No more Mr. Nice Guy

"Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure" -Tacitus

It is good to be good, nice and to say the truth. However, being good, nice and truthful all the time is foolish.

Nice people are taken advantage of all the time. Hence the expression, "Nice guys finish last." I know this from personal experience.

A child who speaks the truth all the time attracts bullies like shit attract flies. For truthful adults, their friends would avoid them like a deadly plague because they can't be trusted with secrets.

Life is confusing

Life is crooked. It's full of paradoxes and contradictions. It really makes life hard for straightforward people like me.

Be nice to strangers - don't speak to strangers. That's the only contradiction I could think of. Luckily, I found two lists of life's contradictions.

http://markmanson.net/paradoxes

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/20-paradoxes-that-give-wisdom-and-perspective.html

Politics in Africa

Politicians are people who are paid to talk, discuss and argue in lieu of solving problems. I wonder what would happen if politicians are paid like modern business executives - according to performance.

Would they still speak politically, hedging their words or would they become blunt and speak their minds at every turn?

PayPal vs Developing Countries

PayPal’s treatment of developing countries is quite interesting. Residents of developing nations can spend their own money through PayPal. However, PayPal does not allow these same people to receive money through its service.

It really is frustrating to people constrained by PayPal's hypocrisy. PayPal makes money from these people when they buy things (credit card processing fees). However, PayPal is not returning the favor.

How to Concentrate Like Einstein

"If I'm going to play, it's going to be 100-percent commitment." -Brett Favre

Do you want a trick you can use to become 100% focused at will?

Here it is:

Troubles, like babies, grow larger by nursing

"Troubles, like babies, grow larger by nursing" -Lady Holland

Babies need care to survive and grow. They have to be fed, bathed, clothed and carried every single day. Without these, they would die of infection or starvation.

Like babies, problems need nursing to survive and grow.

How to Nurse Your Troubles

Here are two ways to we nurse our troubles.

Anthony Mason Collectibles

It's a sad day for all. Anthony Mason has passed away. For those who want to keep his memory close to their hearts, I've compiled a list of rare Anthony Mason collectibles.

Collectible #1

Here's a vertical 16 X 20 photograph of Anthony Mason slamdunking over Olajuwon. 

There's just one copy left. Hurry and grab yours before it's gone for good. Just click on the image to visit the seller.

Collectible #2

An Authentic Anthony Mason autographed Basketball Card (New York Knicks) 1992 Fleer #152

It's a basketball card, autographed by Anthony Mason himself. There's just one copy left by the seller. Click here or click on the image to visit the seller. 

Collectible #3

Anthony Mason autographed Basketball Card (New York Knicks) 1993 Fleer Ultra #128

There's just one copy left from this seller. The card is authentic and is autographed by Mason himself.

You can get your own autographed basketball card of Anthony Mason in action. Get it now before it's gone.

Collectible #4

Genuine Anthony Mason Autographed 16x20 Photo Hornets PSA/DNA #T14430

Click here to get yours now. 

Collectible #5

Anthony Mason Signed New York Knicks 8x10 Photo Proof COA

The photo was signed by Anthony Mason at a Public Signing with Anthony Mason on February 17th 2013 in Somerset, NJ at the GTSM Show. It also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Celebrity Ink.

There are just 12 copies left. Get it here.

Collectible #6

Anthony Mason autographed Basketball Card (New York Knicks) 1995 Skybox #408 team card

There's just one copy left of this particular autographed basketball card. Get it now before it's too late.

Collectible #7

Anthony Mason Charlotte Hornets Game Worn Jacket

It was worn by Anthony Mason during the 1997-1998 Season. It's however not autographed. Check it out on amazon. Btw, there's just one copy left of this bad boy.