• I looked at my own bookshelves.
• I asked librarians after telling them about my book.
• I asked other writers, especialy writer friends
• Goodreads and Amazon
• I researched the last three years of “best of” lists.
• I researched debut books of the last three years in my genre.
• I checked out a ton of books
• I considered what books I would expect my readers to be reaching for and thought about why—then applied this to my search.
• Websites for my search next time: https://www.bookbrowse.com... target="_self">BookBrowse and https://www.literature-map... target="_self">Literature-Map.

LoFi Hip Hop is a unique genre of electronic music with acoustic elements accompanied by a warm, expressive mood that matches the sound.

LoFi relies on a simplistic approach. Most tracks only feature four or five instruments or music samples. It is accompanied by visuals that invoke a cosy, nostalgic mood.

Nathan Gardels: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once commented that: “When eras are on the decline, all tendencies are subjective; but, on the other hand, when matters are ripening for a new epoch, all tendencies are objective. Each worthy effort turns its force from the inward to the outward world.” 

By that definition, ours is an era of decline that has turned from the outward to the inward obsession with identity and “authenticity,” both personal and tribal, fueled by digital connectivity.

Imagine having to sing every day at a place you don’t like for people you don’t care about. After you come home to your tiny broom closet of an apartment, would you still have the energy to create more? Probably not.

Women's magazines uncritically show faddish health advice from celebrities. Beyonce is held up as the go-to authority on the vegan lifestyle. InStyle states it is the reason behind her "#flawless" looks and "killer curves." Gwyneth Paltrow's popular gimmicks include detox" target="_blank" class="inline-link">http://goop.com/detox/">de... cleanses and special" target="_blank" class="inline-link">http://www.cosmopolitan.co... workouts.

In reality, almost every celebrity-driven trend falls apart under even modest scrutiny. The fads are often motivated by a celebrity's business interests more than by research about health.

When you eat in a restaurant in Portugal, the waiter will often bring seemingly "free" bread, olives, or other snacks.

If you eat it, expect to pay for it. If you don't touch it, your waiter will take it away and pretend it never existed.

Fools ignore complexity. Pragmatists suffer it. Some can avoid it. Geniuses remove it

“Money is not the value for which goods are exchanged, but the value by which they are exchanged.”

Building a successful business is slowly becoming about who has a social media presence.

With the evergrowing adoption of social media, it's become a pillar for all businesses to have a social media presence, or else they don't stand a chance.

Although this seems unfortunate to many people who aren't fans of social platforms, there might be a way out.

In this article, we're discussing how to build a successful business without a social media presence or following.

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The discovery of fossil fuels such as coal led to the greatest improvement in energy efficiency. In the late 1900s, these fuels accounted for 85% of the world’s energy use. Suddenly, slavery and animal labor became unprofitable because fossil fuels were so efficient. Everyone’s income and standard of living rose as a result of the use of fossil fuels.

”There is Art left to be made in this world.” (1956-2018) ❤️

Émile Cohl is the father of the animated cartoon. In 1907, Cohl was hired as a scenarist by Gaumont to generate one-page story ideas for movies.

Between February and May 1908, Cohl created Fantasmagorie," target="_blank" class="inline-link">http://en.wikipedia.org/wi... the first fully animated film. To create the animation, Cohl placed each drawing on an illuminated glass plate and traced the next drawing, reflecting the variations needed to show movement. The animation contained over 700 illustrations.

Of course, doing nothing and not caring at all doesn't work when it comes to leadership.

Michael's management style isn't perfect and obviously doesn't work for everyone. He has been called out (many many times) for his nonsensical and distracting theatrics.

But if we know Michael Scott at all, we know he is not uncaring, and when it comes down to the wire he pulls through (did I stutter?

1. Accept Your Status. Admit that you feel like you might be missing the next awesome thing.
2. Realize You’re Looking at the Greatest Hits. Everyone else only shares his or her biggest hits as well. It’s also good to remember that it’s extremely easy to manipulate “reality.”
3. Disconnect. Turn off notifications for your social apps. If there is a person in particular who sets your FOMO on fire, don’t be afraid to unfollow that person to save your sanity.
4. Live in the Present. Make a list of all the things you wish you had time for: learning a new language, finally reading the book club selection, volunteering. 

So get out there and start living your life, and while you’re at it, practice some JOMO.

Many of these platforms can be avoided if you are a student or a working professional. Rich Johnson’s book The Power of Focus emphasises the importance of avoiding such social media sites in order to develop concentration and focus in your life and career. According to research, social media causes anxiety, tension, and makes life more difficult at times. Relating oneself to someone one will never become makes life difficult.

When it comes to fictional villains, people are drawn to villains that are similar to them. This is because fictional villains are harmless.

But when watching fictional villains in a social context, people are less likely to identify with the villain, fearing they may be judged harshly for their similarity.

When you think of Gen Z, perhaps the image that comes to mind is a tween hovering over a computer, online shopping, scrolling, posting and commenting. It’s difficult to look at Gen Z and not confine us to these stereotypes. We are the first generation to not know a world without the internet. I remember my first introduction to it—I was around six, I played Barbie.com games to pass the time and watched pirated episodes of Sailor Moon (thanks sis). Today, I’m on my laptop 24/7, and I cannot remember a life without screens or technology.

▶️ Use you.

▶️ Use their actual words.

▶️ Help your readers recognize themselves in your writing: People don’t care about “scaling customer interactions”; they do care about “getting the exact kind of real-time insights.”

• While some conventionally trained geologists are curious about mythic stories, others don't like it, missing out on the kernels of truth embedded in the narratives.
• Literate people are also sceptical about the power of oral traditions.
• If academics don't follow good practice like asking permission first, publishing research can lead to accusations of cultural appropriation.

• Wabi is about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity. ~detach from the vanity of materialism so we can experience spiritual richness instead~
• Sabi is concerned with the passage of time, the way all things grow, age, and decay, and how it manifests itself beautifully in objects.

Together, these two create the philosopical approach-

Accept what is, stay in the present moment, and appreciate the simple, transient stages of life.

• This is the metric used to measure a country's economic output that is produced by all the citizens of a country regardless of their location.


• It represents how its nationals are contributing to the country's economy.


• In order to calculate the GNP, you must add the same components above along with the net income by domestic residents and businesses from overseas investments, then subtract it from the net income earned by foreign residents and businesses from domestic investment.

• “Drawing is simply another way of seeing, which we don’t really do as adults.” - Chris" target="_blank" class="inline-link">https://art21.org/artist/c... Ware
• ”Photography is an immediate reaction, drawing is a mediation.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson, The" target="_blank" class="inline-link">https://www.magnumphotos.c... Mind’s Eye
• ”If you draw, the world becomes more beautiful, far more beautiful.” - E.O. Plaven
• ”Drawing is the discipline by which I constantly rediscover the world. I have learned that what I have not drawn, I have never really seen, and that when I start drawing an ordinary thing, I realize how extraordinary it is, sheer miracle.” - Frederick" target="_blank" class="inline-link">http://www.frederickfranck... Franck

I started to see the negative effect a messy house/work space was having on me. I wasn’t able to get my projects done due to a bunch of clutter getting in the way. Over the past year, I have experimented with a few different rules to try and build up some healthy habits. A lot of the ones I’ve tried have helped me with an organization system to make sure I stay focused on what I need to be doing and how I should go about doing it. Some time last year I heard about the two minute rule. I have implemented this rule into my life and it has helped so much.

By remembering the robust glory of heaven we are easily able to despise the fickle & transient glory of the world.

A variant of the ancient Greek game Petteia, this two-player strategy game was popular in ancient Rome. The board game had a grid of varying sizes, as documented in the first century BC.

A primitive combination of checkers and chess, Ludus Latrunculorum, also known as Latrunculi had the players moving backwards and sideways in the grid with the aim of surrounding an isolated enemy player. Its exact rules remain unclear.

What are the assumptions and beliefs that underpin your worldview? How might they be limiting your ability to grow and learn?

• Any kind of creation is an act of God, and the creator feels better after the creation has been completed.
• Art is Therapy, and is healthy for you, just like eating well, or regular exercising

Piety is not a goal but a means to attain through the purest peace of mind the highest culture.

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