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Pancake end result

If At First You Don’t Succeed…

May 8, 2011/4 Comments/in Adam, Challenge Yourself!, Funny!, Inspiration /by Adam Pervez

A metaphor for how something as simple as cooking pancakes can reveal how important it is in life to keep on trying when at first you don’t succeed.
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My Coffee Shop - Taken 3-Jan-2011 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Photo Friday – My Coffee Shop – Amsterdam, Netherlands

May 6, 2011/0 Comments/in Netherlands, Photo Friday /by Adam Pervez

Discovering my very own coffee shop in Amsterdam!
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U-shaped happiness

Avoiding The U-Shaped Happiness Curve

May 5, 2011/0 Comments/in Challenge Yourself!, News /by Adam Pervez

An analysis of the U-shaped happiness curve and why it need not happen to you
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Old lady finishing marathon race Gladys Burrill

You’re Never Too Old To Run – Secret To Happiness From World’s Oldest Marathon Runner

May 4, 2011/2 Comments/in Inspiration, News /by Adam Pervez

You’re Never Too Old To Run – Secret To Happiness From World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Gladys Burrill
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Caroline Casey - Pursuing the Impossible and overcoming adversity

Caroline Casey – Overcoming Adversity and Taking The Happiness Plunge

May 1, 2011/4 Comments/in Inspiration, Purpose /by Adam Pervez

Caroline Casey’s inspirational story of overcoming blindness and riding an elephant across India and starting her own organization
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Tram On A Hilly Street - Taken 13-Apr-2009 - Lisbon, Portugal

Photo Friday – Tram On A Hilly Street – Lisbon, Portugal

April 29, 2011/0 Comments/in Photo Friday, Portugal /by Adam Pervez

Descending down a steep street as a tram comes up the street in Lisbon, Portugal
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landfill

The Zero Waste Family

April 29, 2011/4 Comments/in Inspiration, News /by Adam Pervez

Learning from a zero waste, no impact family on how they have created a lifestyle that minimizes waste that saves time and money.
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baby smiling

Smile More!

April 25, 2011/5 Comments/in Challenge Yourself!, Health /by Adam Pervez

How smiling more can make you feel better, put you in a better mood, make you more attractive, and feel less stressed? Smile more!
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be different be happy yellow smiley in middle of sad blue smileys

Be Different – Be Happy

April 23, 2011/2 Comments/in Challenge Yourself!, Purpose /by Adam Pervez

How being different can empower you and enable you to live life on your terms making you a happier and healthier person
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Manneken Pis Statue - Taken 19-Feb-2009 - Brussels, Belgium

Photo Friday – Manneken Pis Statue – Brussels, Belgium

April 22, 2011/0 Comments/in Belgium, Photo Friday /by Adam Pervez

The most famous kid statue in the world – Manneken Pis
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Earth love heart

Happy Earth Day!

April 22, 2011/1 Comment/in Challenge Yourself!, Love, Purpose /by Adam Pervez

Earth day is a time when we can give back to the planet and show gratitude for all it gives us.
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Tunnel

Stop Tunnel Vision And Get New Perspectives

April 21, 2011/1 Comment/in Challenge Yourself!, Inspiration /by Adam Pervez

We often have tunnel vision when seeking solutions to our problems, but taking a fresh perspective can yield unconventional, superior results.
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Clarence Hartley - Inspirational Marathon Runner

Defining Perseverance – Clarence Hartley

April 16, 2011/4 Comments/in Inspiration, News /by Adam Pervez

What we can learn from an inspirational and courageous 81 year old marathon runner
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Paris At Midnight On New Year's Eve - Taken 1-Jan-2009 - Paris, France

Photo Friday – Paris At Midnight On New Year’s Eve – Paris, France

April 15, 2011/0 Comments/in France, Photo Friday /by Adam Pervez

A view of Paris at midnight on New Year’s Eve
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World's Oldest Man Walter Breuning

Advice From The World’s Oldest Man

April 15, 2011/3 Comments/in Inspiration, News /by Adam Pervez

Some great advice from the world’s oldest man, Walter Breuning, about his secrets to a long life
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Cook Something!

Cook Something!

April 10, 2011/1 Comment/in Challenge Yourself!, Purpose /by Adam Pervez

Cooking can bring out your creativity, increase your confidence, and be a fun family activity. Cook something!
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Rainbow Over King Robert The Bruce - Taken 4-Jan-2005 - Stirling, Scotland

Photo Friday – Rainbow Over King Robert The Bruce – Stirling, Scotland

April 8, 2011/0 Comments/in Photo Friday, Scotland /by Adam Pervez

A double rainbow over King Robert The Bruce’s statue in front of Stirling Castle in Stirling, Scotland
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