January Nelson

Make no mistake—success and failure are both hugely dependent on the decisions we make. Most of the time, success requires sweat, plotting, organizing, intuition, and ruthless discipline. If you do all these things, you increase the odds that you will be successful.

Although it’s never happened to me personally, I’d assume there’s probably nothing quirkier and more spontaneous than being kidnapped by aliens and whisked away to another dimension. And when I say “kidnapped,” I mean more in the sense of “swept away and taken to another, more exciting dimension.” This theoretical kidnapping would be respectful and…

You only need one piece to complete the puzzle. Here it is, based on your star sign. Aries: alone time You are a fire sign ruled by the warrior planet Mars, so you are as sociable and gregarious as they come. On any given day you’re out there like a politician on the campaign trail—shaking…

January They’ll grow bored when you allow them to make all the decisions without ever mentioning what would make you happy or contributing ideas. February They’ll grow bored when you’re too focused on work to pay attention to them and prioritize the relationship. March They’ll grow bored when they never have a say in what…

1. LIBRA Many see her as a pushover or a doormat; she just sees herself as nice. She has trouble making decisions and would rather you make them. She is so openminded that some would see her as gullible. If you say you hate Chipotle, she will say she hates it, too—even though she secretly…

Just like life, success in the game of solitaire is based on a combination of luck and skill. But unlike most of the things we do in life, solitaire is played alone. The game’s name is based on the Latin word solitarius, which means “alone or isolated.” People who enjoy playing solitaire—rather than, say, a…

1. VIRGO You are so obsessively clean, it borders on germophobia. Germs shake in terror when you enter the room—it could be said that germs have a case of you-o-phobia. With you, everything gets the white-glove treatment—twice! Not only can you eat off your floors, you can perform surgery on them. Damn you for making…

There are two types of people in this world: Those who want to be left alone and those who won’t leave you alone. But even most people who want to be left alone hesitate being direct about it, because telling someone to leave you alone is understandably taken as an insult. When another person’s feelings…

1. PISCES The power of the universe flows in and through you. You can see the things that can’t be seen and can hear the things that can’t be heard. You don’t care about superficial appearances, only the deeper meaning. You are tuned in to the internal and the eternal rather than the external and…

It often requires more courage to suffer in silence than to rebel, more courage not to strike back than to retaliate, more courage to be silent than to speak. Booker T. Washington To suffer without complaining is his highest virtue. Erich Fromm Some people—we all know them, and although I’m not going to name any…

Aries You’re the adrenaline junkie. You can’t sit around on the beach, reading or tanning. You need to go parasailing, jump off cliffs, or swim with sharks to keep busy. Otherwise, you feel like the vacation was wasted. Taurus You’re the planner. You have an itinerary with times and activities listed out. If anyone causes…

Is an early retirement in reach for you? Certain zodiac signs, based on their unique personalties, are more likely to achieve this goal. Here are three zodiac signs most likely to retire early and enjoy the rewards of their hard work sooner than most. Taurus Taurus is driven by stability and financial security, making them…

Your soulmate is someone who loves you just the way you are.  Think about it: Why would you spend the rest of your life shackled to someone who can’t or won’t accept the real you? If you feel like you need to change even the tiniest thing about yourself to curry someone’s favor, then that…

Aries An Aries needs to chase the apple of its eye, so the best way to attract one would be to play hard to get. Not only will this peak their interest, it will cater to their need for competition. Getting you as a prize will be rewarding, but be sure to give them the…

Ever met a saint? I’ll bet you have. You probably know several saintly people but never thought of them as saints because they didn’t match the image you’ve seen from ancient church paintings—they didn’t have halos and weren’t wearing sandals and tunics. But being a saint has nothing to do with wearing long, flowing robes…

The idea of “miracles,” of events that science and logic can’t explain, seems superstitious to rational people. On the other hand, it seems perfectly rational to superstitious people. Part of human arrogance is the idea that we can understand everything. But try asking any scientist or mathematician to explain what a dream is…or even what…

Looking younger than your age is a complicated art that is influenced by multiple factors, some of which are under our control and some which aren’t. One thing you can’t control are your genes, which have a big effect on your longevity and aging process. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle plays a huge role in whether…

As opposed to “picky” eaters, who are fussy and even neurotic about what foodstuffs they consume, “selective” eaters are more discriminating about their dietary choices for a variety of reasons, including health, habit, tradition, and even snobbery. There are even genetic reasons for why some people avoid certain foods. Some people are born with tastebuds…