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4 Tips That Would Help You Become Successful

One of the main elements that super successful people share, is the hard-work they’ve put. Certainly, they’ve worked on many personal aspects as well as professional. Most also mention emotional intelligence and concentration as their biggest allies throughout their careers. We prepared a compilation of tips that successful people like Elon musk, Bill Gates and Donatella Versace claim that it helped them get where they are now.

Plan Before You start

It’s much better to take a few more minutes to get started but to know what you’re going to do than to go crazy and lurch around. All you have to do is take five minutes before you start to get a global view of the situation. In this way, you will not only see what is the best way to face it, but you will also have a “roadmap” for the whole journey.

Take Breaks At Work

If you feel more ”dead” after your lunch-break, then you know that you have to rest more. Apparently, taking little breaks to rest at work will not only help you perform better, but also avoid wanting to jump out the window when you start feeling tired in the middle of the day!

Take Care Of Your Mental Health

Your mental state is a powerful tool, and successful people can prove it. In fact, it’s not just about serenity and peace, but also to avoid stress-related problems. Mindfulness has proved helpful to powerful people, because it helped them contain their emotions, and learn to manage their stress and problems they encounter.

It’s Okay To Fail At First

Of course, as a consequence of mental-health training, failure is a part of the journey. Moreover, all successful people had failed in the beginning, but their secret was not giving up at any circumstances. When you have a goal, you are taking risks that may change your life forever. It’s normal to fall, but the most important is to get back up again.

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4 Hacks To Help You Save On Electricity Bills

It’s quite evident why electricity consumption hits the roof in the winter. Between heating, extra use of light, and binge-watching series on Netflix, the electricity bill keeps increasing. Moreover, for obvious reasons, the past year knew one of the heaviest energy consumption all over the world. The fact of staying home more hours than before was the main reason to this increase in the bill.

Nevertheless, if you are tired of spending more and more cash on utilities, we’ve gathered few simple hacks to save on electricity bills this winter!

Switch to LED Bulbs

Another reason to switch to LED light bulbs. In addition to giving the tumbler look to your space, it also helps you save on electricity bills. In fact, they either consume very low electricity or don’t consume any at all (depending on the type.) You can also cut your costs by using sets of LED small bulbs that operate with Rechargeable Batteries.

Turn Off Lights When You Leave

Now that we are adults, we understand why our parents used to insist on turning off the light in rooms we don’t use. The only effort it will take from you is to pay more attention. Even though it might seem like it does little harm, it actually does quite a lot on the electricity bill. Always make sure all lights are turned off at night (including the TV.) Also, don’t leave the heater/conditioner on all night either if you don’t want to pay a fortune.

Enjoy Natural Light

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Natural light is the best kind of light, and it’s free. In fact, doctors recommend with a daily doses of natural light to fight depression. In addition, the sun is a rich source of vitamin D which affects positively both your body and mind. Nevertheless, even when it’s rainy and cold, you should always ventilate for 15-20 minutes, and absorb that light before night time, when you start using electricity that you will pay for later.

Organize Your Laundry Schedule

The washing machine consumes tons of energy with every load. That’s why you should use it the minimum possible to save up. Of course, this doesn’t mean throwing on dirty clothes, but it means that you can have the same amount of clean clothes doing less laundry. The strategy is simple: Fill in the washing machine, dishwasher etc… Sometimes, you can even create a schedule to keep track of loads, and try to limit your laundry schedule to two loads per week.

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Can You Really Get Rich With Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has become a trendy form to become a millionaire over the past few years. In fact, it’s among the most searched words in the world as per Google. The idea of getting rich quickly fascinates all of us, right? However, it’s a tricky business. In fact with all the unexpected events happening (pandemic for example,) the stock markets can never be too safe. So, what’s the truth? And if you are thinking of getting rich with Bitcoin, you should keep reading to know what you’ll be getting yourself into.

First Of All, What’s Bitcoin?

A Bitcoin is nothing more and nothing less than a digital currency. Yes, there are many others with very varied names, however, Bitcoin is by far the best known to people outside the world of cryptocurrencies. It is, as its name suggests, “digital currencies”. That is to say, currencies that do not exist beyond the digital plane and whose value is the one given by the users. In fact, there is no known evidence to support the price they have beyond the trust of users.

So, Bitcoin is like investing in money stocks, only with different conditions. But, what are the odds of you actually hitting the jackpot and becoming a millionaire?

How Do People Get Rich With Bitcoin?

It has been argued that the Bitcoin business is one of three key investments that made profit during the COVID crisis. In fact, ”Cryptocurrency and specifically bitcoin is what’s called an ‘asymmetric trade’ in the financial world. That means the potential upside and reward is far greater than the risk involved.”

Again, it’s not easy to get rich with Bitcoin. However, being smart about the way you use it is key. People who reported making lots of cash from this have strategies. For example, mining, training and holding, accepting it as a payment etc…

But Really, Is Bitcoin a Liable Investment?

Now the big question is this: Should you start using Bitcoin ASAP? Well, the truth is that it may not be what you should do for the rest of your life. However, Bitcoins currently are worth 100 times more than 10 years ago. Therefore, if you want to start your investment as a side activity to generate extra cash, now is the time to go for it!

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Top Brands That Offer The Best Sales On Black Friday

When we talk about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it’s mainly because we are looking for the best sales. Although most brands offer important discounts, some are better than others. Moreover, make sure to prepare ahead for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! As everyone impatiently awaits the discounts, both stores and online platforms get overcrowded. Therefore, check the items on your wishlist, and do some research before you buy.

For that reason, and to land you a hand, we’ve compiled the top brands offer the best sales on Black Friday. In addition, these brands definitely use this sales season to build a stronger ”bond” with their clientele.

Barnes & Noble

The biggest American bookstore chain is also one of the best sales on Black Friday. For all the book worms out there, this is your chance to save up to 75% on your book purchases. In addition, if you are ordering online you also benefit from free shipping. (Which we all know can save us some good cash.)

Apple

Electronics are the number one thing you should get on Black Friday! In fact, we’d even go a star as recommending waiting to buy electronics and gadgets on this day, because they will be cheaper than ever. Furthermore, Apple is known to not only offer discounts, but also gift cards and bonuses that can reach up to 300$. (Practically, a new iPhone.)

Inditex

Clothing items are among the most purchased on the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend! If you need new winter boots, or luxury fashion items, then you better start preparing your wishlist! Inditex, the Spanish giant that englobes Zara, Pull and Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Oysho have sales that can reach up to 50% in each of their stores…In addition, don’t forget to download their apps to receive coupons for extra discounts.

Amazon

Believe it or not, this is the top platform for Black Friday sales! Amazon basically sell everything you can possibly think of, and with a huge discount on top. In fact, Black Friday, you can take advantage of the sales happening on all the products above, but with an extra discount if you order them through Amazon. To be honest, shopping at stores this year may actually be affected by Coronavirus, and the alternative will probably be online shopping!

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Tips To Ask For Days Off From Work, And Get Them

Getting paid days off from work is every employee’s right, always when they are aligned with the company’s policies. However, there’s an unspoken-of etiquette that could help you obtain those days off. During this Covid-19 epidemic, many companies find themselves in a critical situation. Yet, wether you need to take days off for sickness, family issues or simply to relax, here are some tips to ask for days off from work, and get them.

Asking Instead Of Requesting

The way you ask for days off from work is everything. In fact, although your vacation days are part of you work benefits, showing respect and humility give out a better impression. Furthermore, asking instead of requesting shows how considerate you are towards your boss, colleagues and company in general.

Choose The Right Moment To Tell Your Boss

Most companies usually have an online calendar embedded in their system to schedule workers’ vacations. So, if you need to take few days off unexpectedly, then the right thing to do is to consult the calendar, first. In addition, it’s crucial to choose the right moment to ask your boss. For example, if its peak season, or of the company is going through a crisis, then the right thing to do is to hold off. However, if it’s an emergency, make sure you explain your reasons clearly and with empathy.

Inform Your Peers

Besides giving out a good image to your superiors, you also need to be considerate towards your peers. Vacation planning usually goes on rotation, and are scheduled to avoid workers shortage in each department. So, when it’s time to plan your vacation, try to discuss your plans with your peers. For example, if you want to take few days off from work to coincide with your kids’ school break, voice it out. Also, informing your peers will help you build a connection with them, and makes you seem reliable and thoughtful.

Organize Your Workload

Finally, before asking for time off, you defiantly need to organize your workload. First, catch up on any unfinished business, and leave a planning for what to do post-vacation. Once you have it figured out, do not be afraid to ask. Like we mentioned previously, it’s one of your basic rights at work. As long as you do it correctly, and even if it’s a new job, then your chances are pretty much high that you’ll be granted those days you asked for.

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Crazy Facts About Money Heist You Probably Didn’t Know

Money Heist (aka La Casa De Papel) is one of the TV series that have gone viral in the entire world. The Spanish show mesmerized the world with the original plot, and escalation of events. However, before Money Heist became one of the most watched series on Netflix’s history, it had more downs than ups. So, here are few crazy facts about Money Heist that you probably didn’t know.

The Show Was Bound To Fail

In fact, the show was almost canceled after the first two seasons. When it was first aired on Spanish TV, it generated good rates at the beginning, but they were going down each day. By the end of season 2, the cast said their goodbye and the director admitted that the show was bound to fail. However, when Netflix decided to buy the show and air it, everything changed and the success it generated left everyone in shock, including the Money Heist stars.

Season 1 Was Shot Entirely In Madrid

According to the producers of the show, the first seasons was shot on such low budget, that they couldn’t afford to shoot outside of Spain. So, all the scenes that features locations abroad, were actually shot in the studio, and then manipulated by the team in the post-production phase. Later on of course, and due to its rising success, the show makers were finally able to afford traveling and shooting in other countries.

The Actors’ Lives Changed Completely

The actors confessed in the ”Money Heist Documentary” that their lives changed 360 degrees after Netflix aired the show. Alba Flores (Nairobi) was quite in shock, as she could no longer go out for a normal walk. Moreover, The Professor and Berlin (Alvaro More & Pedro Alonso) were fascinated by the fans who were present when shooting their scenes in Milan. They both were overwhelmed, and knew that their lives have changed forever.

Money Heist’s Famous Fans

One of the crazy facts about Money Heist, is that it didn’t only impress the viewers, but famous people became obsessed with the show too. Actually, Neymar, the Brazilian soccer icon, even asked for his own character and made a quick appearance as a monk in Part 3 of Season 2.

The Dali Mask Became An International Symbol For Resistance

In addition to the unpredictable plot, suspense, and great acting, Money Heist attracted so much attention for further reasons. In fact, their resistance inspired protestors all over the world. The Dali mask became an international symbol in rallies defending human rights, and protesting against governments.

Where Did ”Bella Ciao” Come From?

The essence of the show, which revolves around resistance gave birth a new version of the legendary ”Bella Ciao” song. Although our generation may not have been familiar with it, but this song represents the fight of Italians against fascism. Before this song became a global hit (even playing at night clubs), it had been used as a national anthem of the opposition against the fascist regime in Italy in the 40’s.

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