Why a book was written

(This is a guest post by Sybil Powell.) I lived in Saudi Arabia for ten years and as I always do when I live abroad I ignored the English enclave and set out to meet the natives, not an easy thing to do in a muslim country. However my husband was of the same mind…

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Knowing Yourself

(This is a guest post by A.D. Giovanna). So you have decided to study a foreign language, or even to improve your capabilities in your native language. A tremendously important thing you can do to make all of your future studying and dedication is to figure out, here and now, what kind of a learner…

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Easy First Real Step to Losing Weight

(This is a guest post by Tim Hathcock.) Before you start making any real changes in what you eat and how much you exercise, a great first step toward your weightloss goals is the easiest: portion control. Have you ever stopped to look at what you put on your plate at dinner, and compare it…

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Pushing Through The Wall

(This is a guest post by Preston Cuer.) How do you push through when you hit the wall?   Everyone reaches that point in the process of striving for his or her goals- whether you’re a software engineer working on a project, a filmmaker shooting a film, or an Olympic Athlete running to the finish…

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