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      "body": "Hi! I am a robot. I just upvoted you! I found similar content that readers might be interested in:\nhttps://www.strangerdimensions.com/2013/06/23/chinas-time-travel-tunnel/",
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      "body": "![Time-Tunnel-644368.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeoT3NTwp7zNXE5QDrVjoUYuGpCRP3JhnhH5nfyFxZNPU/Time-Tunnel-644368.jpg)\nDrivers say they gain an hour after motoring through the tunnel\n\n\nChina has a time travel tunnel. Did you know that?\n\nSome locals of GuiZhou Province, China claim that a 400-meter-long tunnel can distort time. Those who drive through the tunnel, located in Zunyi City’s Honghuagang District, find the time on their cell phones — and only their cell phones — inexplicably reversed by exactly one hour.\n\nThe tunnel was built years ago, but locals have only encountered its strange time travel side effects in the past year or so. Some think it’s caused by a distortion of the magnetic field. Others think it’s just simple interference or a problem with the cell towers. But that’s no fun, so many have given the tunnel a pretty interesting nickname.\n\nChina’s “Time Tunnel”\nHere’s how it goes:\n\nEnter the tunnel at 7:00 am and exit a mere five minutes later at 7:05 am. But when you exit the other side of the tunnel, your cell phone will read 6:05 am, one hour earlier. The phone will correct itself after a while, say a mile out of the tunnel, when it syncs back up to the actual time.\n\nSince November 2012, reporters from the Chinese news outlet Gui Yang Evening News have apparently tested out China’s time travel tunnel on multiple occasions, using their own cell phones. They’ve found that the time reversal occurs 80% of the time. Tests from telecom operators haven’t detected anything abnormal, though.\n \n\nThe phenomena became so well known that one journalist working for the Gui Yang Evening News decided to carry out an experiment.\n\n\n\n![Time-2-466176.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRJn5xu7tVwbuLMFB9DAmhKEimDHvkaMZsLmyoib1LSEq/Time-2-466176.jpg)\nThe opening to the tunnel which gives you an hour back\n\n\n\nHe drove through the tunnel - an about five minute journey - ten times, and reported gaining an hour on eight of the trips.\n\nWith no apparent explanation, and the time gain baffling so many people, conspiracies and theories have abounded online, including everything from real time travel to alien abductions.\n\nOne person posted on neowin.net: \"Clearly the drivers have missing time, and were probed by aliens.\"\n\n\nWould you enter the time tunnel?",
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      "body": "<html>\n<h1><strong>Have you wonder how bitcoin started ???</strong></h1>\n<p><br></p>\n https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmc4BZpfuCqMngjDrJwgYhuYUL5tyuLkufi4pXLznK2NWg/1_GVTJpn1kD0GZdR8n5tTVMg.jpeg\n<p><br></p>\n \n<p><strong>What is Bitcoin ?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;<strong>Bitcoin</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;is the world's first &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>cryptocurrency.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;a form of electronic cash.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;Bitcoins are sent from user to user on the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer-to-peer\">peer-to-peer</a> bitcoin network directly, without the need for intermediaries.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;Bitcoins first released as open-source software in 2009.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Ideology of Bitcoins</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;Bitcoin is seen as having been politically or ideologically motivated starting from the white paper written by Satoshi Nakamoto. There he stated \"The root problem with conventional currencies is all the trust that’s required to make it work. The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Creation</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- The domain name \"bitcoin.org\" was registered on 18 August 2008. In November 2008, a link to a paper authored by <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satoshi_Nakamoto\">Satoshi Nakamoto</a> titled <em>Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System</em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-paper-6\"> &nbsp;</a>was posted to a cryptography mailing list. Nakamoto implemented the bitcoin software as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_code\">open source code</a> and released it in January 2009. The identity of Nakamoto remains unknown.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>In</strong> <strong>2011 - 2012</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;Prices were extremely volatile in 2011, starting at $0.30 per bitcoin, growing 1,656% for the year to $5.27. Prices rose to $31.50 on June 8, a 10,500% increase from January 1. Within a month the price had crashed to $11.00, a 65% decline. The next month if fell to $7.80, and in another month to $4.77, for an overall 85% decline in the ninety days from the June 8 high.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>In</strong> <strong>2013 - 2016</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- In 2013 prices started at $13.30 rising 5,691% to $770 by January 1, 2014.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-Odata-38\"> </a>In March 2013 the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain\">blockchain</a> temporarily split into two independent chains with different rules. The two blockchains operated simultaneously for six hours, each with its own version of the transaction history. Normal operation was restored when the majority of the network downgraded to version 0.7 of the bitcoin software.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-bug_events-41\"> </a>The <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._Gox\">Mt. Gox</a> exchange briefly halted bitcoin deposits and the price dropped by 23% to $37<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-ArsFork-42\"> </a>&nbsp;before recovering to previous level of approximately $48 in the following hours.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-44\"> </a>The US <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FinCEN\">Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)</a> established regulatory guidelines for \"decentralized virtual currencies\" such as bitcoin, classifying American bitcoin miners who sell their generated bitcoins as Money Service Businesses (MSBs), that are subject to registration or other legal obligations. In April, payment processors <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitInstant\">BitInstant</a> and Mt. Gox experienced processing delays due to insufficient capacity<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-48\"> </a>resulting in the bitcoin price dropping from $266 to $76 before returning to $160 within six hours.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-49\"> </a>The bitcoin price rose to $259 on April 10, but then crashed by 83% over the next 3 days.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-MktWatch09022018-39\"> </a>On 15 May 2013, the US authorities seized accounts associated with Mt. Gox after discovering that it had not registered as a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_transmitter\">money transmitter</a> with FinCEN in the US.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-50\"> </a>On 23 June 2013, the US <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Enforcement_Administration\">Drug Enforcement Administration</a> listed 11.02 bitcoins as a seized asset in a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Justice\">United States Department of Justice</a> seizure notice pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-52\"> </a>&nbsp;This marked the first time a government agency seized bitcoin.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-53\"> </a>The FBI seized about 26,000 bitcoins in October 2013 from darknet website <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road_(marketplace)\">Silk Road</a> during the arrest of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_William_Ulbricht\">Ross William Ulbricht</a>.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-55\"> </a>Bitcoin's price rose to $755 on 19 November and crashed by 50% to $378 the same day. On 30 November 2013 the price reached $1,163 before starting a long-term crash, declining by 87% to $152 in January 2015 On 5 December 2013, the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Bank_of_China\">People's Bank of China</a> prohibited Chinese financial institutions from using bitcoins. After the announcement, the value of bitcoins dropped,<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-59\"> </a>&nbsp;and Baidu no longer accepted bitcoins for certain services.Buying real-world goods with any virtual currency had been illegal in China since at least 2009. In 2014 prices started at $770 and fell 59% to $314 for the year.In February 2014 the Mt. Gox exchange, the largest bitcoin exchange at the time, said that 850,000 bitcoins had been stolen from its customers, amounting to almost $500 million. Bitcoin's price fell by almost half, from $867 to $439 (a 49% drop). Prices remained low until late 2016.In 2015 prices started at $314 and rose 38% to $434 for the year. In 2016 prices rose 130% to $998 on January 1, 2017.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-Odata-38\">&nbsp;</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<h3><strong>In 2017 - 2018</strong></h3>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Bitcoin prices in 2017 were exceptionally volatile, starting at $998 and rising 1,245% to $13,412.44 on January 1, 2018.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-Odata-38\"> </a>&nbsp;On December 17 bitcoin's price reached an all time high of $19,666 and then fell 70% to $5,920 on February 6, 2018.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-MktWatch09022018-39\"> </a>Throughout the rest of the first half of 2018, bitcoin's price fluctuated between $11,480 and $5,848. On July 1, 2018 bitcoin's price was $6,469.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-BTUSDprice-62\">&nbsp;</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Ownership</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- In the blockchain, bitcoins are registered to bitcoin addresses. Creating a bitcoin address is nothing more than picking a random valid private key and computing the corresponding bitcoin address. This computation can be done in a split second. But the reverse (computing the private key of a given bitcoin address) is mathematically unfeasible and so users can tell others and make public a bitcoin address without compromising its corresponding private key. Moreover, the number of valid private keys is so vast that it is extremely unlikely someone will compute a key-pair that is already in use and has funds. The vast number of valid private keys makes it unfeasible that brute force could be used for that.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Wallets</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;bitcoins <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-82\">[d]</a> will be reached &nbsp;the record keeping will then be rewarded by transaction fees solely.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-KWY-83\"> </a>In other words, bitcoin's inventor Nakamoto set a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monetary_policy\">monetary policy</a> based on <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_scarcity\">artificial scarcity</a> at bitcoin's inception that there would only ever be 21&nbsp;million bitcoins in total. Their numbers are being released roughly every ten minutes and the rate at which they are generated would drop by half every four years until all were in <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_(currency)\">circulation</a>.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-84\">&nbsp;</a></p>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>\n<h3><strong>Privacy</strong></h3>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Bitcoin is <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudonymous\">pseudonymous</a>, meaning that funds are not tied to real-world entities but rather bitcoin addresses. Owners of bitcoin addresses are not explicitly identified, but all transactions on the blockchain are public. In addition, transactions can be linked to individuals and companies through \"idioms of use\" (e.g., transactions that spend coins from multiple inputs indicate that the inputs may have a common owner) and corroborating public transaction data with known information on owners of certain addresses.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-107\"> </a>Additionally, bitcoin exchanges, where bitcoins are traded for traditional currencies, may be required by law to collect personal information.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>General Use</p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;According to research by <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_University\">Cambridge University</a>, between 2.9 million and 5.8 million unique users used a cryptocurrency wallet in 2017, most of them for bitcoin. 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      "body": "<html>\n<h1><strong>Have you wonder how bitcoin started ???</strong></h1>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>What is Bitcoin ?&nbsp;</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;<strong>Bitcoin</strong> &nbsp;&nbsp;is the world's first &nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>cryptocurrency.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;a form of electronic cash.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;Bitcoins are sent from user to user on the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer-to-peer\">peer-to-peer</a> bitcoin network directly, without the need for intermediaries.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;Bitcoins first released as open-source software in 2009.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Ideology of Bitcoins</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;Bitcoin is seen as having been politically or ideologically motivated starting from the white paper written by Satoshi Nakamoto. There he stated \"The root problem with conventional currencies is all the trust that’s required to make it work. The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Creation</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- The domain name \"bitcoin.org\" was registered on 18 August 2008. In November 2008, a link to a paper authored by <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satoshi_Nakamoto\">Satoshi Nakamoto</a> titled <em>Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System</em><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-paper-6\"> &nbsp;</a>was posted to a cryptography mailing list. Nakamoto implemented the bitcoin software as <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source_code\">open source code</a> and released it in January 2009. The identity of Nakamoto remains unknown.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>In</strong> <strong>2011 - 2012</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;Prices were extremely volatile in 2011, starting at $0.30 per bitcoin, growing 1,656% for the year to $5.27. Prices rose to $31.50 on June 8, a 10,500% increase from January 1. Within a month the price had crashed to $11.00, a 65% decline. The next month if fell to $7.80, and in another month to $4.77, for an overall 85% decline in the ninety days from the June 8 high.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>In</strong> <strong>2013 - 2016</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- In 2013 prices started at $13.30 rising 5,691% to $770 by January 1, 2014.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-Odata-38\"> </a>In March 2013 the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockchain\">blockchain</a> temporarily split into two independent chains with different rules. The two blockchains operated simultaneously for six hours, each with its own version of the transaction history. Normal operation was restored when the majority of the network downgraded to version 0.7 of the bitcoin software.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-bug_events-41\"> </a>The <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mt._Gox\">Mt. Gox</a> exchange briefly halted bitcoin deposits and the price dropped by 23% to $37<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-ArsFork-42\"> </a>&nbsp;before recovering to previous level of approximately $48 in the following hours.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-44\"> </a>The US <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FinCEN\">Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)</a> established regulatory guidelines for \"decentralized virtual currencies\" such as bitcoin, classifying American bitcoin miners who sell their generated bitcoins as Money Service Businesses (MSBs), that are subject to registration or other legal obligations. In April, payment processors <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BitInstant\">BitInstant</a> and Mt. Gox experienced processing delays due to insufficient capacity<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-48\"> </a>resulting in the bitcoin price dropping from $266 to $76 before returning to $160 within six hours.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-49\"> </a>The bitcoin price rose to $259 on April 10, but then crashed by 83% over the next 3 days.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-MktWatch09022018-39\"> </a>On 15 May 2013, the US authorities seized accounts associated with Mt. Gox after discovering that it had not registered as a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money_transmitter\">money transmitter</a> with FinCEN in the US.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-50\"> </a>On 23 June 2013, the US <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_Enforcement_Administration\">Drug Enforcement Administration</a> listed 11.02 bitcoins as a seized asset in a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Justice\">United States Department of Justice</a> seizure notice pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-52\"> </a>&nbsp;This marked the first time a government agency seized bitcoin.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-53\"> </a>The FBI seized about 26,000 bitcoins in October 2013 from darknet website <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk_Road_(marketplace)\">Silk Road</a> during the arrest of <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_William_Ulbricht\">Ross William Ulbricht</a>.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-55\"> </a>Bitcoin's price rose to $755 on 19 November and crashed by 50% to $378 the same day. On 30 November 2013 the price reached $1,163 before starting a long-term crash, declining by 87% to $152 in January 2015 On 5 December 2013, the <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People%27s_Bank_of_China\">People's Bank of China</a> prohibited Chinese financial institutions from using bitcoins. After the announcement, the value of bitcoins dropped,<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-59\"> </a>&nbsp;and Baidu no longer accepted bitcoins for certain services.Buying real-world goods with any virtual currency had been illegal in China since at least 2009. In 2014 prices started at $770 and fell 59% to $314 for the year.In February 2014 the Mt. Gox exchange, the largest bitcoin exchange at the time, said that 850,000 bitcoins had been stolen from its customers, amounting to almost $500 million. Bitcoin's price fell by almost half, from $867 to $439 (a 49% drop). Prices remained low until late 2016.In 2015 prices started at $314 and rose 38% to $434 for the year. In 2016 prices rose 130% to $998 on January 1, 2017.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-Odata-38\">&nbsp;</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<h3><strong>In 2017 - 2018</strong></h3>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Bitcoin prices in 2017 were exceptionally volatile, starting at $998 and rising 1,245% to $13,412.44 on January 1, 2018.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-Odata-38\"> </a>&nbsp;On December 17 bitcoin's price reached an all time high of $19,666 and then fell 70% to $5,920 on February 6, 2018.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-MktWatch09022018-39\"> </a>Throughout the rest of the first half of 2018, bitcoin's price fluctuated between $11,480 and $5,848. On July 1, 2018 bitcoin's price was $6,469.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-BTUSDprice-62\">&nbsp;</a></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Ownership</strong></p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- In the blockchain, bitcoins are registered to bitcoin addresses. Creating a bitcoin address is nothing more than picking a random valid private key and computing the corresponding bitcoin address. This computation can be done in a split second. But the reverse (computing the private key of a given bitcoin address) is mathematically unfeasible and so users can tell others and make public a bitcoin address without compromising its corresponding private key. Moreover, the number of valid private keys is so vast that it is extremely unlikely someone will compute a key-pair that is already in use and has funds. The vast number of valid private keys makes it unfeasible that brute force could be used for that.&nbsp;</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><strong>Wallets</strong></p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- </strong>&nbsp;bitcoins <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-82\">[d]</a> will be reached &nbsp;the record keeping will then be rewarded by transaction fees solely.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-KWY-83\"> </a>In other words, bitcoin's inventor Nakamoto set a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monetary_policy\">monetary policy</a> based on <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_scarcity\">artificial scarcity</a> at bitcoin's inception that there would only ever be 21&nbsp;million bitcoins in total. Their numbers are being released roughly every ten minutes and the rate at which they are generated would drop by half every four years until all were in <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circulation_(currency)\">circulation</a>.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-84\">&nbsp;</a></p>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h3>\n<h3><strong>Privacy</strong></h3>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Bitcoin is <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudonymous\">pseudonymous</a>, meaning that funds are not tied to real-world entities but rather bitcoin addresses. Owners of bitcoin addresses are not explicitly identified, but all transactions on the blockchain are public. In addition, transactions can be linked to individuals and companies through \"idioms of use\" (e.g., transactions that spend coins from multiple inputs indicate that the inputs may have a common owner) and corroborating public transaction data with known information on owners of certain addresses.<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin#cite_note-107\"> </a>Additionally, bitcoin exchanges, where bitcoins are traded for traditional currencies, may be required by law to collect personal information.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>General Use</p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- &nbsp;According to research by <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge_University\">Cambridge University</a>, between 2.9 million and 5.8 million unique users used a cryptocurrency wallet in 2017, most of them for bitcoin. 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Get out of your comfort zone and try to experience as many different environments and sensations as possible. This world has so much to offer, so why not take advantage of it?\n\n~Remember people’s names\nso that they feel appreciated and for your own future benefit when you want something from that person. To do this, say their name back to them when they introduce themselves. Then repeat the name in your head a number of times until you are sure you have it. Continue to use their name in conversation as much as possible to remove any chance of forgetting it. If you’re still having trouble, make up a rhyme about their name: “Dan the Man” or “Natalie flatters me.”\n\n~Get fit!\nIt’s ridiculous to think that we have one body, one sole means of functioning, and people are too lazy to take care of themselves. Fit bodies lead to better health, confidence and more success with romantic endeavors. I’d say those are 3 very good reasons to get in shape.\n\n~Learn to focus only on the present.\nThe past is unchangeable so it is futile to reflect on it unless you are making sure you do not repeat past mistakes. The future is but a result of your actions today. So learn from the past to do better in the present so that you can succeed in the future.\n \n~Even more specifically, live in THIS moment.\nEven 10 minutes ago is the past. If you live purely in this moment you will always be happy because there is nothing wrong in this split-second.\n\n~Smile more often.\nWhenever you get a grin on your face, your brain is releasing serotonin, the happy hormone. Smiling is the natural way to force yourself to be happy. Many people even smile for five minutes straight in the morning to get themselves in a great mood for the day. It is a very powerful tool that is utilized less and less as we grow older and need happiness more than ever. Just remember that while happiness leads to smiles, smiles also lead to happiness.\n\n~Drink water.\nHydration is tremendously important for overall health. Soda has absolutely ZERO nutritional content; it’s like pouring a punch of sugar and syrup into your cup. Instead, fill it with life-replenishing water. It may taste plain at first if you’re coming off of a heavy soda-drinking streak, but you’ll soon find yourself addicted to it. 10 glasses per day is optimal, how many have you been getting lately?\n\n~Don’t take life so seriously!\nLearn to laugh at the little things and this whole “existence” thing will be a whole lot easier. Be amused by your mistakes and failures and be thankful that you learned your lesson and won’t mess up like that again. And most importantly do things that you enjoy! Life is not strictly business, it can be mixed with pleasure.\n\n![CanMoneyBuyHappiness.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaX84EsRkwNogmmTiQKLzRQuYegp7FfwRVM2yxDogRe1t/CanMoneyBuyHappiness.jpg)\n\n\n\n~Think positive thoughts.\nWhen you find yourself thinking a negative thought, stop it immediately by any means necessary. Slap yourself in the face, yell something positive at the top of your lungs or jump up and down. Do whatever it takes to get back to a positive mindset as such is essential for continual happiness and success.\n\n~Read books.\nKnowledge is power. If you’re looking for some mind-blowing books to read, check out ’10 Books that Will Change How You Think Forever’.\n\n~Get in the sun.\nSuperman was completely re-energized when he flew out to space and soaked in some rays and you can do the same right outside your front door (if you live in a constantly dreary place, my apologies). The sun feels amazing: your entire body will be coursing with warmth and life.\n\n~Help others.\nI’ll just give you a plethora of reasons why this is a MUST\n\n~Helping people has a ripple effect. If you help someone they will feel more obliged to help someone else, and so on. Pay it forward\nYou grow by giving and helping others. It can change you in ways you never expected\nYour relationship with that person will become stronger\nIt’s the most fulfilling thing you can do on this planet. It not only feels amazing physically, you also feel like a good person\nYou might be able to call in a favor later when you need some help\nKarma (if you believe in it)\nBecause there are more people in this world than just you\nSet aside a specific time to worry each day.\nPonder all of your problems and anxieties during that time so that they will not distract you during work or moments of pleasure. This way you can be extremely efficient with your time and avoid focusing on negative things as much as possible. If you get all of your worry out of the way and have the mental fortitude to keep from reverting back to them, you will be much happier on the daily.\n\n~Be honest at all times.\nLies lead to nothing but trouble. Being known as trustworthy is an excellent trait to maintain and essential to having integrity.\n\n~Sleep less.\nFully adjusting to a new sleep cycle can take up to 21 days so don’t give up if you feel tired after switching to 5-hour nights. The “required” 8 hour/night is for normal people. So figure out how much sleep YOU really need and adjust accordingly. As enjoyable as sleep is, waking existence is much more fulfilling and efficient. IF this really sparks your interest, check out alternate sleep cycles with which you can be fine off of 2 hours of sleep per day.\n \n~Figure out what your goals and dreams are.\nSo many people wander aimlessly through life simply go for whatever small thing they want moment by moment. Instead, decide what your perfect life consists of and begin to put the steps in motion to reach that place. The most satisfying thing in the world (yes, better than sex, much better) is overcoming a challenge and reaching a goal. We are the happiest when we are growing and working towards something better.\n\n~Start your day off right.\nWake up and set aside an hour for personal development activities (meditation, self-introspection, observing nature, etc.) Do the things that make you feel blissful, optimistic and empowered so that you can set a positive tone for your day. I guarantee that once you start doing this, your days will be more enjoyable and fulfilling. Today is going to be the best day of your life.\n\n~Utilize ‘The Burning Method.’\nWhenever a fear or worry or complaint comes to mind, close your eyes and imagine writing down the thought on a piece of paper. Then proceed to light the paper and fire and watch it disintegrate. Even better, actually write it down and burn it. You won’t have any problem ridding your mind of the thought after doing this.\n\n~Travel. Frequent Flyer Master\nAnyone who has ever gone anywhere will tell you that traveling is one of the most exciting and life-changing activities that you can do. Observing a different culture will expand your mind while making you further appreciate the life you already live. This goes back to becoming an explorer: this world is your jungle so go explore! Who knows, maybe you’ll find a place you love so much that you decide to move. Imagine the positive repercussions a new environment could have on your life.\n\n![shutterstock_518606560.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdErre6a8rHfux9rqkHDf77z9TUSXGYvW587MBtHVL6VY/shutterstock_518606560.jpg)\n~The Rubber Band Method\nThis is the third and final way to rid yourself of negative thoughts (hopefully by now you have figured out that this is very important!). Place a rubber band around your wrist and snap it against your skin anytime a negative thought finds its way into your head. This operant conditioning technique associates a slight pain with negative thoughts like Pavlov associated food/salivation with the sound of a bell. Sounds a bit cruel at first but it only stings for a second, I promise. Plus the outcome, having only positive thoughts, far outweighs a little slap on the wrist here and there.\n\n~Learn to be unaffected by the words of others.\nMost people get very upset when they are called negative names by others, but there is a simple trick to overcoming this. Here it is: If I went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset? Of course not. Obviously you are not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not. They are foolish for saying such things, so why would you react with such anger? The only exception is when someone calls you something that is true! In this case, you should thank them for alerting you to a weakness, one that you can now work on changing.\n\n \n\n~Develop the ability to forgive.\nForgiveness is something that most people fail miserably at even thought it’s so simple. Grudges only bring more misery to those who hold them and prevent good relations with the target. YOU makes mistakes all of the time so why not have mercy when other do? Remaining angry feels horrible while forgiving someone brings a refreshing sensation to the mind and healing to the relationship.\n\n~Be the person that makes others feel special.\nBe known for your kindness and sympathy.\n\n![happiness.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfTCLJ2124p6bGxpDvY1gvfctup4KxURmJgRRzZwTpVX8/happiness.jpg)\n\n\n~Learn to lucid dream\nor to realize when you are dreaming so that you can control your dreams. Sleep feels good, but it’s rather boring and unproductive. With lucid dreaming under your belt, night-time can be even more exciting than when you are awake. You can do anything: fly, travel to other planets, party with a celebrity, get intimate with your dream boy/girl, etc. Many lucid dreams have also reported being able to speak directly with the subconscious during dreams by demanding to be taken to it after becoming lucid. For those that know a thing or two about your subconscious, that is a BIG deal.\n\n~Visualize daily.\nIt has been said and proven time and time again that what you focus on is what you get. If you complain all of the time, you will run into more of the things you complain about. The same goes for good things like health, wealth and happiness. So spend some time in the morning imagining yourself achieving whatever it is that you currently desire. Focus is key in this exercise, so choose a quiet environment where you won’t be disturbed. If you’re having trouble focusing and continually find that your mind has wandered to something else, read about meditation in the following life tip. There is a lot more to this concept, so check out the full article on visualization and the law of attraction here.\n\n~Meditate everyday for at least 20 minutes.\nIn this modern world where everyone is so connected to everything else via cell phones, TV and internet, most people rarely enjoy the beauty of silence. The ability to quiet your mind and relax your body is an art and skill that everyone should develop. Simply sit somewhere, preferably in nature, and focus on your breathing or try to think about nothing. This is going to be extremely hard at first! You might find it boring or just plain impossible to think of nothing, but you will get better and you will learn to love it. Post-meditation, you will feel extremely clear-headed and.. well, just plain wonderful. The only way to really understand this sensation is to try it.\n\n~Learn to control your mind.\nWhat kind of skilled human are you if you cannot even control your own thoughts? While the human mind is described as being a stream of consciousness, that does not mean you can’t decide where your stream flows. Techniques like meditation and the 3 ways to flush out negative thoughts will aid you immensely in learning to control your mind.\n\n~Learn to control your emotions.\nThe only person that can make you unhappy is you! You are the one that decides to be affected by the words and actions of others. Realize this so that the next time you experience a negative emotion, you can find the strength within yourself to overcome it.\n\n~Take a class in speed reading.\nBooks are full of information that can enhance your knowledge-base, vocabulary and yourself as a person. Speed reading is an easy way to get at this info faster so that you can have more time for other endeavors.\n\n~Relax!\nThis one is for you workaholics out there (myself included). Yes, work is very important and productive but you need to take some time to chill out everyday or you are going to burn out faster than a candle with no oxygen. Additionally, you need to reward yourself for a job well done. What’s the use of doing all of that work if you can’t have a little fun from time to time anyways?\n\n~Work on making good first impressions.\nPractice a strong, firm handshake and the small talk that generally goes along with meeting someone for the first time. People won’t know what to think of you if you have nothing more to say beyond “My name is _______, nice to meet you.” Also make sure you remember names, as mentioned previously. Who knows, you may be going into business with or marrying this person you’re meeting for the first time if you make a good impression. Be sure and make an excellent one.\n\n~Learn to use your eyes to their full potential:\nMake constant eye contact when in conversation. Looking away (especially down) is a sign of inferiority and uncertainty. Instead, look at your conversation partner dead in the eyes and keep them locked on\n\n~Master the piercing stare. You know when someone looks at you and it feels like they can see into your soul? Well that’s not a hereditary characteristic, it just takes practice. Work on sharpening your gaze in the mirror. You’ll know you have it when it’s intimidating to continue looking at yourself\n\n~Master the one-eyebrow raise. This one isn’t necessary by any means, but hey, why not? Pick a brow to learn with and go look in a mirror. Raise both of your eyebrows but use your hand to hold down the brow that you want to stay down. This will probably feel very stupid at first but if you keep trying, you will eventually pin down the muscle you need to flex to get that one brow up\n\n~Be mysterious.\nDon’t let off everything about you and definitely leave out some major details. There is something both alluring and mesmerizing about someone who no one knows fully about. I’m not saying to confide in no one or to alienate yourself. Just think James Bond.\n\n~Come up with a life mantra.\nYou know, like “Carpe Diem” or “Live life to the fullest,” but not as cliché. Make it something that really hits home with you so that you will actually stick to it. Make sure it’ not so specific that it rarely applies but also not so general that it’s not personal.\n\n~Get good at something.\nCall it a hobby or a passion, whatever it is, just get damn good at it. Your occupation does not count! Make it something that you can practice often enough to excel at. Examples: Magic tricks, surfing, ping-pong, creating short films, and unicycling. It can be anything but I would recommend choosing something that: 1) You are passionate about 2) You can bust out at any moment to display your skills for any discerning crowd. My mind goes immediately to aerobatics and break dancing, but that’s just me.\n\n~Work out those abs.\nAbove any other muscle group in the entire body, the abs are the most important. They constitute your core, the center point of your body. Your ability to balance comes almost completely from the strength of your abdominal muscles and balance is vital to performance in any physical activity. Summary: they’re very important. For more info on how to work out your abs, check out this video.\n\n~Keep your brain sharp.\nThe majority of people are stuck in ruts. They go to the same job everyday, hang out with the same friends and eat at the same places. While that may feel safe, it’s not the most stimulating lifestyle for your brain. Those synapses have been built up enough, so try something that you do NOT know how to do! Buy a model car kit, master the art of sudoku or crosswords, or go pick up another major at your nearest college. The point is you need to be learning new things to keep your brain honest. Form new synapses by forcing your mind to work in ways it has not worked before. Just like physical workouts, doing too much of the same exercise will eventually give no results. Switch it up!\n\n \n~Do what you love \nThere is a huge difference between making a life and making a living; which one are you making right now? So many spend their entire lives trying to make as much money as possible so that they can afford to do what they really want later. It makes no sense to settle in life until you’re 65 so that you can retire and do what you want when you’re already WAY past your prime. We only live life once so why wouldn’t you want to spend it pursuing your bliss? To do anything else would be a tragic waste of the freedom you are allowed if you are reading this right now. Follow your bliss and you will be a thousand times more happy than your retirement date and 40+ years younger. But first you need to figure out what you love to do…\n\n~Choose your friends wisely.\nYou are affected far more than you think by the people you spend your time with. Do your friends share your values? Do they encourage you when you speak of your goals and dreams or do they scoff? Make sure the people around you are conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead or you will find yourself being dragged again and again into behavior that distances you from your desires. Friends with a habit of producing negative thoughts will especially hinder you. This can be a hard task to follow through with if you realize you good friend is one of these saboteurs, but you must be firm! Don’t let anyone get in the way of you being all that you can be.\n\n~Don’t burn bridges.\nBy that I mean maintain your relationships with people even if you think you are never going to see them again. For example, if you are quitting your job, don’t chew out your boss before leaving! 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While the human mind is described as being a stream of consciousness, that does not mean you can’t decide where your stream flows. Techniques like meditation and the 3 ways to flush out negative thoughts will aid you immensely in learning to control your mind.\n\n~Learn to control your emotions.\nThe only person that can make you unhappy is you! You are the one that decides to be affected by the words and actions of others. Realize this so that the next time you experience a negative emotion, you can find the strength within yourself to overcome it.\n\n~Take a class in speed reading.\nBooks are full of information that can enhance your knowledge-base, vocabulary and yourself as a person. Speed reading is an easy way to get at this info faster so that you can have more time for other endeavors.\n\n~Relax!\nThis one is for you workaholics out there (myself included). Yes, work is very important and productive but you need to take some time to chill out everyday or you are going to burn out faster than a candle with no oxygen. Additionally, you need to reward yourself for a job well done. What’s the use of doing all of that work if you can’t have a little fun from time to time anyways?\n\n~Work on making good first impressions.\nPractice a strong, firm handshake and the small talk that generally goes along with meeting someone for the first time. People won’t know what to think of you if you have nothing more to say beyond “My name is _______, nice to meet you.” Also make sure you remember names, as mentioned previously. Who knows, you may be going into business with or marrying this person you’re meeting for the first time if you make a good impression. Be sure and make an excellent one.\n\n~Learn to use your eyes to their full potential:\nMake constant eye contact when in conversation. Looking away (especially down) is a sign of inferiority and uncertainty. Instead, look at your conversation partner dead in the eyes and keep them locked on\n\n~Master the piercing stare. You know when someone looks at you and it feels like they can see into your soul? Well that’s not a hereditary characteristic, it just takes practice. Work on sharpening your gaze in the mirror. You’ll know you have it when it’s intimidating to continue looking at yourself\n\n~Master the one-eyebrow raise. This one isn’t necessary by any means, but hey, why not? Pick a brow to learn with and go look in a mirror. Raise both of your eyebrows but use your hand to hold down the brow that you want to stay down. This will probably feel very stupid at first but if you keep trying, you will eventually pin down the muscle you need to flex to get that one brow up\n\n~Be mysterious.\nDon’t let off everything about you and definitely leave out some major details. There is something both alluring and mesmerizing about someone who no one knows fully about. I’m not saying to confide in no one or to alienate yourself. Just think James Bond.\n\n~Come up with a life mantra.\nYou know, like “Carpe Diem” or “Live life to the fullest,” but not as cliché. Make it something that really hits home with you so that you will actually stick to it. Make sure it’ not so specific that it rarely applies but also not so general that it’s not personal.\n\n~Get good at something.\nCall it a hobby or a passion, whatever it is, just get damn good at it. Your occupation does not count! Make it something that you can practice often enough to excel at. Examples: Magic tricks, surfing, ping-pong, creating short films, and unicycling. It can be anything but I would recommend choosing something that: 1) You are passionate about 2) You can bust out at any moment to display your skills for any discerning crowd. My mind goes immediately to aerobatics and break dancing, but that’s just me.\n\n~Work out those abs.\nAbove any other muscle group in the entire body, the abs are the most important. They constitute your core, the center point of your body. Your ability to balance comes almost completely from the strength of your abdominal muscles and balance is vital to performance in any physical activity. Summary: they’re very important. For more info on how to work out your abs, check out this video.\n\n~Keep your brain sharp.\nThe majority of people are stuck in ruts. They go to the same job everyday, hang out with the same friends and eat at the same places. While that may feel safe, it’s not the most stimulating lifestyle for your brain. Those synapses have been built up enough, so try something that you do NOT know how to do! Buy a model car kit, master the art of sudoku or crosswords, or go pick up another major at your nearest college. The point is you need to be learning new things to keep your brain honest. Form new synapses by forcing your mind to work in ways it has not worked before. Just like physical workouts, doing too much of the same exercise will eventually give no results. Switch it up!\n\n \n~Do what you love \nThere is a huge difference between making a life and making a living; which one are you making right now? So many spend their entire lives trying to make as much money as possible so that they can afford to do what they really want later. It makes no sense to settle in life until you’re 65 so that you can retire and do what you want when you’re already WAY past your prime. We only live life once so why wouldn’t you want to spend it pursuing your bliss? To do anything else would be a tragic waste of the freedom you are allowed if you are reading this right now. Follow your bliss and you will be a thousand times more happy than your retirement date and 40+ years younger. But first you need to figure out what you love to do…\n\n~Choose your friends wisely.\nYou are affected far more than you think by the people you spend your time with. Do your friends share your values? Do they encourage you when you speak of your goals and dreams or do they scoff? Make sure the people around you are conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead or you will find yourself being dragged again and again into behavior that distances you from your desires. Friends with a habit of producing negative thoughts will especially hinder you. This can be a hard task to follow through with if you realize you good friend is one of these saboteurs, but you must be firm! Don’t let anyone get in the way of you being all that you can be.\n\n~Don’t burn bridges.\nBy that I mean maintain your relationships with people even if you think you are never going to see them again. For example, if you are quitting your job, don’t chew out your boss before leaving! You might run into him/her again later and life and wish you had never severed ties so harshly. You never know when you might need the help of someone you knew in the past. Plus there is already too much hatred in this world, why add more towards the people you interact with?\n\n~Keep a journal/diary.\nIt sounds like a very monotonous habit at first, but when you get into it, that little book will become a great way to organize your thoughts and track your growth over the years. Most of us already stay awake in bed at night pondering the events of the day anyways so why not document those thoughts in an organized fashion? That will allow you to look back and observe how your way of thinking has changed over time.\n\n \n\n~Learn to use and trust your subconscious/intuition.\nWhen you spend time in silence everyday, listen not for words but for a feeling that tells you to do something. Do not mistake your own reasoning and thoughts for those of your subconscious. If you can track where the thought came from, (this thought led to that thought which led to this thought, etc.) then it was not from your subconscious. Learning to accurately discern between the two will allow you to tap into knowledge that you don’t consciously have.\n\n~Develop a charismatic personality.\nYou know, the kind of personality that is surrounded by people constantly and is the life of the party. Start visualizing yourself as THAT person. Maybe take a short course on dynamic speaking and learn some jokes. Take the time to learn some party tricks and sleight of hand. Most importantly, believe that you already are charismatic even if you fail at being the center point of the next party. Lie to yourself constantly and tell yourself that you are more warm and gregarious than Ronald Regan. Belief is the first step! Reality will come soon after.\n\n\n![rw13.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUbaVrCxfVfuPSBBpHXD9ABedw7PrLs4CYnj4Q4qxguoi/rw13.jpg)\n\n~Love is all there is.\nIf you truly want to be a master of life, let love be in your every action. Love your friends, family and enemies alike. This is the most difficult thing to do out of this entire list, which is why it is listed at #50. But if you accomplish this, you will be seen as a leader among everyone that allows hate, envy, disgust and all other negative emotions into their lives. Think Gandhi. Love is so rare in this world when compared to the massive presence of hate that by exuding love, you will immediately see yourself and the people around you change. Love. Love. Love.",
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      "body": "![426767-636204140757026398-16x9.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTF2ddpvstv8En2cwapLy8VT7mhU88R7FUgZdJMiVHKus/426767-636204140757026398-16x9.jpg)\n\n\n~Memorize something everyday.\nNot only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.\n\n~Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.\nThose who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.\n\n~Develop an endless curiosity about this world.\nBecome an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Try new things. Get out of your comfort zone and try to experience as many different environments and sensations as possible. This world has so much to offer, so why not take advantage of it?\n\n~Remember people’s names\nso that they feel appreciated and for your own future benefit when you want something from that person. To do this, say their name back to them when they introduce themselves. Then repeat the name in your head a number of times until you are sure you have it. Continue to use their name in conversation as much as possible to remove any chance of forgetting it. If you’re still having trouble, make up a rhyme about their name: “Dan the Man” or “Natalie flatters me.”\n\n~Get fit!\nIt’s ridiculous to think that we have one body, one sole means of functioning, and people are too lazy to take care of themselves. Fit bodies lead to better health, confidence and more success with romantic endeavors. I’d say those are 3 very good reasons to get in shape.\n\n~Learn to focus only on the present.\nThe past is unchangeable so it is futile to reflect on it unless you are making sure you do not repeat past mistakes. The future is but a result of your actions today. So learn from the past to do better in the present so that you can succeed in the future.\n \n~Even more specifically, live in THIS moment.\nEven 10 minutes ago is the past. If you live purely in this moment you will always be happy because there is nothing wrong in this split-second.\n\n~Smile more often.\nWhenever you get a grin on your face, your brain is releasing serotonin, the happy hormone. Smiling is the natural way to force yourself to be happy. Many people even smile for five minutes straight in the morning to get themselves in a great mood for the day. It is a very powerful tool that is utilized less and less as we grow older and need happiness more than ever. Just remember that while happiness leads to smiles, smiles also lead to happiness.\n\n~Drink water.\nHydration is tremendously important for overall health. Soda has absolutely ZERO nutritional content; it’s like pouring a punch of sugar and syrup into your cup. Instead, fill it with life-replenishing water. It may taste plain at first if you’re coming off of a heavy soda-drinking streak, but you’ll soon find yourself addicted to it. 10 glasses per day is optimal, how many have you been getting lately?\n\n~Don’t take life so seriously!\nLearn to laugh at the little things and this whole “existence” thing will be a whole lot easier. Be amused by your mistakes and failures and be thankful that you learned your lesson and won’t mess up like that again. And most importantly do things that you enjoy! Life is not strictly business, it can be mixed with pleasure.\n\n![CanMoneyBuyHappiness.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaX84EsRkwNogmmTiQKLzRQuYegp7FfwRVM2yxDogRe1t/CanMoneyBuyHappiness.jpg)\n\n\n\n~Think positive thoughts.\nWhen you find yourself thinking a negative thought, stop it immediately by any means necessary. Slap yourself in the face, yell something positive at the top of your lungs or jump up and down. Do whatever it takes to get back to a positive mindset as such is essential for continual happiness and success.\n\n~Read books.\nKnowledge is power. If you’re looking for some mind-blowing books to read, check out ’10 Books that Will Change How You Think Forever’.\n\n~Get in the sun.\nSuperman was completely re-energized when he flew out to space and soaked in some rays and you can do the same right outside your front door (if you live in a constantly dreary place, my apologies). The sun feels amazing: your entire body will be coursing with warmth and life.\n\n~Help others.\nI’ll just give you a plethora of reasons why this is a MUST\n\n~Helping people has a ripple effect. If you help someone they will feel more obliged to help someone else, and so on. Pay it forward\nYou grow by giving and helping others. It can change you in ways you never expected\nYour relationship with that person will become stronger\nIt’s the most fulfilling thing you can do on this planet. It not only feels amazing physically, you also feel like a good person\nYou might be able to call in a favor later when you need some help\nKarma (if you believe in it)\nBecause there are more people in this world than just you\nSet aside a specific time to worry each day.\nPonder all of your problems and anxieties during that time so that they will not distract you during work or moments of pleasure. This way you can be extremely efficient with your time and avoid focusing on negative things as much as possible. If you get all of your worry out of the way and have the mental fortitude to keep from reverting back to them, you will be much happier on the daily.\n\n~Be honest at all times.\nLies lead to nothing but trouble. Being known as trustworthy is an excellent trait to maintain and essential to having integrity.\n\n~Sleep less.\nFully adjusting to a new sleep cycle can take up to 21 days so don’t give up if you feel tired after switching to 5-hour nights. The “required” 8 hour/night is for normal people. So figure out how much sleep YOU really need and adjust accordingly. As enjoyable as sleep is, waking existence is much more fulfilling and efficient. IF this really sparks your interest, check out alternate sleep cycles with which you can be fine off of 2 hours of sleep per day.\n \n~Figure out what your goals and dreams are.\nSo many people wander aimlessly through life simply go for whatever small thing they want moment by moment. Instead, decide what your perfect life consists of and begin to put the steps in motion to reach that place. The most satisfying thing in the world (yes, better than sex, much better) is overcoming a challenge and reaching a goal. We are the happiest when we are growing and working towards something better.\n\n~Start your day off right.\nWake up and set aside an hour for personal development activities (meditation, self-introspection, observing nature, etc.) Do the things that make you feel blissful, optimistic and empowered so that you can set a positive tone for your day. I guarantee that once you start doing this, your days will be more enjoyable and fulfilling. Today is going to be the best day of your life.\n\n~Utilize ‘The Burning Method.’\nWhenever a fear or worry or complaint comes to mind, close your eyes and imagine writing down the thought on a piece of paper. Then proceed to light the paper and fire and watch it disintegrate. Even better, actually write it down and burn it. You won’t have any problem ridding your mind of the thought after doing this.\n\n~Travel. Frequent Flyer Master\nAnyone who has ever gone anywhere will tell you that traveling is one of the most exciting and life-changing activities that you can do. Observing a different culture will expand your mind while making you further appreciate the life you already live. This goes back to becoming an explorer: this world is your jungle so go explore! Who knows, maybe you’ll find a place you love so much that you decide to move. Imagine the positive repercussions a new environment could have on your life.\n\n![shutterstock_518606560.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdErre6a8rHfux9rqkHDf77z9TUSXGYvW587MBtHVL6VY/shutterstock_518606560.jpg)\n~The Rubber Band Method\nThis is the third and final way to rid yourself of negative thoughts (hopefully by now you have figured out that this is very important!). Place a rubber band around your wrist and snap it against your skin anytime a negative thought finds its way into your head. This operant conditioning technique associates a slight pain with negative thoughts like Pavlov associated food/salivation with the sound of a bell. Sounds a bit cruel at first but it only stings for a second, I promise. Plus the outcome, having only positive thoughts, far outweighs a little slap on the wrist here and there.\n\n~Learn to be unaffected by the words of others.\nMost people get very upset when they are called negative names by others, but there is a simple trick to overcoming this. Here it is: If I went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset? Of course not. Obviously you are not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not. They are foolish for saying such things, so why would you react with such anger? The only exception is when someone calls you something that is true! In this case, you should thank them for alerting you to a weakness, one that you can now work on changing.\n\n \n\n~Develop the ability to forgive.\nForgiveness is something that most people fail miserably at even thought it’s so simple. Grudges only bring more misery to those who hold them and prevent good relations with the target. YOU makes mistakes all of the time so why not have mercy when other do? Remaining angry feels horrible while forgiving someone brings a refreshing sensation to the mind and healing to the relationship.\n\n~Be the person that makes others feel special.\nBe known for your kindness and sympathy.\n\n![happiness.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfTCLJ2124p6bGxpDvY1gvfctup4KxURmJgRRzZwTpVX8/happiness.jpg)\n\n\n~Learn to lucid dream\nor to realize when you are dreaming so that you can control your dreams. Sleep feels good, but it’s rather boring and unproductive. With lucid dreaming under your belt, night-time can be even more exciting than when you are awake. You can do anything: fly, travel to other planets, party with a celebrity, get intimate with your dream boy/girl, etc. Many lucid dreams have also reported being able to speak directly with the subconscious during dreams by demanding to be taken to it after becoming lucid. For those that know a thing or two about your subconscious, that is a BIG deal.\n\n~Visualize daily.\nIt has been said and proven time and time again that what you focus on is what you get. If you complain all of the time, you will run into more of the things you complain about. The same goes for good things like health, wealth and happiness. So spend some time in the morning imagining yourself achieving whatever it is that you currently desire. Focus is key in this exercise, so choose a quiet environment where you won’t be disturbed. If you’re having trouble focusing and continually find that your mind has wandered to something else, read about meditation in the following life tip. There is a lot more to this concept, so check out the full article on visualization and the law of attraction here.\n\n~Meditate everyday for at least 20 minutes.\nIn this modern world where everyone is so connected to everything else via cell phones, TV and internet, most people rarely enjoy the beauty of silence. The ability to quiet your mind and relax your body is an art and skill that everyone should develop. Simply sit somewhere, preferably in nature, and focus on your breathing or try to think about nothing. This is going to be extremely hard at first! You might find it boring or just plain impossible to think of nothing, but you will get better and you will learn to love it. Post-meditation, you will feel extremely clear-headed and.. well, just plain wonderful. The only way to really understand this sensation is to try it.\n\n~Learn to control your mind.\nWhat kind of skilled human are you if you cannot even control your own thoughts? While the human mind is described as being a stream of consciousness, that does not mean you can’t decide where your stream flows. Techniques like meditation and the 3 ways to flush out negative thoughts will aid you immensely in learning to control your mind.\n\n~Learn to control your emotions.\nThe only person that can make you unhappy is you! You are the one that decides to be affected by the words and actions of others. Realize this so that the next time you experience a negative emotion, you can find the strength within yourself to overcome it.\n\n~Take a class in speed reading.\nBooks are full of information that can enhance your knowledge-base, vocabulary and yourself as a person. Speed reading is an easy way to get at this info faster so that you can have more time for other endeavors.\n\n~Relax!\nThis one is for you workaholics out there (myself included). Yes, work is very important and productive but you need to take some time to chill out everyday or you are going to burn out faster than a candle with no oxygen. Additionally, you need to reward yourself for a job well done. What’s the use of doing all of that work if you can’t have a little fun from time to time anyways?\n\n~Work on making good first impressions.\nPractice a strong, firm handshake and the small talk that generally goes along with meeting someone for the first time. People won’t know what to think of you if you have nothing more to say beyond “My name is _______, nice to meet you.” Also make sure you remember names, as mentioned previously. Who knows, you may be going into business with or marrying this person you’re meeting for the first time if you make a good impression. Be sure and make an excellent one.\n\n~Learn to use your eyes to their full potential:\nMake constant eye contact when in conversation. Looking away (especially down) is a sign of inferiority and uncertainty. Instead, look at your conversation partner dead in the eyes and keep them locked on\n\n~Master the piercing stare. You know when someone looks at you and it feels like they can see into your soul? Well that’s not a hereditary characteristic, it just takes practice. Work on sharpening your gaze in the mirror. You’ll know you have it when it’s intimidating to continue looking at yourself\n\n~Master the one-eyebrow raise. This one isn’t necessary by any means, but hey, why not? Pick a brow to learn with and go look in a mirror. Raise both of your eyebrows but use your hand to hold down the brow that you want to stay down. This will probably feel very stupid at first but if you keep trying, you will eventually pin down the muscle you need to flex to get that one brow up\n\n~Be mysterious.\nDon’t let off everything about you and definitely leave out some major details. There is something both alluring and mesmerizing about someone who no one knows fully about. I’m not saying to confide in no one or to alienate yourself. Just think James Bond.\n\n~Come up with a life mantra.\nYou know, like “Carpe Diem” or “Live life to the fullest,” but not as cliché. Make it something that really hits home with you so that you will actually stick to it. Make sure it’ not so specific that it rarely applies but also not so general that it’s not personal.\n\n~Get good at something.\nCall it a hobby or a passion, whatever it is, just get damn good at it. Your occupation does not count! Make it something that you can practice often enough to excel at. Examples: Magic tricks, surfing, ping-pong, creating short films, and unicycling. It can be anything but I would recommend choosing something that: 1) You are passionate about 2) You can bust out at any moment to display your skills for any discerning crowd. My mind goes immediately to aerobatics and break dancing, but that’s just me.\n\n~Work out those abs.\nAbove any other muscle group in the entire body, the abs are the most important. They constitute your core, the center point of your body. Your ability to balance comes almost completely from the strength of your abdominal muscles and balance is vital to performance in any physical activity. Summary: they’re very important. For more info on how to work out your abs, check out this video.\n\n~Keep your brain sharp.\nThe majority of people are stuck in ruts. They go to the same job everyday, hang out with the same friends and eat at the same places. While that may feel safe, it’s not the most stimulating lifestyle for your brain. Those synapses have been built up enough, so try something that you do NOT know how to do! Buy a model car kit, master the art of sudoku or crosswords, or go pick up another major at your nearest college. The point is you need to be learning new things to keep your brain honest. Form new synapses by forcing your mind to work in ways it has not worked before. Just like physical workouts, doing too much of the same exercise will eventually give no results. Switch it up!\n\n \n~Do what you love \nThere is a huge difference between making a life and making a living; which one are you making right now? So many spend their entire lives trying to make as much money as possible so that they can afford to do what they really want later. It makes no sense to settle in life until you’re 65 so that you can retire and do what you want when you’re already WAY past your prime. We only live life once so why wouldn’t you want to spend it pursuing your bliss? To do anything else would be a tragic waste of the freedom you are allowed if you are reading this right now. Follow your bliss and you will be a thousand times more happy than your retirement date and 40+ years younger. But first you need to figure out what you love to do…\n\n~Choose your friends wisely.\nYou are affected far more than you think by the people you spend your time with. Do your friends share your values? Do they encourage you when you speak of your goals and dreams or do they scoff? Make sure the people around you are conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead or you will find yourself being dragged again and again into behavior that distances you from your desires. Friends with a habit of producing negative thoughts will especially hinder you. This can be a hard task to follow through with if you realize you good friend is one of these saboteurs, but you must be firm! Don’t let anyone get in the way of you being all that you can be.\n\n~Don’t burn bridges.\nBy that I mean maintain your relationships with people even if you think you are never going to see them again. For example, if you are quitting your job, don’t chew out your boss before leaving! You might run into him/her again later and life and wish you had never severed ties so harshly. You never know when you might need the help of someone you knew in the past. Plus there is already too much hatred in this world, why add more towards the people you interact with?\n\n~Keep a journal/diary.\nIt sounds like a very monotonous habit at first, but when you get into it, that little book will become a great way to organize your thoughts and track your growth over the years. Most of us already stay awake in bed at night pondering the events of the day anyways so why not document those thoughts in an organized fashion? That will allow you to look back and observe how your way of thinking has changed over time.\n\n \n\n~Learn to use and trust your subconscious/intuition.\nWhen you spend time in silence everyday, listen not for words but for a feeling that tells you to do something. Do not mistake your own reasoning and thoughts for those of your subconscious. If you can track where the thought came from, (this thought led to that thought which led to this thought, etc.) then it was not from your subconscious. Learning to accurately discern between the two will allow you to tap into knowledge that you don’t consciously have.\n\n~Develop a charismatic personality.\nYou know, the kind of personality that is surrounded by people constantly and is the life of the party. Start visualizing yourself as THAT person. Maybe take a short course on dynamic speaking and learn some jokes. Take the time to learn some party tricks and sleight of hand. Most importantly, believe that you already are charismatic even if you fail at being the center point of the next party. Lie to yourself constantly and tell yourself that you are more warm and gregarious than Ronald Regan. Belief is the first step! Reality will come soon after.\n\n\n![rw13.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUbaVrCxfVfuPSBBpHXD9ABedw7PrLs4CYnj4Q4qxguoi/rw13.jpg)\n\n~Love is all there is.\nIf you truly want to be a master of life, let love be in your every action. Love your friends, family and enemies alike. This is the most difficult thing to do out of this entire list, which is why it is listed at #50. But if you accomplish this, you will be seen as a leader among everyone that allows hate, envy, disgust and all other negative emotions into their lives. Think Gandhi. Love is so rare in this world when compared to the massive presence of hate that by exuding love, you will immediately see yourself and the people around you change. Love. Love. Love.",
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      "body": "![426767-636204140757026398-16x9.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTF2ddpvstv8En2cwapLy8VT7mhU88R7FUgZdJMiVHKus/426767-636204140757026398-16x9.jpg)\n\n\n~Memorize something everyday.\nNot only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment. Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.\n\n~Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.\nThose who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.\n\n~Develop an endless curiosity about this world.\nBecome an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Try new things. 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I’d say those are 3 very good reasons to get in shape.\n\n~Learn to focus only on the present.\nThe past is unchangeable so it is futile to reflect on it unless you are making sure you do not repeat past mistakes. The future is but a result of your actions today. So learn from the past to do better in the present so that you can succeed in the future.\n \n~Even more specifically, live in THIS moment.\nEven 10 minutes ago is the past. If you live purely in this moment you will always be happy because there is nothing wrong in this split-second.\n\n~Smile more often.\nWhenever you get a grin on your face, your brain is releasing serotonin, the happy hormone. Smiling is the natural way to force yourself to be happy. Many people even smile for five minutes straight in the morning to get themselves in a great mood for the day. It is a very powerful tool that is utilized less and less as we grow older and need happiness more than ever. Just remember that while happiness leads to smiles, smiles also lead to happiness.\n\n~Drink water.\nHydration is tremendously important for overall health. Soda has absolutely ZERO nutritional content; it’s like pouring a punch of sugar and syrup into your cup. Instead, fill it with life-replenishing water. It may taste plain at first if you’re coming off of a heavy soda-drinking streak, but you’ll soon find yourself addicted to it. 10 glasses per day is optimal, how many have you been getting lately?\n\n~Don’t take life so seriously!\nLearn to laugh at the little things and this whole “existence” thing will be a whole lot easier. Be amused by your mistakes and failures and be thankful that you learned your lesson and won’t mess up like that again. And most importantly do things that you enjoy! Life is not strictly business, it can be mixed with pleasure.\n\n![CanMoneyBuyHappiness.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaX84EsRkwNogmmTiQKLzRQuYegp7FfwRVM2yxDogRe1t/CanMoneyBuyHappiness.jpg)\n\n\n\n~Think positive thoughts.\nWhen you find yourself thinking a negative thought, stop it immediately by any means necessary. Slap yourself in the face, yell something positive at the top of your lungs or jump up and down. Do whatever it takes to get back to a positive mindset as such is essential for continual happiness and success.\n\n~Read books.\nKnowledge is power. If you’re looking for some mind-blowing books to read, check out ’10 Books that Will Change How You Think Forever’.\n\n~Get in the sun.\nSuperman was completely re-energized when he flew out to space and soaked in some rays and you can do the same right outside your front door (if you live in a constantly dreary place, my apologies). The sun feels amazing: your entire body will be coursing with warmth and life.\n\n~Help others.\nI’ll just give you a plethora of reasons why this is a MUST\n\n~Helping people has a ripple effect. If you help someone they will feel more obliged to help someone else, and so on. Pay it forward\nYou grow by giving and helping others. It can change you in ways you never expected\nYour relationship with that person will become stronger\nIt’s the most fulfilling thing you can do on this planet. It not only feels amazing physically, you also feel like a good person\nYou might be able to call in a favor later when you need some help\nKarma (if you believe in it)\nBecause there are more people in this world than just you\nSet aside a specific time to worry each day.\nPonder all of your problems and anxieties during that time so that they will not distract you during work or moments of pleasure. This way you can be extremely efficient with your time and avoid focusing on negative things as much as possible. If you get all of your worry out of the way and have the mental fortitude to keep from reverting back to them, you will be much happier on the daily.\n\n~Be honest at all times.\nLies lead to nothing but trouble. Being known as trustworthy is an excellent trait to maintain and essential to having integrity.\n\n~Sleep less.\nFully adjusting to a new sleep cycle can take up to 21 days so don’t give up if you feel tired after switching to 5-hour nights. The “required” 8 hour/night is for normal people. So figure out how much sleep YOU really need and adjust accordingly. As enjoyable as sleep is, waking existence is much more fulfilling and efficient. IF this really sparks your interest, check out alternate sleep cycles with which you can be fine off of 2 hours of sleep per day.\n \n~Figure out what your goals and dreams are.\nSo many people wander aimlessly through life simply go for whatever small thing they want moment by moment. Instead, decide what your perfect life consists of and begin to put the steps in motion to reach that place. The most satisfying thing in the world (yes, better than sex, much better) is overcoming a challenge and reaching a goal. We are the happiest when we are growing and working towards something better.\n\n~Start your day off right.\nWake up and set aside an hour for personal development activities (meditation, self-introspection, observing nature, etc.) Do the things that make you feel blissful, optimistic and empowered so that you can set a positive tone for your day. I guarantee that once you start doing this, your days will be more enjoyable and fulfilling. Today is going to be the best day of your life.\n\n~Utilize ‘The Burning Method.’\nWhenever a fear or worry or complaint comes to mind, close your eyes and imagine writing down the thought on a piece of paper. Then proceed to light the paper and fire and watch it disintegrate. Even better, actually write it down and burn it. You won’t have any problem ridding your mind of the thought after doing this.\n\n~Travel. Frequent Flyer Master\nAnyone who has ever gone anywhere will tell you that traveling is one of the most exciting and life-changing activities that you can do. Observing a different culture will expand your mind while making you further appreciate the life you already live. This goes back to becoming an explorer: this world is your jungle so go explore! Who knows, maybe you’ll find a place you love so much that you decide to move. Imagine the positive repercussions a new environment could have on your life.\n\n![shutterstock_518606560.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdErre6a8rHfux9rqkHDf77z9TUSXGYvW587MBtHVL6VY/shutterstock_518606560.jpg)\n~The Rubber Band Method\nThis is the third and final way to rid yourself of negative thoughts (hopefully by now you have figured out that this is very important!). Place a rubber band around your wrist and snap it against your skin anytime a negative thought finds its way into your head. This operant conditioning technique associates a slight pain with negative thoughts like Pavlov associated food/salivation with the sound of a bell. Sounds a bit cruel at first but it only stings for a second, I promise. Plus the outcome, having only positive thoughts, far outweighs a little slap on the wrist here and there.\n\n~Learn to be unaffected by the words of others.\nMost people get very upset when they are called negative names by others, but there is a simple trick to overcoming this. Here it is: If I went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset? Of course not. Obviously you are not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not. They are foolish for saying such things, so why would you react with such anger? The only exception is when someone calls you something that is true! In this case, you should thank them for alerting you to a weakness, one that you can now work on changing.\n\n \n\n~Develop the ability to forgive.\nForgiveness is something that most people fail miserably at even thought it’s so simple. Grudges only bring more misery to those who hold them and prevent good relations with the target. YOU makes mistakes all of the time so why not have mercy when other do? Remaining angry feels horrible while forgiving someone brings a refreshing sensation to the mind and healing to the relationship.\n\n~Be the person that makes others feel special.\nBe known for your kindness and sympathy.\n\n![happiness.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfTCLJ2124p6bGxpDvY1gvfctup4KxURmJgRRzZwTpVX8/happiness.jpg)\n\n\n~Learn to lucid dream\nor to realize when you are dreaming so that you can control your dreams. Sleep feels good, but it’s rather boring and unproductive. With lucid dreaming under your belt, night-time can be even more exciting than when you are awake. You can do anything: fly, travel to other planets, party with a celebrity, get intimate with your dream boy/girl, etc. Many lucid dreams have also reported being able to speak directly with the subconscious during dreams by demanding to be taken to it after becoming lucid. For those that know a thing or two about your subconscious, that is a BIG deal.\n\n~Visualize daily.\nIt has been said and proven time and time again that what you focus on is what you get. If you complain all of the time, you will run into more of the things you complain about. The same goes for good things like health, wealth and happiness. So spend some time in the morning imagining yourself achieving whatever it is that you currently desire. Focus is key in this exercise, so choose a quiet environment where you won’t be disturbed. If you’re having trouble focusing and continually find that your mind has wandered to something else, read about meditation in the following life tip. There is a lot more to this concept, so check out the full article on visualization and the law of attraction here.\n\n~Meditate everyday for at least 20 minutes.\nIn this modern world where everyone is so connected to everything else via cell phones, TV and internet, most people rarely enjoy the beauty of silence. The ability to quiet your mind and relax your body is an art and skill that everyone should develop. Simply sit somewhere, preferably in nature, and focus on your breathing or try to think about nothing. This is going to be extremely hard at first! You might find it boring or just plain impossible to think of nothing, but you will get better and you will learn to love it. Post-meditation, you will feel extremely clear-headed and.. well, just plain wonderful. The only way to really understand this sensation is to try it.\n\n~Learn to control your mind.\nWhat kind of skilled human are you if you cannot even control your own thoughts? While the human mind is described as being a stream of consciousness, that does not mean you can’t decide where your stream flows. Techniques like meditation and the 3 ways to flush out negative thoughts will aid you immensely in learning to control your mind.\n\n~Learn to control your emotions.\nThe only person that can make you unhappy is you! You are the one that decides to be affected by the words and actions of others. Realize this so that the next time you experience a negative emotion, you can find the strength within yourself to overcome it.\n\n~Take a class in speed reading.\nBooks are full of information that can enhance your knowledge-base, vocabulary and yourself as a person. Speed reading is an easy way to get at this info faster so that you can have more time for other endeavors.\n\n~Relax!\nThis one is for you workaholics out there (myself included). Yes, work is very important and productive but you need to take some time to chill out everyday or you are going to burn out faster than a candle with no oxygen. Additionally, you need to reward yourself for a job well done. What’s the use of doing all of that work if you can’t have a little fun from time to time anyways?\n\n~Work on making good first impressions.\nPractice a strong, firm handshake and the small talk that generally goes along with meeting someone for the first time. People won’t know what to think of you if you have nothing more to say beyond “My name is _______, nice to meet you.” Also make sure you remember names, as mentioned previously. Who knows, you may be going into business with or marrying this person you’re meeting for the first time if you make a good impression. Be sure and make an excellent one.\n\n~Learn to use your eyes to their full potential:\nMake constant eye contact when in conversation. Looking away (especially down) is a sign of inferiority and uncertainty. Instead, look at your conversation partner dead in the eyes and keep them locked on\n\n~Master the piercing stare. You know when someone looks at you and it feels like they can see into your soul? Well that’s not a hereditary characteristic, it just takes practice. Work on sharpening your gaze in the mirror. You’ll know you have it when it’s intimidating to continue looking at yourself\n\n~Master the one-eyebrow raise. This one isn’t necessary by any means, but hey, why not? Pick a brow to learn with and go look in a mirror. Raise both of your eyebrows but use your hand to hold down the brow that you want to stay down. This will probably feel very stupid at first but if you keep trying, you will eventually pin down the muscle you need to flex to get that one brow up\n\n~Be mysterious.\nDon’t let off everything about you and definitely leave out some major details. There is something both alluring and mesmerizing about someone who no one knows fully about. I’m not saying to confide in no one or to alienate yourself. Just think James Bond.\n\n~Come up with a life mantra.\nYou know, like “Carpe Diem” or “Live life to the fullest,” but not as cliché. Make it something that really hits home with you so that you will actually stick to it. Make sure it’ not so specific that it rarely applies but also not so general that it’s not personal.\n\n~Get good at something.\nCall it a hobby or a passion, whatever it is, just get damn good at it. Your occupation does not count! Make it something that you can practice often enough to excel at. Examples: Magic tricks, surfing, ping-pong, creating short films, and unicycling. It can be anything but I would recommend choosing something that: 1) You are passionate about 2) You can bust out at any moment to display your skills for any discerning crowd. My mind goes immediately to aerobatics and break dancing, but that’s just me.\n\n~Work out those abs.\nAbove any other muscle group in the entire body, the abs are the most important. They constitute your core, the center point of your body. Your ability to balance comes almost completely from the strength of your abdominal muscles and balance is vital to performance in any physical activity. Summary: they’re very important. For more info on how to work out your abs, check out this video.\n\n~Keep your brain sharp.\nThe majority of people are stuck in ruts. They go to the same job everyday, hang out with the same friends and eat at the same places. While that may feel safe, it’s not the most stimulating lifestyle for your brain. Those synapses have been built up enough, so try something that you do NOT know how to do! Buy a model car kit, master the art of sudoku or crosswords, or go pick up another major at your nearest college. The point is you need to be learning new things to keep your brain honest. Form new synapses by forcing your mind to work in ways it has not worked before. Just like physical workouts, doing too much of the same exercise will eventually give no results. Switch it up!\n\n \n~Do what you love \nThere is a huge difference between making a life and making a living; which one are you making right now? So many spend their entire lives trying to make as much money as possible so that they can afford to do what they really want later. It makes no sense to settle in life until you’re 65 so that you can retire and do what you want when you’re already WAY past your prime. We only live life once so why wouldn’t you want to spend it pursuing your bliss? To do anything else would be a tragic waste of the freedom you are allowed if you are reading this right now. Follow your bliss and you will be a thousand times more happy than your retirement date and 40+ years younger. But first you need to figure out what you love to do…\n\n~Choose your friends wisely.\nYou are affected far more than you think by the people you spend your time with. Do your friends share your values? Do they encourage you when you speak of your goals and dreams or do they scoff? Make sure the people around you are conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead or you will find yourself being dragged again and again into behavior that distances you from your desires. Friends with a habit of producing negative thoughts will especially hinder you. This can be a hard task to follow through with if you realize you good friend is one of these saboteurs, but you must be firm! Don’t let anyone get in the way of you being all that you can be.\n\n~Don’t burn bridges.\nBy that I mean maintain your relationships with people even if you think you are never going to see them again. For example, if you are quitting your job, don’t chew out your boss before leaving! You might run into him/her again later and life and wish you had never severed ties so harshly. You never know when you might need the help of someone you knew in the past. Plus there is already too much hatred in this world, why add more towards the people you interact with?\n\n~Keep a journal/diary.\nIt sounds like a very monotonous habit at first, but when you get into it, that little book will become a great way to organize your thoughts and track your growth over the years. Most of us already stay awake in bed at night pondering the events of the day anyways so why not document those thoughts in an organized fashion? That will allow you to look back and observe how your way of thinking has changed over time.\n\n \n\n~Learn to use and trust your subconscious/intuition.\nWhen you spend time in silence everyday, listen not for words but for a feeling that tells you to do something. Do not mistake your own reasoning and thoughts for those of your subconscious. 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Just remember that while happiness leads to smiles, smiles also lead to happiness.\n\n~Drink water.\nHydration is tremendously important for overall health. Soda has absolutely ZERO nutritional content; it’s like pouring a punch of sugar and syrup into your cup. Instead, fill it with life-replenishing water. It may taste plain at first if you’re coming off of a heavy soda-drinking streak, but you’ll soon find yourself addicted to it. 10 glasses per day is optimal, how many have you been getting lately?\n\n~Don’t take life so seriously!\nLearn to laugh at the little things and this whole “existence” thing will be a whole lot easier. Be amused by your mistakes and failures and be thankful that you learned your lesson and won’t mess up like that again. And most importantly do things that you enjoy! 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The sun feels amazing: your entire body will be coursing with warmth and life.\n\n~Help others.\nI’ll just give you a plethora of reasons why this is a MUST\n\n~Helping people has a ripple effect. If you help someone they will feel more obliged to help someone else, and so on. Pay it forward\nYou grow by giving and helping others. It can change you in ways you never expected\nYour relationship with that person will become stronger\nIt’s the most fulfilling thing you can do on this planet. It not only feels amazing physically, you also feel like a good person\nYou might be able to call in a favor later when you need some help\nKarma (if you believe in it)\nBecause there are more people in this world than just you\nSet aside a specific time to worry each day.\nPonder all of your problems and anxieties during that time so that they will not distract you during work or moments of pleasure. 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Imagine the positive repercussions a new environment could have on your life.\n\n![shutterstock_518606560.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdErre6a8rHfux9rqkHDf77z9TUSXGYvW587MBtHVL6VY/shutterstock_518606560.jpg)\n~The Rubber Band Method\nThis is the third and final way to rid yourself of negative thoughts (hopefully by now you have figured out that this is very important!). Place a rubber band around your wrist and snap it against your skin anytime a negative thought finds its way into your head. This operant conditioning technique associates a slight pain with negative thoughts like Pavlov associated food/salivation with the sound of a bell. Sounds a bit cruel at first but it only stings for a second, I promise. Plus the outcome, having only positive thoughts, far outweighs a little slap on the wrist here and there.\n\n~Learn to be unaffected by the words of others.\nMost people get very upset when they are called negative names by others, but there is a simple trick to overcoming this. Here it is: If I went up to you and called you a fire hydrant, would you be upset? Of course not. Obviously you are not a fire hydrant, you are a human being. The same concept applies to when someone calls you something that you know you are not. They are foolish for saying such things, so why would you react with such anger? The only exception is when someone calls you something that is true! In this case, you should thank them for alerting you to a weakness, one that you can now work on changing.\n\n \n\n~Develop the ability to forgive.\nForgiveness is something that most people fail miserably at even thought it’s so simple. Grudges only bring more misery to those who hold them and prevent good relations with the target. YOU makes mistakes all of the time so why not have mercy when other do? Remaining angry feels horrible while forgiving someone brings a refreshing sensation to the mind and healing to the relationship.\n\n~Be the person that makes others feel special.\nBe known for your kindness and sympathy.\n\n![happiness.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmfTCLJ2124p6bGxpDvY1gvfctup4KxURmJgRRzZwTpVX8/happiness.jpg)\n\n\n~Learn to lucid dream\nor to realize when you are dreaming so that you can control your dreams. Sleep feels good, but it’s rather boring and unproductive. With lucid dreaming under your belt, night-time can be even more exciting than when you are awake. You can do anything: fly, travel to other planets, party with a celebrity, get intimate with your dream boy/girl, etc. Many lucid dreams have also reported being able to speak directly with the subconscious during dreams by demanding to be taken to it after becoming lucid. For those that know a thing or two about your subconscious, that is a BIG deal.\n\n~Visualize daily.\nIt has been said and proven time and time again that what you focus on is what you get. If you complain all of the time, you will run into more of the things you complain about. The same goes for good things like health, wealth and happiness. So spend some time in the morning imagining yourself achieving whatever it is that you currently desire. Focus is key in this exercise, so choose a quiet environment where you won’t be disturbed. If you’re having trouble focusing and continually find that your mind has wandered to something else, read about meditation in the following life tip. 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While the human mind is described as being a stream of consciousness, that does not mean you can’t decide where your stream flows. Techniques like meditation and the 3 ways to flush out negative thoughts will aid you immensely in learning to control your mind.\n\n~Learn to control your emotions.\nThe only person that can make you unhappy is you! You are the one that decides to be affected by the words and actions of others. Realize this so that the next time you experience a negative emotion, you can find the strength within yourself to overcome it.\n\n~Take a class in speed reading.\nBooks are full of information that can enhance your knowledge-base, vocabulary and yourself as a person. Speed reading is an easy way to get at this info faster so that you can have more time for other endeavors.\n\n~Relax!\nThis one is for you workaholics out there (myself included). Yes, work is very important and productive but you need to take some time to chill out everyday or you are going to burn out faster than a candle with no oxygen. Additionally, you need to reward yourself for a job well done. What’s the use of doing all of that work if you can’t have a little fun from time to time anyways?\n\n~Work on making good first impressions.\nPractice a strong, firm handshake and the small talk that generally goes along with meeting someone for the first time. People won’t know what to think of you if you have nothing more to say beyond “My name is _______, nice to meet you.” Also make sure you remember names, as mentioned previously. Who knows, you may be going into business with or marrying this person you’re meeting for the first time if you make a good impression. Be sure and make an excellent one.\n\n~Learn to use your eyes to their full potential:\nMake constant eye contact when in conversation. 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There is something both alluring and mesmerizing about someone who no one knows fully about. I’m not saying to confide in no one or to alienate yourself. Just think James Bond.\n\n~Come up with a life mantra.\nYou know, like “Carpe Diem” or “Live life to the fullest,” but not as cliché. Make it something that really hits home with you so that you will actually stick to it. Make sure it’ not so specific that it rarely applies but also not so general that it’s not personal.\n\n~Get good at something.\nCall it a hobby or a passion, whatever it is, just get damn good at it. Your occupation does not count! Make it something that you can practice often enough to excel at. Examples: Magic tricks, surfing, ping-pong, creating short films, and unicycling. It can be anything but I would recommend choosing something that: 1) You are passionate about 2) You can bust out at any moment to display your skills for any discerning crowd. My mind goes immediately to aerobatics and break dancing, but that’s just me.\n\n~Work out those abs.\nAbove any other muscle group in the entire body, the abs are the most important. They constitute your core, the center point of your body. Your ability to balance comes almost completely from the strength of your abdominal muscles and balance is vital to performance in any physical activity. Summary: they’re very important. For more info on how to work out your abs, check out this video.\n\n~Keep your brain sharp.\nThe majority of people are stuck in ruts. They go to the same job everyday, hang out with the same friends and eat at the same places. While that may feel safe, it’s not the most stimulating lifestyle for your brain. Those synapses have been built up enough, so try something that you do NOT know how to do! Buy a model car kit, master the art of sudoku or crosswords, or go pick up another major at your nearest college. The point is you need to be learning new things to keep your brain honest. Form new synapses by forcing your mind to work in ways it has not worked before. Just like physical workouts, doing too much of the same exercise will eventually give no results. Switch it up!\n\n \n~Do what you love \nThere is a huge difference between making a life and making a living; which one are you making right now? So many spend their entire lives trying to make as much money as possible so that they can afford to do what they really want later. It makes no sense to settle in life until you’re 65 so that you can retire and do what you want when you’re already WAY past your prime. We only live life once so why wouldn’t you want to spend it pursuing your bliss? To do anything else would be a tragic waste of the freedom you are allowed if you are reading this right now. Follow your bliss and you will be a thousand times more happy than your retirement date and 40+ years younger. But first you need to figure out what you love to do…\n\n~Choose your friends wisely.\nYou are affected far more than you think by the people you spend your time with. Do your friends share your values? Do they encourage you when you speak of your goals and dreams or do they scoff? Make sure the people around you are conducive to the lifestyle you want to lead or you will find yourself being dragged again and again into behavior that distances you from your desires. Friends with a habit of producing negative thoughts will especially hinder you. This can be a hard task to follow through with if you realize you good friend is one of these saboteurs, but you must be firm! Don’t let anyone get in the way of you being all that you can be.\n\n~Don’t burn bridges.\nBy that I mean maintain your relationships with people even if you think you are never going to see them again. For example, if you are quitting your job, don’t chew out your boss before leaving! You might run into him/her again later and life and wish you had never severed ties so harshly. You never know when you might need the help of someone you knew in the past. Plus there is already too much hatred in this world, why add more towards the people you interact with?\n\n~Keep a journal/diary.\nIt sounds like a very monotonous habit at first, but when you get into it, that little book will become a great way to organize your thoughts and track your growth over the years. Most of us already stay awake in bed at night pondering the events of the day anyways so why not document those thoughts in an organized fashion? That will allow you to look back and observe how your way of thinking has changed over time.\n\n \n\n~Learn to use and trust your subconscious/intuition.\nWhen you spend time in silence everyday, listen not for words but for a feeling that tells you to do something. Do not mistake your own reasoning and thoughts for those of your subconscious. If you can track where the thought came from, (this thought led to that thought which led to this thought, etc.) then it was not from your subconscious. Learning to accurately discern between the two will allow you to tap into knowledge that you don’t consciously have.\n\n~Develop a charismatic personality.\nYou know, the kind of personality that is surrounded by people constantly and is the life of the party. Start visualizing yourself as THAT person. Maybe take a short course on dynamic speaking and learn some jokes. Take the time to learn some party tricks and sleight of hand. Most importantly, believe that you already are charismatic even if you fail at being the center point of the next party. Lie to yourself constantly and tell yourself that you are more warm and gregarious than Ronald Regan. Belief is the first step! 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