Self-Improvement
Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
One of the best things about life is the chance to try again, to commit to work harder, and to improve ourselves when we see weaknesses, faults, and imperfections. Self-improvement is directly correlated with happiness, and ultimately leads to success and prosperity.
At Prosperopedia.com, we are obsessed (in a good way, we think) with self-improvement, talent development, killing bad habits and encouraging good ones. We hope that you find something here that will help you today and in the future as you work alongside others to improve, to become your best self.
How to Decalcify the Pineal Gland
The pineal gland, often referred to as the “third eye,” is a fascinating and enigmatic organ located deep within the human brain. Its association with spirituality and inner awareness has intrigued researchers and spiritual seekers for centuries. The renowned philosopher and mathemetician René Descartes described the importance of the pineal gland: “I believe that the…
Emergency Preparations for Surviving a Societal Collapse
The potential for a cataclysmic collapse of society as we know it is a scenario that has increasing number of people paying attention to events that are happening around the world. While it is impossible to predict exactly when, how, or to what extent a collapse might occur, the past several decades have given clear…
How to Meditate Properly
In the hustle and bustle society of our modern age, there is an abundance of stress buildup that is translating into significant mental health problems for a large Some Staggering Mental Health Statistics in America While meditation alone isn’t guaranteed to fix all of the mental health problems our society is facing, it provides a…
Bible Quotes About Money, Finances, and Wealth
The Bible’s teachings regarding money and finance are inspired and proven to work. Here are are the Bible verses that provide the foundation of Christian beliefs regarding money.
Starting and Growing a Business
In this article, I will be discussing topics associated with starting and growing a business. As an outline for this discussion, I will be using the manual for a course called Starting and Growing My Business for Self-Reliance, published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the LDS Church or…
7 Lies About Thomas Jefferson, a Bible-Believing Christian
The Founding Fathers of the United States of America have long been remembered as some of the most inspired people to inhabit this planet. Their commitment to freedom and the ideas they came together to shape into the Declaration of Independence and later the Constitution has carried the principles of fundamental human rights and the…
How to Delete Your Twitter Account
Twitter can be a great social media outlet for businesses, public personalities, professionals, and even just regular people, but it’s certainly not for everyone. If you’re one of those people who’s had enough of Twitter, and you’re ready to move on with your life, you can delete your Twitter account. Here’s how to do it….
How to Prevent Homosexuality and Gender Confusion in Children
The erosion of morality and traditional values – especially over the several decades since the sexual revolution of the 1960s – has created a culture in modern society that is confusing in too many ways. Random public shootings, depression, anxiety, suicide, a general lack of honesty and integrity, and a host of other societal breakdowns…
Practical Christmas Gifts That Last Well Beyond the Holiday Season
In my family, I’ve developed a bit of a reputation as the guy who’s not driven entirely by fun and amusement as my primary motivation. In fact, when it comes time my birthday each year, my wife years ago developed the habit of learning ahead of time what things I most needed, whether it was…
Getting Things Done – David Allen’s Productivity Time Management Method
Doing more is a popular thing these days. The more motivated segment of the population seems to always be looking for ways to do more with less, to make the most of each day, each hour, each minute. Programs abound to help you be healthier, wealthier, smarter, more spiritual, more disciplined…better all around. Well, I’m…
Are You a Taker or a Giver?
Several years ago, I had a conversation with a friend of mine who was struggling with his career, his finances, and other elements of his life. As we drove home from a meeting we had attended together with a non-profit organization, he vented about all of the issues he had been having. He told almost…
Associating Your Own Personal Brand With Quality
As a parent, I often look for opportunities to convey to my kids some of the things I’ve learned from my own life experiences. Sometimes the perfect moment arises in the natural of the flow of a conversation, and I’m able to capitalize on a chance to illustrate and instruct in a way that is…
Why Honesty and Integrity Are Critical for Prosperity
What if all people were honest? What if we could all trust that when a person gives his or her word to us, we didn’t have to worry about whether that person truly meant what was said? What if when we hired someone to do a job, when we conducted a transaction, when we loan…
Using Financial Goals and Incentives to Increase Family Productivity and Protect Wealth
Several years ago, my wife brought up with me the topic of purchasing a nice mini-grand piano to put into our front, formal room. We did a little research and found out that we’d be looking at spending in the range of $5,000 to $10,000 to get something that matched what my wife and I…
The Dangers of Being a Rich and Famous Celebrity
Prosperity Doesn’t Mean Celebrity You might think it strange that I’m discussing the dangers of being rich and famous on a website that is centered on how to become prosperous. Although having money and being financially secure is certainly a core element of prosperity, I think there is a clear difference between the comfortable prosperity…
Productivity Tips for Business Professionals
Every hard-working professional wants to be more productive, capable of doing more things in less time. Our modern world provides us with calendaring apps, online list building tools, activity timers, all kinds of phone gadgets, and an endless list of options for educating ourselves on how to be better. If you’re like me, you likely…
One for the Money, Guide to Family Finance
If you want to be successful raising a family, one of the most important skills you can develop is managing your finances. In the 21st Century, being a parent is more expensive than ever. A USDA report released in 2017 estimated that it will cost parents $233,610 to raise a child born in 2015. In…
How to Organize Your Family’s Schedule Using Google Calendar
Organizing your family’s schedule doesn’t have to be difficult. It may seem challenging to find the time to sit down with your wife (maybe the kids too) and figure out a system that will allow you to keep track of and be prepared for everything that is happening in the lives of each of the…
How to Grow Taller Through Nutrition
When I was growing up, my goals included (like many young boys) playing linebacker in the NFL and having a pitching career on a Major League Baseball team. Although, statistically speaking, doing either of those things (let alone both) is nearly impossible for any kid, it’s much more of a possibility for bigger, taller people….
Beginners Guide to Raising a Family for Mothers
My husband asked me to write a companion post to his Beginners Guide to Raising a Family for Fathers article. My first reaction was to feel a little inadequate. After all, at the ripe old age of 34, I really do not consider myself an expert at anything. I have made many rookie mistakes along…
The 5,000 Year Leap – 28 Principles of Freedom that Founded America
If we were to grade the United States of America on how well the nation and its citizens are upholding the privileges and opportunity we inherited from the country’s founders, we’d be disappointed in where we’ve slipped to over the past two centuries. The understanding of why and how America became the world’s leader in…
Joseph in Egypt – A Model for Temporal and Spiritual Success
In my ongoing journey towards achieving prosperity, it has been useful to look for examples to follow. I’ve tried throughout my life to emulate those who possess character traits that I find worthy of emulation. One of my favorite historical mentors is a man who had lots of reason to give up, to consign himself…
Beginners Guide to Raising a Family for Fathers
Let me start out this simple guide by giving some of my background. That seems like a good starting point. I’m going to share with you some of the things I’ve learned over the past 15-plus years of being married. I’ll also go beyond that time in history and share what I’ve learned about what…
How to Set Goals and Achieve Them
Setting goals is something that everyone has heard of, but very few people implement. Goal setting takes discipline to put into action and more so to stay consistent with it. If you understand the 5 SMART goal methodology and how to write SMART goals, naturally, you’ll be able to accomplish more in a short period…
How To Become Rich – The Richest Man in Babylon Formula
The Richest Man In Babylon is a fictional story with sound principles that have helped people become wealthy through their application. This first part comes from the part of the book “Seven Curses For A Lean Purse”. Heed the advice in each of these sections, and your “purse” will become fat and overflowing with wealth….
Sleep Engineering Can Improve Brain Function and Memory
An oft-repeated quote attributed to Benjamin Franklin says: “Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” The concept of getting to sleep early and rising early has been validated practically and scientifically for centuries, but we may also be entering a phase of understanding about sleep and how to…
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: A Summary
The approach to self-improvement described in The 7 Habits of Effective People book by Stephen Covey, originally published in 1989, has become one of the most popular methods for becoming, as the book implies, effective. In 2004, Covey added an 8th habit to his popular improvement methodology. Stephen Covey, a religious, family-oriented man who was…
Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues
Benjamin Franklin’s 13 Virtues Benjamin Franklin was a man of many virtues. One of the key members of the group we call the Founding Fathers of the United States of America, Benjamin Franklin was a brilliant statesman with a mind fixated on improvement on every front. As a scientist, politician, inventor, entrepreneur, and in the…
Learning From Tom Ferry And Gary Vaynerchuck
Tom Ferry is a professional real estate coach who has built his empire in hosting events, coaching services, and mentorship. He’s a New York Times bestselling author, married, and has two sons. Tom met Gary Vaynerchuck in 2009 and Gary often has Tom swing by with his team to collaborate and share insight into the…