Southerners and quaint ranching communities consider the word cowboy to be a compliment. Often referring to someone cool, calm, collected, with an endless amount of bravery and testosterone alike. cowboys are born to handle horses, cattle, sheep, and most other livestock. From roping to branding, these good ole boys know how to get the job … Read more
Nicholas Sparks is an American film producer, novelist, and screenwriter. Most of Nicholas Charles Sparks’ books have been rated as bestsellers due to their amazing content. Sparks pursued a degree in business finance at the University of Notre Dame but always aspired to be a writer. After struggling in different professions for a long time, … Read more
Ava Gardner was born on December 24, 1922 and died on January 25, 1990. She was part of a very big family and was the youngest of seven children. Gardner had a difficult childhood because her parents were poor while she was growing up. She managed to hold on to her faith. Her mother raised … Read more
Rachel Hollis is an author and entrepreneur whose book Girl, Wash Your Face sold over 4 million copies and quickly became a top-seller in the U.S. alone. She’s also had a successful podcast for 10 plus years, providing self-help tools to everyday people. These 44 Rachel Hollis quotes will give you encouragement to strive for … Read more
George was born in 1943 in Liverpool England. George Harrison was a well known English guitarist, songwriter, producer, and a famous singer worldwide. He was the lead guitarist of the prominent band The Beatles. Harrison was known by most as “The Quiet Beatle.” George Harrison was a passionate follower of Hinduism, which was rare in … Read more
A mermaid is a creature believed to live in the sea or ocean, with a head and upper body similar to that of a human female and a fish-like tail. The male gender of a mermaid is called a merman, however, there are very few stories and myths about them, and hence, they are less … Read more
American short-story writer and novelist, Anais Nin was born in 1903 in Neuilly, France and died in January 1977 in Los Angeles, California. While living in Paris, Anais assisted her close pal, Henry Miller to write and publish his first novel, Tropic of Cancer. Non spent her early years in Spain and Cuba followed by 16 years … Read more
Dick Gregory was born in 1932, St. Louis Missouri, United States. Dick Gregory was an African-American comedian, spokesman for health issues, and a civil rights activist who was recognized nationally in the 1960s for his comedy that was against racial prejudice. He addressed his hard-hitting satire to the white audiences by giving a comedic voice … Read more
Joseph Campbell is a renowned mythologist, writer and lecturer. He is best known for his work in comparative mythology and the analysis of world myths. He was one of the most influential thinkers and storytellers of the twentieth century and his work crossed over from academia to pop culture and even influenced the Star Wars Movies. … Read more
According to tradition, the man we know as Buddha was born a prince and he was carefully sheltered from life outside the castle. When he left the castle one day as an adult, he saw suffering he never knew existed. He was overcome by death, disease, and the difficulty of life in a world he never … Read more
Eckhart Tolle, was born in 1948 as Ulrich Leonard Tolle. In his early life he felt that he was alienated from society and it made him have a troubling start to life. His parents fought a lot and eventually got divorced, landing him to live with his father in Spain and he had no formal … Read more
Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish author and theologian who is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. Søren Aabye Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher and theologian. He is one of the most famous philosophers in the world. His philosophy had a big impact on Western thought and culture. Søren was born in Copenhagen on 5 … Read more
Don Quixote, written by Miguel de Cervantes in two parts (1605 and 1615), is primarily conceived as a biting parody of the courtly traditions so popular in literature at the time. It is widely thought to be the first modern novel, and its popularity among western readers has not diminished with time. It doesn’t just … Read more
Our world is full of bad parents, including both bad fathers and bad mothers. Parents have a huge responsibility of raising their children and sadly, not all of them do it right. Some take parenting for granted and neglect their child’s emotions and mental well-being, which results in the poor development of the child. In … Read more
Smokey and the Bandit hit the big screen in 1977 and was a huge hit. Featuring an all star cast with stars like Jackie Gleason and Burt Reynolds, this movie quickly became a must watch for comedy fans and outlaw movie viewers alike. The movie may be viewed as not politically correct by today’s standards … Read more
While others work hard, lazy people enjoy themselves. Well, that’s what they tell themselves. They sleep, watch T.V., or just play. Agreed, nobody genuinely likes being lazy. They don’t do it intentionally. But at the same time, they are not able to change their behavior. So what do you do? If you are wanting to … Read more
The principle of Yin and Yang is that everything exists as related and contradictory opposites. For example Light and Dark need each other to exist and are the opposites. Old and New, and Dark and Light are two other common examples. Yin and Yang are fundamental concepts in Chinese culture and the notion has impacted … Read more
Randy Poffo – better known as Macho Man Randy Savage- was, and still is a true legend. The man had a propensity for greatness, and always left his audience wanting more. As a professional wrestler, he claimed 29 championships, and held 11 titles throughout a 32 year career. Regardless of whether you like pro wrestling … Read more
David Goggins was born on February 17, 1975. He is a very famous motivational speaker and inspirational icon to many around the world. He served in the Iraq war and is a retired United States Navy SEAL and former United States Air Force Tactical Control member. His memoir, Can’t Hurt Me, was published in 2018. David … Read more
Snoopy is the beloved animated beagle from Charles Schulz’s famous comic strip (Charlie Brown). Unlike your typical canine, Snoopy enjoys drinking root beer, collecting fine arts, reading, and writing. During his ventures, Snoopy handles life equipped with great knowledge and light-hearted humor. Sitting on the roof of his infamous little red dog house, Snoopy ponders while … Read more
Pablo Escobar was bold. Of course, he was bold – he was known as the King of Cocaine! Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord that is now known as the richest criminal in the world. Even after his death, his estate amassed upwards of 59 billion dollars as of 2019. He and his cartel, … Read more
In ancient Greece, wrestling was most likely the most popular sport, and was a part of Olympic Games from 776 BCE. Early in the 13th century was the first recorded English wrestling match that took place in London. Modern wrestling began with involving wrestlers or strongmen in fairs, circuses, and theaters in which these wrestlers … Read more
Sling Blade tells the story of Karl Childers, a mentally disabled man played by Billy Bob Thornton. After killing his mother and her lover, he is released from the mental hospital back to the community. He quickly forms a bond with Frank (played by Lucas Black), a boy whose father committed suicide. Frank’s mother lets … Read more
There has been centuries’ worth of research done on how to achieve success in life. Some say it is wealth; others say it is power. Some people say it is only a matter of luck. All of these, no doubt, can make you successful, they won’t get you to success by themselves. All successful people in … Read more