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August 30, 2010


The self-help market is a multibillion dollar industry and I must admit, I’m often skeptical about how much these books really provide breakthrough insights or are just stating the obvious, with ideas that are easy to claim but complicated to put into practice. However, once in a while, books do come along which can genuinely assist with developing leadership skills, increasing self-esteem, spiritual growth and self-improvement. Here are my top 6 picks:

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August 30, 2010


A good friend of mine and his wife always seem to be completely crazy about each other.  Which I of course find extremely frustrating, as my girlfriend and I seem to always be at each others’ throats.  When I asked him about it he told me the simplest thing, simple and yet it made some of the most sense I’ve ever heard when it comes to relationships and getting along with women. “We used to fight all the time, but then I discovered that you can be happy or you can be right.”

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August 27, 2010


Eating great food is one of life’s most pleasurable experiences, which is probably why so many dates take place in nice restaurants. At this point, you’ve probably become somewhat of an expert at picking winning eateries, but if you really want to impress a lady, showing your talent in the kitchen, (and I don’t mean exposing yourself) is sure to leave a lasting impression. (Exposing yourself would also leave a lasting impression, but only in the creepy sense.) I am not going to outline recipes in this guide as the internet offers infinite information, but rather some basic ingredients you should always have and general rules about cooking in a kitchen, and looking like you know what you’re doing.

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