Have you ever noticed that some of the most intelligent people in the world are also the quietest people? Have you ever wondered why that is? In this post, we will address why smart people speak less, how speaking less can make you smarter, and how you can begin listening more. Why Do Smart People Speak Less? There are four main reasons that smart people tend to speak less: Listening More Intelligent people tend to

A variation of this Baltasar Gracian quote was spoken in the 2013 movie, Rush. You can tell a lot about a person by the company he or she keeps. Someone who is wise doesn’t surround themselves with fools. As they say, we are the sum of the five people we spend the most time with. And the truth is, we tend to take comfort in the company of our friends. These are people we have

The most dangerous people are those with nothing to lose. And when you have nothing to lose, you have everything to gain. A person can take the most risk when nothing else is at stake. It has been said that fighters inside the boxing ring will fight harder when they don’t have family or friends watching them. They will endure far more suffering and will fight until their last breath if they have to. But

In the world of social media, it can appear that physical appearances have become of the utmost importance. However, you should never underestimate the importance of being kind to others. The quote, “No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart,” emphasizes how attractive kindness and positivity truly are. Kindness is Attractive Have you ever met someone who looked attractive, but they were mean towards other people? How did you feel about that person?

Have you ever gotten stuck ruminating about a past regret? It is so easy to dwell in the past and mull over what you went wrong or what you could have done. However, no matter how much you think about what already happened in the past, can you ever change the outcome? Of course not. When you are stuck in the past, you can’t move forward. Reasons Why You Should Let Go of Your Past

At times it’s easy to overreact and take extreme or overly aggressive action, especially when there are strong emotions present, such as fear, anger, or passion. For example, you might go through a frightening experience, and afterwards feel compelled to take extreme safety measures, simply because your fear is driving those decisions. Or you might have such a strong feeling of passion about a goal that you wish to achieve that you might take on

It can be such a helpless feeling to see someone you care for struggling or suffering in some way, especially when there is nothing you can do to change the situation. Sometimes the smallest gestures can mean the most, such as offering a kind word, a helping hand or some comfort when they’re hurting. One of the most subtle, yet powerful ways to be a force for good is by lending your calming, grounded presence

It’s hard to live life without a sense of who you are. When going through situations without any sense of direction or standard to live by, you can become vulnerable to what other people say. The more you understand who you are as a person, and what you want, the easier it is to maneuver life. Without having a sense of self and knowing what you believe in or what you want, you are left