Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Dan Pontefract
The current approach today is essentially we’ve entered into a culture of freneticism—that’s a Big Think word, and that means we’re really busy. But I believe we’ve created the business on ourselves.
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- Written by: Chris Kempes and Van Savage
Talk to high-school students preparing for their science exams, and you’ll probably hear two things: that they’re scared of physics, and relatively comfortable with biology. Strangely, this is contrary to the view of most researchers.
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- Written by: Michael J. Gelb
Roger Fisher (1922–2012) served as a reconnaissance pilot in World War II and then graduated from Harvard Law School, becoming a professor there in 1958. Witnessing maiming and death firsthand during the war and then seeing the destructive effects of costly, protracted litigation as a partner in a major law firm, Fisher was passionate about finding more creative alternatives to resolve conflict.
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- Written by: Jerry Z Muller
More and more companies, government agencies, educational institutions and philanthropic organisations are today in the grip of a new phenomenon. I’ve termed it ‘metric fixation’. The key components of metric fixation are the belief that it is possible – and desirable – to replace professional judgment (acquired through personal experience and talent) with numerical indicators of comparative performance based upon standardised data (metrics); and that the best way to motivate people within these organisations is by attaching rewards and penalties to their measured performance.
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- Written by: Kim Eckart
On average, men pick up on visual motion significantly faster than women do, according to a new study. Humans’ ability to notice moving objects has always been a useful skill, good for avoiding an animal predator in ancient times and crossing a busy street in the modern world.
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- Written by: Matt Swayne
Seeing time tick down quickly on a countdown clock may give people more patience than seeing time pass slowly would. In a series of experiments, the speed of a countdown clock affected the patience and decision-making of video game players, both during and after the game, according to David Reitter, associate professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State.
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- Written by: Cheryl Critchley
New research may explain why some people—like sports stars—anticipate and react to fast-moving objects much quicker than others. When Serena Williams returns a lightning-quick tennis serve—most of us marvel at her skill and speed. Considering what the human brain overcomes to make it happen, these kinds of feats are nothing short of miraculous.
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- Written by: Alan Cohen
My friend Mark has been a physician for over 40 years. Recently he told me a story that helped me understand what real healing is.
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- Written by: Barbara Heider-Rauter
We feel good when both the rational and emotional parts of our brain interact perfectly and are in balance. Things to do with our feelings and emotions are dealt with by the right side, while the left side handles analytical thinking.
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- Written by: Joyce Vissell
Miracles happen all the time. You probably know someone who has had a miracle happen to them, or maybe a miracle has happened to you.
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- Written by: Pankaj Vij, MD, FACP
While healthy eating, regular physical exercise, stress management, and getting enough sleep constitute advice that our grandparents might have provided, we all need the tools to move from knowing to doing, from thought to belief to massive action.
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- Written by: Yvonne Tally
The busy habit is just like any other habit — breaking it takes practice. You may be accustomed to rushing from place to place, saying yes when you really need and want to say no, or being the go-to person all the time, and it’s exhausting! I’m sure you know far too well what that feels like...
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- Written by: John Schwenkler
Many of our choices have the potential to change how we think about the world. Often the choices taken are for some kind of betterment: to teach us something, to increase understanding or to improve ways of thinking. What happens, though, when a choice...
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- Written by: Michael Hobbes
Writer Michael Hobbes says there are too many stereotypes about millennials. So, there are three things that every millennial should know. The first one is that there is no evidence for any of the stereotypes about us.
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- Written by: Richard Carlson
Human beings have essentially two modes or mind-sets that we operate or live in, with, of course, some shades of gray in between. We have what you might call a healthy mode, and another, which you can think of as reactive. When we are in our healthiest state of mind, we 'dance' with life. We're...
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- Written by: Dan Millman
Awareness is a crucial element in transforming life's experiences into wisdom and growth. By embracing our errors and weaknesses, we can refine our skills and enhance our understanding of ourselves. This journey requires the courage to face discomfort and the willingness to learn from our mistakes, ultimately leading to mastery in various aspects of life.
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- Written by: Daniel DeNicola
The right to believe what one wants is often misused to defend ignorance and misinformation. This article explores the ethical implications of belief, emphasizing the distinction between belief and knowledge, and the responsibilities that accompany the right to hold beliefs. It argues that while beliefs can be personal, they also shape societal attitudes and actions.
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
The moment we can ask ourselves “Does this thought have anything to do with reality?” “Is this thought true?” we are starting to wake up. This understanding breaks the bondage, which is our total identification with thoughts, and empowers us to wake up from the dream state.
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- Written by: University of Melbourne
Endowing people with social power inflates the socially-toxic component of narcissism called exploitation and entitlement, according to new research.
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- Written by: Ralph Carpio
Discover how just four words hold the secret to unlocking happiness, success, and your life’s true potential. Find out more inside!
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- Written by: Gail McMeekin
Women have long had the self-destructive habit of discounting themselves and their natural abilities. This is a common gremlin, assuming that what comes easily to us is not valuable or unique. It's all part of our training to push others into the limelight and be a support person rather than...
