The Infinite Ideas blog

We write on a variety of subjects and often post exclusive ideas by our bestselling authors. We publish a diverse list and our blog reflects this so if you don’t find a post that interests you today check back later in the week and you’ll probably find something that takes your fancy. Happy reading.

Advice From Your 100 Year-Old Self: Coaching questions to help you access the wisdom and insight of a centenarian

22 May 2014 by in Lifestyle

by Jackee Holder, author of Be your own best life coach. If you had the fabulous opportunity to meet and spend time with a centenarian what question would you ask them? Last week I had the good fortune to visit an old neighbour who lived across the road from the house I spent most of …
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Mosquitoes: banish the bloodsuckers with helpful herbal remedies

21 May 2014 by in Lifestyle

Finally the weather seems to be warming up, but just as the rest of us are merrily digging out or shorts and flip-flops the newspapers decide they need to put a stop to our fun. Apparently mosquitoes are becoming increasingly prevalent in urban areas (it’s our water-conserving water butts that are to blame it would …
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Everybody’s talking about … core competency

16 May 2014 by in Business and finance

In the second of an ongoing series of explorations of key business ideas we investigate a much-abused and little understood term. Core competency is one of those over-used business phrases that often sneak out in high level meetings or when someone is trying to look a little more interesting than they really are. But is …
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Five compelling reasons to get into the exercise habit

14 May 2014 by in Business and finance

A report by the British Heart Foundation has suggested that high intensity exercise can lead to an increased risk of heart rhythm disturbances. But before you kick off your running shoes and head for the sofa, remember that the benefits of regular exercise outweigh the risks. In fact, a healthy adult should aim to do …
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Everybody’s talking about … Big Data

8 May 2014 by in Business and finance

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for a few years you will have heard of Big Data. But is it all hype and hyperbole or will it really change the world? Where did it come from? The term Big Data was probably coined by John Mashey, chief scientist at Silicon Graphics. In the 90s …
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Quiz: How environmentally friendly are you?

25 April 2014 by in Lifestyle

Let’s face it, as a generation we’re spoilt rotten, and may not even be fully aware of the detrimental environmental effects our self-indulgent habits are having on poor old Earth. But there’s nothing like a bit of self-assessment to kick start the conscience. The idea behind the quiz is to give you a rough idea …
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