Monthly Archives: December 2014

What’s the biggest thing holding Americans back from attaining financial freedom? According to life and business strategist Tony Robbins, it’s complexity. Our lives are much more complex than they used to be. People used to be able to work their … Continue reading →

Anyone who does a study that can give insight inside the reasons why people do the things they do online has my attention. When the New York Times does a study that analyzes the psychology of sharing in the age … Continue reading →

When 3,000 average citizens were asked to forecast global events, some consistently made predictions that turned out to be more accurate than those made with classified intelligence. Source: http://www.npr.org See on Scoop.it – iLife

This is part two of a sample research paper on the cult of Charles Manson. The paper focuses on labeling theory as a means of explanation for the crimes. Source: http://www.ultius.com Charles Manson was constantly exposed to and surrounded by … Continue reading →

Business leaders in traditional sectors like manufacturing and mining should view digital technology as a transformation opportunity and not a challenge, say George Westerman, Didier Bonnet and… Source: articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com See on Scoop.it – iLife

Correction: Updated 7:05 a.m. PT to clarify that the company could make as much as $990 million. Amazon today announced that over 10 million people “tried Prime for the first time” — the company’s… Source: venturebeat.com We’re working hard to make Prime better … Continue reading →

Nolan Dalla has been an integral part of the poker industry for more than 20 years now, and he’s seen it all. In his first contribution to PokerNews, Dalla asks the question, has poker become unbeatable? Source: http://www.pokernews.com See on … Continue reading →

As legions of warriors and prisoners can attest, Stoicism is not grim resolve but a way to wrest happiness from adversity Source: aeon.co See on Scoop.it – iLife

Across the group’s territory in Iraq and Syria, a breakdown of services and deteriorating living conditions call into question its ability to govern and the sustainability of its ambition. Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com ISIS has become too big to control itself. They’re … Continue reading →

Why feeling like a fake can be a sign of growth Source: hbr.org See on Scoop.it – iLife

What defines a technological tool — one historical definition — is something that takes a human’s sense or ability and augments it and makes it more powerful. So, for example, I wear contact lenses or glasses; that is a technology that enhances … Continue reading →

“Every individual is representative of the whole, a symptom, and should be intimately understood.” French-Cuban writer Anaïs Nin (1903-1 Source: http://www.brainpickings.org See on Scoop.it – iLife

Professional video gaming is becoming a worldwide spectator sport offering big prizes to competitors and helping the game industry gain even greater cultural and economic clout. Source: http://www.nytimes.com See on Scoop.it – iLife

He’s the brashest, most generous, most foul-mouthed trial attorney in the country. And at 89, Joe Jamail can still command a courtroom, mother%*!$#@. Source: http://www.texasmonthly.com See on Scoop.it – iLife

As marijuana continues its inevitable return to legality, entrepreneurs are scrambling to take their fledgling pot companies public to trade on the stock market. Source: reset.me See on Scoop.it – iLife

Multiple theater chains have pulled The Interview after hackers posted a message threatening a “9/11” style attack on theaters that screened the Seth Rogen-James Franco comedy. Source: http://www.usatoday.com The U.S. succumbs to an unprecedented attack on our most cherished, bedrock … Continue reading →

Blamed by the U.S. for the Sony hack, North Korea selects some of its brightest talent for its cyberwarfare program as its conventional forces age and become obsolete, defectors and experts say. Source: http://www.wsj.com North Korea has built up a substantial Cyber … Continue reading →

It’s time for a New America – a path forward using Conservative solutions to solve the greatest problems facing our country. Source: http://www.youtube.com See on Scoop.it – iLife

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Answer by Justin Rising: These are the books that I've found helpful.  This is by no means a complete list–and in particular, I'm not trying to cover anything beyond the core topics–but it is a solid start.  As always, my … Continue reading →

Even as protests spread across the Middle East in early 2011, the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria appeared immune from the upheaval. Assad had ruled comfortably for over a decade, having replaced his father, Hafez, who himself had held … Continue reading →

In the early days of the internet, there was much talk of how the web would connect us all, thereby furthering knowledge and fostering community. Yet for all its advocates’ and early adopters’ optimism about its potential to enable us … Continue reading →

“Our revenues are now over $5 billion annually. Without access to Tony and his teachings, Salesforce.com wouldn’t exist today.” – Marc Benioff, Founder of Salesforce. Source: fourhourworkweek.com See on Scoop.it – iLife

In this animation, Ray Dalio explains How The Economic Machine Works. He covers important points such as: deleveraging, long-term debt cycle, printing money & more. Source: http://www.economicprinciples.org I. HOW THE ECONOMIC MACHINE WORKS A Transactions-Based ApproachProductivity GrowthLong-Term Debt CycleShort-Term Debt … Continue reading →

SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes and bonuses. Get the mp3 on iTunes free: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/charged-life-brendon-burchard/id821746377 Get the … Source: http://www.youtube.com See on Scoop.it – iLife