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- Wealth Creation Means What? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 from Steve GillmanWhen we hear about wealth creation it is usually presented as gaining money and other valuable assets. Make money, then invest it to grow your net worth - a common formula. Those who look a little deeper see that assets alone don't necessarily pay the bills, stress making your money and assets ...
Views: 8252(3 votes) - How To Tell When Someone Is Lying - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from Steve GillmanTo know how to tell when someone is lying, it helps to first look at the three basic types of lies. These are lies of omission, commission, and embellishment. What follows is a short description/definition of each, and some ways to detect each kind of lying. Lying By Omission A lie of omission ...
Views: 8027(1 vote) - Lie Detection - Trapping A Liar - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Steve GillmanLie detection may start with watching for signs of lying in a person. But sometimes you have to do more than just listen and watch. Sometimes you have to trap a liar. Here is one of the many ways to do that. Lie Detection - Introduce An Assumption This is a common trapping technique. Here is ...
Views: 7059 - Out Of The Box - A Mental Exercise - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Steve GillmanWant to be more "out of the box" in your thinking? Here's an example of a simple problem-solving/lateral thinking game that can help. Following that I have some suggestions to get you started with your own mental exercise. A group of college students was shown a barometer. Then the professor ...
Views: 6998 - How To Be A Deep Thinker - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Steve GillmanTo be a deep thinker you simply have to get in the habit of asking deep questions about everything around you. What is a deep question? Let's look at a couple examples. Suppose someone lies to you, and you simply explain it by saying, "He's a jerk!" That may be true, but it is shallow thinking. ...
Views: 5657 - Bad Luck - The Mistakes That Cause It - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Steve GillmanThere are two ways to improve the good luck / bad luck ratio in your life. One is to take steps to do those things that lead to more good luck. The other is to stop doing the things that cause bad luck. This lesson is about the latter. It is an examination of the actions, habits and thinking of ...
Views: 4768(2 votes) - 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 - Mindfulness Exercises - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2005 from Steve GillmanMindfulness exercises let you "tune in" to yourself. Distractions are let go, and your brain power is increased. The exercises help you think more clearly and concentrate better. The best news is that they are easier than you might think to learn. Easy Mindfulness Exercises Anytime you are ...
Views: 3615 - 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 - Choosing The Best Meditation Music - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Steve GillmanHow do you choose the best meditation music? Baroque music is often recommended, and particular pieces may have the right number of beats-per-minute to alter your brainwaves. But more on that in a moment. The science isn't that settled in this area yet, and you may find that any music which you ...
Views: 2750 - You Can Increase Your IQ Right Now - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2005 from Steve GillmanYou can increase your IQ (intelligence quotient) in the next ten minutes. On my website www.IncreaseBrainPower.com, there are many brain power exercises and techniques designed to help you long-term, but what if you need a quick brain fix right now? What if there is an important meeting coming ...
Views: 2660(1 vote) - Brainstorming A Paper Clip Into A House - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Steve GillmanYes, brainstorming can turn a paper clip into a house. More on that in a moment. First, a question. Have you ever had a brainstorming session where people sat around hesitating to contribute? If so, you can understand how important having the right frame of mind is. Members of the group need to ...
Views: 2605 - Creative Ways To Make Money - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Steve GillmanI collect examples of creative ways to make money for my websites, and I recently found a fun one in a great little story I read. It was written by a man who had certain survival talents and decided to demonstrate them by being dumped in the middle of a large city with no money. By that evening ...
Views: 2470(3 votes) - Increase Your Mind Power - by Submitted on May 09, 2005 from Steve GillmanWhat Do You Think? Can you solve problems easily? Can you learn new things efficiently? Can you increase your brain power? Whatever you think and feel about these questions, those thoughts and feelings will have an effect on your brain function, because brain power and psychology are ...
Views: 2444 - Wisdom Quotes Point - Arguments Just Explain - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2005 from Steve Gillman"What does it profit a man to have gained the whole world, and to have lost his soul?" - Jesus Christ You don't need to be Christian to see wisdom in the words of Jesus. Simple quotes from men and women around the world, from present day or milleniums past, inspire and instruct us, regardless ...
Views: 2439(1 vote) - How To Make Money - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Steve GillmanIf you are like most people, when you think about how to make money, you think about the specific jobs, businesses or schemes that will bring in the cash. But while there are many ways to make it, all these ways have their examples of success and failure. Why do some fail at the same things ...
Views: 2398 - Economic Depression Survival Tips - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe following economic depression survival tips are all about preparation. With a bit of street smarts and a willingness to do what's needed you can survive losing everything. But it is better to prevent that from happening in the first place by being prepared for some worst case ...
Views: 2355(2 votes) - Five Kinds Of Self Improvement CDs - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2008 from Steve GillmanIf you have ever considered buying self improvement CDs, you know there are a lot to choose from. It isn't just about different authors though. There are very different types to think about as well. Here is a look at five of them, with some pointers as to which may be best for you. Subliminal ...
Views: 2309 - Four Tent Camping Tips - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Steve GillmanThe following tent camping tips are meant primarily for those who are backpacking, although some will apply to a stay in a campground as well. Also, the tips here will be most useful for those who like to travel light when in the wilderness. 1. Test it in the Yard You don’t want to find out ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Vegetarian Backpacking Recipes - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2009 from Steve GillmanReady to hit the trails but without the beef jerky? Here are a few vegetarian backpacking recipes you can try, along with some simple snack foods. Olive Oil Noodles This is a simple recipe that you don't need to write down. Bring a small bag of spices (whatever kinds you like), some dried ...
Views: 2071(6 votes) - How To Develop Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Steve GillmanHow does one develop creativity? By habitually taking creative approaches to life's challenges. To make this habitual, you just need to use certain techniques for a few weeks each, until they become a normal part of your thinking. One such technique is outlined here. Develop Creativity By ...
Views: 2053 - Music And The Brain - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2005 from Steve GillmanWhat is the connection between music and the brain? Is it possible that music can help you think better? The research says yes, and after telling you about some of it, I'll let you in on an even faster way to boost your brain power with music. Music And The Brain - The Research The research ...
Views: 1855 - A Deep Thinking Technique To Try - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Steve GillmanAlbert Einstein used a technique for deep thinking, which he referred to as "thought experiments." He didn't invent the technique, but perhaps made it more popular. It was essentially the practice of relaxing and setting a visualization in motion while watching it closely to see what might be ...
Views: 1845 - American Inventor TV Show - Try These Inventions - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Steve GillmanWhen I saw the "American Inventor" program, I immediately loved the show. It's a parade of ingenuity - and sometimes silliness and total ignorance of markets. Watching some of the inventors come onto that stage, I realized I wouldn't want to be a judge on the show for anything. The judges face ...
Views: 1831 - Two Money Making Opportunities - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are some jobs that could be considered money making opportunities. Movie star and professional football player come to mind. But if you don't have the talents necessary for those you won't likely get rich with a job. That leaves investing and starting a business as the best alternatives. ...
Views: 1794(2 votes) - How To Make Your Own Affirmations - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Steve GillmanYou may have used affirmations before, writing positive statements on cards and repeating them every day. Hopefully you stuck it out and got the results that you wanted. More often, we find it hard to take the time to read them every day, and without that constant repetition, we don't get the ...
Views: 1713 - How To Increase The Power Of The Mind - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are many techniques for increasing the power of the mind. Even simple habits like asking a few crucial questions anytime you consider something can make for more productive thinking. But there is one approach that can probably do more than all the other techniques to boost your mind power. ...
Views: 1709(3 votes) - Crazy Ideas: Why and How - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Steve GillmanThere is a lot to be said for dreaming up crazy ideas, and doing so is more than just a way to exercise your creativity (although it's very good for that purpose too). Sometimes a crazy idea is not as crazy as it first appears, and sometimes it is, but becomes something more useful with a bit of ...
Views: 1706 - 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 - Six Tips to Increase Brainpower - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2010 from Steve GillmanThere are hundreds of ways to increase brainpower. They range from dietary practices and specific supplements to creative thinking techniques and even environmental changes. Here are six short examples of things you can try today to boost the power of your brain and mind. Act ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - 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 - Creative Marketing Ideas - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe following creative marketing ideas are specifically about finding new places and ways to advertise. This has always been an area ripe for new ideas. What prompted me to write this page is an article I recently read on a company called Show Media. Show Media has advertising displays on top ...
Views: 1637 - 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 - 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 - Brain Experiments You Can Do On Yourself - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Steve GillmanRegular readers of my blog and subscribers to my Brainpower Newsletter know that I’m a believer in safe self-experimentation. In fact, I regularly recommend trying things out that do not yet have scientific evidence proving their effectiveness. After all, why would science ever look into a new ...
Views: 1589 - Meditation CDs for Power Naps - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Steve GillmanIt used to be that meditation CDs were just pleasant music and perhaps some “sounds of nature” thrown in. There is nothing wrong with that. They were relaxing and could help you get into a meditative state. But the newest recordings use more than just a light tune and the sound of rain or waves. ...
Views: 1565 - Living a Creative Life - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Steve GillmanWhat does it mean to live a creative life? It means looking for new and better ways to live from day to day and year to year, rather than going along on automatic or doing what everyone else around you is doing. It means applying that brainpower to more than just paying the bills and winning ...
Views: 1529(1 vote) - Meditation CDs - How To Use Them - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Steve GillmanWhat used to pass as meditation CDs were often just gentle sounds of nature and music. Some may have used musical pieces by Bach and others that have been shown to alter brainwaves. Either of these were basically relaxing recordings which might have helped with meditation, but didn't induce a ...
Views: 1519(1 vote) - Ten Guidelines For Writing Articles - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe following ten guidelines for writing articles are meant specifically for articles that are used to promote a website or blog. These are typically distributed through directories where readers can access them and other webmasters can take them for free to use as content on their websites. It ...
Views: 1461(2 votes) - 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 - Meditation - Having More Fun - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Steve GillmanThere are a lot very good reasons for developing a meditation practice. You are likely to be healthy both physically and mentally. You’ll have less stress. You might gain some insight into the workings of your own mind. Your friends may find that you are easier to be around. Then there are ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Ways To Save Money Grocery Shopping - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Steve GillmanOf all the ways to save money grocery shopping, the one that comes to mind first for most people is probably using manufacturers' coupons. Unfortunately, this is not only time consuming, but it rarely saves you much money. That's because even with the coupon a given product is usually more than ...
Views: 1423(5 votes) - Save Money to Make Money - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Steve GillmanI prefer to report on unusual ways to make money, but when you save money it can effectively be a way to make money for your goals. If, for example, you want to make two thousand four hundred dollars for a vacation, you might work extra shifts or find other ways to generate the three thousand ...
Views: 1416 - 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 - Defeating Brain Fog - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Steve GillmanWe all have a bit of brain fog from time to time - particularly in the morning for myself. We may want to concentrate on finishing that story, working on that report for work, or whatever it is that requires our best mental efforts, yet we are in a haze. What can you do to more effectively ...
Views: 1402 - How To Develop Your Critical Thinking Skills - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Steve GillmanWhat are critical thinking skills? They are the habits of thought that you cultivate for better decisions on what to believe and what to do. Critical thought is not about being able to argue well. That kind of thinking can be a trap. Unfortunately, some very intelligent people think that way, ...
Views: 1394 - Real Estate Investment Ideas - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Steve GillmanThe following real estate investment ideas revolve around the general theme of gaining some special advantage. This is more necessary that normal at the moment (2009) because it is unclear whether home values will continue to fall. Having the right approach limits the risk inherent in falling ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Creative Thinking: A How-To Guide - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2005 from Steve GillmanCreative thinking is a potential we are all born with. If you don't use that potential, it is probably because you don't know and apply the simple principles for developing it. We can remedy that right now. The two basic principles of creative thinking are: 1. There are methods and techniques ...
Views: 1329 - A Fun Way to Make Money - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Steve GillmanWhat if there was a way to make money with any of your hobbies? Fortunately, there is. Thanks to the internet it's more feasible than ever to turn a hobby into an income stream. The basic idea is to share your knowledge and ideas with others who have similar interests. You can do this with a ...
Views: 1321 - Find A House That is Right For You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Steve GillmanIn order to find a house that is right for you, you have to first think carefully about what you actually need and want. Many people limit their thinking to the home itself, and so have a mental (or even written) list of all the features they want. But what you need in a house is not limited to ...
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