Could You Have Been Secretly Hypnotized?
What is real? Are you sure? How can you know? What if you’re wrong? If you ever attended a philosophy class in college, these types of questions are often used to challenge students into thinking beyond the boundaries of their own self-imposed limits. Unfortunately, most of us stop asking such questions when we complete the class. In recent blog posts, we’ve reintroduced this type of exploration by delving into our natural inclination to impose meaning onto what happens to us
How the Story You're Telling Impacts Your Life
Author Jonathan Gottschall wrote, “Until recently we’ve only been able to speculate about story’s persuasive effects. But over the last several decades, psychology has begun a serious study of how story affects the human mind. Results repeatedly show that our attitudes, fears, hopes, and values are strongly influenced by story.” With that in mind, imagine being able to generate stories that helped you produce a thriving experience each day. According to anthropologists, story
Can Good Be Better Than Great?
In Jim Collin’s book, Good to Great, he makes a challenging statement: “You have to give up what made you good to become great.” Like most declarations, it’s dangerous to assume what’s presented is an enduring truth applicable to every situation and individual. On the one hand, there’s wisdom in venturing out of our comfort zone to achieve more than we currently are. This calls to mind that safe prediction: “If you don’t change direction you’ll end up where you’re headed.” On
