Coffee With Tanya - Vol. 10

Hello, people who love coffee, and welcome back to another chapter of Coffee with Tanya.

Here’s what is on the menu today:

1. Art and Travel: unveiling Art beneath the waves in MOUA
2. Data / KPIs: data visualisation with GeckoBoard
3. Personal Development: unforgettable life lessons from a 71-year-old father
4. Books: top children’s books of all time!
5. Desserts: sweets from all around the world :P

Grap your favorite coffee and enjoy.

Inspirational quote

“Our lives are defined by opportunities, even the ones we miss.” // Benjamin Button

Art and Travel - MOUA

Museum of Underwater Art is where art meets ocean depths (waves emoji)!

Visiting Australia? If you're planning a visit to Townsville, Queensland, make sure to include a trip to the Great Barrier Reef in your itinerary. It's an experience you won't want to miss. Scuba dive, free-dive or snorkel into a world of wonder and experience the beauty of stunning underwater sculptures.

World-famous underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor’s unique underwater sculpture collaboration invites you to explore a beautiful world where marine life and art intertwine, leaving you with a breathtaking experience by the secrets hidden deep down beneath the waves. Jason focuses on preserving and rehabilitating reefs, as well as educating people about their importance, while also maintaining strong ties to the local community.

Data / KPIs - GeckoBoard

Are you ready to take your business's data visualization to the next level? Look no further than Gecko Board - a dynamic and intuitive platform that empowers organizations to harness the full potential of their data. In today's fast-paced and data-centric world, having a tool that transforms raw information into meaningful insights is crucial. Gecko Board amplifies the impact of your data, enabling you to make informed decisions with confidence.

Its user-friendly interface and robust features make it a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. Seamlessly connecting to various data sources, it consolidates your key metrics and presents them in visually compelling dashboards. You can monitor sales performance, analyze customer behavior, or track marketing campaigns with customizable widgets and real-time updates.

Specifically, I love the 90+ examples of KPIs they made, for various use cases, from e-commerce to customer support.

Personal Development - Wisdom From Experience

In a world filled with constant change, it is invaluable to learn from those who have experienced life's ups and downs. Recently, a 71-year-old father shared his most useful life lessons, offering a treasure trove of wisdom that resonates with people of all ages. In this article, he presents some practical tips on tipping etiquette and insightful strategies for dealing with rude people. His words are a timeless reminder of the importance of kindness (especially in our times), resilience, and perspective in navigating life's challenges.

One of my favorite tips from this article was the art of responding to rude people. Instead of engaging in negativity, he encourages choosing empathy and understanding. By maintaining composure and responding with kindness, we can break the cycle of rudeness and foster a more compassionate society. I know that it’s easier said than done, but you should give it a try.

Here are the first three to explore:

1. How to talk to people: Listening is a superpower. When talking to someone you love, keep asking them, “Is there more?” (until there is no more).

2. How to learn from people: If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room. Hang out with, and learn from, people smarter than yourself. Even better, find smart folks who will disagree with you.

3. How to be interesting: The more you are interested in others, the more interesting they’ll find you.

Book Recommendation - Children's Top 100

BBC Culture polled 177 books experts from 56 countries in order to find the greatest children's books ever. From Where the Wild Things Are to Haroun and the Sea of Stories, here's the top 100.

Discover a captivating world of imagination and nostalgia through this article. Dive into a literary treasure trove that transcends generations and continents, introducing timeless tales that have captured the hearts of both young and old. Each book is a gateway to imagination, inviting you to explore new worlds, embrace friendship and courage, and experience the power of storytelling.

Here are some of my favorites from the list:

• Grimm's Fairy Tales (Brothers Grimm, 1812)
• The Adventures of Pinocchio (Carlo Collodi, 1883)
• Winnie-the-Pooh (AA Milne and EH Shepard, 1926)

Food - Desserts From the World

Discover the world's 50 best desserts in an exciting article on CNN Travel. You're in for a treat of a lifetime as they showcase an array of delicious sweets from around the world (#yummy). An assortment of delectable delights are featured in this article, from rich Belgian chocolate mousse to delicate and aromatic French macaroons.

Here are my favorites (even though there are at least three more that I love):

• Apfelstrudel, Austria
• Tarte Tatin, France
• Brownies, United States
• Cardamom Buns, Sweden
• Sticky Rice with Mango, Thailand

What is your favorite? Let me know in the comments section:)

On This Day in History - July 3

• 1883 - Franz Kafka, Prague-born German novelist was born
• 1884 - Dow Jones publishes its 1st stock index, the Dow Jones Transportation Average
• 1962 - American actor Tom Cruise - who is one of Hollywood's most popular leading men - was born.
• 1964 - U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs into law the historic Civil Rights Act in a nationally televised ceremony at the White House.
• 1985 - The comedy Back to the Future, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, was released in American theatres

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