That Time I Lived in a Haunted House – My True Life Ghost Story

Haunted mansion

Happy Halloween everyone.  In just a few days, the holiday will be upon us.

In the spirit of the season, I want to switch things up a little and tell you a ghost story.  It’s not just any ghost story though; it’s about things that actually happened to me personally.

So imagine we’re sitting around a campfire.  Sit back and relax, as I tell you about a time when I lived with a ghost.
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20 Reasons to Become an Avid Reader

reading

It always surprises me when I meet someone who tells me they never read.  Usually they say the last book they read was in college or they mention a book they started several years ago, but never finished.

Apparently there are a lot of people out there like that.  According to a recent Huffington Post/YouGov poll of American adults, it found that 28% had not read a single book over the past year.

With so many other things occupying our time – movies, video games and other media – it can be hard to fit in any reading time.

But it’s important to make time for reading.  If you don’t read, you miss out on a lot great benefits.
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How to Beat the Illusion of Limitations

Lift Me!

“I can’t go on…”

I was lifting weights the other day when that thought crept into my head.  I was reaching a point where I was doing more than I normally did – past my limitations.

I almost listened to it.  I almost packed up my stuff and left.

But I didn’t.  I know that the only way to get anywhere in lifting is to go beyond your limits.  That’s how you get stronger and build muscle.
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4 Human Traits that Make Finding Happiness So Hard

I'm so happy!

Is it me, or does it seem like happiness is a topic that has been getting more and more attention over the past couple of years?

There have been countless books, blog posts and articles written about where to find it, how to get it and how to keep it.

With all the recent talk about it, you’d think there would be enough tips to make finding happiness much easier.

But happiness can still seem elusive.  Just when you think you’ve found it, something comes along to take it away.

Why is it so hard?
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An Amazing Story of Determination that Will Inspire You to Take Action

Grounded

A few weeks ago, I watched a documentary about Hawaii – specifically about its history and culture.

It’s a good documentary overall, but the story about how Hawaii was discovered particularly caught my attention.  It is easily one of the greatest stories about perseverance and determination I’ve ever heard.

If you ever need an inspiring kick in the butt to reach your goals, this is it.
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7 Simple Ways to Make a Great Impression

A "few" balloons

Being a good people person is essential.  This is true no matter what you want to do or where you want your life to go.

Impressions matter.  Whether you’re interviewing for a job or trying to close a big business deal, you want to make sure you give off the best impression possible.

The good news is that it doesn’t take as much as you might think.  There are actually some surprisingly simple things you can do to wow other people.
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