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Posts tagged with Mercutio

1. Stifled By Social Media?

   2016-09-07 13:05:00 UTC

   “If social media is too much for you to handle, then don’t have a Twitter or Facebook account – just be yourself!” – Khloe Kardashian Today, while searching for a reference image on the internet, I found myself on Facebook, again. First, I checked messages. Looked at notifications. And then…

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2. Everyone’s a Critic!

   2016-09-02 12:01:00 UTC

   “If you have no critics you’ll likely have no success.” – Malcolm X Throughout history, if people listened to critics, we’d likely have no art, no music, or literature. Successful people often ignore critics, picking apart hidden truths within the critique. Gleaning useful bits and learning to apply them can…

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3. The Enviable Truth Behind Envy

   2016-08-31 16:13:00 UTC

   “Envy comes from people’s lack of belief in their own gifts.” – Jean Vanier, philosopher If you look up the word, “envy,” it’s defined as, “a feeling of discontent, discord, or resentment aroused by the success, possession, abilities, qualities, or good fortune of others.” Much of the angst and strife…

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4. The Problem is All In Your Head

   2016-08-30 13:17:00 UTC

   “We can’t solve our problems with the same thinking used to create them.” – Albert Einstein Years ago, I lived in an apartment infested with mites. Little green nasties in every crevice, which saw me as an endless buffet and mountain for their leisure strolls. For months, I lost my…

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5. When Motivation Takes a Vacation

   2016-08-28 00:52:00 UTC

   “When I lose the sense of motivation and the sense to prove something as a basketball player, it’s time for me to move away from the game.” – Michael Jordan For me, the best time of the day is 4 - 5am in the morning, when I become Will Smith…

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6. 9 Lives of Mercutio

   2016-08-23 03:05:00 UTC

   “A best friend brings out the best in you.” – Henry Ford When Shakespeare wrote Romeo & Juliet, he gave Romeo a best friend, Mercutio, that was idealistically as loyal and devoted as they come. He also gave Romeo a pure rival, Tybalt, whose name echoes the name Tibert, from…

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