Have you heard of the Iceman? Wim Hof is a Dutch athlete who has set records for enduring freezing temperatures, swimming under ice, and running barefoot on ice and snow. Hof has been enduring extreme conditions since birth, living dangerously from his very first moments. Hof was a twin, but doctors didn’t know that his […]
Kill Your Anxiety
There’s a lot to be worried about these days. But you don’t have to psychoanalyze all that fear and negativity to feel better. A quick study of the biological basis of anxiety can help you feel better fast. Two parts of the brain are critical to the production of anxiety: the cortex and the amygdala. The […]
The Trick to More Meaningful Relationships
Every conversation matters in an intimate relationship. Each exchange builds on another, and there are no shortcuts. Think of every feeling, story, secret, and emotion that friends and loved ones share with you as a gift that brings you closer together. Communicating is the only way that we can see into one another’s hearts and […]
5 Steps to Conquer Any Fear
You can conquer any fear in just five steps. Think of it as a workout: you must keep pushing yourself harder and harder by introducing obstacles and overcoming them. One day you will reach your goal. Step 1: Identify one or two stressors related to the fear that you can introduce into your life. You should feel […]
Happiness Isn’t a Goal. It’s a Process.
Great thinkers have wondered about the meaning of life for thousands of years. What if someone has finally figured it out? According to social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, the “happiness hypothesis” requires us to think of contentment as a journey, not a destination. Process is important. As you work towards a goal, you enjoy the feeling […]
Is Aging a Disease?
The biology of aging is one of the most exciting frontiers in science. But since aging is not widely considered a disease, medical research funds are rarely dedicated to aging-related projects. Longevity specialist Dr. David Sinclair sees things differently. In his opinion, aging is a disease that will eventually be treatable. What can we do […]
Why You Don’t Need a Job
Poor and middle-class people work hard to make money. But wealthy people are different. They let money do all the work through the magic of investing. The idea that becoming rich depends on having a well-paying job is just a myth. Actually, the way into the upper class involves breaking free from employment altogether. You […]
Want to Be More Productive? Try This Trick.
Your brain is always active. But different brain regions are activated when you work and when you rest. Resting activates a brain system known as “default mode network,” which is critical to your health, productivity, and development. After resting, your creative energy is at its peak. You can then work optimally for shorter periods, rather than […]
How to Turn Fear into a Tool
Waiting is often a sign that you lack creativity and discipline. Instead of waiting around for other people to make moves, you need to take matters into your own hands and achieve your own goals. Taking action doesn’t mean that you have to fake fearlessness; in fact, knowing your fears will help keep you honest. […]
Avoid Dating Mistakes
In dating, you need to set boundaries. If a relationship isn’t a win-win for both people, it’s never worth pursuing. The first rule is to never sell yourself short. Giving up things that are important to you—the things that make you who you are—just looks unattractive and undignified. So don’t do it. Another rule of […]
