Our thoughts and mental patterns have a profound impact on our physical health. This connection between mind and body is not just philosophical—it is backed by emerging neuroscience. In this post, I’ll share a personal story about how I discovered, quite by accident, that an outdated mental model drove my long-standing aversion to physical exercise
What is the biggest factor in one’s success? Is it talent? Who you know? Luck? I think it’s perseverance. That and saying yes, more than
Who would not like to see what is around the corner? If we were cameras, we could just change our perspective and we would be able to see around the corner. Of course we can change our positions as well. Probably the most helpful thing we can do with our minds is to change perspective. In many cases, all
There is a 50% difference in the chance of having heart disease between optimists and pessimists, according to a 10 year long study don’t in the 1980’s. Research done in the fields of psychology and neuroscience have proven what many people and cultures have believed for thousands of years. There is a big advantage to being an Optimist.
At least I thought I’d gotten rid of my fear of success.
For the last few years I’ve been asking myself what’s next? How can I be more helpful? How can I find more meaningful work? How can I affect positive change in the world?