Real Brain Training Throughout Your Life
For many years we've all seen these computer programs and even those for the Nintendo DS system. I have to admit, I bought into the "Brain Age" game. The truth is that while those games may have a small effect to slow down one's brain aging, it won't make you...
If It Ain’t Working, Adjust It Until It Does
I remember as a kid learning how to adjust things so that they will work better. If the chain on my bicycle was too loose, then I would find the master link and make adjustments. The air pressure in the tires was another part of that adjustment. When I practiced my...
Go For Your Dreams with Passion, Courage and Action
When you were young, you may have had dreams and then all of a sudden, someone told you to stop dreaming and get real. Well-meaning family, friends, teachers and others may have discouraged you from seeking certain dreams. Instead, they believed that you should...
Emotional-Based Suggestions for Success
I recently had a discussion about will-power and other cognitive-based thinking regarding success. In this discussion with a colleague, we both recognized that the simple act of using will--power to go after a goal, losing weight, having success in sports and/or many...
Of Semiotics and Memes: Signs and Idea Viruses
Every moment we are bombarded by signs, words, symbols and so forth. Each has a certain meaning to us. They may even influence us to engage in a certain behavior. In semiotics, these are referred to as "signs". A symbol.. A word.. An object... All are simply...
Zombieland: Are We Moving Towards That?
Looking around in today's world it surely makes one wonder if we're slowly becoming a society of Zombies. While texting or playing on one's smart phone is okay every once in awhile, the addictive qualities is quite high. More recently, it seems that there is a real...
A Hug and a Smile
More and more is coming out regarding the power of hugs and smiles. For too long, it seems, that society has moved away from hugs. Smiles are still good. It could be because of the appearance of inappropriate behavior. I wonder when hugs became inappropriate...
Soar Like an Eagle, Work Like a Squirrel
Imagine a life where you are soaring above everyone else and have all your needs and wants met. Wouldn't that be nice? The mighty eagle owns the sky and is able to see far and wide. It can stay aloft and then swoop down once it spots a meal. Its powerful talons...
Simplicity is the True Brilliance
It sure seems that the world has become ever so complex in just about every aspect of life. I hear many yell out that they wish that life was simpler and yet, the hierarchy of society has determined that complexity is the smarter way to go. We see this in so many...
Wishbone Success: Putting Your Dreams Into Action
A tradition that many people have engaged in for many years is the snapping of the wishbone. Each person would imagine a wish they'd like to have and then whoever ended up with the biggest half got the wish. This was always a fun game and it made the "winner" feel...