Human beings are amazing creatures. We have the power to visualize something we want to accomplish and turn it into a reality. Alex Honnold is a shining example of this. He envisioned doing the impossible: climbing El Capitan, a 3000-foot (915-meter) wall of granite in…
Have you ever wondered how some people are able to consistently re-define our perceptions of what’s possible? How extreme snowboarders can drop into a ridiculously steep line no one has ever ridden before, reaching the bottom without injury. The way best-selling authors can string together…
Have you ever stopped to think about the qualities you admire in other people? It’s often said that what we see in others is a reflection of ourselves. But how can that be true if we see someone as disciplined and persistent, but yet we…
It’s no secret that everyone wants to feel better and improve their lives while reducing the stress they feel day-to-day. There’s a multibillion-dollar “personal development” industry dedicated to helping people all over the world live more fulfilled and meaningful lives. The thing is, you can…
In school, we were taught that our heart was just a pump, an extraordinary muscle that beats over 115,000 times per day, circulating blood throughout our bodies. But that’s not the full story. Discoveries made by the HeartMath Institute reveal that our heart actually sends…
How awesome would it be if you could absorb decades worth of knowledge and experience, from someone you admire and respect, in just a few hours? Well, this is exactly what you can do when you read a non-fiction book. When an author creates a…
If you have ever visited countries like Thailand, Indonesia or the Philippines, in SouthEast Asia, then it’s likely you have witnessed people living in extreme poverty. The interesting dichotomy here is that you often find they are some of the happiest people you’ll ever meet,…
Fear is primal and ubiquitous. It’s a natural emotional reaction that developed, through evolution, to keep us alive. Today, we rarely encounter truly life-threatening situations, such as getting chased by a 600-pound grizzly bear or an invasion by a marauding horde from a nearby village….
It was 4 am. The deafening electro-music blasting out of the sound system was vibrating the bones in my body as I searched desperately for my friends in the club. Who was I kidding? I was borderline unconscious. I’d spent most of the night slowly…
Have you ever wondered why you feel so damned good after a nice, long hug? No, not those awkward ‘tent’ hugs that you give your Auntie Gladys, where your upper bodies touch briefly, while your lower halves maintain a polite distance. I’m referring to those…
