What does thinking better even mean?
The German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, explained it best in his book, The Gay Science:
“He is a thinker; that means, he knows how to make things simpler than they are.”
On Thoughts and Thinking Better
3 Ways Your Anxiety Can Help You
Roughly 2000 years ago, the Stoic philosopher Seneca explained the essence of anxiety well: “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” Fast forward to today, I bet we suffer way more in imagination compared to when Seneca said that. Since that time, we […]
The Nocebo Effect: Why You Must Eradicate Negative Expectations
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 […]
Stop Putting Imaginary Pressure on Yourself
My next book, The Stoic Path to Wealth, comes out on July 16. While it’s something I’m excited about, this milestone put a lot of imaginary pressure on my work routine last year. I started thinking about the marketing strategy when I finished the manuscript […]