"Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth"

Last week I read a book called

"Secrets of the Millionaire Mind:

Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth",

and I think it's one of those books that everyone should read, regardless of your age, profession and nationality.

As the title suggests the book is about developing the right mindset about money. What I liked about it, though, is the fact that it's not focused on the "law of attraction", but rather on practical things you can do to achieve wealth. I do believe on the "law of attraction", but there are countless other books out there that cover that, so having one focusing on the practical aspects of things was refreshing.

The core of the book are the 17 "wealth files" proposed by the author, T. Harv Eker. They are:

1. Rich people believe "I create my life." Poor people believe "Life happens to me."

2. Rich people play the money game to win. Poor people play the money game to not lose.

3. Rich people are committed to being rich. Poor people want to be rich.

4. Rich people think big. Poor people think small.

5. Rich people focus on opportunities. Poor people focus on obstacles.

6. Rich people admire other rich and successful people. Poor people resent rich and successful people.

7. Rich people associate with positive, successful people. Poor people associate with negative or unsuccessful people.

8. Rich people are willing to promote themselves and their value.

Poor people think negatively about selling and promotion.

9. Rich people are bigger than their problems. Poor people are smaller than their problems.

10. Rich people are excellent receivers. Poor people are poor receivers.

11. Rich people choose to get paid based on results. Poor people choose to get paid based on time.

12. Rich people think "both". Poor people think "either/or".

13. Rich people focus on their net worth. Poor people focus on their working income.

14. Rich people manage their money well. Poor people mismanage their money well.

15. Rich people have their money work hard for them. Poor people work hard for their money.

16. Rich people act in spite of fear. Poor people let fear stop them.

17. Rich people constantly learn and grow. Poor people think they already know."

Obviously inside the book each "file" is expanded in great detail, examples are provided and so on. It's not a long book either, so when you have some free time make sure to read it. Daniel Scocco

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The History of Espresso Coffee Makers

Espresso coffee makers came out of man's need for a faster cup of coffee. Not only did espresso machines produce more coffee faster, they produced a better cup of coffee.  The first machines had a few kinks to be worked out but coffee maker inventors didn't let little issues deter them.

Who made the first espresso coffee machine? The answer depends on which records you read. According to some records, Louis Bernard Babaut created the first known espresso coffee maker in 1822 with Edward Santais commercializing and marketing the machine in 1843. It debuted at the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1855.

Records say the coffee maker produced one thousand cups of espresso in an hour, using steam to push water through coffee held in a filter. New inventions often carry risk and this espresso coffee maker was no exception. It tended to blow up from time to time. It also had a tendency to occasionally burn the coffee.

The original espresso coffee makers weren't easy to use. Operating them involved some degree of skill and left  plenty of room for diversity. The operator controlled the intensity of the heat and the length of time the water valve remained open. Users could put in less coffee grounds and get stronger coffee or use more water and get a diluted result.

Other records credit Luigi Bezzera, a manufacturer, with the invention of  Espresso in 1903. Bezzera wanted to make coffee faster. He added pressure to the process and 'voila' the birth of the Fast Coffee Machine. The machine made coffee faster and better than other available methods. Bezzera invented a machine that used the pressure of steam to push water through a fixed filter containing coffee.

While skilled in inventing, Bezzera lacked marketing ability to promote his creation. In 1905, the rights to the espresso machine were purchased by Desidero Pavoni and successfully marketed the invention, changing the way everyone drank coffee.  Pavoni sold the coffee makers throughout Europe.


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Franceso Illy created what some believe to be the first automatic espresso coffee maker . Invented in 1935, the Illeta used compressed air instead of steam for his machine. This solved the problem of exploding espresso coffee makers and resulted in a more stable result.

Achille's Gaggia invented the espresso coffee maker that bears his name in 1945. His invention used lever action.Modern versions of both Illetta and Gaggia espresso coffee makers are available today.Ernest Valente created an electric rotating pump in 1950. The pump allowed a continuous, even flow of water through the coffee maker.

Illy, still producing espresso, went on to simplify the espresso coffee maker process even more in the 1970's when he introduced a machine that combined the best parts of previous espresso coffee maker methods. His machine used double filters, cost less than other coffee makers and was simple to use.

In the 70's, super automatic espresso coffee makers were born. They are now the norm in many countries. The machines continue to evolve. Debate over which methods and which machines produce the best espresso will continue as long as people continue to enjoy their cup of Joe.

Popular Espresso Coffee Makers

Americans love espresso. They rely on it to help them get going in the morning; keep them going through the day and sometimes through the night as well. Here are a few of the most popular espresso coffee makers.

Braun AromaDeluxe KF510BK  10-cup Coffee Maker

The Braun AromaDeluxe is a fast brewing coffee maker. A Brita water filter removes impurities that can affect coffee taste. The premium Aroma Deluxe features a clock and timer so that users can set the machine to have coffee ready each morning.

Braun Tassimo Coffee-on-Demand 1 cup Coffee Maker

Fast and easy single serving coffee maker also makes latte, cappuccino, café crema, tea, and hot chocolate. 

Cuisinart Brew Central DCC-1200W, 12-cup Coffee Maker

The Cuisinart Brew Central Coffee Maker is totally programmable. It contains a built-in water filter and has a 12 cup capacity. There is no built-in grinder. There is a pause and serve function and alerts users when it needs decalcifying.

Cuisinart Grind and Brew DGB-600BCW 10 cup Coffee Maker

This thermal coffee maker grinds beans when needed, resulting in fresher taste with every cup. The thermal carafe is double insulated to keep coffee hot for hours.

DeLonghi BAR32 Retro Espresso Coffee Maker

The DeLonghi Bar32 Retro Espresso Coffee Maker is part of DeLonghi's Retro designer line. The machine is said to be inspired by the 20th Century Art Deco and Bauhaus periods of the 20th Century.  This machine does not contain a built-in grinder. It does make multiple cups and has a water tank size of almost 34 ounces.

Jura/Capresso Impressa E8 Espresso Machine and Coffee Maker

The Jura/Capresso Impressa E8 Espresso Machine and coffee maker is a high tech machine capable of producing espresso, cappuccino, lattes and long crema coffee. Settings allow for customized brewing of mild, regular or strong coffee. A grinder is built in, timer and cup warming surface are built in.

Keurig Elite B40 Coffee Maker

The Keurig Elite B40 Coffee Maker is a no-fuss coffee maker. The water reservoir is removable. The machine features single button brewing, the water reservoir is removable and indicator lights let users know if water is heating, if it's necessary to add water, if the machine needs descaling and when it is ready to brew. This coffee maker does not feature a built-in grinder.

Krups XP 2070 Espresso Machine & Coffee Maker

The Krups XP 2070 is a programmable combination espresso machine and drip coffee maker. It features a a 10 cup coffee capacity and a 15 bar pump espresso capacity.

Senseo Single Serve Pod HD7810/75 Coffee Maker

This pod system coffee maker features a patented brewing system that automatically uses just the right amount of water and sends the water through the pod quickly and evenly.

Coffee lovers can choose from a variety of coffee makers. From single cup Senseo styles to ten cup Cuisinart Models, there's a coffee maker for every drinker and every occasion. If all that's desired is coffee, no problem. If specialty coffees are preferred, no problem. Fresh java is just a cup away.

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People love coffee and buy tons of coffee makers each year.  The problem with your average coffee maker is that it is usually designed to make ten to twelve cups of coffee per pot.  This is fine for the office or maybe a diner but a casual coffee drinker doesn't need all that.  With an average coffee maker, if you only drink one or two cups a day, you are wasting between eight and ten cups.  That's a lot of coffee!  Another thing is if you buy a big can of coffee, it will most likely get stale after a while.  These are all good reasons you might want a single cup coffee maker.

 
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 Single cup coffee makers are perfect for single people and those that just want a better cup of coffee than a normal coffee pot will allow.  A single cup coffee maker gives you a higher quality cup of coffee because it was designed for just that.  One premium cup of coffee.  Other coffee makers will brew more at a time but they are designed for speed not quality.

Single cup coffee makers are a bit more expensive than multi-cup coffee makers.  This is because normally the only coffee you can use in them is sold in "pod" form. This is basically a self contained package that has coffee inside little flat oval shaped filters.  If you browse your retail aisles, you should be able to tell easily what sells and what doesn't.  This is good to keep in mind so you don't buy a new coffee maker only to have it obsolete and useless in just a few months.  There are a few name brands such as Senseo and Mr. Coffee that you can't go wrong with but you should definitely shop around and read some reviews and comparisons before making your purchase.
DeLonghi Silver Lattissima Plus Nespresso Capsule System Each single cup coffee maker tends to be unique.  Some will let you change the strength you desire or if you want four or eight ounces of coffee.  Some will put foam or froth on top of each cup.  There are many different options available to you.

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There are many places you can purchase a single cup coffee maker.  The most obvious choice is a retail store that has many different types lined up on a shelf.  This lets you see what they look like, what they do, and what they offer.  Appearance is important because if your entire kitchen has stainless steel appliances, a black plastic pot might not fit the theme of the kitchen.  Price is always a factor because if something will do the exact same thing for $50.00 less, you might as well give it a shot and upgrade if necessary.

The only drawback to single cup coffee makers is that they only make one cup at a time.  If you have many guests you will have to run back and forth, replace coffee pods, and make individual cups.  The guests might appreciate the higher quality, so that is a choice you will have to make.

The History of Coffee Makers

Coffee has been used as a drink for well over 2000 years.  The first methods of brewing coffee were pretty crude but they have advanced greatly over the centuries.  People used to just chew the cherry that came off the coffee tree to get a stimulant effect.  Inside the cherry was the coffee bean.  Over time with experimentation, people started to roast and then grind the beans for better flavor.

As early as the the late 1700s, coffee makers began showing up.  This made it easy for people to brew coffee and not worry about getting grounds in their cup.  This was expensive and not many people had them.  The basic design is similar to coffee pots of today.  There was a pot on the bottom with a place to put your ground coffee on the top.  This was connected to a chamber on top where you poured in your boiling water.

People tried many different types of coffee maker throughout the years since then.  There have been percolators, vacuum coffee makers, and drip coffee makers.  Percolators use a pot over a heat source that forces the water into an upper chamber where the coffee grounds are.  The water drips through the coffee and back into the lower pot.  You know it is ready when it stops making percolating noises which are easy to hear.  Then you remove it from heat before it boils.  Vacuum coffee makers use what looks like two pots, one upside down on the other.  As it is heated, the pressure forces hot water up into the top chamber where it infuses with the ground coffee.  When you remove it from heat, the pressure is reversed and the coffee goes back to the lower pot ready to drink.  Drip coffee makers are the kind we are all used to.  Whether automatic or manual they work by dumping hot water over coffee grounds that sit in a filter.  It strains through into a pot and is ready to drink.

With the advent of electricity, coffee makers became very popular and a little cheaper.  In the early 1900s coffee makers really started to boom and by the 1970s almost everyone had a coffee maker in their home.  These were usually of the automatic drip variety as they were the easiest to use.  Todays coffee makers have many features.  They have timers that allow you to specify when you want your coffee maker to turn on, have built in grinders, storage areas, and much more.  You can buy home espresso and cappuccino machines also.  Coffee makers today range from the single cup variety to commercial units that make gallons at a time so no matter what your need, you can usually find it.

As more and more people start to enjoy different kinds of coffee, coffee makers become easier to use and offer more features.  Many combine espresso, cappuccino, and coffee all in one machine but it is rather bulky still.  Look for these to shrink in the near future.

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Celebrity Masterchef 's Host Chef Gordon Ramsay Accepts Singapore Hawker Food Challenge

Michelin winner and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is real busy  these  days hosting  Masterchef US  Season 4  ( the Best Masterchef  Cooking Competiton  )as he  has just officially accepted the Singtel Hawker Food Challenge. A group of Singapore bloggers, along with Singtel wrote  and challenged him to a cooking contest against three Singapore hawkers.

Ramsay posted a video accepting the challenge, saying that although he was not an expert on Singapore food, he was "certain that Singaporeans would like [his] version better.".Gordon always presented a good flair in his  juding  skill and has been the most  encouraging  judge  anywhere , except   when he plays a hellish   role  in Hells Kitchen 

Ramsay will pit his skills against three popular hawkers, who will be selected through a poll on the HungryGoWhere website.

Before Checking  out Singtel  challenge  ; Google Youtube  for  Masterchef Season 3 , watch  How Win Christine Ha  ,Blind Contestant  is able to Win Gordon Ramsay's Hearts and crowned  the Winner of Master chef  Season 3 ,. Find out  how She subtlety climbed her way to the top by performing consistently well, triumphing over her own self-doubt, all the while maintaining her signature grace and integrity.

For more about the Gordon Ramsay cooking challenge: click here.

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In her kitchen, Christine Ha possesses a rare ingredient that most professionally-trained chefs never learn to use: the ability to cook by sense. 

Source : People.com  | Christine Ha - legally blind  in 2007 , Winner of MasterChef US  Season 3  ( Fox ) 

After tragically losing her sight in her twenties, this remarkable home cook, who specializes in the mouthwatering, wildly popular Vietnamese comfort foods of her childhood, as well as beloved American standards that she came to love growing up in Texas, re-learned how to cook. Using her heightened senses, she turns out dishes that are remarkably delicious, accessible, luscious, and crave-worthy.

                                                        
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Typically  , I will recommend the following  Cookbook  to  Good Food Fanatics ,   which is  available  only from the USA  for the  Hardcover copies . I am a  Fan to Masterchef Cooking Competition  and  Chef Gordon Ramsay ; and typically  this  book  is published for the  Famous  Blind Cook , Christine Ha , who Won  the Masterchef US  Season 3 competition , with  Full  acknowledgement under  Chef Gordon Ramsay

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Millions of viewers tuned in to watch Christine sweep the thrilling Season 3 finale, and here they can find more of her deftly crafted recipes. They’ll discover food that speaks to the best of both the Vietnamese diaspora and American classics, personable tips on how to re-create delicious professional recipes in a home kitchen, and an inspirational personal narrative bolstered by Ha’s background as a gifted writer. Recipes from My Home Kitchen will braid together Christine’s story with her food for a result that is one of the most compelling culinary tales of her generation.

In her kitchen, Christine Ha possesses a rare ingredient that most professionally-trained chefs never learn to use: the ability to cook by sense. 

Source : People.com  | Christine Ha - legally blind  in 2007 , Winner of MasterChef US  Season 3 

After tragically losing her sight in her twenties, this remarkable home cook, who specializes in the mouthwatering, wildly popular Vietnamese comfort foods of her childhood, as well as beloved American standards that she came to love growing up in Texas, re-learned how to cook. Using her heightened senses, she turns out dishes that are remarkably delicious, accessible, luscious, and crave-worthy.

                                                        
Kindle  Download  Copy  

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Recipes from My Home Kitchen: Asian and American Comfort Food from the Winner of MasterChef Season 3 on FOX