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Eminem on 60 Minutes

Posted by Nick on October 18, 2010 at 01:44 am

I’m a big fan so I have to share this. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I did.

Beaches Of Hesitation…

Posted by Nick on September 14, 2010 at 04:13 am

‎Just want to leave you with a simple quote today. Something to ponder on:

“On the beaches of hesitation bleached the bones of countless millions who, on the threshold of victory, sat down to wait……and waiting….they died!” (from Nick Skolsky)

The Little-Known Secret to Happiness and Success

Posted by Nick on June 7, 2010 at 15:52 pm

I really like Ted Nicholas. He really has a way with words. I enjoy reading his emails, and I was really hooked when I purchased his “Billion Dollar Marketing Secrets” book. I chose the physical copy.

I decided to post a recent email that I received from him that focuses on happiness. Ted shares some of his morning routines that add more happiness to his day and life.
Here’s the email from Ted. Enjoy!
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Dear Success Margin Subscriber,

My God. Is this an important newsletter!

How many people do you know who are highly
successful?

I’d be surprised if you know more than a handful in
your entire life.

But suppose I asked you a different question.

How many people do you know who are both truly
happy and successful?

I’d wager a lot that you’d be hard pressed to name
even one or two people who are blessed with both
of these rare qualities.

I’ve known many, many, self-made millionaires.
Indeed, I’ve mentored many of them. And I know
numerous heirs to a large fortune.

Whether inherited or earned, it’s indeed rare to find
even a single person in a lifetime who has unlocked
both the secrets of happiness and success.

Let’s look at what does and does not provide
happiness.

For sure happiness is not about money. As
mentioned, lots or even most wealthy people are not
at all happy.

Indeed, contrary to common thought, instead of
enjoying life, many rich people are extremely
miserable and depressed.

It’s not even about health. You can be physically
very healthy. But mentally you can still suffer from
sadness and depression.

Happiness is not about how big your house or yacht
may be. Or toys, fame, influential friends, or even
business success.

I’m a happiness freak!

As a small boy I concluded I didn’t want to be as
miserable as the adults around me seemed. So I
decided to study the topic.

In a lifetime pursuit of personal happiness I’ve
invested lots of time and money in books. Seminars.
Group therapy. And studying various philosophers
and religions.

None of these pursuits, while helpful, fully
answered the crying human need we all have for
happiness.

** What is the answer to happiness? **

The good news, I believe, is surprisingly simple.

I like what President Abraham Lincoln, who
suffered so much in his life and overcame it all,
said. He made the most intelligent comment I’ve
ever seen on the subject of happiness.

Lincoln said, “Most folks are about as happy as they
make up their minds to be.”

By contrast, most people suffer from stress and are
in a constant state of worry and anxiety. A big
contributing factor to unhappiness is to observe
others and copy them. Simply do what most humans
do. Get up in a hurry. Never examine your life.
Instead stay stressed all day long until you flop into
bed at night.

** The key to happiness **

I find that the closest any of us can come to being
happy each and every day of your life rests on a
simple important principle.

How you start your day.

It’s all about how, upon awakening, you spend the
first 20 minutes.

Here is what I do each and every day. (Before I
shower or have breakfast.)

1. When I awaken the first thing I do is verbally
acknowledge what a priceless gift this day of life
really is. We both know in our heart of hearts this
day, or any day, is promised to no one.

Our life is finite. It could end at any moment. I
simply thank my higher power for this special day.

(I won’t get into long a religious discussion here. I
believe it suffices to say this. I believe there is a
higher power out there, however you wish to define
it for yourself.)

2. I count my blessings each and every day. Both
the great big massive ones. And smaller ones too.

Big blessings for me include my health and that of
my loved ones. My children and grandchildren. My
friends. My clients. My career. My readers. My
freedoms. Books I’ve written. My business ideas.

Somewhat smaller blessings include my toys. My
houses in three countries. My travels. My
acquisitions. My sports, tennis, swimming, walking
and weightlifting. Books I love to read, etc.

3. I say several personal affirmations out loud. If
you’d like a free copy of what I use, click here:

http://snipurl.com/x70r6 (opens in new window)

After the first 20 minutes I’m now mentally ready
to take on the challenge and opportunities of this
special day.

I believe that I’m a truly happy person. And the
more I follow the above procedure the more
successful and happy I seem to become.

I strongly recommend you try my 20-minute
program. Be sure you let me know your results.

Your correspondent,

Ted Nicholas

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15 Things You Didn’t Know About The Brain

Posted by Nick on May 17, 2010 at 16:45 pm

I love this scheme. It makes is simple to understand some of the basic functions of how the brain works.

Via: Online Schools

Indian man lives without food or water (Prahlad Jani)

Posted by Nick on April 29, 2010 at 22:35 pm

Indian doctors are studying an 83-year-old holy man who claims to have spent the last seven decades without food and water.

Military doctors hope the experiments on Prahlad Jani can help soldiers develop their survival strategies.

The long-haired and bearded yogi is under 24-hour observation by a team of 30 specialists during three weeks of tests at a hospital in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.

Two cameras have been set up in his room, while a mobile camera films him when he goes outside, guaranteeing round-the-clock observation.

His body will be scanned and his brain and heart activity measured with electrodes.

“The observation from this study may throw light on human survival without food and water,” said Dr. G. Ilavazahagan, who is directing the research. “This may help in working out strategies for survival during natural calamities, extreme stressful conditions and extra-terrestrial explorations like future missions to the Moon and Mars by the human race.”

Since the experiment began on April 22, Jani has had no food or water and has not been to the toilet.

“The exercise of taking this yogi under the medical scanner is to understand what energy supports his existence,” Ilavazahagan added. “Jani says he meditates to get energy. Our soldiers will not be able to meditate, but we would still like to find out more about the man and his body.”

Jani, who dresses in red and wears a nose ring, grew up in Charod village in the Mehsana district in Gujarat.

He claims to have been blessed by a goddess when he was 8-years-old, which has enabled him to survive without sustenance. (Skynews)

On Reading!

Posted by Nick on April 28, 2010 at 19:30 pm

I think that reading consists of two phases: First, building breadth by reading many books on many subjects. Second, the depth phase, when one reads few books several times! The first phase builds information, the second knowledge! The third phase is chosen only by the courageous, and has little to do with reading, and that is action! This phase builds wisdom! All three steps can be implemented simultaneously!!

Simple Meditation!

Posted by Nick on April 15, 2010 at 13:28 pm

If you want to feel more calm, centered, and less anxious, this is a great video on a quick and simple meditation, which works! Enjoy!