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Category: Critical Thinking

subconscious mind

The Command Center – Who Is Running Your Life?

Last post we looked at how asking the right question can move your focus from the external to the internal.  Here’s why this is so critical.  We all have a “command center” (subconscious mind) that governs our behavior.  Think of it like the bridge and ship’s computer on the Starship Enterprise.  Either you control the command center, or it controls you. 
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self-inquiry

The Question to Ask Yourself

Most people spend their life searching for answers.  But I find that searching for better questions produces much better results.  The only caveat is that if you ask the wrong question, the answer is irrelevant.  Or even misleading.
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self-esteem

Are You Turning into Your Parents?  

There is a hysterical series of commercials from an insurance company here in the U.S. right now, with the theme of turning into your parents.  That thought might be the most frightful thing you’ve ever heard.  And probably should be.
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fresh start

Fresh Start Monday

How has 2019 been for you so far?  Can you believe that we’re already at July 23rd, well over the halfway mark?  You might be making solid progress towards your goals, or maybe you’re lagging.  Maybe that new project isn’t moving as quickly as you thought it would?  Maybe your diet or exercise program haven’t achieved the results you were hoping for.  You could be having some doubts about your progress and potential.  So why not make today a reset?
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mindset

Upgrading Your Mindset

Last post we were discussing optimism versus pessimism.  Did you know there are some genetic factors that influence your optimism?  About 50% of your personality traits are determined by your genes and family origin.   So you may have been born optimistic.  Or pessimistic.
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optimism

Are You Optimistic or Pessimistic?

More than ten years ago I read a book titled, Hard Optimism.  It offers some interesting insights into the topic.   And provides some scientific evidence to support many things about optimism that you may have already believed.
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money relationship

How You Relate to Money

Got some great feedback from a podcast I did last week about your relationship with money.  So let’s explore that some more…
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goals

The Only Tragedy in Goal Setting

Lots of talk in the self-development space about goal setting.  And rightfully so.  Setting goals creates a desired vision, gives you focus, and something to be accountable about.  But what happens when you fall short?
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