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Way #2: Listen Effectively
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergWhen the media hits you with another message, don't take it for granted. Analyze and question.
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Way #1: Be Aware of Every Moment
To achieve significant results in life, the effort must be constant. Don't waste a minute.
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Way #3: Say It Out Loud
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergArticulate your beliefs out loud, and find out if you really believe what you say.
_(english).jpg "Way #4: Introduce Yourself to Yourself")
Way #4: Introduce Yourself to Yourself
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDon't go through life making assumptions about who you are. Take time now before a crisis comes along and forces the issue.
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Way #5: The Power of Awe
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergIn the face of the Grand Canyon or a hurricane, we feel exhilaratingly small. It's the power of awe.
_(english).jpg "Way #6: Mastering Fear")
Way #6: Mastering Fear
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergRoller coasters and horror movies... we pay good money to be scared out of our wits. Harness the energy of "fear" for positive purposes.
_(english).jpg "Way #7: The True Charisma")
Way #7: The True Charisma
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergHumility is not an inferiority complex. It's doing the right thing and not being dependent on the opinion of others.
_(english).jpg "Way #8: Constant Joy")
Way #8: Constant Joy
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergJoy gives you the power, motivation and confidence to achieve things that otherwise seem too difficult to attempt. Better than a granola bar - joy is pure energy.
_(english).jpg "Way #9: Total Concentration")
Way #9: Total Concentration
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergWe use just a small fraction of our mental capacity. To achieve more, learn how to concentrate and avoid distractions.
_(english).jpg "Way #10: Honor The Wise Person")
Way #10: Honor The Wise Person
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDon't read about wisdom in a book. Find an expert and watch how he works.
_(english).jpg "Way #11: Work It Through With Friends")
Way #11: Work It Through With Friends
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergCompanies test-market new products. To know the value of your ideas, find friends to give you straight, honest feedback.
_(english).jpg "Way #12: Growth Through Teaching")
Way #12: Growth Through Teaching
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDon't let your idea remain a hazy notion in your imagination. Transmit it to others and make it a reality.
_(english).jpg "Way #13: Think About It")
Way #13: Think About It
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergWe make snap decisions or may mull over decisions for too long. Become skilled at a happy medium of decision-making.
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Way #14: Written Instructions For Living
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergTorah is not an arcane text of the ancient world. It is the essence of Judaism, which is the essence of ourselves.
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Way #15: Oral Instructions For Living
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergJudaism is not a reference work sitting on the shelf. It's to be lived and internalized.
_(english).jpg "Way #16: Apply Business Accumen To Living")
Way #16: Apply Business Accumen To Living
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergA business has to function at maximum efficiency. Apply those same core principles to your pursuit of a great personal and spiritual life.
_(english).jpg "Way #17: Marriage Power")
Way #17: Marriage Power
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergIntimacy is a powerful drive, second only to survival itself. Use it wisely.
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Way #18: The Use of Physical Pleasure
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergThe physical world is for our pleasure. Spiritual growth comes through elevating the mundane world.
_(english).jpg "Way #19: Wake Up and Live")
Way #19: Wake Up and Live
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergMinimize sleep – because on a deeper level, it's about "waking up" to life.
_(english).jpg "Way #20: The Art of Conversation")
Way #20: The Art of Conversation
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergPeople today are busier than ever, "conversation time" is diminishing. Is anyone out there listening?
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Way #21: Laughter Is Serious Business
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergLaughter is a deeply spiritual emotion. Understand the dynamics of laughter and use it wisely.
Way #22: Conquer Frustration
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergIt's a tough world and we have to be persistent. Accept the frustration as a challenge - and love it!
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Way #23: The Good Heart
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergBe aware of your inner struggle between the two conflicting inclinations - to do the right thing, or to be selfish.
_(english).jpg "Way #24: Search For Wisdom")
Way #24: Search For Wisdom
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergWisdom makes the wheels of life spin forward. Pursue it.
_(english).jpg "Way #25: No Pain No Gain")
Way #25: No Pain No Gain
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergPain is an unavoidable reality of life. The key to success is to accept the pain and grow from it.
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Way #26: Know Your Place
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergEvery person has a unique contribution to make in this world. Figure out who you are, and where you fit into the grand scheme.
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Way #27: Happiness
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergYou can be rich and miserable. Happiness is a state of mind. Develop tools for how to get it.
_(english).jpg "Way #28: Protect What Is Precious")
Way #28: Protect What Is Precious
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergA fence keeps a safe distance from danger. If you find a "hole" in your life, take precautions to avoid stumbling into errors.
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Way #29: Subtle Traps of Arrogance
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDistinguish between pride ("I'm better than others") and pleasure ("I'm fortunate").
_(english).jpg "Way #30: Be Loved By Others")
Way #30: Be Loved By Others
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergThe human desire to be loved is deep and natural. If you give warmth, you'll attract warmth.
_(english).jpg "Way #31: Seek The Ultimate Pleasure")
Way #31: Seek The Ultimate Pleasure
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergEven with lots of money and power, no human being is truly satisfied without the transcendent dimension.
_(english).jpg "Way #32: Love Humanity")
Way #32: Love Humanity
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergImagine having never seen a human being before. What a fantastic gadget!
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Way #33: Fulfill Your Obligations
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDon't grumble about obligations. They actualize potential and are the basis of self esteem.
_(english).jpg "Way #34: Use Your Inner Guide")
Way #34: Use Your Inner Guide
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergBuried within the subconscious lies the knowledge of everything we need to know about living.
_(english).jpg "Way #35: Love Criticism")
Way #35: Love Criticism
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergCriticism is not a personal attack, but a way to reach your Olympic-level potential.
_(english).jpg "Way #36: Handling Social Pressure")
Way #36: Handling Social Pressure
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDon't spend your life trying to impress others. Better to convinced yourself.
_(english).jpg "Way #37: Never Be Bored")
Way #37: Never Be Bored
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDon't take life for granted. Look for fresh insights. Reawaken the mystery.
_(english).jpg "Way #38: Responsible Decisions")
Way #38: Responsible Decisions
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergEvery conscious moment is another decision. The most important decision is "What am I living for?"
_(english).jpg "Way #39: Share The Burden")
Way #39: Share The Burden
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergSensitizing yourself to the pain of others will give you renewed awareness for living.
_(english).jpg "Way #40: Make Others Meritorious")
Way #40: Make Others Meritorious
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergWe all recognize the need to take responsibility when someone is in physical danger. We're just as obligated when it's a spiritual danger.
_(english).jpg "Way #41: Getting Into Reality")
Way #41: Getting Into Reality
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergLife is breathtaking. Wouldn't you rather experience love than watch it in a movie? Get out of the illusion and into reality.
_(english).jpg "Way #42: Peace of Mind")
Way #42: Peace of Mind
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergEven with the world in turmoil, we can be at inner peace. To attain that equilibrium, focus on the needs of your soul.
_(english).jpg "Way #43: Fascination With Living")
Way #43: Fascination With Living
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergChildren live in a natural state of awe. To reclaim that energy, pursue your goals with relentless fascination.
_(english).jpg "Way #44: Analyze the Issues")
Way #44: Analyze the Issues
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergThe best defense against abuse is to question what you see. Use your intellect to uncover inconsistencies and rationalizations.
_(english).jpg "Way #45: Expand Your Ideas")
Way #45: Expand Your Ideas
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergWhenever you learn a piece of wisdom, extract what's relevant to your life. Rake it to its ultimate conclusion and live with it.
_(english).jpg "Way #46: Learn In Order To Teach")
Way #46: Learn In Order To Teach
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergIf you know something worthwhile, share it. By reaching others, you will reach yourself.
_(english).jpg "Way #47: Learn In Order To Do")
Way #47: Learn In Order To Do
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergThe power of wisdom is to make life better. There is no greater waste than to have great ideas and then not to use them.
_(english).jpg "Way #48: Educate the Educators")
Way #48: Educate the Educators
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergDon't swallow wholesale what others say. Check out whether it make sense.
_(english).jpg "Way #49: Organize Your Mind")
Way #49: Organize Your Mind
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergThe human brain is a sophisticated filing cabinet. Organize in order to access that information.
_(english).jpg "Way #50: Rewards of Gratitude")
Way #50: Rewards of Gratitude
by Rabbi Noah WeinbergAcknowledge your gifts and be grateful to the source. Because if you know from whom you're receiving, you can always go back for more.
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_(english).jpg "Preventing Child Molestation")
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Siege of Jerusalem
The Tenth of Tevet marks Nebuchadnezzar's siege of Jerusalem 2,500 years ago. What is the message for us today?
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