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Powerful Life-Changing Philosophy that Matthew McConaughey shares in his Book Greenlights

If you have not read Matthew McConaughey’s book Greenlights, here you will find a summary of his life-changing philosophy. Through stories and insightful reflection, McConaughey shares what he has learned in his 50 years of life experience. The way we interpret and see our experiences and the world gives meaning to our life. 1 – […]

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How to Have Better Conversations Using Predictable Communication Patterns

Do you wonder how to have better conversations? Do you feel like conversations and social interactions are an unpredictable mystery because they involve other human beings? In the book The Art of Captivating Conversation, Patrick King shares how to use predictable communication patterns to feel more confident and have better conversations. When communicating with others, […]

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Always Know What to Say: 6 Easy Strategies

Do you dread awkward silences in conversations? If you fear the moment when the other person finishes talking and looks at you, don’t worry. Here are six easy strategies that will help you to always know what to say even if you are shy. Wouldn’t it be nice to always have something interesting to say […]

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10 Freewriting Tips to Explore Your Mind and Thoughts

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a screenshot of your thoughts? This is exactly what freewriting can do for you. You could access your unconscious thoughts and use them to better understand yourself, the world around you, and come up with creative solutions to problems. Freewriting, pouring your ideas and feelings on a piece of […]

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Introvert Strengths: Make the Most Out of Being Quiet

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson Introverts have many strengths that are overlooked in our society that values being outgoing and talkative. While extroverts are attracted to the outer world, introverts prefer a rich inner life that focuses on […]

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How to Be Confident Enough to Start a Conversation

The secret to being confident enough to start a conversation and make new friends is to put yourself out there and interact with others. How many times did you see someone you wanted to connect with but were unable to make the first move? Do you worry about having a brain freeze and being unable […]

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How to Build Rapport Quickly if You are Shy

If you want to connect with people it’s important to know how to build rapport quickly. This may be useful if you want to: Get a promotion or a new job Charm your audience Make a sale Get a date Make new friends Approach interesting people Also, think about the times you met someone and […]

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How to Build Rapport Quickly in 90 Seconds or Less

If you want to connect with people it’s important to know how to build rapport quickly. This may be useful if you want to: Get a promotion or a new job Charm your audience Make a sale Get a date Make new friends Approach interesting people Also, think about the times you met someone and […]

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Discover Why Being an Introvert is a Good Thing

In our extrovert-loving society it may not be apparent that being an introvert is a good thing. Many people consider introversion as a second-class personality trait along with sensitivity and shyness, somewhere between disappointment and a pathology. (Cain, 2013). In addition, research found that being talkative is associated with being smarter, better-looking, interesting, and successful. […]

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How to Make People Like You When You Are Shy

When dealing with people, let us remember we are not dealing with creatures of logic. We are dealing with creatures of emotion, creatures bristling with prejudices and motivated by pride and vanity. Dale Carnegie Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to make people like you? If you are shy, you probably try to avoid […]

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