<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 08:04:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/created/thecommonsenseproject/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[RELATING WORDS AND REALITY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image Source There was a study done where doctors gave amphetamines (CNS stimulants) to patients, telling them the pills were barbiturates (sedative drugs). In this experiment, everybody experienced their]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/motivationtuesday/@prettyrose/relating-words-and-reality</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/motivationtuesday/@prettyrose/relating-words-and-reality</guid><category><![CDATA[motivationtuesday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2018 13:12:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXa489MMjWivFQQDn6xkyKStU2ksp3Ut3gwypsSErvnVEGe4i4RER9Jy67hdxj195YXUget9zyC2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEAT YOURSELF! BUT NOT DOWN.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image Source There was this project that I was recently working on, I got stuck along the line with a couple of challenges - serious ones in the best description of seriousness. I tried to fix it myself,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/motivationtuesday/@prettyrose/beat-yourself-but-not-down</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/motivationtuesday/@prettyrose/beat-yourself-but-not-down</guid><category><![CDATA[motivationtuesday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 21:37:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYD5Mw4dWi5tL8YhuxoZ3RxqacHiSUrJaySnt3oLG2LMae3bpEnPfqSiRfBWzdcVi3PmfsLrTve?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WISDOM FOR DEALING WITH LOSSES]]></title><description><![CDATA[As human beings, we're programmed to avoid LOSING. And usually, we'll do more to avoid a loss than trying to gain more. So, it tends to make us more conservative and to not take risks. 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They tell you the truth.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/what-you-see-is-not-always-what-you-get</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/what-you-see-is-not-always-what-you-get</guid><category><![CDATA[relationshipfriday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 15:48:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWMGm4Xa2MvD5AT2bJsSA8F9WeC71v1s1fKfGkK9mMKuc3LcvF4KigbWg9UsrpEPGLChuKxG68M2jpUe3pguJjgzJeHLB1iWTbJMSvJUhg86?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN DIFFICULT TIMES]]></title><description><![CDATA[In difficult times, it's important to take time to think. Don't get emotional. Instead, ask yourself good questions. Good questions should make you think harder and deeper. 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WATER]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/the-four-basic-needs-of-man</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/the-four-basic-needs-of-man</guid><category><![CDATA[relationshipfriday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:46:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWMGm4Xa2MvD5AT2bJsSA8F9WeC71v1s1fKfGkK9mMKuc3LcvF4KigbWg9UsrpEPGGMqqozA659YPTaZvwZfRYd4KYLm7vMKP9XovjcXxxQW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE DAY IT GETS BETTER]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever struggled for a long time but kept going and, eventually one day, things got better? I know it happens often to me. I might be trying to reach a goal or solve a problem. Days passed - even]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/motivationtuesday/@prettyrose/the-day-it-gets-better</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/motivationtuesday/@prettyrose/the-day-it-gets-better</guid><category><![CDATA[motivationtuesday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 18:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWMGm4Xa2MvD5AT2bJsSA8F9WeC71v1s1fKfGkK9mMKuc3LcvF4KigbWg9UsrpEPGCP1vLP8Lefn9KBk4H3eNNX5o8acDNEUmMUCMfZFJNwp?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WISDOM FOR EMPLOYEES WHO BELIEVE IN RETIREMENT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retirement was first invented in 1881 by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, who came up with the idea of offering government pensions to disabled workers. 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This is usually a derogatory remark made about a person with a disagreeable attitude. But the word 'attitude' is an important one]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/businessmonday/@prettyrose/wrong-attitudes-that-undermine-your-chances-of-success-in-business</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/businessmonday/@prettyrose/wrong-attitudes-that-undermine-your-chances-of-success-in-business</guid><category><![CDATA[businessmonday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:10:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/D5zH9SyxCKdBnJaFeHnL3svQi9ZN2XzXDbzH7WcA1sRWhdgPfAnE8nFcT7Ckna7RVoRmvjaNN8BBVQVvcVdRngmqbPR2hru89YCgvzWgMjTjM135jSRtTTSDUVrpMQCiTqTGYv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IT'S A FAKE WORLD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Few days ago, I read the story of this couple who was getting divorced, but was still posting cute, loving pictures of themselves on Facebook. How sad... We live in a fake world right? People fake their]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/it-s-a-fake-world</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/it-s-a-fake-world</guid><category><![CDATA[relationshipfriday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 20:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWMGm4Xa2MvD5AT2bJsSA8F9WeC71v1s1fKfGkK9mMKuc3LcvF4KigbWg9UsrpEPG4dkp9Hvd1RX9R8BknjzqvT9e9aZPnNjAbhCATpxCsyg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ONE COMMON SENSE STRATEGY THAT WILL GIVE YOUR LIFE A LIFT]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in a world where everyone desires to be great; many are eager for secrets of greatness with only few willing to commit themselves to walking in its reality. 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The leader leads, and the boss drives."]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/quotes/@prettyrose/insights-1-read-and-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/quotes/@prettyrose/insights-1-read-and-learn</guid><category><![CDATA[quotes]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 16:12:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/Zskj9C56UondJxcjVaienfhVaNb7LJVWG6e787gZym1LruXfrvrzsXMGCR3YpPvxt9NBh2QBEQcU33Rd6c3GYn1kyy3rvgPP8gNzDCD2FWzXfztyYE5t?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOW TO LIVE YOUR LIFE WITH ZERO REGRETS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you want to know the bottom line of life? Here it is: YOU ARE GOING TO DIE. PERIOD! 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NB#2: I campaign for decent relationships; make your relationship official! Be]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/sexualitysaturday/@prettyrose/why-women-fake-orgasm-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/sexualitysaturday/@prettyrose/why-women-fake-orgasm-2</guid><category><![CDATA[sexualitysaturday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 21:30:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWMGm4Xa2MvD5AT2bJsSA8F9WeC71v1s1fKfGkK9mMKuc3LcvF4KigbWg9UsrpEPFziTUDnvycKXnZwB34uroCkDbugDETwkWKqt3v5vvmSv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF A GREAT MARRIAGE (4)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NB:This series was continued from the previous Friday. Follow up for the full gist. I promise, u will NEVER regret it! 8. YOU SHALL CREATE SPECIAL TIME FOR FAMILY FUN Most marriages these days FAIL, when]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/the-10-commandments-of-a-great-marriage-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/the-10-commandments-of-a-great-marriage-4</guid><category><![CDATA[relationshipfriday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2017 22:05:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWMGm4Xa2MvD5AT2bJsSA8F9WeC71v1s1fKfGkK9mMKuc3LcvF4KigbWg9UsrpEPFzhaa9GRcDaYG1EwYohct5wdQwenwJeNsuKCuNTEJqxz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ALL YOU HAVE IS TODAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a reality. Everyday, we have to get ourselves going and take action in spite of fears, deception, or doubt. But sometimes it's tough. 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YOU NEED AN EXTERNAL SOURCE OF MOTIVATION]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/businessmonday/@prettyrose/signs-you-shouldn-t-be-an-entrepreneur-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/businessmonday/@prettyrose/signs-you-shouldn-t-be-an-entrepreneur-2</guid><category><![CDATA[businessmonday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 07:02:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWMGm4Xa2MvD5AT2bJsSA8F9WeC71v1s1fKfGkK9mMKuc3LcvF4KigbWg9UsrpEPFvoAvTztEwZRHRPKeEp89dNraW7mQQU162Pze4Fo9t5t?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF A GREAT MARRIAGE (2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[NB:This series was continued from the previous Friday. Follow up for the full gist. I promise, u will NEVER regret it! 3. YOU SHALL HAVE CLARITY ABOUT THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MATTER Understanding the little]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/the-10-commandments-of-a-great-marriage-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/relationshipfriday/@prettyrose/the-10-commandments-of-a-great-marriage-2</guid><category><![CDATA[relationshipfriday]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[prettyrose]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ecency.com/p/99pyU5Ga1kws91ecJjkANAzfstp5ietJ4ACvk9NVNDweAi9F5sQGHFsHvamxzuXRJjxUWvTrax4TFAH4HX4YRiKFAebmAsnhRhftDR4D8VxxPh8BdQni6qWosdFjqywcPG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>