Being a Schemer at heart, it’s nice to read an objective comparison between the two and what the difference boils down to. According to Seah, it’s an ’emotional vs rational duality’. Where I see this coming into play is when you’re looking for a partner to get a project off the ground. Early on, you are probably looking for a schemer. Someone who will generate the kind of energy needed in the beginning....

Carnage in the Toy Store This morning I went to a local shopping centre (mall) to buy a birthday present for my two year-old pseudo-niece (my business partner’s daughter. Happy Birthday little Jessie!) It proved to be quite the eye-opening experience for the childless (and somewhat clueless) alpha-male. While the shopping part of the trip turned out to be something of an enjoyable adventure for Yours Truly (who knew toy stores could be such fun?...

Even going back to the Ancient Greeks, Aristotle created a volume of deductions, including this wild one: “Soft hair indicates cowardice and coarse hair courage.” But in this day and age, we are strongly encouraged not to judge so strongly on appearances. It’s true we shouldn’t be quick to judge a book by its cover, but modern psychologists have discovered scientific links between facial features and personality types. Carmen Lefevre of Northumbria University poses the following explanation: “The idea is that our biology, like genes and hormone levels, influences our growth, and the same mechanisms will also shape our character....

Here are the basics. Around 2 to 3 hours before you start exercising, you should drink 17 to 20 ounces of water. Then 20 to 30 minutes before exercising, you should drink 8 ounces of water. For every 10 to 20 minutes that you exercise, you should drink 7 to 10 ounces of water. Finally, up to 30 minutes after you’re done exercising, you should drink another 8 ounces of water....

If you want to hold on to your old monitor and wish it would function more like your smartphone, then you can simply add a Zmartframe and you’re all set. The Zmartframe can instantly add touch screen functionality to a lifeless monitor. Setting up the product is as easy as plugging it in and making sure it fits well. This smart panel can open doors for students and professionals who are in the design industry....

What’s more, as professionals, we are expected to have etiquette in everything we do, including how to handle phones. Cellphones in particular have become part of the basic items we carry all the time. Besides, it’s a communication tool, so proper etiquette is expected from everyone using it. We know the etiquette in the US regarding cellphones, how about in other parts of the world. What is expected of cellphone wielding people like us?...

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do

Stick an ice-cream cone on top of cupcake batter and bake. The cake ends up rising into the cone and you can put ice-cream or icing on top for an original birthday dessert. Source: SnackHacks.org

Here are ten beliefs that will propel you towards the excellence you desire: 1. There are no mistakes in life. There are only experiences. There is value behind every choice you make, even if the outcome turns out differently than you had hoped. Although it isn’t always easy to understand the meaning behind every “bad” decision, you gain wisdom in experiencing challenges. Be thankful for your missteps. They are your greatest teachers....

1. ShredAcademy ShredAcademy is a free guitar learning resource that is actually found on YouTube. Included are well over 100 guitar learning videos to get you started. They also have things like “lick of the week” where you can learn some fun techniques and learn to shred at the same time. There are a variety of instructors, techniques, genres, and types of guitar playing you can learn and it’s all totally free (you may have to watch an advertisement here and there)....

Living Wreath One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is seeing all the houses in the neighborhood decked out with festive flare. Wreaths are a traditional decoration that signify the holidays. This year, instead of putting up the usual dried pine boughs, make a living wreath. Creating a living wreath is an exercise in micro gardening, as well as showing our children that we don’t always have to destroy nature to suit our needs – such as by chopping limbs off a pine tree....

You might be unlucky and crash owing to some harsh or unforeseeable topography. If you find yourself unprepared, this might prevent you from moving forward. Here we have some bike maintenance hacks to get you back on track if you ever find yourself with bicycle troubles on the side of the road. 1. Bent Derailleur When you crash your bicycle, you can get a bent derailleur. You will have to straighten the derailleur because it won’t work unless you straighten it first....

To achieve the best results, your business needs the best tools! The ones mentioned above, along with our personal tips on saving time have helped numerous businesses achieve outstanding results, and we hope yours will too! It’s easy to hack your time, provided you got the tools for it! Who knew that email client developers could be such great Inforgaphic designers? Infographic credit via hiri.com Featured photo credit: Damian Zaleski via unsplash....

They are full of vitamins. They have plenty of protein. You will feel full after eating them — meaning you’ll crave less food. So if you’re one of us busy folks, make sure to try some of these healthy and portable meals. Pack them in tupperware or in mason jars and take them on the go. You won’t regret it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkFseJG1n70 1. Start your morning right with bacon and eggs Bacon and eggs is a meal that’s easy to love....

Most people think cutting their budget will cause a very negative impact on the quality of their lives and they will have to sacrifice a lot of the commodities they really enjoy. This is not necessarily true, since modern living includes a lot of things we can easily do without, or we can find a quality replacement for. Cable TV subscriptions Let’s be honest, nobody has the time to watch TV all through the day and all those premium channels you are paying for are going to waste....

1. Elink.Club This system will visit as many as 800 targeted profiles daily for you. Why do you need this? Because studies show that most people don’t check out another profile unless they see that they have been checked out first. This tool lets you be the first to check them out, and they will want to see what you are about as well. 2. Rapportive This is a Gmail plugin that shows you LinkedIn profiles of those you are sending emails to, or receiving emails from....

Being a mother requires tremendous amount support. Being an entrepreneur, just as much. But when you carry the boulder of responsibility of the two alone, well, some days running and hiding in your blanket fort sounds far more appealing. Yet, you get up and do it anyway because they both depend on you and that’s your only option. These 10 single mom entrepreneurs do it every day and have created businesses that are thriving and successful, and so are their babies....

But what does it take to get there? What allows great leaders to overcome hardship, build great teams and innovate radical solutions to challenging situations? Often, the best lessons can be learned from history. All great leaders throughout history share common characteristics and attributes that not only made them unique, but also helped them lead great movements with innovative ideas. These individuals were not born leaders; they developed leadership habits and followed the inspiring example of those that came before them....

1. Not Having a Consistent Sleep Schedule Going to bed at different times every night is one of the worst things you can do to your sleeping body. It’ll also subsequently make waking up early difficult. This is because you’re not letting yourself get into a good routine and you’re probably not getting the correct amount of sleep. Often people will try and make up for a late night with little sleep by going to bed earlier the next night, but this attempt at playing catch up won’t work....

1. Dosa Dosas are crispy, stuffed paper-thin Indian crepes. Masala Dosas are traditionally stuffed with seasoned potatoes and served with coconut chutney, but they are made with many variations including fillings of chicken, cheese and veggies. Ask for the potatoes as your filling and it will be as Indian vegan as it can get! 2. Pani Puri Pani puris are bite-sized, deep-fried puff pastry balls filled with seasoned mashed potato and sauces....