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Meditation Is A Type of Technology, Like a Telescope or Microscope

by Steven Handel

meditation

Meditation is a type of technology – like a telescope or microscope – in the sense that it improves our scope of observation and extends our awareness toward experiences that we are otherwise unable to detect.

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Destroy Your Ego Before It Destroys You (And How We Make Bad Situations Even Worse)

by Steven Handel

ego

Confidence is a valuable trait to have, but an unhealthy ego is often an unjustified sense of confidence that can end up destroying us.

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Ride the Tiger: Transcending the Unescapable And Following Your “Inner Law”

by Steven Handel

ride the tiger

The world is far from perfect – sometimes the best we can do when we see culture and society falling apart is to “ride the tiger” and follow our own inner law.

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The Disintegration of the Community: Why We Feel Alone Even When Surrounded By People

by Steven Handel

community

Do you feel like you’re a part of your local community? If your answer is “no,” you’re not defective, this is actually how many people feel today.

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How to Destroy Performance Anxiety and Deliver an Award-Winning Show Every Time

by Steven Handel

performance anxiety


Do you have performance anxiety when it comes to speaking, job interviews, or first dates? Here’s a guide on how to overcome this anxiety and “steal the show” every time.

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