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Unfreezing the Frozen
“A common problem that many people have is that they dislike themselves. So, if they come in contact with people who help them see some positive quality in themselves, it can prove to be a game-changer. By helping people to make peace with who they are and value their positive qualities, we can help them find ways to reach their potential.”
Five Ways to Build Your Future at Work and Not Simply Mark Time
“At ten years old, I was driving a tractor and dreaming of anything but work. Years later, I’ve learned that fulfillment doesn’t come from escaping work—it comes from transforming it. Here are five ways to build a future with purpose, not just mark time.”
How to Become a Person with Charisma
Discover how to develop charisma using nonverbal cues like body language, voice tone, and facial expressions. Learn key insights from Vanessa Van Edwards’ book Cues to boost your confidence and communication skills.
Remember the Eskimo!
In a world overflowing with pleasure, we are starving for balance. Drawing from Anna Lembke’s Dopamine Nation, this post explores how our brains—wired for survival in scarcity—are now overwhelmed by abundance. Through a chilling Eskimo parable and modern data on addiction, we uncover how unchecked desire can lead us to feed on ourselves, both metaphorically and literally. This is a call to remember the value of pain, the limits of pleasure, and the urgent need to restore equilibrium in our lives.
How Not to Get Your Fix
Here’s something you may not know: Prohibition actually worked. While it’s often remembered for speakeasies and gangsters, the ban on alcohol in early 20th-century America led to a dramatic drop in alcohol consumption and addiction. As Stanford professor Anna Lembke notes, rates of public drunkenness and liver disease were cut in half. Today, as we grapple with new forms of addiction, Lembke’s concept of “self-binding”—intentionally limiting our access to tempting behaviors—offers a powerful tool for regaining self-control, whether it’s with alcohol, technology, or other habits.
Addicted to Something?
Do you ever wonder if your daily habits might be more addictive than you think? Whether you’re struggling with obvious addictions or simply curious about your own behavior, understanding how dopamine shapes our pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain is crucial. In this post, we’ll explore what addiction really means, why it can happen to anyone, and how finding balance is key to a healthy, fulfilling life.