Turns out, there aren’t two kinds of people, but three: Givers, people who help others with no expectation of receiving something in return; takers, who focus exclusively on their own interests and desires; and matchers, or people who believe that giving and taking should come in equal amounts. Adam Grant discovered through years of research that the least productive and successful people were typically givers….
Take a moment to imagine your most perfect self. Maybe you look different or have a bigger house, but beyond the surface dreams and desires lies the simple desire to be adequate. However these feelings may manifest, we all want to feel like we no longer need to prove ourselves. That we belong. That we’re enough, just as we are. That is what Brené Brown’s book,…
In Make Your bed by Admiral William H. McRaven, he outlines straight and simple rules to change your world. One of those? Making your bed. If you wake up and make your bed, then you have accomplished one task, the first task of the day. You feel accomplished — and your bed is in order. Maybe you’ve heard this saying before: if your room is in disarray,…
We each have two methods of thinking, though it’s not something we talk about often. Daniel Kahneman is trying to change that conversation with his book Thinking Fast and Slow. In it, he introduces the concept of two systems of thinking, System 1 and System 2, and argues that we employ both of these on a regular basis. He thinks we think both quickly on…
Do you believe in the power of thought? It’s easy for someone who is positive to say that negative thinking makes a negative situation. It’s easy for someone who is already above water to teach others how to swim. The second you believe you can’t accomplish something, then it comes to fruition. But the second you have faith in your abilities, you begin to win…
It’s conflicting to think about what we need to do to be successful. Each of us is born with unique talents, so it feels as if some of us excel without really trying. Those of us who do seem to find success easily boast a good work ethic as the main factor. We try to downplay our efforts because we feel our natural talent does…
When you were young, what did you want to be when you grew up? Was it an astronaut, soaring through outer space and discovering new worlds? Was it a doctor, healing others and sharing knowledge? Or was it a singer, spreading happiness with your voice? As you’ve gotten older, have you shelved that dream? Usually, as we go through life, we gain experiences, meet people,…
