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Lower Respiratory Infections, and How Not to Die from Them

People die in all sorts of ways. In this article, we’ll focus on one of the top ten causes of death. That’s because the majority of deaths in the world (>50%) are attributed to the top ten causes. By understanding the top ten causes of death and how to avoid them, you can stack the odds in your favor for living a longer than average life.

Disclaimer

I wish I could tell you that I’m a doctor, but I can’t. I’m just an inquisitive author with a background in science and a love for practic...

How Ideas Are Made

It doesn’t take a genius to invent things. It just takes an understanding of something and the right mental models to think things through. You don’t even need a scientific background. People from all walks of life invent things every day.

An invention is a new solution to an existing problem. It can be as complex as a robot that does brain surgery, or as simple as a cardboard sleeve to keep your cup of coffee from burning your hand. Every problem or annoyance you experience in everyday l...

29 Ways to Make Money Online

Thanks to the internet, it’s possible to make extra cash without even leaving your home. Whether you want a full-time income or a little extra cash, there are many options if know where to look. No matter where your skills lie, you are going to find a job you can do from home. Let’s take a look at thirty ways to make money online so you can find one that’s right for you. 

1. Selling on eBay

The average person has so many items around their home that they don’t use or don’t need any mor...

Lessons from the Titans

Tim Ferriss hosts one of the most popular podcasts on the internet. He interviews the world’s top performers in many disciplines including investing, sports, business, art, etc. to extract the tactics, tools, and routines you can use. Past guests include Jamie Foxx, Arnold Schwarzenegger, General Stanley McChrystal, Tony Robbins, and many more. To date, he has interviewed more than 200 world-class talents. His book, Tools of Titans, is a compilation of lessons and insights from the first two...

How to Outwit the Devil

The Law of Attraction is the concept that by thinking of things, you draw them into your life. When you are always thinking of a life of wealth, you will attract it into your life. On the flip side, if you fill your mind with negative thoughts of violence, you will draw violence into your life.

The Law of Attraction is an old concept that arose from the New Thought movement in the 19th century. It was later popularized by As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen (1903), Think and Grow Rich, by N...

Why We Sleep

Disclaimer: I wish I could tell you that I’m a doctor, but I can’t. I’m just an inquisitive author with a background in science and a love for practical research. The content of this article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. If you want medical advice, ask a real doctor.

Why do we need sleep at all? Sleep has a direct association with your physical and mental health. It determines the quality of the time you spend awake. Sleep affec...

Stroke, and How Not to Die from It

People die in all sorts of ways. In this article, we’ll focus on one of the top ten causes of death. That’s because the majority of deaths in the world (>50%) are attributed to the top ten causes. By understanding the top ten causes of death and how to avoid them, you can stack the odds in your favor for living a longer than average life.

Disclaimer

I wish I could tell you that I’m a doctor, but I can’t. I’m just an inquisitive author with a background in science and a love for practic...

23 Ways to Get Out of Debt

Finding techniques that will help you get out of debt faster is vital. They center on helping you save money, make more money, and make faster loan repayments.

Having debt is frustrating. However, loans are sometimes a necessary evil. For example, taking on debt to go to college may be worth taking on debt for a few years. Though many times it is worth it to take on debt, it is also essential to have a plan for repaying it. Having a clear plan will allow you to move on with your life and ...

How to Have a 4-Hour Workweek

If the number of times I’ve read a book is any indication, The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss is one of my favorite books of all time. I must have read it at least five times. This book will teach you how to design your lifestyle on your terms by defining your dream lifestyle and increasing your productivity so that you have the freedom to pursue your dreams.

Here are my top 12 takeaways:

Create a “dreamline” by listing things that you dream of having, being, and doing. Pick the mo...

An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin

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Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies are digital forms of money. They use cryptography to secure transactions and control “printing” of new money. Bitcoin is a pioneer in the field of cryptocurrencies.

Satoshi Nakamoto developed Bitcoin in 2008. Satoshi Nakamoto is a pseudonym for a person or group of individuals. The real identity of the inventor is unknown. Bitcoin is a form of currency like the US dollar or the European Union’s euro. As with all currencies, you can use bitcoin...