Everything we do is influenced by our emotions. We can’t always control how we feel, but we can choose the emotions we wish to focus on—or ignore. Start by selecting five emotions you want to focus on for the rest of the day. This core collection of emotions should be positive and affirming. That doesn’t mean […]
How To Do Almost Anything
Did you know that your brain is capable of learning new things without ever having to experience them firsthand? This is the magic of visualization, which you can use to prepare for any challenge. Neurologically speaking, actions and thoughts have the same effect on your brain and its neurotransmitters. This means that practicing something in […]
How to Achieve the Elusive Product-Market Fit
Most people only love a handful of the products they use. To develop things that people truly want to buy, you have to focus on finding the right product-market fit. Too often, people focus on one or the other: product or market. You neglect one at your peril. Finding a good product-market fit means having […]
Does Being a Genius Mean Being a Jerk?
A genius is easy to love in theory. But the truth is that some of our greatest minds were less-than-great people. Many of the geniuses we celebrate today were self-centered and obsessive, or even downright abusive. Sure, there are exceptions to the rule. Marie Curie and Leonardo da Vinci were considered exemplary human beings. But […]
How to Tend to Your Relationships
Relationships require maintenance and hard work. Most of us recognize this universal truth in our personal lives, where our families, old friends, and romantic partners demand a certain level of attention. But the same rule also applies to our professional lives, even though the boundaries might be different. So how can we cultivate close connections […]
The Dark Side of Evolution
When we think about what sets humans apart from other animals, we often focus on our positive traits. We create art, debate ideas, and have religions. We exist in all environments and habitats, from tropical forests and deserts to the Arctic. We’ve even expanded into space. Among these commendable qualities, there’s one that puts our […]
Dump Your Emotional Baggage
Emotions can get trapped in our subconscious mind after unsettling events, leading to physical and mental discomfort. How can we learn to let go? Bradley Nelson, a “medical intuitive” who specializes in energy psychology and healing, believes that emotions are energy vibrations produced by the body. When they’re working for us, emotions can inspire, guide […]
Customer Service is a Long Game
Jeff Bezos launched his online retail shop in 1995. Within two years, it was the market’s leading bookstore. It expanded from there, serving 20 million customers by 2000. Through it all, Bezos has remained laser-focused on customer experience. Soon after Amazon launched, it started prompting customers to leave product reviews, a process that has helped […]
