Tag: psychology
I’m going to present 2 short videos here. One is a strong endorsement of the practice of power posing. And the other offers a more measured view. Bullish View Balanced View The videos above discuss 3 popular power poses illustrated in the header image for this post. Apparently holding each of these poses for just…
The article, Dopamine Detoxes Don’t Work: Here’s What To Do Instead, seems to me to be another link in a chain of catchy but misleading titles on the subject of general impulse control. But after stripping away the noise, I think we can learn something from the article. Oversimplification? The premise of this article is…
Chase Hughes, founder and CEO of Applied Behavior Research, leading behavior expert, and author, describes how to use the “brainwashing formula” on ourselves to produce positive change in this video. He proposes the following acronym: F.E.A.R. Want More? Chase recommends using a vision board. There are many ways to accomplish this. It can be a…
OK. Just hear me out. I recently watched a video where Hikaru Nakamura, American chess grandmaster, streamer, YouTuber, five-time U.S. Chess Champion, and the 2022 World Fischer Random Chess Champion made the claim that all serious chess players are addicted to the game. And this got me thinking … We normally think of addiction as…
The title of this post says it all. In the video below, Mark Manson discusses with surprising insight a struggle that some of us are having as we try to reconcile the differences between how we view ourselves and how the world seems to view us. Spoiler alert: if you can relate to the title,…
Behavioral expert and founder and CEO of Applied Behavior Research, Chase Hughes, likes to say that discipline is the gateway drug to everything else in authority over us. Once you acquire self-discipline, you can develop confidence, composure and so much more. Chase defines discipline as your ability to prioritize the needs of your future self…
Do you struggle to keep your attention on a task other than video games or videos? Do you check your phone every few minutes when you’re working on a task that doesn’t require you to do this? Do you want to kick yourself after realizing that you’ve just spent an hour doom-scrolling social media? Hindu…
Let’s cut through the noise. So, you’ve got dreams, ambitions, and a fire inside you to build something extraordinary—whether it’s a jacked physique, a thriving business, or a life of unshakable confidence. But there’s a silent enemy holding you back, one you might not even see: limiting beliefs. Therefore, today, we’re diving deep into limiting…
“Stop it, and give yourself a chance.”― Aaron T. Beck Every dude’s got a fire inside him—ambition, grit, the drive to conquer whatever’s in his path. But sometimes, the biggest enemy isn’t out there in the world; it’s in your head. Those nagging thoughts telling you you’re not good enough, not smart enough, or that…
A positive mindset is one of the most powerful tools for success, happiness, and resilience. Countless authors have explored this topic, but a few books stand out above the rest due to their widespread impact, critical acclaim, and reader praise. If you’re looking for the best positive mindset books to help shift your perspective and…
