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14 Magical Moments from "The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J Schwartz

"The Magic Of Thinking Big" has sold over 6 million copies, guides readers to set their goals high and think positively to achieve them. David gives a step-by-step guide on how to achieve what one wants by changing their thought patterns and thought habits. This book is a classic motivational and self-help book, which is similar to another motivational book - The Power of Positive Thinking

5 Reasons you should never attempt correcting anyone !

When someone misbehaves with you, acts strange, or does not come up to your expectations - be it from within your friends or family or even a stranger - we tend to get disturbed and irritated. We want to correct the person, genuinely help him, or at least wish he mends the ways. But remember that this is only your feeling. The other person does not even believe that he did anything that

12 Money Rules No One Taught You In School

No financial degrees, No certifications, No wealth inheritance, No lottery, No high paying jobs, No business - Nothing of this sort is going to help you get seriously wealthy. Various studies have proven time and again that all wealth, even if created by any such means, is mostly lost pretty quickly - unless of course you happen to learn, understand, appreciate, absorb and implement the rules

9 Amazing Lessons from "The Monk Who sold His Ferrari"

"The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" became a best seller with more than three million copies sold (as of 2013). The book has been translated into more than 70 languages and published in over 50 nations. This was one of the first books that made me a fan of Robin Sharma. I, hereby, list down 9 Amazing Lessons that I learnt from this awesome book. I know that I need to keep practicing these

4 Strong Reasons to Nudge Your Child Towards The Uncomfortable Path

A child may be sad just because he or she has been facing an uncomfortable situation at school. Child may even get stressed about it. But as parents and their best pals, we got to explain them why is it so important to face uncomfortable situations early in life... As she came home and dropped her bag, I knew that all did not go well on the first day of her new session in the school. The

Kalpana Saroj : A Dream On Story

Kalpana Saroj was born in a Dalit family. Even though her father allowed her to get an education, wider family pressures saw Kalpana become a bride at the age of 12 - yes 12 years - when our sons and daughters are getting educated in a convent school - perhaps in 7th or 8th standard - enjoying all possible comforts of life.She moved to Mumbai to be with her husband who was 10 years older, but

Tax Exemption Vs Tax Deduction

If you’ve been foxed by the differences between some common financial terms, you’re not alone. For many years I was confused between the two terms "Tax Exemption" and "Tax Deduction". It all looked the same to me. Understanding the difference is critical to calculate your true tax liability as well as filing the right Income Tax Returns every year...Read on.. Both "Tax Exemption" and "Tax

12 Ever-Lasting Lessons from "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch

"The Last Lecture" is a New York Times best-selling book by Randy Pausch. The book was born out of a lecture Pausch gave in September 2007 entitled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams". His hypothetical imagination was based on what wisdom would you try to impart to the world if you knew it was your last chance? I, hereby, list down the 12 Ever-Lasting Lessons that I learnt from this 

Filing IT Returns after death of a Payee

Life can betray you, but not the Income Tax department.  If any of your closed ones departed recently, remember that it is a legal responsibility of the spouse, legal heirs or family members to file the IT Return on behalf of the deceased for that year. And ignorance of law was never an excuse. However emotional or traumatic your life situation may be, the law is unemotional and

Relentless Faith can cut even your past Karmas

Our future destiny is a result of our past and current Karma. We may ruin the fact that we have done bad Karma in the past, and would now have to face the consequences. At the same time, we also feel the power that good Karma today can change our future destiny. This is what I used to feel until I met my Guru a few months back - and my perspective towards life is getting a complete makeover.