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Published in Books Are Our Superpower

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Stop Buying Courses — Read These Books Instead

Sometimes, reading a good book is enough — Everyone knows that knowledge is power. Few people know how much knowledge you can gain solely from books. That's right — solely from books. The truth is you don’t have to buy dozens of expensive courses or sit in boring lectures in order to educate yourself. That’s not to say…

Books

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Stop Buying Courses — Read These Books Instead
Stop Buying Courses — Read These Books Instead
Books

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Published in Hello, Love

·3 hours ago

5 Realistic Micro-Habits that Will Make You More Charming

Because, who doesn’t want to be the belle of the ball? — Blending in with the crowd sucks. It’s okay to admit we all long to leave a lasting, charming impression on those we meet. Charming people tend to waltz through life, pulling off an effortless cool that draws other people in. You may assume that it’s an innate gift, but it’s…

Love

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5 Realistic Micro-Habits that Will Make You More Charming
5 Realistic Micro-Habits that Will Make You More Charming
Love

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Published in Hello, Love

·4 days ago

A Simple Strategy You Can Use to Tell if Someone Is Selfish

The less time we have, the more honest we are. — Surrounding yourself with people who prioritize nobody else but themselves is draining and exhausting. Especially if you’re a giver by nature, things can quickly evolve into a toxic dynamic where you give everything to another person and take nothing in return. The thing about selfish people is that they’re usually…

Love

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A Simple Strategy You Can Use to Tell if Someone Is Selfish
A Simple Strategy You Can Use to Tell if Someone Is Selfish
Love

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Published in Hello, Love

·5 days ago

4 Clear-Cut Signs of a Person’s True Character

They can help you find genuine people to trust and keep in your life. — Everything in your life is directly affected by the company you keep. I’m sure you’ve been lied to, betrayed, or backstabbed by someone before. In these moments you were probably wondering why you’re so unlucky when it comes to your relationships. It’s not that you’re unlucky. You just can’t read…

Relationships

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4 Clear-Cut Signs of a Person’s True Character
4 Clear-Cut Signs of a Person’s True Character
Relationships

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Published in Books Are Our Superpower

·Jan 29

5 Tiny Books That Fundamentally Changed My Worldview

Sometimes short books linger with us the longest — Finishing a book in a day or two can be so satisfying. How many half-started books have you abandoned because you didn’t have the time — or mood — to keep up with a 500-pages story? If you think that lessons of growth and inspiration for change can only be…

Books

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5 Tiny Books That Fundamentally Changed My Worldview
5 Tiny Books That Fundamentally Changed My Worldview
Books

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Published in Hello, Love

·Jan 28

Searching for “The One” Is So Last Decade. Focus on These (Science-Backed) Things Instead

What if you stopped trying to find a soulmate? — The allure of “The One” stretches across time and cultures. The ideal person. The perfect match. A soulmate. But the longer you hold tight to the idea of romantic destiny, the more time you’ll spend obsessively seeking a perfect fit. A nonexistent perfect fit. You see, believing there’s a person…

Love

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Searching for “The One” Is So Last Decade. Focus on These (Science-Backed) Things Instead
Searching for “The One” Is So Last Decade. Focus on These (Science-Backed) Things Instead
Love

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Published in Hello, Love

·Jan 24

How to Identify an Emotionally Draining Person

By identifying their traits you’ll be able to protect yourself before any harm is done. — Emotionally draining people are everywhere. Whether it’s a colleague, a neighbor, or an acquaintance, you probably run into them all the time. An unpleasant interaction with an emotionally draining person can easily ruin your day. These people suck more energy from you than they put into you. Your interactions never…

Relationships

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How to Identify an Emotionally Draining Person
How to Identify an Emotionally Draining Person
Relationships

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Published in Books Are Our Superpower

·Jan 23

5 Books That Taught Me Some of the Most Valuable Life Lessons

Hint: none of them belongs to the self-help genre — Books that teach life lessons can be found in every genre and literary category. Most people run to the self-help aisle when searching for a book that’ll help them grow. But sometimes, the best wisdom comes from a less obvious source: that fiction book on your nightstand; the collection of…

Books

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5 Books That Taught Me Some of the Most Valuable Life Lessons
5 Books That Taught Me Some of the Most Valuable Life Lessons
Books

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Published in Hello, Love

·Jan 20

5 Gaslighting Phrases People Randomly Use to Manipulate You

Learn the signs you should look for. — Have you ever felt like someone manipulated your words or emotions? Or ever been with someone who repeatedly made you question what you knew to be true? If so, I’m afraid you have been gaslighted. While the term “gaslighting” is currently everywhere, it’s difficult to spot in real life —…

Love

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5 Gaslighting Phrases People Randomly Use to Manipulate You
5 Gaslighting Phrases People Randomly Use to Manipulate You
Love

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Published in Curious

·Jan 20

6 Dark Truths About Life That Might Cheer You Up

Get comfortable with the uncomfortable — Toxic positivity is everywhere. You live in a society that forces you to be positive 24/7 and to ignore the dark, uncomfortable truths about life. Yet growth and discomfort go hand in hand. The dark facts of life can become a source of growth and joy because they help you…

Self

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6 Dark Truths About Life That Might Cheer You Up
6 Dark Truths About Life That Might Cheer You Up
Self

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Margaret Pan

Margaret Pan

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Thoughtful writer. I write about books, relationships, and personal development. Contact: margaretpannmd@gmail.com Newsletter + more: https://linktr.ee/margpan

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