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- The Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2006 from Steve GillmanYes, it might feel great to win the lottery. Money, houses, travel - these are wonderful, but not enough by themselves. You need the right frame of mind to fully enjoy life. You need the attitude of gratitude. Be Grateful Life is better when you feel blessed, when you can look around and say ...
Views: 859 - The Best Relaxation Music - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Steve GillmanHow do you choose the relaxation music that works best? You can certainly start by experimenting with many different types. After all, it seems likely that what one person finds relaxing another will find irritating. But is it all just a matter of personal preference? Actually no. Though ones ...
Views: 1199 - The Best Self Help Books - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Steve GillmanHow do you choose the best self help books? That depends on what you want to accomplish. Are you looking for peace of mind, more money or less fear? Here are five self help books which I have read and can recommend, along with some tips on how to find more that are right for you. "Feel the Fear ...
Views: 1113 - The Lie Detector Lies - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Steve GillmanIs there a "lie detector?" Most people have been lead to believe that this is what the polygraph is. But most scientists think the polygraph is less than scientific. Here's a quick look at the From the website of the American Polygraph Association: "A steady pace of improvements in techniques ...
Views: 1648 - The Real Secret Of Attraction - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Steve GillmanWhat is the secret of attraction? You probably know this has become one of the hottest new ideas in self improvement and spirituality. But it isn't a new idea. It is just the newest way to recycle an old idea. Old or new, the important questions are does it work as claimed, and why? A "Law" Of ...
Views: 893 - The Two Most Important Critical Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe two most important critical thinking skills are not keen observation nor logic. These help, but both of these come pretty naturally in humans (though we often choose to ignore logic). The skills I am referring to are less common, at least in their fully developed forms. That's sad, ...
Views: 1073 - Think Twice To Think Better - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Steve GillmanThe expression "think twice" is simply a reminder to fully consider things before assuming that your first conclusion is the correct one. It reminds me of the carpenter's rule: "measure twice, cut once." Measuring twice is a rule that prevents a lot of mistakes in carpentry. In intellectual ...
Views: 826 - Thinking-Games That Boost Brainpower - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2008 from Steve Gillman"Thinking games" are games and exercises that help develop thinking skills and so boost your brainpower. While some brain games exercise memory, or test knowledge (usually trivia), the following require analysis, creativity and imagination. They can all be played alone in theory, but try to get ...
Views: 1048 - Thought For The Day - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Steve GillmanWhy not start each morning with a simple thought for the day? Hold it in mind to see what perspective it gives to the day's events. Here is one for each day of the week. Monday's Thought For The Day When you argue with a person, are you focused on the words? What's out there beyond the words? ...
Views: 1637 - Three Basic Ways to Make Money - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Steve GillmanThere are a thousand or more ways to make money, but they can be roughly classified into three categories. These are fast ways to make money, basic ways to pay the bills and long-term wealth-creation strategies involving building a business. Lets take a quick look at the three, based on the ...
Views: 1409 - Three Common Money Myths - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Steve GillmanThere are many money myths that can get in the way of your success. Here are three that you may have bought into. If so, it's time to learn some better ideas. Money Myth - You Need Money To Make Money Like most money myths, this one is pulled out as an excuse when a person doesn't want to do ...
Views: 650 - Three Easy Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Steve GillmanWhy look for easy meditation techniques? After all, doesn't good meditation practice take time and effort and self discipline? Perhaps, but before a person is ready to make that commitment he or she may want to have a little taste of what the results might be. In other words, start with one of ...
Views: 645 - Three Easy Meditation Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2010 from Steve GillmanOf the easy meditation techniques that follow, the easiest by far is to use brainwave entrainment products. That is covered last, and requires buying a CD or an MP3 download. The first two are a couple of the most basic ways to meditate, and can be tried right now if the reader ...
Views: 930 - Three Money Making Ideas For Kids - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Steve GillmanHere are three money making ideas for kids. All of these possible businesses can be started with just a little bit of money. Of course, if the profits are reinvested they can become much bigger enterprises. Fishing Worm Business This might be one of the easiest of these money making ideas for ...
Views: 629 - Three Opportunities During a Recession - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Steve GillmanOf course there are opportunities during a recession, including those listed below. In fact, many "lucky people" will prosper in these tough economic times. If you want to be one of them, you have to start to think like them. To begin with, you might want to turn off the stream of bad news on ...
Views: 1202 - Three Power Nap Routines - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2008 from Steve GillmanThe idea of a power nap isn't new. They used to be called catnaps. They consist of just a little bit of sleep in order to refresh you. There has been some research done more recently, though, and it shows that there is a right way and a wrong way. More precisely, there is a right length and a ...
Views: 1131 - Three Ways Of Thinking Outside The Box - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Steve GillmanWe should always be looking for ways of thinking outside the box. It isn't that we will always find a better solution through more creative or non-conventional solutions. But we sometimes will. Maybe that doesn't sound inspiring enough, so let me explain. Suppose you get in the habit of ...
Views: 1678 - Three Ways To Make Money Writing Ebooks - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are many ways you can make money writing ebooks. Here are three of them. You don't even need a website for the last two. Ebooks - The Traditional Way It may be a stretch to call something "traditional" in an industry that is only a decade old, but this method is as close as you can get ...
Views: 718 - True Or False? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Steve GillmanA myth is a lie - true or false? Actually, the most general definition of myth found in most dictionaries is something like, "A popular belief or story." In other words, it can be true or false. See if you can tell which are which with the following beliefs and myths. True or False - ...
Views: 808 - Try This Creative Problem Solving Technique - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from Steve GillmanThere are many creative problem solving techniques, and each will lead you to different kinds of solutions. One of the simplest, though, is the "add, subtract and change" technique. What follows is a basic explanation of how to use it to generate more creative solutions. Add Whatever you are ...
Views: 1237 - Try This Decision Making Process - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2007 from Steve GillmanNot sure what to do? Try the following seven step decision making process the next time you need to make up your mind about something important. And take notes! 1. What are your immediate intuitive feelings? Make a few notes about your immediate "gut reaction." For example, if you're not sure ...
Views: 1105 - Twenty Good Luck Quotes - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2007 from Steve GillmanWhy good luck quotes? Perhaps you don't believe in luck, but you can see that some people have more good things happen to them. Whether you choose to call that luck or not, here is what some famous people have to say about the phenomenon. Those who have succeeded at anything and don't mention ...
Views: 1627 - Two Creativity Tips - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe two creativity tips that follow suggest two of the dozens of basic questions you can ask to increase the creativeness of your thinking. Ask these as you work on something, and you can see more creative results today. 1. A Question Of Purpose Asking certain questions can lead to more ...
Views: 750 - Two Problem Solving Skills - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2007 from Steve GillmanThere are many problem solving skills that can make you a more effective and creative problem solver. Knowing how to direct your attention and use visualization are two of the best. Here are some examples of how to use these tools, and how to develop them. Problem Solving Skill: ...
Views: 1003 - Two Speed Reading Techniques - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are a number of speed reading techniques that you can learn quickly. The key to their effectiveness is not just in how well you understand the idea, though, but in how much you actually practice them. Here are two to get you started. Forced Speed Simply forcing yourself to read ...
Views: 1154 - What Causes Bad Luck? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Steve GillmanWhat causes bad luck? To begin with we have to admit that sometimes events are just random, or at least with causes beyond our ability to understand at the moment. Therefore even the luckiest person will have occasional "bad luck." On the other hand, it is unlikely that a person who is normally ...
Views: 2810 - What If You Had Concentration Power? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2005 from Steve GillmanCan You Learn Better Concentration? Imagine how much more productive you would be if you could have total concentration whenever you wished. The good news is you can learn how to concentrate better. In fact, you can do so right now. Concentration Is Automatic When you start working on ...
Views: 780 - What Is An Open Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2007 from Steve GillmanAn open mind is like an open well. It is easily contaminated by anything blowing in the wind. At least that is the problem with what many call an open mind. For example, you may have heard someone called open minded because he believes in visitors from space, bending spoons with mind power, and ...
Views: 1229 - What Is Brain Fog? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Steve GillmanYou may have heard the expression, or even had the experience, but what is brain fog? It is that state of mind when you can't quite focus or think clearly. As for how to cure it, that depends on the cause. There are two basic kinds of causes. Physical Causes Of Brain Fog A lack of sleep can ...
Views: 892 - What Is Evolutionary Economics? - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Steve GillmanHaven't heard of evolutionary economics? It's not surprising. This is a new area of study that looks into the biological and evolutionary forces that shape our economic decisions. It is related to behavioral economics, another discipline you don't hear much about. The behavioral perspective is ...
Views: 717 - What is Mental Slavery? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Steve GillmanIf you are trapped by a reaction despite the clear fact that there is a better way to act, you are a victim of mental slavery. We all are. Every one of us sometimes find ourselves saying or doing things that we later regret, and wondering why. Ignorance can be a factor, of course. We all can ...
Views: 4259 - What is the American Dream? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Steve GillmanWhat is the American Dream? Is it two kids, a new car, a good job, and a big new house with a pet dog to greet you at the door? Hmm... At least there was a deeper conception of it when it was invented. James Truslow Adams answered the question "What is the American Dream?" in his book, "The ...
Views: 1130 - Who Cares What Your IQ Is? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2005 from Steve GillmanYou Want Brain Power, Not Scores!Would you like to know what your IQ is? Want to improve it? What is IQ anyhow? The American Heritage Dictionary defines Intelligence Quotient as "The ratio of tested mental age to chronological age, usually expressed as a quotient multiplied by 100." Basically, ...
Views: 1455 - Why An Atheist Can Believe In God - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Steve GillmanContrary to what many believe, many atheist - if not most - would never say "God doesn't exist." Unfortunately, many dictionaries also have definitions like "Denial of the existence of God," which is a misrepresentation. In fact, if once you understand what atheism really means, you'll see why ...
Views: 716 - Why Meditate - Three Reasons - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2008 from Steve GillmanWhy meditate? You may already understand that it is very relaxing. In fact, try the simple meditation in this article and you'll feel more relaxed in just a few minutes. But there are other good reasons to meditate as well. Here are three of them. Stress Reduction The relaxation effect of ...
Views: 640 - Words Are The Roots Of War - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Steve GillmanThe roots of war? Perhaps they are many, but if we're talking about the killing of thousands, the bombing of countries and the large scale conflicts of the last five thousand years or so, one of the roots has to be our use of language. Here is an understanding of war you may not have heard ...
Views: 899 - Your Creativity Quotient - How To Boost It - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Steve GillmanWe don't have a precisely-numbered measure of your "creativity quotient," yet, like we have for your intelligence quotient, or "IQ." But tests which do try to measure your creative ability generally look at three criteria. These are the quantity of your ideas, their originality, and the possible ...
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