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 […]
7 Money Mistakes That Prevent Smart People Getting Rich
I recently read about a study in MIT Technology Review that looked into the relationship between intelligence and success. The researchers tried to learn the connection between being smart and being rich. They concluded: “The most successful people are not the most talented, just the […]