What if the way you think could decide your destiny? That was the unshakable belief of Wallace D. Wattles, a pioneering writer in the self-help genre. In books like The Science of Getting Rich, Wattles shared and developed his theories about how the human mind shapes the material world. Wattles believed that greatness is ultimately a […]
Negativity Isn’t All Bad
Your bad attitude serves an evolutionary purpose. No, it’s not just pessimism. Whenever you find yourself fixating on anxiety and fear, it’s likely because your brain is trying to keep you safe. Humans owe their survival as a species to highly evolved biological and psychological strategies. Case in point: the brain’s amygdala processes stimuli to help […]
Time to Get Creative
Do you need another hobby? With so many of us around the world stuck at home more than usual, more people are looking for new ways to tap into their artistic side. Creative projects like cooking, painting, or even learning to code can be a lot of fun—and often complement your professional skills in surprising […]
Even Enlightened People Do the Dishes
In Autobiography of a Yogi, Indian monk and guru Paramahansa Yogananda describes the spiritual path that led him to leave India for the United States. As a young teenager, Yogananda sometimes dreamed of wrestling tigers and performing other marvelous feats he had heard about other gurus performing. However, once he started training to become a monk, […]
Make the Leap
It’s better to jump than to be pushed. At some point in life, everyone experiences a nagging feeling that something in their life needs to change. Maybe it’s a job. Maybe it’s a relationship. Steve Harvey, the comedian and television personality, says that if you aren’t proactive in making that change, the universe is likely to […]
Think Like a Stoic
It can be difficult to think clearly when you’re afraid. By accepting the inevitability of suffering and death, the Stoics were able to make rational decisions that were never clouded by fear. Based on the life and teachings of Marcus Aurelius, HOW TO THINK LIKE A ROMAN EMPEROR imparts ancient philosophy by way of modern […]
Weekend Wisdom – Switch Off Your Autopilot
Goal-setting is a crucial element of success. But not all goals are created equal. In THE CODE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY MIND, Vishen Lakhiani offers a simple test you can apply to make sure that you’re pursuing the best possible objectives: make sure your goals don’t rely on the actions of others. The best goals and ambitions are […]
Weekend Wisdom – Get a Life
Pastor Rick Warren wants to help you. In THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE, his book of evangelical Christian teachings, Warren describes a program of spiritual development that answers big-picture questions. One of Warren’s recommendations is to establish inner circles within large group settings. He’s specifically referring to church, pointing out that while the fellowship of a large […]
