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The nerd in me dictates that I be open about the software that runs on Tivate. If you’re here just for the inspiration then you’re allowed to skip on by. Let’s get right into it.

Server Software::

Tivate runs on a VPS over at Slicehost. I wrote an earlier article about Slicehost and the hardware underneath – here. Here is a list of software that has helps me run Tivate and just get things done. If you want to know more or want to see any of my config files (minus sensitive info) then just email me at justin at-no-spam tivate.com.

What software runs Tivate? Find out....

A marriage proposal is one of the most romantic memories that you will ever have. They don’t have to be extravagant, just creative. Any effort put forth on your behalf will surely win your love’s heart. Here’s some romantic ways to propose to your loved one.

Get some marriage proposal ideas....

If you’re reading this blog you must already have a measure of intelligence – haha . But all joking aside,  we take comfort that we are smart to a certain degree. Whether it be math, history, mechanics, video games, etc. However, do you consider yourself a genius? Do you know what a True Genius is?

From a social standpoint there are three flavors of genius, regardless of educational focus. They are:

1. Negative Genius
2. Average Genius
3. True Genius

Let’s take a more in depth look into these three types.

Learn how to be a True Genius - Step #1....

Sometimes as adults,  we may think we know everything. But do we? As we grow old our lives get more and more complicated. We start overanalyzing, criticizing and getting stressed. Then we start reminiscing on our youth and we wish we were young again. 

Here are some simple ways to get us to start thinking like our younger years. These were the simple times, when life was much easier. We didn’t have to worry about much and the only thing we hated to do was take a bath. These tips will help us think like a child again.

Read more to find out how to be more youthful...

In our first article “20 ways to say I Love You,” we were surprised by the feedback. Some loved it, some hated it, some were like meh. Out of touch maybe? Too idealistic? Movieish?

Well, we conked our coconuts together and quizzed couples young and old on some of the nuances of what love is. Here is are some “real life” ways that we discovered.

20 more "Real Life" ways to show that you really care...

There’s more ways to say I love you without actually saying it. Sometimes these three words are meaningless unless you couple your words with action. Here are 20 ways to show that special someone that you love them.

Click her to read 15 more ways to say I love you....

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The geek in me has decided to write a five part series entitled “Under the Hood” in which I take a look at the different parts that run Tivate.com. I just to hope to inspire anyone who’s thinking about running their own website and let them know what steps (or misteps) I’ve taken. Here are the topics for the 5 part series:

1. Server hardware
2. Server software
3. WordPress setup / plugins / hacks
4. Desktop software
5. Web & misc. resources

Read more about the hardware that runs Tivate....

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While chatting with my friend the other day he applauded my efforts for wanting to help people get inspired. He noted though, that most inspiration is touch feely – downright cheesy. Admittedly, this is true. Inspiration has been relegated to pictures with thick black borders, Jesus fanatics, cheesy music and landscape portraits to places you’ll never visit. It feels so distant and out of touch. We need more than just pics and quotes.

Inspiration has become a marketing tool filled with buzz words and catch phrases. It has made you think that to be a success you have to be a millionaire. Through inspiration marketing you have been shamed into thinking that you are not worthy, your life is a mess, you need better – you deserve better. The fact of the matter is, inspiration is not a one size fits all deal. For every person who wants be a millionaire you can find a mother who knows her children are priceless. No, you don’t have to be Henry Ford, Rockefeller, Gates or Buffet to be inspiring. You just have to be you.

And for many of us just finding out who we are, can be the most excruciating, time-consuming – most put-off thing we have yet to do. So many people nowadays are unhappy with who they are because they desire the dreams of other people – people who don’t care who they are yet they influence their lives. Yes, there is a great need for inspiration. And yes, the parcel that inspiration is delivered in needs to change. It’s not a marketing strategy, it’s not a buzz word, it’s not a formula, it’s not a philosophy, it’s not a catchphrase. It’s you.

That’s why I want to change the perception of what is inspiration is. I want to take inspiration out of the dark and into the public eye. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s okay to seek out motivation, to be uninspired, and to feel unmotivated. It’s not cheesy, not sappy. It’s necessary. It won’t be all touchy feely – I promise. It will be more like a kick in the face why-didn’t-I-think-of-that-I-can-do-that type of vibe. Are you feeling sad and unmotivated? Good we can change that.