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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Self Development

Do You Have No Willpower?

“Will your will get you up that mountain?” courtesy of Jasen Miller “Will is character in action.” ~ William McDougall Willpower was, as I recall, never really a problem for Popeye. When low on verve, he’d tip open a can of spinach and quicker than you can say, “What on earth did he see in Olive Oyl anyway?”, he’d renewed his vital drive and was back fighting villains (namely Bluto).

Get Rid Of Your High Expectations – Darius Foroux – Pocket

How many times in your life have you experienced hurt, disappointment, anger, or stress, from the difference between your imagination and reality? We’re very creative creatures. And when we set out to do things, we always expect that everything will turn out exactly the way we want. Does this sound familiar? “I’m going to finish my degree. And then all the companies will line up for me. I’ll pick the

Could nasal breathing improve athletic performance?

Imagine yourself exercising: running, hiking, dancing, lifting weights — whatever you like to do. Picture yourself pushing to a maximum intensity. Now, ask yourself: Are you breathing out of your nose or mouth? If you are like most exercisers, you breathe through your mouth, especially as the intensity of the exercise mounts. But experts are learning that breathing through the mouth may not be as efficient or effective as breathing