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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 6m

If you love stories about courage and creativity, this book is a must-read. It shows how ideas turn into real things.
#Motivation #BookRecommendation

How the Mac Was Made: The True Story Behind Apple’s Icon

Discover how the Mac was made through insider stories from Apple’s early days in this vivid account by engineer Andy Hertzfeld.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 21m

Have you read Shake Hands With the Devil? What was your biggest takeaway? Let’s talk about this powerful story below.
#BookDiscussion #ReadingCommunity

Shake Hands With the Devil: Rwanda Genocide Book Review

Shake Hands With the Devil reveals the true story of the Rwandan genocide through Roméo Dallaire’s powerful firsthand account.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 36m

There is honor in dishes that take time. That require attention. That demand respect for ingredients. This Crispy Pata carries this honor in every crackling bite.
#RespectfulCooking #TraditionalMethod

Easy Crispy Pata Recipe (Easy Crispy Pork Legs Recipe)

Crispy pata is a popular Filipino dish (tender meat and crispy skin). The cooking process of this dish takes time but the effort is worth it.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 57m

Leonardo teaches us that greatness doesn’t need titles. It needs passion, patience, and a hunger to understand.
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Leonardo da Vinci Biography by Walter Isaacson | Book Review

Leonardo da Vinci biography by Walter Isaacson explores his genius in art, science, and invention through his life and notebooks.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 1h

Albert Einstein quote reminds us: smart talk is plain talk.
#AlbertEinsteinQuote #ExplainItSimply #EasyToUnderstand #Clarity

Explain It Simply: Understanding Einstein’s Clarity Principle

Explain it simply to show true understanding. Learn Einstein’s lesson on clarity, simple explanation, and easy to understand ideas.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 1h

"That’s the thing about books..." — Jhumpa Lahiri
You move across continents—and never leave the couch.
#BookTravel #LahiriQuotes

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 1h

Look at your five. Do they build? Or break? Your habits come from them. Grow with the right crowd.
#PersonalDevelopment #QuoteLovers #LifeTips

Average of Five People: How Your Circle Shapes Your Life

Average of five people you spend time with shapes your habits, mindset, and success. Choose wisely to grow and improve your daily life.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 1h

You grow old when you stop growing. Keep reading. Keep asking. Keep learning. Stay young inside.
#PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #LearningIsLife

Lifelong Learning Mindset: Stay Young by Keeping Curious

Lifelong learning mindset means staying curious, growing daily, and keeping your mind young—no matter if you're twenty or eighty.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 1h

Don’t fear the word “impossible.” Use it as fuel. It means you’re onto something bold.
#MotivationalQuote #BreakthroughMoments #quotes

Things Worth Doing Were Once Called Impossible

Things worth doing often seem impossible at first—until someone proves they’re not. Discover the power of perseverance and belief.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 2h

Hardships shape us into who we are meant to be. They prepare us for an extraordinary destiny.
#ExtraordinaryDestiny #LifeQuotes #Inspiration

Extraordinary Destiny: How Hardships Shape Your Future

Hardships prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. Struggles build strength, purpose, and growth that shape the future.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 2h

Mistakes are not the end. They are part of the journey to victory.
#LessonsFromFailure #NeverGiveUp #Inspiration

Lessons from Failure: Edison’s Path to Success

Lessons from failure show Edison’s path to success, proving mistakes are steps toward growth, persistence, and achievement.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 2h

A proactive mindset turns obstacles into opportunities. 🚀
#Proactive #SuccessHabits #StephenCoveyQuotes

Product of My Circumstances – Stephen Covey Quote Meaning

Learn why you are not a product of my circumstances but of your decisions. Discover Stephen Covey’s lesson on choice and responsibility.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 2h

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Listen More Speak Less: Epictetus on True Wisdom

Epictetus teaches us to listen more speak less, showing how silence, self-control, and wisdom build stronger understanding.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 2h

Epictetus reminds us to listen more and speak less. Real wisdom comes from silence, patience, and understanding. Fewer words, deeper thoughts. 🧠👂💬
#ListenMoreSpeakLess #Epictetus #StoicWisdom #LifeQuotes #Mindfulness #QuoteLovers #WisdomQuotes

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 2h

Edison failed often, yet he kept working. His lesson is clear: stay steady, and you will astonish yourself.
#Persistence #Success #Quotes

Reach Our Potential: Lessons from Edison’s Inspiring Quote

Discover how Edison’s words inspire us to reach our potential, unlock hidden talents, and achieve personal growth in life.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 3h

Raising children means shaping the future. Criticism begins with self-check.
#FamilyQuotes #ParentingTruths #QuoteLovers

Criticize Younger Generation? Start by Looking at Parents

Criticize younger generation? This quote reminds us that their actions often reflect the values and lessons taught by their parents.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 3h

Be curious. Don’t judge. Everyone knows something you don’t. That’s how we learn and grow together.
#Curiosity #PersonalGrowth #QuoteLovers

Ignorant on Different Subjects – Will Rogers' Wise Reminder

We’re all ignorant on different subjects. This Will Rogers quote reminds us to stay humble, curious, and open to learning from others.

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Michael Daly @michaeldaly64.bsky.social · 18h

From the liner notes of the Rhino Hi-Fi pressing of The Monkees' PISCES, AQUARIUS, CAPRICORN & JONES, LTD...

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Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social · 4h

"Somebody described him as an omnivore, which I quite liked. He doesn’t leave much more than bones."

Tim Curry on *that* role.

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Tim Curry Does the Time Warp

The actor and singer discusses the origins of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” his relationship with David Bowie, and the joy of working with Miss Piggy.

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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 7h

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A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

YouTube video by Rham Records

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Yuri Vorontsov 🐬☀️⛵️ @kwispel.bsky.social · 5h

Looking at this promo picture, I can bet that this fast-going cruise ship will end up on the shore/rocks within a couple of seconds. And how high are these palm trees?!
How did we become so dumb?

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Giles Paley-Phillips @eliistender10.bsky.social · 4h

To be loved...

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 5h

Books sharpen choices. No books? Eeny, meeny, miney, mo.
#Wisdom #Decisions #Reading

Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 7h

The book starts with Bletchley Park, where geniuses cracked the Enigma machine. Aldrich shows how these wartime heroes built today’s secretive GCHQ.
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GCHQ Intelligence History: Britain’s Secret Cyber Wars

GCHQ intelligence history uncovered. From Bletchley Park to modern surveillance, Aldrich reveals Britain's secret cyber wars. Read the truth.

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Ekimellnea @ekimellnea.bsky.social · 11h

Readers think bigger. Non-readers think smaller.
#MindGrowth #Books #Wisdom