Sometimes doing new things is scary. Especially if we focus on a potential negative outcome. For example, if you’re starting a new job, or promoting a new product, you might not know what to expect. If you focus on the potential negative outcomes, it can actually set up a self sustaining negative loop of failure. […]
Who’s Pulling Your Strings?
Which is more important, nurture or nature? Some people with advanced degrees can effectively argue one way or the other. Bottom line is people come with two things most animals don’t: Tons of Instincts Tons of Learning Abilities Animals respond without thinking. They put rats in a cage, and set up a lever that will […]
Keep Your Eyes On The Prize For Consistent and Mind Boggling Success
I like to golf sometimes. I suck, but I enjoy it. I don’t think I’ve ever finished a course without losing a couple of balls. Which means I never buy new balls. I always use old ones that I find. I can’t justify buying new ones if I know there’s a good chance I’m going […]
You Don’t Need Permission For Anything
If you listen to the Sex Pistols’ version of “Substitute,” originally by The Who, you can hear Johnny Rotten in the background saying, “You don’t need permission for anything!” allegedly referring to that fact that they didn’t get “official” permission from The Who to cover the song. I remember a kid, I learned that if […]
Embrace The Shadow For Less Resistance And More Success
Have you ever heard of something called “cognitive dissonance”? It’s one of those things about human nature that makes us feel “smart” when we understand it, and even “smarter” when we identify it in other people. People on various forums are always pointing out how “other people” are “suffering” from some kind of “cognitive dissonance” […]
Conspirators of History
Here’s a pretty neat trick you can use to build in some powerful resources. It requires a healthy dose of hallucination, and some daily practice. I’ve found (as have many others) that this can be pretty powerful in developing some “core” skills that can help you out in a variety of situations. Now, keep in […]
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