Today, we’re talking about the last of the four cornerstones of my philosophy of becoming better: practical neuroscience. But don’t let the word neuroscience scare you. This stuff is actually pretty simple. I mean, it’s not brain surgery; it’s just brain science. By understanding some basic principles about how the brain works, and by putting them into practice, you can radically improve your life. Brain Health The first and most… Read More »Practical Neuroscience
When people find out that I write a self-improvement blog, they sometimes ask, incredulously, “So, you’ve got it all figured out, do ya?” Well, no actually. I don’t have it all figured out, and I never will. There will always be new things to learn, and my understanding of the things I already know can always be made deeper. And that is why I practice relentless learning. The acquisition of… Read More »Relentless Learning
Another one of the cornerstones of my approach to becoming better is cultivating helpful mindsets: Many people approach self-improvement and behavioral change with profoundly unhelpful mindsets that either sabotage their efforts or prevent them from making any effort at all. So it is essential to work on shifting from these unhelpful mindsets toward beliefs and attitudes that facilitate growth and change, success and happiness. Here are some examples: When… Read More »Helpful Mindsets
One of the cornerstones of my approach to becoming better is the use of effective strategies. You might recall last week’s post on an epic piece of wisdom from Steven Pressfield. Today, we’re focusing on the “mechanical solutions” part of that quote: “The problem is not you. The problem is the problem. It’s hard because it’s hard. The solution is mechanical. Work the problem.” –Steven Pressfield Difficult problems call for… Read More »Effective Strategies