There is divine beauty in learning… To learn means to accept the postulate that life did not begin at my birth. Others have been here before me, and I walk in their footsteps.” – Elie Wiesel
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We all need some gratitude in our lives… 

(Via Karen Salmansohn) 

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The Happy Secret to Better Work 

A fantastic TEDx talk by Shawn Achor. Throughout his talk, Shawn argues that happiness inspires productivity, and we couldn’t agree more! 

After watching this TED talk, challenge yourself to write down 3 things you’re grateful for every morning. This simple exercise is bound to have a positive effect on your workday!   

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Top Five iPad Note Taking Apps for Students

Great apps to use when attending a Skillshare class! 

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By Henry Furman

As the iPad continues to trickle into every little niche of productivity you never thought it would, more and more students, from grade school to grad school, are finding it conducive to learning. Whether it’s Apple’s launching of iBooks Textbooks or the countless  number of flashcard apps that make Spanish vocabulary a little less painless, iPads have asserted themselves at the forefront of educational technology. But what makes iPads most attractive to students is note taking. Organization, simplicity and security make the iPad hard to compete with. Here’s five of our favorite apps for those of us who will never buy another Moleskine. 

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What’s your idea of paradise? 

A library and an 18th century coffee shop are up there on our list! We’re inspired by locations full of knowledge, collaboration & innovation! 

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A creative way to spread knowledge in your city! 

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How to start book sharing in public space? Cool way to reuse obsolete phone booths…

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What we’re all about! 

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Skillshare SF Announces Skillshare Night at Hub San Francisco

The day after Valentine’s Day, Skillshare SF will be launching an exciting joint venture with Hub Bay Area.  Skillshare Night - a twice monthly event - brings Skillshare’s budding community together in one of the most unique physical spaces in SF - the community and work space Hub San Francisco - to share not only skills but also connections and conversation.  The first Skillshare Night will be held on February 15th from 7 PM to 9:30 PM with classes being taught by a wide variety of Skillsharers from 7 to 9 PM and an amazing post-class ‘mixer’ from 9 to 9:30 PM.  

How to Create a TED Worthy Presentation 
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Talk about TED!

Brooke Estin, a speaker coach for TEDxPhnom Penh and TEDxMission, a speaker at TEDxBK, and the Director of InSTEDD, delivers a perfectly packaged lesson on how to present a TED-worthy talk.. 

Pinning With A Purpose: How To Build Your Brand With Pinterest
How Pinteresting!
 
Taught by Christine Martinez, a long-time pinner (with close to 1 million followers!) and one of  Mashable’s 21 Must-Follow Pinterest Users, this class will help you build your presence, better your business, and strengthen your brand on the world’s newest social media platform.  All we can say is - it’s time to get PIN-HAPPY!
 
Make Your Own Succulent Terrarium
Explore your Inner Garden Gnome!
 
Winter blues got you down?  Don’t fret! Julia Doctoroff, the fun-loving SF-based Sock Monkey Maker, intros her newest class, a tutorial on making terrariums - those adorable home gardens that brighten ANY room.
 
Fundraising: Create the Perfect Pitch for Angels and VCs
For Budding Entrepreneurs…
 
Pascal Levy Garboua, a serial entrepreneur with tons of fundraising experience, shares his pitch-building know-how. Unlike other pitching classes, Pascal’s will cover the actual presentation (pitch deck & demo) and the ‘narrative’ needed to successfully sell big ideas. 
 
Making Beautiful Maps:  Geodata + Map Design
Discover your inner cartographer!
 
Looking to map you favorite bike routes, peruse census data, or make AWESOME GEO-ART? This class is for you!  The head of GAFFTA’s research program and Skillshare Master Teacher, Jake Levitas, shares his mapping and design know-how in this one-of-a-kind class - taking students of all levels through the process of creating geodata and building beautiful maps.

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Create something fun out of a vintage book! 

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