Where Buddhism And Modern Psychology Converge On Mental Wellness
When the average non-Buddhist westerner thinks of Buddhism, they often think of meditation, kindness, and monks with shaved heads in orange robes. But what lies beneath these surface-level artifacts is profound understanding. Few wisdom traditions have delivered as...
21 Human Performance Tips For Busy People
To say my life is busy is an understatement. Writing this blog is my passion. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. But writing the blog, two weekly newsletters, and a book is a tall order. There is no team, there are no editors, web developers, graphic designers, or...
8 Ways To Be Humble And Confident
“It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.” This quote comes to us from the legendary Muhammad Ali. It’s not hard to find other quotes of his just like this—oozing with in-your-face, unapologetic confidence and swagger. This conspicuous confidence serves...
Calm Superpower: How To Act Calmly In Any Situation
It was a clear November day in Dallas. Tires screeched under the force of a heavy car turning too fast. The force of the turns and rapid acceleration was suffocating to Lyndon B. Johnson, who stared at the car floor just centimeters away from his face, with the full...
9 Stoic Practices For Resilience
Nobody has unfaltering focus. Nobody’s courage runs in an uninterrupted continuum. Discipline is a limited resource. These statements may seem discouraging, but they are only discouraging if we don’t know how to be resilient. The definition of resilience...
How To Accept Fear: 5 Truths To Help You Advance Despite Fear
Fear is at the root of much of our suffering. Fear prevents us from growing as human beings; it prevents us from actually living our lives to their fullest potential. We need to learn how to deal with our fears and be willing to allow ourselves to take risks—to allow...
How To Get Over Your Fear Of Judgment
When was the last time you judged someone? Let’s be honest. I’ll bet that you judged someone today. You probably didn’t even notice, and that’s entirely natural. Judgment of others is part of our evolution. We need value judgments to align ourselves with people who...
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