Upgrading Your Mindset
Last post we were discussing optimism versus pessimism. Did you know there are some genetic factors that influence your optimism? About 50% of your personality traits are determined by your genes and family origin. So you may have been born optimistic. Or pessimistic.
Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic?
More than ten years ago I read a book titled, Hard Optimism. It offers some interesting insights into the topic. And provides some scientific evidence to support many things about optimism that you may have already believed.
How You Relate to Money
Got some great feedback from a podcast I did last week about your relationship with money. So let’s explore that some more…
The Only Tragedy in Goal Setting
Lots of talk in the self-development space about goal setting. And rightfully so. Setting goals creates a desired vision, gives you focus, and something to be accountable about. But what happens when you fall short?
The Lost Opportunity…
Think about how much time is devoted to worshiping deities, Stone Age superstitions, and all of the attendant dogma, doctrines and limiting beliefs that go along with that. Imagine if it was utilized in introspection, self-awareness, and personal development instead.
Building Up Your Self-Worth (Self-Esteem)
Last post we explored the suppressors, the things that cause you to doubt or diminish your self-worth. And I told you that self-worth can never come from things outside of yourself. Self-worth comes from the inside. So let’s look at some things that build up your self-worth.
Fighting Depression and Narcissism
Many of the most devoted religious people I know are actually quite narcissistic. Their noble pursuit of peace, love and harmony seems noble enough, but it’s actually because they are so self-absorbed and seeking these things for themselves.
Fighting Against Circumstances
You often hear people complaining about the circumstances they are fighting. But that’s like fighting symptoms and ignoring the cause.
What Prevents You from a Breakthrough
This post let’s explore how other people can change you, or more specifically, prevent you from changing into the highest possible version of yourself.
Motivation to Change
As Cus D’Amato taught Mike Tyson, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. Surely you’ve had some pivotal moments that caused you to alter direction and make better choices too. The fascinating question is why so many of us wait until near catastrophe to make these modifications.
