About the author The Mind Map Journal is where visual thinking meets personal growth. Our website brings you proven mind mapping methods that turn scattered thoughts into clear, actionable plans. We offer a full library of tips, tutorials and templates that work for both new and skilled journalers, going beyond basic writing by adding visual… Mehr lesen "Happiness is not capturing butterflies
About the Author Arthur C. Brooks is a social scientist, professor, and columnist born in 1964. Before his academic career, Brooks was a professional French horn player who performed with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. The quote appears in Brooks’ 2019 bestselling book “Love Your Enemies: How Decent People Can Save America from the Culture of… Mehr lesen "Happy people love people
About the Author “Thelma” is a 2023 dark comedy horror film directed by Josh Margolin in his feature directorial debut. The movie stars June Squibb as the title character, a 93-year-old woman who goes on an unexpected adventure after falling victim to a phone scammer who steals $10,000 from her. The quote comes directly from… Mehr lesen "We all have our good days and our bad days
About the Author Simone Biles, born March 14, 1997, is widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time. Biles is known for her extraordinary athletic abilities, performing skills so difficult they’ve been named after her, including the “Biles” vault and the “Biles II” floor exercise element. The quote comes from interviews Biles gave during… Mehr lesen "If you’re having fun
About the Author Bill Perkins is a hedge fund manager, high-stakes poker player, and author who wrote “Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life,” published in 2020. The quote appears in his book “Die with Zero,” which challenges conventional retirement wisdom. Rather than focusing on accumulating wealth until death,… Mehr lesen "The main thing you’ll be retiring on
About the Author Douglas Adams (1952-2001) was an English author, humorist, and screenwriter best known for creating “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.” The quote appears in “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” the first novel in his series, published in 1979. In the story, the character Vroomfondel makes this statement during a discussion about… Mehr lesen "Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful
About the Author Oliver Stone is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer born on September 15, 1946. He’s known for his controversial films that often examine political and cultural issues, particularly those related to the late 20th century. Stone won Academy Awards for directing “Platoon” (1986) and “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989),… Mehr lesen "Never underestimate the power of jealousy
About the Author Edward Abbey (1927-1989) was an American author, essayist, and environmental advocate who passionately defended wilderness and criticized public land policies. The quote comes from his most famous work, “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness” (1968), where Abbey describes his time as a park ranger. In the opening pages, he portrays the… Mehr lesen "The most beautiful place on Earth
About the Author William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker born in London to a family of modest means. The quote comes from his poem “Auguries of Innocence,” written around 1803 but not published until 1863, long after his death. This poem opens with the famous four lines before extending into a… Mehr lesen "To see a World in a Grain of Sand
About the Author Sam Harris is a writer, philosopher, neuroscientist, and podcast host born in 1967. The quote comes from Harris’s book “Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion” (2014), where he explores consciousness, meditation, and spirituality from a secular, scientific perspective. In this work, Harris draws on his own experiences with meditation as… Mehr lesen "Where you stand
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