Have you ever entered a theater to see a movie or play that was really over-hyped, only to later be let down because it didn’t meet your expectations? What about when you saw that other movie or play that you knew nothing about, but ended up leaving pleasantly surprised? This is just one example of (more…)
Opportunity is just as much dependent on our views and attitude about the world as it is on our external circumstances. When we actively change our thinking and perception toward a more opportunistic mindset, we can actually invite and take advantage of more opportunities in our daily lives. Many people are perfectly capable of discovering (more…)
All societies and cultures have certain spoken and unspoken rules that influence how we judge people, label them, and rank their overall “value” in society. Those who we typically perceive as “high value” (like CEOs, celebrities, athletes, politicians, good-looking people, etc.) we place at the top of our social hierarchy, while those we typically perceive (more…)
Your beliefs form a “map of reality” that shapes how you see yourself and the world. Understanding where those beliefs come from helps you question your assumptions and update that map as you learn.
“The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” William James When I first started getting interested in self-improvement (over half a decade ago), I quickly found that I had more control over my mind and thoughts than I originally believed. Before I knew anything, I (more…)