Psychology

Cheerful Pessimism

Even though
 optimistic people live more successful lives, pessimism has its place
 in the short term. Pessimism can support the realism we so often
 need. Confused? Think about a pilot for instance, you’d rather have
 him an upbeat outlook at security or a mercilessly realistic one?
 Let’s…

The benefits of gaming

Games: Epic mindsets for epic challenges

A beautiful example of how mindfulness can change the mind — Book excerpt from Mindsight

I’m currently reading three books in parallel, Mindsight, Buddha’s brain and The Buddha walks into a bar. All three books show how we can rewire our brain with practice although…

Using the path of least resistance to build new habits — Excerpt from The Happiness Advantage

In the following paragraphs, Shawn Achor explains how he managed to form a new daily habit by planning ahead and making it easier for him to play his guitar every day.

Pitch anything — Summary

This book will show you how to persuade and achieve a dominant position

The gifts of imperfection — Summary

Learn how to be yourself

Most of us don’t live out their true desires but instead, live according to other peoples rules. The problem with trying to fulfill other’s expectations, however, is that we will never satisfy them all and even if we…

Feel the fear and do it anyway — Synthesis

Learn how to overcome fear and live your life in power and love

10% Happier — key concepts

Learn how to become happier and more successful through meditation

After suffering a panic attack, Dan Harris began a journey to search for a solution. His search eventually led him to meditation. In this book, the author tells how meditation helped him…

Positivity — Summary

Learn how positive emotions lead to more success and a more fulfilled life