New and even experienced vegans often fall into the trap of seeing all foods that are not animal-based as being healthy, or at least better than … [Read more...] about Unhealthy Plant-Based Foods
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Over 50, Fat, Sick, & Depressed
I see so many people over 50 who look fat, sick, and depressed. "What's going on with these people," I wonder. Why are there so many 50+ people … [Read more...] about Over 50, Fat, Sick, & Depressed
Awkwardness, Stumbling, and Mistakes is the Pathway to Your Dreams
I once believed that those who were really good at something like a particular sport, school subject, or public speaking were born that way. It took … [Read more...] about Awkwardness, Stumbling, and Mistakes is the Pathway to Your Dreams
Perfect Corporate Soldier
I spent 14 years as a corporate soldier. I was good at it. I got many big promotions. But I was never the perfect corporate soldier. My aptitudes and … [Read more...] about Perfect Corporate Soldier
16 Things We’ve Been Conditioned to Do That Are Unhealthy or Absurd
We are conditioned by advertisements, news reports, and erroneous comments from people around us to do harmful or ludicrous things. Here are 16 … [Read more...] about 16 Things We’ve Been Conditioned to Do That Are Unhealthy or Absurd
Why Different Ethnic Groups Have Conflicts
Do you feel misunderstood, overlooked, and uncared for? Do you choose politicians, groups, and philosophies regardless of your knowledge of them … [Read more...] about Why Different Ethnic Groups Have Conflicts
How My Personal Development Began
I was sitting on a steel bed in a one-person cell in juvenile hall when I suddenly decided to do pushups. I dropped to the floor and began. From there … [Read more...] about How My Personal Development Began
Ignore Statistics, Averages, and Norms
Note: Although this article stands on its own, to get the most out it read this one first: How My Personal Development Began Had I believed and … [Read more...] about Ignore Statistics, Averages, and Norms
Political Ignorance
It's amazing how we vote for and support an important political candidate like our country's leader based mainly on what they tell us in speeches, at … [Read more...] about Political Ignorance
Valuable Friends
Have you ever made a list of the qualities that represent valuable friends to you? I'd imagine that most people have not, including me... until now. … [Read more...] about Valuable Friends