Ever wondered how Lean UX author Jeff Gothelf got started? Which tools usability guru Gerry Gaffney uses? We interviewed 10 amazing UX designers to ask them these questions and more; the result is a fascinating glimpse into the diversity of the role of a UX Designer. via Everyday UX ebook | UX Mastery.

In Buddhism one of the ‘Three Characteristics’ is No-Self (the other two are impermanence and suffering which are closely associated with this). This refers to the illusion of reality having a permanent and separate self. via One Buddha Teaching That Will Tell You More About Yourself Than Anything Else |.

“As you can see, my legs are bionic,” said Hugh Herr on the TED2014 stage. “The artificial part of my body is malleable, able to take on any form, any function, a blank slate through which to create structures that can extend beyond biological capability.” via A powerful talk from Hugh Herr, 7 years in the making | TED Blog.

It can be easy to feel hopeless when it comes to the global climate. Meet three leaders who are actually making a difference. via Meet 3 people who might just save the world | ideas.ted.com.

Do you have an idea for a new business? While you may find it easy to generate many new business ideas, it isn’t as easy to identify which ones are truly stellar. How do you know when you’ve come up with a fabulous business idea? We asked successful business owners what key characteristics point to a great business idea. Here’s …

Our brains are by far our most important organs.  Here are 10 of the most surprising things our brains do and what we can learn from them: via 10 Surprising Things That Benefit Our Brain That You Can Do Everyday | The Mind Unleashed.

Emotions such as fear, anger, frustration, and immobility are energies. And you can potentially ‘catch’ these energies from people without realizing it. If you tend to be an emotional sponge, it’s vital to know how to avoid taking on an individual’s negative emotions, or even how to deflect the free-floating negativities in crowds. Another twist is that chronic anxiety, depression, …

If you want to work in your pajamas, want to set up your own working hours and have a good coffee at the desk after a lot of work, then there are so many other reasons also that people want to leave the normal workplace and wish to launch out the home based businesses as their own boss. It gives …

Creativity isn’t just for “creatives.” Rather, it’s a mental tool prized by employers across all fields. Many believe it’s the key to business success, even if the word itself has become overused and blasé. If you’ve been feeling uninspired recently, never fear: Research shows that creativity can be learned, just like any other skill. Everyone has this potential, but not …