20 Awesome Celebrity Quotes Worth Sharing inShare46 There is a cognitive bias in psychology called the halo effect. Effectively it means that the more we admire and/or like somebody, the more we are likely to agree and align with something they say. Advertisers use it to great effect when paying huge sums to stars to promote their products. Politicians use it also, which is why few Obama fanatics can see his flaws and few GOP members can see his attributes. Sadly, some people take this celebrity worship to ridiculous lengths. One particular example was a celebrity quote from Lauren Conrad that went like this. “You can never make the same mistake twice. People flocked to re-pin this profound wisdom on Pinterest as though Conrad had discovered the very meaning of life itself. Unfortunately, very few of the repinners stopped to think, “Hang on a minute, isn’t this total bollocks?” Not to get too personal, but I have twice trapped a certain part of my anatomy in my zip. 1. 2. But I also think it can be used on a more global level. 3.
9 Badass Quotes By Famous People - TopYaps We’ve often heard words of wisdom or virtuous sayings hurled by famous people. However most of the people don’t give a damn to these preaches, accept it. Needless to say, these people are generally self-centered douchebags who love to live on their own principles, until they come across these badass quotes……. 9. If wars can be started by lies, they can be stopped by truth. 8. First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. (More quotes by Mahatma Gandhi) 7. I never wanted to be famous. 6. All great truth begin as blasphemies. 5. If you end up with a boring miserable life because you listened to your mom, your dad, your teacher, your priest, or some guy on television telling you how to do your shit, then you deserve it. 4. Though I may walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for I am the meanest mother ****er in the valley. 3. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here. 2. 1.
15 Amazing Paulo Coelho Quotes That will Change Your Life To those who don’t know who Paulo Coelho is, he is a famous brazilian lyricist and novelist. He is one of the most widely read authors in the world. His book The Alchemist has gone to sell more than 65 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best selling books in history. 1. 2.”When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Also Read: Why You Need To Man Up and Chase Your DreamsAlso Read: 50 Inspirational Quotes to Live ByAlso Read: How to optimize yourself for success
Story starters - avoiding the blank page.Practical Creative Writing There is no rule that says you must always start work at the beginning of a story. Some writers enjoy rewinding a story – working backwards from the end until they arrive at a beginning. As always there are no limits on creativity and these exercises are designed to be deliberately ambiguous thus allowing you enough freedom to follow your imagination wherever it may lead. So try using these story endings as story starters and experiment as much as you want. She knew they weren’t coming back. I hope these endings worked for you! Best of luck with your writing. Grace thoughtcatalog Literature has created some of the most evil characters we’ve ever known, showing us just how dark and twisted the mind can go. In celebration of great literature, cunning villains, and writers with the incredible talent to create the stories that make our hearts beat faster, here are 19 of the most chilling lines in literature. Are there any missing from the list? 1. “I kissed her, a long hard kiss. 2. “My pain is constant and sharp and I do not hope for a better world for anyone. 3. “He started down the rough wooden steps. Huddled against the back wall were naked people, male and female, all trying to hide, shielding their faces with their hands. Jesus, he whispered. Then one by one they turned and blinked in the pitiful light. 4. 5. “Wendy? 6. “A census taker tried to quantify me once. 7. “Inside me I’m screaming, nobody pays any attention. 8. “Burt jumped from the pulpit and ran down the centre aisle. 9. 10. 11. “I am a great soft jelly thing. I have no mouth. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
10 Sentences That Can Change Your Life for The Better The power of a single sentence is tremendous.A single sentence can either make your day or in the same time ruin somebody’s day. It can change your mood. Just a few words put together, yet they make such big impact. But there are few sentences that can inspire us to change our life for the better. #1 “People aren’t against you; they are for themselves.” #2 “Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world.” #3 “You learn more from failure than from success; don’t let it stop you. #4 “The most dangerous risk of all – The risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later.” #5 “Go where you’re celebrated, not where you’re tolerated.” #6 “The person that you will spend the most time with in your life is yourself, so you better try to make yourself as interesting as possible.” #7 “If you accept your limitations you go beyond them.” #8 “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Your turn now…
Curso de Guitarra Gratis (Lección 3) La Posición de Tocar Antes de tomar la guitarra, necesitamos saber cual es la posición correcta de sentarnos para poder sostenerla y tocarla. Necesitas sentarte en una silla resistente con base plana lo suficientemente alta para que tus piernas queden flexionadas en 90 grados, con tus pies apoyando toda su base en el piso, tus rodillas deben estar separadas a la anchura de tus hombros. Tu espalda debe estar derecha y tus hombros relajados y nivelados. Procura que la ropa no te estorbe al tocar, siempre pasa que la manga esta apagado el sonido de las cuerdas. Como Sostener la Guitarra Posición normal Apoya la cintura de la guitarra en tu pierna derecha y coloca tu antebrazo derecho sobre el borde de la caja. Posición clásica Apoya la cintura de la guitarra en la pierna izquierda, con el mástil inclinado hacia arriba, de manera que la mano izquierda llegue con facilidad al diapasón. Posición de Pie Cualquier guitarra se puede tocar de pie colgándola con una correa. La Mano Izquierda
30 Things You Should Stop Putting Yourself Through If you really think about it how much effort do you put into routines, situations and people that are not actually benefitting your life? It’s time for a change. Here are 30 crucial things you need to stop doing to yourself: When you stop chasing the wrong things you givethe right things a chance to catch you. As Maria Robinson once said, “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Here are some ideas to get you started: Stop spending time with the wrong people. – Life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you. 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself | The Unbounded Spirit Most couples develop some bad habits over time that can wreak havoc on the relationship. 10 Things Every Couple Needs To Stop Doing Featured photo credit: d_oracle via photopin cc
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