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Category Archives: Travel
UNDERSTANDING EVOLUTION: A REVIEW of BERRA’S DARWIN’S BIOGRAPHY
This essay is a book review. It refers to the concise Darwin biography published by Tim M. Berra. Professor Berra is an expert on the life and times of Charles Darwin and his family members. Many heavyweight biographies were published … Continue reading
Serendipity Encounter in the Lacandon Jungle: Meeting Brian D’Amato
It was the end of March and beginning of April 1999 that Chuck Gillen and me went on an unplanned impromptu trip to the Lacandon rain forest. That is the area of southern Mexico (Chiapas), which is home to the … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Fiction, Law of Attraction, serendipity, Travel, TRAVEL WRITING, Uncategorized
Tagged Bonampak, Courts of the Sun, Lacandon Jungle, Maya, Palenque, Usumacinta River, Yaschilan
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THE ART OF SERENDIPITY: CULTIVATING FORTUNATE LIFE ENCOUNTERS
The content emphasizes the significance of serendipity in daily life, advocating a prepared mindset to recognize and embrace fortunate encounters as opportunities for extraordinary discoveries. Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, art, Business, Creativity, existentialism, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Mandy Lender, Mind - Body, serendipity, Travel, Uncategorized, Zen
Tagged engineered serendipity, life, love, mental-health, mindfulness, philosophy, sagacity, serendipity, serendipity partnership
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GUERRILLA SERENDIPITY: CULTIVATE OPPORTUNITY in CHAOS
GUERRILLA SERENDIPITY WISDOM in A PITHY BOOK Some call them lucky. Others call them fortunate. There is no luck. But there is a secret. There exists a whispered art, a secret handshake among the daring and the sagacious observant: Guerrilla … Continue reading
Exploring Serendipity through Cartesian Philosophy
The text explores the relationship between serendipity and Cartesian concepts. It argues that sagacity, adventurism, and sociability, tied to Descartes’ principles of methodical doubt and self-awareness, cultivate a mindset open to unexpected encounters. By enhancing clarity, exploration, and interactions, individuals can better recognize and utilize serendipitous events for meaningful insights. Continue reading
Posted in Creativity, Decartes, Decartes, Mind - Body, serendipity, Travel, Truth, Uncategorized
Tagged blog, Cartesian, Creativity, Law of Attraction, luck, Rene Decartes, serendipity, The Master Attractor, writing
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Thank You for 12 Amazing Years of Blogging
Mandy Lender’s blog celebrates its 12th anniversary, showcasing 269 posts and two published books. She expresses gratitude to readers, shares plans for a future book on serendipity, and reflects on popular past content without seeking fame. Continue reading
Serendipity Engineering: Unleashing 80/20 Principle
The content discusses the concept of “engineered serendipity,” leveraging the Pareto Principle to create opportunities for unexpected and valuable encounters. It outlines three key areas for engineered serendipity: social interactions, continuous learning, and exposure to new environments, emphasizing the balance between intentional effort and openness to chance. The approach involves strategic investment leading to heightened potential for positive outcomes. Continue reading
Posted in Artificial Intelligence, Business, Law of Attraction, Mind - Body, serendipity, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged 80/20 Principle, 80/20 rule, adventurous, blog, continuing education, engineered serendipity, life, Pareto Principle, sagacity, serendipity, social networking, writing
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THE PARETO PRINCIPLE ENHANCES SERENDIPITY
The content discusses how to cultivate engineered serendipity by leveraging the Pareto Principle. It emphasizes focusing 20% effort on key areas of life, such as social interactions, continuous learning, and adventurous exploration, to yield 80% serendipitous rewards. It highlights the importance of intentionality and openness to chance encounters for maximizing serendipity. Tracking serendipitous experiences is recommended to refine the approach over time. Continue reading
Posted in Business, Creativity, existentialism, Law of Attraction, serendipity, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged 80/20 rule, adventurism, continuing education, engineered serendipity, Keith Ferrazzi, life, Pareto Principle, productivity, Richard Koch, sagacity, serendipity, social networking
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WALKING THE SERENDIPITY LANE New and Improved
UNDERSTANDING ENGINEERED GUERRILLA SERENDIPITY With a Romantic Touch Here is a glimpse into some thoughts I’ve been walking through lately – almost every day. It’s my deep dive into Engineered Guerrilla Serendipity by Unleashing the Power of Chance Encounters Serendipity … Continue reading
HEURISTIC SERENDIPITY EXPERIENCES
Life is an adventure waiting to be unlocked. Picture it like a road trip, with endless detours and surprises at every turn. Embrace unstoppable curiosity, experiment fearlessly, and trust your intuition. Share your stories and listen to others. So, don your explorer hat and dive into the unknown – serendipitous encounters await! Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Business, Creativity, existentialism, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, Law of Attraction, MEDICINE, Mind - Body, serendipity, Travel, Truth, Uncategorized, Zen
Tagged blog, inspiration, life, mindfulness, serendipity
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