"Your wildest dreams can be found in the pages of a book" There is something that happens when we read information. Be it a blog, an article, or a book. There is a cascade of brain chemistry that pumps as we read. It supercharges the parts of your brain responsible for learning and retention and... Continue Reading →
Consumer or Consumed?
A handful of companies own everything you buy Being in the consumer age has its perks. Anything you could ever want or need is right at your fingertips and within a short few days or hours could be delivered directly to your door. The shelves at stores are overflowing with options for food, drinks, snacks,... Continue Reading →
Life Before The Internet
Do you remember what life was like before the internet? Are you old enough to remember a time before everyone had a cellphone? Most likely this isn't something you actually think about often. Social media and the internet distract us in ways you wouldn't even believe. How did we use to live without our phones?!... Continue Reading →
WEAKNESS
I saw a shirt today that said "Strength is never a weakness" and I had to sort of disagree. We consistently look to our strengths and train and put so much emphasis on our strengths that just that can cause our weaknesses to be overlooked. So in that case our strength is exacerbating the weakness.... Continue Reading →
Fair-Weather Friends
Have you ever noticed that some people are only around when times are good? Ever notice when your life is rainy they are no where to be seen? These people will smile to your face, ask for advice, use your shoulder when they need to cry and your ear when they need to vent. But... Continue Reading →
PERSPECTIVE
Every day, every moment, every thought, every situation in our lives we can take one of two ways. We can look at all the negatives, all the ways something is hurting us, all the ways it is inconveniencing us, and all the ways things could be better… OR we can change our perspective. Perspective-a particular... Continue Reading →