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Don’t Call People Out, Call People Forth

It often, not always, comes from a place of ego or reaction. The intent, conscious or not, is to make the other person wrong. There’s also a public aspect to calling someone out, of making them lose face. The tone is adversarial. Calling people forth, in contrast, comes from a place of service and an open heart. The intent is to call the person to higher ground. It builds on their strengths....

Four More Things You Shouldn't Buy at Costco

5 things NOT to buy at Costco and Sam’s Club| MarketWatch Photo bybrewbooks.

Get Access to Inbox by Gmail with a Friend's Help, No Invite Required

Gmail’s new Inbox app is pretty awesome, but it’s still invite-only. Have your friend log into their Google Account to your phone. For Android, you’ll want to do this under parameters > Accounts. On iOS devices, enter through another Google app, like Gmail or Chrome. Open Inbox and, when prompted, choose their account to sign in. Go to Inbox’s configs and select “Manage Accounts”. Flip the switch for your account to “on”....

Make a Custom Switch Plate Cover Using a CNC Router

Dump those standard plastic outlet covers for a custom made cover made from your favorite species of wood. A CNC router is the perfect tool for cutting multiple identical pieces of wood. Using a CNC Router to Make a Custom Outlet Cover| Woodworkers Journal

Make Room for Your Passion, Even If It Can't Be Your Job

Passion alone won’t bring you success in the field of your choice. This post originally appeared onThe Simple Dollar. In fact, it was interesting enough that it popped up all over the place on social media sites. Because passion and persistencewhile most often associated with successare also essential ingredients of futility. I’m that passionate about writing. I also often lapse into this kind of state when spending time with my immediate family....

Master Self-Control by Thinking of Urges as a Passing Wave

The rule of thumb here is to wait at least 10 minutes before succumbing to temptation. Take a deep breath and let that dangerous wave pass. Distract yourself with something you enjoy that won’t affect you negatively. The 6 Secrets to Conquering Self-Control| Inc. Photo byRichard Freeman.

MPS-YouTube Is a Terminal-Based Youtube Player and Downloader

Windows/Mac/Linux: YouTube is a bloated site with a lot going on. If you really want to simplify using it, MPS-YouTube is a YouTube player that works entirely in Terminal. MPS-YouTube(Free) | GitHub viaOne Thing Well

Overcome Impostor Syndrome: What to Do When You Feel Like a Fraud

This post originally appeared onStartupBros. What is impostor syndrome? It’s feeling like an impostor when you’re not. Like you’re a fraud and the whole world is going to find you out. This makes total sense for undercover agents and people selling snake oil. Oh God, they’re on to me! I’m a fraud!' Tina Fey “There are an awful lot of people out there who think I’m an expert. How do these people believe all this about me?...

Pushbullet Gets New Filtering Features, Updated Interface

Android: Pushbullet keeps getting better. The new interface also looks a lot nicer. Just be sure your volume is turned up. Our most Material update yet| Pushbullet viaAndroid Police

Seek Small Changes, Not Big Ones, to Get More Responsibility at Work

Your boss will be worried about the risk, so keep that in mind when pursuing other positions. Read more about how to get more responsibility at work below. How to Convince Your Boss to Give You More Responsibility| The Fast Track Photo byPascal.

Simplify and Find Your True Style with a 10-Item Wardrobe

It’s a common conundrum: we have too many clothes and nothing to wear. Jennifer L. Scott relates on this TEDx talk the benefits of paring down your wardrobe. Scott offers examples of the 10 core items, for women and for men. For men: 7 shirts and 3 trousers. Time toget rid of your clothing clutter.

Strategies for Cultivating a Mindset of Financial Independence

This post originally appeared atThe Simple Dollar. That can be a difficult transition. Youhaveto think a little differently and the only way to do that is to cultivate a different mindset. I’ve read mountains of books on self-improvement, personal finance, and psychology. What Do You Want Most from Your Life? Every single day, I spend at least a few minutes thinking about what I want from mylife. By that, I don’t just mean the rest of the day or tomorrow or the weekend....

The Difference in Monthly Housing Costs Between Renters and Homeowners

It’s not easy to decideif buying a home is worth itor ifrentingmakes more financial sense. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers some food for thought. The BLS compared average annual expenditures on housing-related items between homeowners and renters (2012 data). Anand argues that buying a home acts as a commitment rig for people to save money. Renting vs. Buying a Home: Comparing the Monthly Costs| The Motley Fool...