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June 26, 2016

The Mechanism Of Letting Go

David R. Hawkins on feelings

Letting Go describes a simple and effective means by which to let go of the obstacles to Enlig[image error]htenment and become free of negativity. During the many decades of the author’s clinical psychiatric practice, the primary aim was to seek the most effective ways to relieve human suffering in all of its many forms. The inner mechanism of surrender was found to be of great practical benefit and is described in this book.

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Letting go is like the sudden cessation of an inner pressure or th...

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Published on June 26, 2016 20:00

June 23, 2016

LinkFest ~ Best Reads on Writing, Screenwriting & Self-Publishing: Gain Your Own Voice

Allen Ginsberg on voices WRITING

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It’s no crime to start your creative process with the protagonist. He is, after all, the hero of the story–the wh...

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Published on June 23, 2016 21:26

June 22, 2016

Has Apple Lost Its Simplicity without Steve Jobs?

Ken Segall on simplicity

One thing Apple has mastered is the art of simplicity. Few would k[image error]now how the company achieved this better than Ken Segall, a creative director at Apple for twelve years who was personally responsible for introducing the lowercase-i into Apple’s product line: iMac, iPod, iPad, etc. Simplicity permeates all aspects of Apple, perhaps most crucially— for the bottom line, at least — the buyer’s shopping experience.[image error]

Shopping for a PC can involve going over hundreds of different models while the c...

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Published on June 22, 2016 20:20

The Power Of Not Knowing

Goethe on contradiction

As Jamie Holmes shows in Nonsense, being confused is unpleasant, so we [image error]tend to shutter our minds as we grasp for meaning and stability, especially in stressful circumstances. We’re hard-wired to resolve contradictions quickly and extinguish anomalies. This can be useful, of course. When a tiger is chasing you, you can’t be indecisive. But as Nonsense reveals, our need for closure has its own dangers.

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It’s about what happens when we’re confused and the path for...

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Published on June 22, 2016 20:00

June 21, 2016

Breathe Better: How to Improve Your Mind, Attention, and Memory

Emma Seppala on breathing

Your state of mind affects how you breathe, and how you breathe determin[image error]es your emotional state. Here is a breathing technique to restore calmness, concentration, and energy, given by Emma Seppala, author or The Happiness Track.[image error]

We really depend on adrenaline throughout the day. We pump ourselves up; we drink too much caffeine; we over schedule ourselves; wait till the last minute to get things done and we depend on it. Many people want to feel that urgency in order to actually accomplish s...

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Published on June 21, 2016 20:20

The Difference Between Wisdom And Intelligence

Isaiah Berlin on truth [image error]

In The wisest one in the room, renowned psychologists describe the most useful insights from social psychology that can help make you “wise”: wise about why people behave the way they do, and wise about how to use that knowledge in understanding and influencing the people in your life.

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They are offered in books of quotations, desktop calendars, daily planners, and even bumper stickers. Advice is given to us, often unsolicited, by friends, relatives, and col...

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Published on June 21, 2016 20:00

June 20, 2016

Pay Attention to Bad Vibes

Bob Dylan on blowin in the wind

Harvard Business School Professor Max Bazerman discuses how important it is to no[image error]t just to be able to focus, but to be a good noticer as well. Bazerman is the author of The Power of Noticing: What the Best Leaders See.[image error]

I’ve spent the last dozen years thinking about what I consider to be one of the fundamental challenges of leadership and that is the challenge to notice critical information in your environment. There are so many interesting stories of the new millennium, of situations where...

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Published on June 20, 2016 20:20

The Truth About Trust

David Desteno on trust (1)

Issues of trust come attached to almost every human interaction, yet few[image error] people realize how powerfully their ability to determine trustworthiness predicts future success. David DeSteno’s cutting-edge research on reading trust cues with humanoid robots has already excited widespread media interest. In The Truth About Trust, the renowned psychologist shares his findings and debunks numerous popular beliefs.

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This question—this set of four simple words—often occupies our minds...

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Published on June 20, 2016 20:00

June 19, 2016

The Science behind Women’s Sexual Desire

Daniel Berger on women's desire

The idea that women are less sexually desiring than men is an idea that[image error] has been ingrained in society for a fairly long time. Women aren’t expected to be turned on as often as men are, and often it’s said that it is more difficult for women to be turned on in the first place. While men have been known to wear their sexualities on their sleeves, women have been taught and trained to be more coy. According to studies by Meredith Chiver, and here discussed by Daniel Bergner, the way society thi...

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Published on June 19, 2016 21:27

The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life

SETH GODIN ON AVERAGE

The Miracle Morningis already transforming the lives of tens of thousands of p[image error]eople around the world by showing them how to wake up each day with more ENERGY, MOTIVATION, and FOCUS to take your life to the next level. It’s been right here in front of us all along, but this book has finally brought it to life.
Are you ready?

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You are just as worthy, deserving, and capable of creating and sustaining extraordinary health, wealth, happines, love, and success in your l...
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Published on June 19, 2016 20:00