Vicki Baum was more than ink and paper. She was a symphony—a blend of words, music, and wanderlust. Picture young Vicki—a dreamer with ink-stained fingers. Her mother, Mathilde, battled mental demons, and her father, a bank clerk, met a tragic end in occupied Serbia. Vicki’s life was a chiaroscuro—a dance between light and shadow. She… Mehr lesen "There are shortcuts to happiness
Freya Stark, a spirited British-Italian explorer and travel writer, danced across the pages of history like a desert wind. Imagine Freya as a young girl, her eyes alight with curiosity. She devoured tales of distant lands—the scent of spices, the whisper of sand dunes, the secrets hidden in ancient ruins. Her heart fluttered with the… Mehr lesen "There can be no happiness
Viktor E. Frankl, a psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, didn’t merely tread the path of academia; he carved his own. His journey began with a curiosity that bloomed early—a fascination with psychology and the quest for meaning. Picture a young Frankl, scribbling notes in dimly lit classrooms, his mind ablaze with questions. As a teenager, he… Mehr lesen "Happiness, cannot be pursued
Zat Rana, a modern-day philosopher and writer, weaves his insights at the intersection of science, art, and business. His canvas is Design Luck, where he brushes strokes of wisdom, inviting readers to construct richer lives. But who is this enigmatic thinker, and what led him to distill such profound truths? Born in the digital age,… Mehr lesen "Happiness isn’t about a state of constant elation
Mahatma Gandhi, was a remarkable figure who etched his legacy into the annals of history. His life was a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice. Gandhi, affectionately known as the Mahatma (which translates to “Great Soul”), emerged as a beacon of hope during India’s struggle for independence from British… Mehr lesen "Happiness is when what you think
Alexandre Dumas was a prolific French novelist and playwright. Dumas moved to Paris in 1823, where he began his career as a writer. His works, which include “The Three Musketeers” and “The Count of Monte Cristo”, have been translated into many languages, making him one of the most widely read French authors. His novels, often… Mehr lesen "There is neither happiness nor misery in the world
The uniqueness of your writing is shaped by elements like humour, empathy, metaphors, unusual phrasing, and sentence structure variations. But beyond these stylistic elements, there’s something even more fundamental that makes your writing truly unique: YOU. Your experiences, your perspectives, your thoughts, and your emotions are the lifeblood of your writing. They infuse your words… Mehr lesen "How to write: How your experiences shape your words
Imagine a simple trick to keep your marriage strong and happy. This isn’t a fantasy, but a reality discovered by Dr. Gottman and Robert Levenson in the 1970s. It’s called the 5:1 relationship hack, a simple yet powerful ratio that can transform your relationship. Dr. John Gottman and Robert Levenson discovered a fascinating pattern in… Mehr lesen "The 5:1 relationship hack by Dr. Gottman
Tom Waits is an American musician, composer, songwriter, and actor. His music, a blend of rock, blues, jazz, and experimental techniques, often focuses on the underbelly of society, delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice. The song “Take It With Me” from the album “Mule Variations” released in 1999 was written by Waits and his… Mehr lesen "Nimm es mit mir - Tom Waits
Tom Waits is an American musician, composer, songwriter, and actor. His music, a blend of rock, blues, jazz, and experimental techniques, often focuses on the underbelly of society, delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice. The quote is from the song “Take It With Me” from the album “Mule Variations” released in 1999. The song… Mehr lesen "All that you’ve loved is all that you own.
