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This Video Depicting How Much Time We Have (In Jellybeans) is Very Humbling, Especially When You Reach the 2-minute Mark

How much time we have Watching this made me realize how short life REALLY is. Maybe I should watch this video everyday before I start the day, what do you think? Before I spoil anything, click the play button below: The video starts with one ...Read More

What I Totally Got Wrong About Success and Happiness

Yes. I admit it. I was guilty of this very common mistake about success and happiness. I bet most people are making this mistake too. It’s this: In order to become happy, I need to be “successful” first. In fact, this concept is so ...Read More

The Power of Belief: Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset [Video]

The way we understand our intelligence and abilities deeply impacts our success. Based on social science research and real life examples, Eduardo Briceño articulates how mindset, or the understanding of intelligence and abilities, is key. When students or adults see their abilities as fixed, ...Read More

2014 Holidays – Official Philippine Holidays for 2014

I remember when I was at a blog convention last 2012, the representative for the Philippine government’s website asked us a question. What do you think is one of the most in demand content in gov.ph? Instantly, I knew the answer. And I know ...Read More

How a ‘Facebook Nanny’ Can Help You Be More Productive

Facebook Nanny helps you be productive Admit it. You tend to keep checking Facebook from time to time. Whether at work, at school, or at home. Even if you don’t have notifications or messages to reply to, you still mindlessly scroll down and check whatever ...Read More

The Top 5 Websites That Offer Free Online Courses

MOOC – Massive Open Online Courses All of us should know that learning does not stop when we step out of college. Especially nowadays when education is extremely accessible and virtually free. But we should also be very vigilant when choosing what free course ...Read More

[Video] The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

I’m sure you’ve heard of the song that goes something like “…it’s not about the money, money, money…” And, you might think that money is what motivates most of us. But, you know what? There is a science about the truth of what really ...Read More

26 Non-Negotiable Items That Should Be In Your Disaster Supplies Kit

Are you adequately prepared? Hello, fellow Filipinos (and non-Filipino readers as well), this Disaster Supplies Kit Infographic will help us become adequately prepared in case disasters like storms, flooding, and other natural calamities come our way. Share this with your friends and followers and ...Read More

Why Playing Video Games is Good For You (and Me!) [Infographic]

Yes, I have to admit that I still play video games (I am not that old, mind you). I am especially fond of playing first person shooters (Call of Duty, Medal of Honor, Half-life and the likes) and I am also into some RPGs ...Read More

Annular Solar Eclipse on May 21, 2012

Annular Solar Eclipse or “Ring of Fire” over China in 2010 On Monday, May 21st, the Moon will pass in front of the sun, transforming sunbeams across the Pacific side of Earth into fat crescents and thin rings of light. It’s an annular solar ...Read More