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Deepak Chopra: A Life of Fullfillment

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:38:00 -0500

He fulfilled his own definition of success. That’s a far richer accomplishment. Don’t pursue happiness, he says. Especially don’t pursue excitement, like the kind provided by making and spending big numbers. Pursue excellence. Pursue fulfillment. How does creativity impact success? Creativity is all about its root word: Create something of value that wasn’t there before. Creativity is also freedom of thought directed toward your goals. . “Curiosity and open-mindedness mean being aware of what’s going on in your world,” he says. “Creativity, imagination, insight, intuition, conscious choice-making, love, compassion, understanding— these are the qualities of a core consciousness that we come with into the world as children,” Chopra says. ” Chopra suggests several ways to break open more creativity and curiosity: Adopt a growth mindset. Chopra says research over the past five years has shown that when adversity strikes, happier people tend to see creative opportunities, while unhappier people see, well, adversity. To change your mindset, step back and ask yourself, How can I turn this into an opportunity? Engage the “unfriendlies.” It simply means make an effort to connect with those you have the least in common with, or even flat-out disagree with, and dissect their point of view until you understand its inherent value (it’s there, alright). This, Chopra says, is the hallmark of the creative, curious, open mind. Read. Such a simple concept, but a hallmark of learning that’s, again, ignored by many (even with pride by some). But reading is what allowed Chopra to fulfill two life dreams. The boy who wanted to be a writer instead became a doctor… who has written more than 50 books. Indeed, you can fulfill multiple destinies. Chopra could not have done that without reading and more reading. To facilitate his addiction, he recently bought a Kindle. “I’m now traveling with the equivalent of 100 books, and I read them all simultaneously,” he says. “Books have always infl uenced my life. I get a strange sense of joy boarding a plane knowing I’m carrying 100 books.”

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Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:53:44 -0500

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"Creativity is intelligence having fun."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:12:45 -0500

““Creativity is intelligence having fun.””

- Albert Einstein

"“Albert Einstein’s Rules of Work: 1) Out of clutter, find simplicity. 2) From discord,..."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:11:20 -0500

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“Albert Einstein’s Rules of Work:

1) Out of clutter, find simplicity.
2) From discord, find harmony.
3) In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”

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- Albert Einstein

"You never fail until you stop trying."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:10:30 -0500

““You never fail until you stop trying.””

- Albert Einstein

"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:49:21 -0500

““Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.””

- Albert Einstein

"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you learn to let go. Things go..."

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:35:52 -0500

““I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you can appreciate them when they go right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself and sometimes good things fall apart so that the better things can fall together.””

- Marilyn Monroe

"The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is..."

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:39:46 -0500

“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word - excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it”

- Pearl S. Buck:

"Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it’s not...."

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500

“Making your mark on the world is hard. If it were easy, everybody would do it. But it’s not. It takes patience, it takes commitment, and it comes with plenty of failure along the way. The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. it’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.”

- Barack Obama:

Five more ways to wear Feminine = Bodysuit with patterned skirt,...

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:00:22 -0500

Five more ways to wear

Feminine = Bodysuit with patterned skirt, neutral heels and a strong cuff.

Cute = Bodysuit under a cropped top with shorts and short boots.

Chic = Bodysuit with pleated pants, exotic heels and a blazer.

Smart = Bodysuit with pencil skirt, cropped jacket and pumps.

Casual = Bodysuit with jeans, summer jacket and leather loafers.

"You have to be an optimist."

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:50:37 -0500

“You have to be an optimist.”

- What I know about men
- Charlotte Dawson

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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:28:26 -0500

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But whatever you resolve to do, I want you to commit to it. I want you to really work at it. I know...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:11:05 -0500

But whatever you resolve to do, I want you to commit to it. I want you to really work at it.

I know that sometimes you get that sense from TV that you can be rich and successful without any hard work — that your ticket to success is through rapping or basketball or being a reality TV star. Chances are you’re not going to be any of those things.

The truth is, being successful is hard. You won’t love every subject that you study. You won’t click with every teacher that you have. Not every homework assignment will seem completely relevant to your life right at this minute. And you won’t necessarily succeed at everything the first time you try.

That’s okay. Some of the most successful people in the world are the ones who’ve had the most failures. J.K. Rowling’s — who wrote Harry Potter — her first Harry Potter book was rejected 12 times before it was finally published. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. He lost hundreds of games and missed thousands of shots during his career. But he once said, “I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that’s why I succeed.”

These people succeeded because they understood that you can’t let your failures define you — you have to let your failures teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently the next time. So if you get into trouble, that doesn’t mean you’re a troublemaker, it means you need to try harder to act right. If you get a bad grade, that doesn’t mean you’re stupid, it just means you need to spend more time studying.

No one’s born being good at all things. You become good at things through hard work. You’re not a varsity athlete the first time you play a new sport. You don’t hit every note the first time you sing a song. You’ve got to practice. The same principle applies to your schoolwork. You might have to do a math problem a few times before you get it right. You might have to read something a few times before you understand it. You definitely have to do a few drafts of a paper before it’s good enough to hand in.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. I do that every day. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength because it shows you have the courage to admit when you don’t know something, and that then allows you to learn something new. So find an adult that you trust — a parent, a grandparent or teacher, a coach or a counselor — and ask them to help you stay on track to meet your goals.

And even when you’re struggling, even when you’re discouraged, and you feel like other people have given up on you, don’t ever give up on yourself, because when you give up on yourself, you give up on ~~your~~ ~~country.~~ God.

“Every single one of you has something that you’re good at. Every single one of you has...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:02:40 -0500

“Every single one of you has something that you’re good at. Every single one of you has something to offer,” Obama told students at Wakefield High School in suburban Arlington, Va., and children watching his speech on television in schools across the country. “And you have a responsibility to yourself to discover what that is.

“There is no excuse for not trying” he said in the speech. He said students must be individually responsible for their education, and that it’s important to work hard, pay attention in school and complete assignments.

“Whatever you resolve to do, I want you to commit to it,” Obama said. “The truth is, being successful is hard. You won’t love every subject that you study. You won’t click with every teacher that you have.”

“At the end of the day, we can have the most dedicated teachers, the most supportive parents and the best schools in the world, and none of it will matter unless all of you fulfill your responsibilities,” the president said.

"Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on..."

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:30:36 -0500

““Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who keeps his eye fixed on the far horizon will find the right road.””

- Dag Hammarskjold

Book #2 want.

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:17:00 -0400

Book #2 want.

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are..."

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:48:44 -0400

““Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.””

- Albert Schweitzer

want this book.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:51:00 -0400

want this book.

skysignal: travelhighlights: Louvre Exterior My friends Alan...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:22:30 -0400

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Louvre Exterior

My friends Alan & Esther went to Paris on their honeymoon a few months ago and Esther just uploaded some of her awesome photos to Flickr.

Paris, France

Stunning.

How to succeed in the fashion illustration industry?

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:59:00 -0400

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“I am a passionate, creative thinker and excited about my future and present. I have a passion and love for fashion illustration and I will continue to practice this art for the rest of my life.”

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* How has your education benefited your career?
Education is education in the end,but what really benefits the most are the people you meet, and the opportunities they give you. You can study and work hard at any school, but in the end grades really don’t matter. It’s all up to you and what you want to do. I didn’t study what I do, I studied industrial design. What do I do for a living? Apparel design! Illustration! All the things I didn’t study. Education to me was just one part of learning the process of design and how the world works. Meeting new people, and going new places is just as educational as school. I’m not saying one shouldn’t go to school, I think it’s one of the most important things you’ll ever do if you take advantage of it and the people it has to offer. One of my favorite quotes is this.. “If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you’ve every got.” Education can open up a million doors and it’s up to the student to reach out and try new things- if you do, you never know what possibilities there could be waiting for you!

* What factors should prospective students consider when choosing a fashion school? Are there any different considerations for those who know that they want to specialize in certain areas of the field?
Definitely think about what YOU really want. What makes you happy? What are you so passionate about that you are willing to work for? Don’t do something because it’s popular or easy. Nothing good will ever be easy. Once you think you know what you want, research it, ask people who do it what it’s like. We have the internet, which is full of any information you will ever need. It’s easier than ever to communicate with people.

* Do you feel that is important for someone to be passionate about this field in order to be successful on both a personal and professional level?
Without a doubt it my mind, it is beyond important to be passionate about this field in order to succeed. In the creative field there is nothing more apparent than your passion in your work. You can tell who is passionate about it, and who is not. You are putting you mind into a creative form which people can read. Why waste your time in it if you aren’t passionate? There are a million other people that will be competing with you that ARE passionate.

* Is there anything else you can tell us about yourself, your career, or the profession that would be interesting or helpful to others aspiring to enter and succeed in the field?
It’s a tough industry, and it’s all about you in the end. It’s about being confident and just getting out there and doing it. You have to devote yourself to it and spread what you do around the world- don’t wait for people to come to you. No matter how amazing you are, that won’t happen. Be bold and put yourself out there for other people to see and judge. After all, what’s the point of creating things if you aren’t going to share them? It’s no good to only show your own ideas to yourself. Work hard, be passionate and you will succeed!