Your mind is extremely powerful. Your thoughts determine your actions. The “nocebo effect” is a great example of that.
The placebo effect happens when positive expectations lead to improved health outcomes. But the nocebo effect is the exact opposite. It’s when negative expectations or beliefs lead to harmful or adverse effects on health.
Warren Buffett, the ‘Oracle of Omaha,’ one of the most successful experts at picking stocks, famously started investing at the age of 11. He bought his first shares for $38 apiece. He is now worth $133 billion in 2024. This level of success can only […]
Most people tend to either overestimate or underestimate themselves. We hardly ever have a real picture of our abilities. Think about it: How often have you seen someone (or even yourself) claim to be good or bad at one thing, only to find that their […]
In her book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, psychologist Susan Cain talked about the “Extrovert Ideal” when it comes to people’s confidence. It’s the widespread belief that being outgoing, assertive, and socially proactive makes a person successful. But […]