The Power of Patience for Positive Life Change
There are many qualities that are necessary to grow personally and become the best versions of ourselves including motivation, hope, confidence, focus, resilience, persistence, perseverance, and much more. These traits, though necessary, may not be sufficient to make the life changes you want and be the person you want to be. Patience may be the […]
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Dr. Andrew Huberman Podcast on the Science of Mental Training
If you’re not convinced of the value of mental training as a powerful tool to improve performance in sports and other achievement areas, I encourage you to listen to this podcast by Dr. Andrew Huberman that explores the science behind mental training. If you’re unfamiliar with Dr. Huberman, he’s a noted neuroscientist and a member […]
Read MoreListen Up: Why Earbuds are a Threat to Ourselves and Society
Given my subtitle, you might be thinking that I’m a Luddite or some crackpot Chicken Little (“The Skype is falling!!”). But I’m not some anti-tech kook (really, I’m not). But over the years, I have assumed the role of a modern-day Paul Revere (“The techies are coming!”), wanting to alert people to the real harm […]
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Can Free Will Resist Five Powerful Life Forces-Part II
In my first article in this two-part series on the forces that shape our lives, I explored the five forces (genes, upbringing, popular culture, technology, and unexpected events) that I believe are most impactful on who we become, the choices we make, and the direction our lives take. In this article, I will introduce what […]
Read MoreHealth: The Scary Connection Between TV and Life Expectancy
I just read a sobering study that found that television watching, which is one indication of a sedentary lifestyle, has a significant negative impact on life expectancy. Read about the study here.
Read MoreHealth: Our 5-Hour, $10,000 Visit to the ER
Back in August, while on vacation in Idaho, my wife began to experience some stomach pain., but didn’t think much of it. But, on our drive home around 9 pm as we neared Reno, the pain became intolerable. I called 911 and was directed to the emergency room of the Northern Nevada Hospital in Sparks. […]
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