Self

“The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” - Benjamin Franklin
For some of us, the ultimate goal in life is happiness.
Whether we see fulfillment in our work, contentment in our relationships, passion in our hobbies … we strive to find happiness.
“Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.” - Aristotle

Ladies, what is it exactly that a guy look at, when you’re out on a date with him? Doesn’t matter if it’s the first, Third, or the ninetieth. You may be stressing up on a lot of things while you’re decking for him. But there are a few important things to you, that may not matter to your man. Or worse, to be brutally frank, he may not even realise it!

“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
I’m not a Zen monk, nor will I ever become one. However, I find great inspiration in the way they try to live their lives: the simplicity of their lives, the concentration and mindfulness of every activity, the calm and peace they find in their days.
You probably don’t want to become a Zen monk either, but you can live your life in a more Zen-like manner by following a few simple rules.

Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Eugene Yiga of Varsity Blah.
Ever since Daniel Goleman wrote Emotional Intelligence, the subject seems to have made its way into success literature all over the world. But what exactly is emotional intelligence and why is it so important?

“I get by with a little help from my friends.” - Lennon and McCartney

OK, guys, I could use a little help from all of you — I’m in the middle of writing my book, the Power of Less, and I’m getting close to deadline. While I’ve done some writing, I really need to focus and go into overdrive.
So here’s how you can help me: