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Category Archives: Self Development

May 21, 2015  in
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The Problem Is Not That Others Don’t Get You. The Problem Is Your Perception.

My father is a heart surgeon.   Almost a month ago I visited him and my family in Athens, Greece where I am originally from.   During my stay, he aske

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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May 14, 2015  in
  • Self Development

10 Key Lessons on the Art of Being Self-Reliant

10 Key Lessons on the Art of Being Self-Reliant True self-confidence can only come from the inner conviction that you only ever need yourself to lean on in lif

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 11 minute read
April 30, 2015  in
  • Self Development

Stop worrying about how to how to find happiness. Try this instead.

Stop worrying about how to find happiness. Try this instead.   Today is my birthday.   I was born 29 years ago in a chaotic but also vibrant city call

By Adrian Iliopoulos
  • 8,492 views
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  • 11 minute read
how to be smart
April 9, 2015  in
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How to Be Smart In an Ever-Evolving World – 8 Contrarian Pieces of Advice

How to be smart is not an easy task. It has been examined thoroughly but it usually leads to a dead end. Today I try to offer a different perspective.

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 10 minute read
power of habit
March 26, 2015  in
  • Self Development

Get Immersed in the Power of Habit: 6 Steps to Habit Mastery

The power of habit is something that can lead to habit mastery and improve our lives. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 14 minute read
how to improve concentration
March 19, 2015  in
  • Self Development

How to Improve Focus – The Quintessential Guide

How to Improve Focus – The Quintessential Guide   I remember as a teenager I got into the habit of listening to a very specific heavy metal band from

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 12 minute read
Finding Your Purpose in Life
January 29, 2015  in
  • Self Development

Finding Your Purpose in Life Is a Game. This Is Your 5-Stage Strategy Guide.

Finding Your Purpose in Life  Is a Game. This Is Your 5-Stage Strategy Guide.   I remember when I was 20 years old, I was a very difficult character. I wa

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 18 minute read
December 25, 2014  in
  • Self Development

Xmas Special – Thoughts and Ideas on Consumerism, Relationships and Our Existential Paradigm

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and oddly enough I don’t feel so wonderful. I am sitting at an old desk made of raw wood inside a beautiful little

By Adrian Iliopoulos
  • 3,737 views
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December 18, 2014  in
  • Self Development

These Are the 10 Books on Power and Influence Everyone Needs to Read

These Are the 10 Books on Power and Influence Everyone Needs to Read   Let’s kick off this article with a small clip from one of my all-time favorite TV

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 8 minute read
how to recreate yourself
October 2, 2014  in
  • Self Development

The Origins Of A Strong Identity And How To Recreate Yourself in 7 Phases

Have you ever been in an interview and the interviewer asked you what you see yourself doing 5 years from now? They want you to lie to them. They want you to pa

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 10 minute read
precious life lessons
September 25, 2014  in
  • Self Development

Life Lessons – 10 Ideas That Will Help You Understand the Mechanics of Life

Before you read on, I must warn you. In this article I am going to be straightforward with you. I am going to reveal some truths that nobody has probably ever t

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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10 Rules to help you keep Mental Toughness whenever you feel Lost and in Need of Direction
August 13, 2014  in
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Mental Toughness – 10 Rules for When You Feel Lost

 Mental Toughness – 10 Rules for When You Feel Lost   There comes a time in every person’s life when frustration starts to dominate every aspect o

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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  • 7 minute read
antifragile
May 28, 2014  in
  • Self Development

The Rise of the Antifragile – Beyond Mere Resilience

When the times get tough, the tough get going.

By Adrian Iliopoulos
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