If you enjoy TED talks, you might also like doLectures (http://www.dolectures.com). They aren't "life changing" per se, but some of the talks offer new and interesting perspective.
A couple of years ago, I was able to sit still and focus on my breathing, for upto 30 minutes at a stretch, and those days I felt more at peace with myself. It was like internal 'world peace' and harmony. Of late I haven't been able to sit still for longer than 15 minutes even when I try, but that may have a lot to do with the fact that I am in college, and constantly juggling n number of things.
These are some previous discussions that you might find useful:
"what the actual cost of education would be and remove all the useless excess courses added to the curriculum unnecessarily."
couldn't agree more.
i am currently in college, and i have to take 3 engineering electives (classes, outside of my engineering major), 2 social science electives, and i get to take 3 "any/free" electives.
one could make an argument that it broadens the educational experience or whatever, but from experience, half these classes are BS, and almost all of these just suck up a lot of time, which could be better spent focusing on one's chosen field of study/ or other interests.
hey i was thinking about taking up boxing as a sport. i am essentially waiting for my gear [gloves] to arrive. i have access to a punching bag / speed ball.
would you recommend a DIY approach to learning the basics, or is it essential to learn it from someone who already knows it ?
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