Have you ever wondered how to get yourself—and others—to do what you want?
“The Four Tendencies personality framework” created by happiness and habit expert Gretchen Rubin helps answer that question.
If you’re curious to learn more, take the free quiz and see what you discover!
So, are you an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger or Rebel?
Derek Siver’s Pricing Philosophy emphasises the importance of understanding the value we provide as business owners.
It’s not just about the product or service we offer, but also about the time, effort and expertise required to deliver that value to our customers.
There’s room for creativity and individuality in how we run our businesses.
Derek’s recommendation:
Pour your personality and philosophy into the way you do business. People actually appreciate it when you do things in a surprising way. It shows you care more than most — that you’re putting your self into this — that you’re not just in it for the money.
Great advice, don’t you think?
PS Derek Sivers has been “a musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, TED speaker and book publisher”.
The letters th, f and v are often confused.
This video on the TEDEd site is aimed at younger children, but it can still help you master the difference in pronunciation.
Words are powerful tools that we use every day to communicate with others. They can be used to inspire and motivate, or they can be used to hurt and harm. That’s why it’s important to choose words carefully and be aware of how they can affect others.
There’s one word in particular that I try to avoid using, and that word is “should.”
You might be wondering, “What’s wrong with the word ‘should’?”
Well, let me explain.
When we use the word “should,” we’re implying that there’s a right way and a wrong way to do things. We’re telling someone else what they ought to do, based on our own opinions and beliefs. But the truth is, everyone is different, and what works for one person might not work for another.
Let’s say a friend is thinking about taking on a new project at work, but isn’t sure if they have the skills or time to do it.
If you say, “You should definitely take on the project,” you may be putting too much pressure on them to take on something that could be overwhelming or detrimental to their performance.
Instead, you could say, “It could be a great chance to learn and grow, but ultimately, it’s up to you to decide if it’s a good fit for your skills and workload.” This way, you can acknowledge the possible benefits and still respect your friend’s right to make his or her own decisions.
By not using the word “should,” we let other people choose their own paths and make their own decisions. We also show respect for their individuality and encourage them to think for themselves.
The words we choose can make a big difference.
Let’s try to use words that empower and uplift others instead of words that put them down or judge them.
And let’s not use the word “should“!
Whatever you decide to do, make sure it makes you happy!
When we do things that make us happy, we feel more positive, energetic and confident.
And we’re more likely to be kind, compassionate and friendly towards others.
Questions like these are not easy to answer. But by exploring them, we can gain valuable insights into our own experiences of happiness.
Vicki Baum said, “There are shortcuts to happiness – and dancing is one of them”.
It might be worth trying! 
This Anger Assessment Quiz can help you understand how you deal with your anger. And how you might better use anger in a positive way to improve your life and relationships.
It’s like a map that can guide you towards a better way of handling your emotions.
You might be thinking, “Why are you posting a quiz like this, Christine?”
You’ve probably guessed by now that I like the idea of accomplishing two tasks with a single action.
While you’re finding out something about yourself, you’re also improving your English reading skills (and might learn a new word here and there).
To use the old (but violent) proverb: it’s like killing two birds with one stone.
