Culture

What Separates a Man from a Boy

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 14, 2020November 21, 2019

Ask 100 people on the street what separates a man from a boy and you…

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Steve Harvey talking about gifts
  • Culture

Walking in Your Gift (Steve Harvey Series Part Five)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 7, 2020October 2, 2019

This article is the fifth of a five-part series of talks delivered by Steve Harvey…

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Steve Harvey talking about self-belief
  • Culture

What Happens When You Believe in Yourself (Steve Harvey Series Part Four)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 6, 2020October 2, 2019

This article is the fourth of a five-part series of talks delivered by Steve Harvey…

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a graph of the relationship between sleep position and personality
  • Culture

What Your Sleep Posture May Tell You About Your Personality

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 5, 2020January 5, 2020

Most of us don’t think twice about the position we assume before falling asleep. And…

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Steve Harvey talking about adversity
  • Culture

When Life Breaks You (Steve Harvey Series Part Three)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 5, 2020October 2, 2019

This article is the third of a five-part series of talks delivered by Steve Harvey…

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Steve Harvey talking about faith and imagination
  • Culture

Faith and Imagination (Steve Harvey Series Part Two)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 4, 2020November 21, 2019

This article is the second of a five-part series of talks delivered by Steve Harvey…

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Steve Harvey talking about the importance of not giving up
  • Culture

Don’t Give Up (Steve Harvey Series Part One)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 3, 2020November 21, 2019

What better way to kick off the new year than with a Steve Harvey motivational…

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An older wise man reading a book by the water
  • Culture

To a Wise Man Every Day is a New Life

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on January 1, 2020November 21, 2019

Why does the past dictate the future so royally? When babies are born, they are…

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A woman holding a gift in her hands
  • Culture

The Power of a Good Gift

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 25, 2019December 26, 2019

Few things can create instant happiness and serve as a constant token of gratitude better…

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My Honda Civic shown with red and black seat covers
  • Culture

I Decked Out My Car With Stylish Seat Covers

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 21, 2019January 13, 2020

Today I want to share one of my few style experiments that I would label…

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A smiling Will Smith talking about success
  • Culture

Motivational Words of Wisdom (Will Smith)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 18, 2019November 21, 2019

Will Smith generates hit movies at a more prolific rate than any other actor in…

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professor contreras on how to be happy colombia wisdom
  • Culture

How To Be Happy (Wisdom From The Coast of Colombia)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 11, 2019January 12, 2021

Happiness is a common theme of this blog, because at the end of the day…

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TD Jakes talking about adversity
  • Culture

I Almost Quit (TD Jakes)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on December 8, 2019January 13, 2020

I admittedly don’t know a lot about TD Jakes, but I do know he is…

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#23 Michael Jordan in a Chicago Bulls uniform
  • Sports

Work Ethic Eliminates Fear (Michael Jordan)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 21, 2019November 18, 2019

Fear is known to trigger a fight, flight, or freeze response. Fear can lead to…

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Meditation expert Jeff Warren standing by a tree
  • Culture

Three Important Life Skills of Meditation (Jeff Warren)

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 18, 2019January 13, 2020

Even experienced meditators can’t always articulate how meditation works. I used to fall in that…

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A man extending a helping hand to another
  • Culture

4 Proven Benefits of Helping Others

  • by Ben Peters
  • Posted on November 10, 2019November 6, 2019

Most people see helping others as a necessary but undesirable fact of community life. We…

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