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“People inspire you, or they drain you – pick them wisely.” – Hans Hensen Is it time to do some spring cleaning with the group of people who make up your circle of acquaintances, colleagues and friends? There are probably some toxic people in there who are undermining your confidence, betraying your trust, and spreading negativity. There is no escaping the fact that we cannot live in total isolation, as we are social animals . We need to find empathy, compassion and positive stimuli to survive in the jungle. To avoid shutting off from everyone completely, here are 10 toxic people you should get rid of or, at the very least, avoid as much as possible. 1. Those who soak up your time like a sponge. These may be family members or friends who seize your time like bank robbers! Yes, you have heard it all before. They repeat the same old refrain and there is nothing for you to gain. Friendships need a give and take. As soon as you ascertain that they do not even want help o...

People who feel depressed are usually easy enough to spot: they may be gloomy, sad, and listless. But what about those who have hidden depression? They may an be extrovert and good company! This is the problem with concealed depression as these sufferers are experts in disguising the real situation. How can we spot them, and how can we help? Here are 10 typical things that people with hidden depression do to help us understand that something is not quite right. 1. They may be outgoing and cheerful Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that depression was hard to spot when people had a cheerful disposition, especially if they were elderly. The research team had thought that the introverts would be the ones who would have difficulty in coming out about their depression but it seems that the opposite may be true. We should not take it for granted that a cheerful and sociable person may be immune from depression. We should be on the look out for ...

Since YouTube is so prevalent in most of our everyday lives, it seems hard to believe that it’s been around for less than a decade. Lots of us use YouTube on a daily basis, whether for songs, videos, or whatever may be lurking in its darkest corners. Not to be able to access the latest songs or viral videos at the touch of a button would be unthinkable for many, since we have all of this and more via the world’s most popular online video site. Since its beginnings, YouTube has helped to launch countless careers, including that of Justin Bieber , and an incredible seventy-two hours worth of video is uploaded all over the world every minute. The site was originally founded by three ex-PayPal employees, Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim, in 2005. Karim has said that his inspiration for a site such as YouTube came from two well-publicised events which occurred in 2004: the tsunami in the Indian Ocean, and the unfortunate Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction a...

There are over 1,600 billionaires on the planet. However, only nine of these 1,600 are black. With stories ranging from rags-to-riches to people who were born into wealth, this list supplies you with all the knowledge as to how these nine people built their empires. Many of them have made their fortunes in the telecommunications industry, while some are even building their own cars! Don’t let these stories intimidate you. Instead, gain inspiration from their journeys. You never know what you can do when you put your mind to it. 9 .  Mohammed Ibrahim — Net Worth: $1.1 billion Via facelist.face2faceafrica.com Our first African-American billionaire on this list is a man who has made a vast fortune in the telecommunications industry. Across the pond in Great Britain, Ibrahim founded a company called Celtel. Mainly, Celtel acts as a mobile phone operator in Africa. As Celtel grew, the value of the company also increased. Finally, in 2005 (af...

  Nowadays people do not aspire to work for a big company and climb the corporate ladder. They would rather reach for success by having their own business.  But there’s a huge difference between entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs, i.e. those who want to be entrepreneurs but don’t quite pull it off: 1. Entrepreneurs believe in themselves while wantrepreneurs think it’s all about them Wantrepreneurs think the business revolves around them. Entrepreneurs believe in themselves, in their team. They know they can’t do it alone, that their team is essential for the growth and success of the business. 2. Entrepreneurs keep moving while wantrepreneurs keep complaining Guy Kawasaki, founder of AllTop once said, “Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.” Entrepreneurs make things happen, no matter how small a step forward it is. Wantrepreneurs are always looking for excuses and complain when it gets hard to get going. 3. Entrepreneurs don’t let fai...

When people talk about entrepreneurs, they often imagine they are talking about people who are very creative, and who have great vision, and leadership ability. While these traits may be common to many great entrepreneurs, most experts agree that entrepreneurs have five ways of thinking that set them apart from other people. So if you want to know whether you can make it as an entrepreneur, ask yourself the following five questions. 1) Do you relate positively to setbacks? Steve Jobs once said, “I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” Setbacks are a reality of every entrepreneur’s life and this is one of the most challenging aspects of entrepreneurship. The truth is that most people aren’t up to these challenges, and when such challenges arise, react to them negatively instead or perservering. While it is true that setbacks can delay your progress, true entrepreneurs see the b...

Via: www.thepinnaclelist.com It’s hard for celebrities to have a typical life so why should they have a common humdrum abode? Residing in extravagant luxury is a bonus for the rich and famous, which is why many live in some of the most lavish of homes. Perfect A-list choice properties include pools, tennis courts, gardens, amazing views, theatres, and even a landing strip for their planes. Everyone needs a safe-haven to call home, and fortunately for celebrities, they have unlimited access and ability to create spectacular spaces. Some of their homes may seem more like a 5-star resort or a tranquil retreat. Below are 15 sensational and notable celebrity homes that are bound to make you envious. 15- Jennifer Aniston- Bel Air Mansion Via: www.dailymail.co.uk Actress Jennifer Aniston purchased a huge mansion in Bel Air for $21 million. According to “variety.com,” the property has a chicken coop and a raised-bed kitchen garden. The home is 8,5...