Human beings are incredible creatures. We're far more evolved, more capable, more cunning than other species. We can create or destroy empires. Build civilisations made up of millions, design inventions that enable us to get from one side of the... Continue Reading →
11. Why you think your dog is smarter than the new guy in your team and how it shapes your behaviour
On a scale of 1-10 (1=not smart, 10=very smart), how smart do you think each of the following three animals are? I can almost guarantee that you immediately said the dog was the smartest, followed by the hummingbird and then... Continue Reading →
Are you the type of person who asks others what you should do? Whether it's looking for investment tips for the stock market, career direction, advice on potential purchases or even what tv show to watch, it's an incredibly common... Continue Reading →
Did you know that Matthew McConaughey grew up in a family that forbid the use of the word can't? Instead of focusing on all the things holding him back, his parents taught him to look at ways to overcome the... Continue Reading →
How often have you found yourself justifying an outcome? They only got the job because...Of course they got marriedI can't pursue that because... When I grew up, the only people I knew who were rich were rich because of either... Continue Reading →
Our minds love stories almost as much as our brains love patterns. Because patterns are how we make sense of the world, the stories we tell ourselves are tools we use to confirm these patterns as true. Sometimes these stories... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been to the supermarket and found yourself staring blankly at the range of different milks or cereals to choose from? Anyone who ever suggested you can never have too many options clearly never experienced that luxury. Choice... Continue Reading →
A child screams, a stubbed toe throbs, a wasp hovers around your face... Needless to say, you pay attention. That's salience! Taking advantage of your 5 senses, salience is the brain paying more attention to whatever is demanding the most... Continue Reading →
Psychology suggests that personality is effectively *almost* set in stone by the time you turn 7. Admittedly, it recognises that you could end up with a big life changing event that totally transforms who you are. This is about the... Continue Reading →
With Valentines day today, it seems only reasonable to focus on love for this post. Oh monkey mind, how you influence attraction is fascinating! When it comes to our monkey minds, most of how we perceive and behave around prospective... Continue Reading →
lessons learnt along the way 