Overview In Wizard (1996), Marc Seifer chronicles Nikola Tesla’s controversial and complex life, his most remarkable experiences and findings, and the key individuals that influenced him. He also studies the problems Tesla faced with other scientists stealing his works and infringing his patents. Tesla remains one of the most notable figures in the history of physics and futurism, and one of the leading inspirations for scientists and physicists. His accurate predictions of a wireless future startle the world and scientists today more than ever. Early Life and Education Nikola Tesla was born in 1856 during a summer storm in the mountains of Smiljan, Croatia. His Serbian family lived in Lika, a river valley. The century during which he was born witnessed the rise of Napoleon who, in 1809, freed Croatia from Austro-Hungarian rule and installed the French occupation. Tesla had a background of diverse cultures, influences, and rituals. He was the descendant of a rural community who had bee...

What’s in it for me? Reclaim the powerful ritual of saying sorry.  Saying sorry and asking for forgiveness is an essential human ritual. It indicates that we can tell when we’ve done something wrong, and that we’re able to take responsibility. That’s why every major religion includes acts of repentance, and parents go to such great lengths to teach their toddlers to apologize as soon as they can speak. Saying sorry is an invaluable part of what allows us to live together in communities. It’s a social glue. But these days, apologies are being issued so frequently that they’ve completely lost their value. And often, apologies are being formulated so evasively by lawyers and PR teams that they’re actually excuses or defenses dressed up as an apology. So how do we reclaim the power of a good apology? These blinks will show you how to see through all the corporate waffle and identify when an apology is genuine. They’ll teach you how to center wronged parties in an apology and address th...

“Trying to move ahead during hard times is vital for survival” “When your world is turned on its axis, it's hard even to remember your name, let alone put one foot in front of the other and try to salvage the situation. Unfortunately, many people feel that they have to take quick and robust action straightaway. This is a huge mistake. Trying to move ahead is essential when times are hard, but it should be done at the right time. If you try to make changes in your life when you're grieving, suffering, or confused, how can you expect things to work out? Your mind is entirely elsewhere! When situations seem to be a little too much to deal with, remember that self–discipline will get you through. The ways to do that are probably not what you've been attempting so far.” When you are going through a difficult time, it's important to do something, but that needs to be well–thought–out and at the right time. ““Self–Discipline in Difficult Times” teaches you that moving in some ...

  PART ONE: YOUR PARENTING LEGACY The first role models your child will have are you and your own parents. You must be conscious of the effect you have on your child, and make sure you do not pass on your inner critic to them. When you feel anger or any other difficult emotions around your child, it is a good idea to think of it as a warning. Not a warning that your child is doing anything wrong, but that your own buttons are being pushed. It can be difficult being a parent, and it can be easy to assume your feelings are simply a reaction to what’s happening in front of you. But you should remember that your feelings may be a reaction to what happened in the past. If you stop to think about your irritation towards your child, you might realize that you are jealous of them. If you are, you need to own it and not act out negatively towards them because of it. When you feel anger towards your child, ask yourself whether the feeling entirely belongs to the present situation and your ch...