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I could’ve asked ChatGPT about the secrets of successful fantasy books. I asked people instead.

I ran a survey a while back on my social networks about the secrets of successful fantasy books. I wanted to gauge people’s interest in this genre, their reading habits, ...
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Book review – Angels & Demons by Dan Brown

Hey there! I’ve come back with another book review for you to eat wholly and digest slowly 🙂 Thrilling and entrancing, Angels & Demons has it all, from suspense, plot ...
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2 romance movies from 2019 with self-help advice

Romance movies with self-help advice? Yes, you got that right. I had originally looked for regular romance movies on Google. Once I jotted down my preferences, and read the synopsis, ...
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Foster success with the power of “not yet”

Haven’t watched a TED Talk in a while? No problem. I’ve got you covered with a summary of a nice TED Talk from 2014 on the power of “not yet”. ...
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15 inspirational quotes from the movie King Arthur (2004)

Hey there! 🙂 Browse the web for inspirational quotes and you’re going to find plenty of them. But inspirational quotes from a historical drama movie? Yes, that is possible. Below ...
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TED Talk
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Embracing yourself and the danger of conformity

Hey there! I’ve got a new TED talk summary for you 🙂 Have you ever conformed just to fit in? I sure have. But it sucks. Acceptance is a source ...
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2 fantasy movies from Russia and China that will blow your mind

I’ve begun to watch fantasy movies outside of Hollywood’s grip on my mind. For many years I’ve been a fan of American blockbusters. I still am. However, sometimes  the same ...
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The art of self-improvement: working on your passions

A TED Talk is entertaining, educational, and, most of all, inspiring. The following ideas are from a speech from 2016 on the art of self-improvement. Please see below the key ...
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TED Talk
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Pick a side: your present self or your future self?

Another TED Talk summary for you – this one is about the constant battle between your present self and your future self. Who is winning in your case? The metaphor ...
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Book review – The Bushido code by Inazo Nitobe

“A samurai’s sword is his soul,” it is said in the Bushido code. It’s no wonder that the person wielding that sword should uphold certain principles and virtues in his ...
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