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  • What Are You Worth?

    What do you see?

    Some time ago, I had the privilege of having conversations with lots of fellow young, bright people. In the end, every conversation boiled down to one question: “What are you worth?” It is a question I regularly ask myself, which comes with great insecurity. Am I aiming to high? Or too low? Will I be perceived as selfish for raising the bar in life? In this post I’d like to help you to set your value. Human beings are by definition diverse creatures. We are valuable in relationships, at work and, if you really manage to push the bar, in your community or even around the globe.

  • Starting Your Week

    Sunrise

    Starting up after a fun or relaxing weekend and get back to work is not easy for most people. How do you make the most of out a new week? Start the week It’s Monday, your alarm clock buzzes, you jump out of bed, shower, get dressed, pack your stuff…

  • How Looking Back Brings You Forward

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    In just a week, the year 2011 is over. Some people live in the past, and believe things will never become as good as they were. Others don’t look back and believe their future is ahead of them. I believe that the truth is in the middle; Looking back can…

  • My Wish To You All

    christmasglobe

    Dear friends, It is a long standing tradition that we send holiday cards to our loved ones. With social media taking over a lot of the communication with our loved ones, the amount of holiday cards is also decreasing. Although sad in one way, it does make me appreciate the…

  • Satisfaction

    November 12, 2011 Happiness, Inspiration 0 Comment
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    “Just be satisfied with what you have,” I often hear people saying. The danger in that sentence is by no means in the word “satisfied”, but in the word “just”. If we would all “just” be satisfied with what we have, the implications on civilization would be severe. Allow me…

  • 5 Tips For Amazing Success On Dates

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    It makes people nervous, gives them sleepless nights, it makes girls – and boys, admit it! -spend hours in front of the mirror and puts boys to the test. Yet, nearly everyone wants to have ‘em: Dates! But how do you turn your next date into a success story? Let’s…

  • How To Deal With Structural Criticism?

    August 08, 2011 Relationships 1 Comment
    criticism

    Some people just always seem to be critical towards everyone and everything. Although criticism is usually important feedback, there are people who just seem to be complaining by default without making a valuable contribution to your personal growth, not to speak about their own. Raising the issue with that person…

  • Why To Pay Genuine Attention

    listening

    This might sound familiar to you; You are being introduced to someone, you shake hands and the other person mentions his or her name. As you let go of the hand, you realize that you have not paid attention. “What was that name again?” you ask yourself. A few minutes…

  • HTLW!? introduces… Tony Robbins

    anthonyrobbins

    In HTLW!? introduces… we’ll introduce you to some of the most inspiring, most successful and most acknowledged inspirators the world has ever seen. From modern day personal development coaches to the philosophers of ancient times – over time, they’ll come by here on HowToLiveWow.com. In this first episode we’ll introduce…

  • 6 Ways to Prepare For Another Economic Downturn

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    Economists have been warning for it since the beginning of the current economic downturn; another economic downturn. A second wave. A double dip. You name it. Considering the fact that economic growth is still fragile, that Greece is on the verge of bankruptcy and the United States is reaching a…

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