“Man [or woman] is what he [or she] believes.”-Anton Chekhov Are you a believer? We all believe in something bigger than ourselves, like religion, a certain world view, or even our own capabilities and limitations. But research shows that the power and commitment of our beliefs is probably the single most important factor in the quality […]
Scientists used to think that our brains were hard-wired, born and developed with a physical structure that could never be altered. In decades past, patients with brain damage or traumatic injuries seldom showed improvement, and there was certainly no way to observe the brain’s activity or inner workings. But dramatic advances in science, healthcare, and […]
I’ve heard it from many different people in different forms, from Navy drill Sergeants to motivational speakers, celebrities like the Rock and even our positivity superstar, Hal Elrod in his Miracle Morning series. But the gist is always the same: he (or she) who masters their morning masters their day. If you’re a late riser, […]
1“But are you happy?” That’s one of the most difficult questions to answer, which sometimes makes us squirm when people put us on the spot. I mean, the default answer is “yes,” but that’s not always true, is it? We all have ups and downs; good days and bad, and it’s impossible to be happy […]
“Nothing brings me more happiness than trying to help the most vulnerable people in society. It is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny.” -Diana, Princess of Wales July 1, 1961 – August 31, 1997 Things are not easy right now for many people, and it’s starting to dawn on […]
A young employee, fresh out of college and eager to conquer the business world, finds herself in an elevator with the CEO of the company. She musters the courage to introduce herself, thanks him for the opportunity, and is relieved when he turns out to be receptive and very kind. So, as they go from […]
Do you wake up every morning with a sinking feeling in your gut? Are your everyday thoughts based on fears, worries, and envisioning worst-case scenarios? Do you often have trouble sleeping at night because you’re stressed about finances, work, or other problems? Your anxiety may be leading you to make questionable decisions, research reveals, and […]
There’s a lot of money being thrown around by the mortgage industry these days. Firms are investing in digitalization, data, and recruiting more than ever, while individual loan officers look to boost their marketing and ad budgets. With record-low interest rates, a preponderance of home equity to work with, and strong homebuyer demand, it’s no […]
In 2008, Steven Jobs gave an interview to Fortune Magazine in which they asked him about Apple’s strategy for the coming Great Recession. Jobs said, “In fact we were going to up our R&D budget so that we would be ahead of our competitors when the downturn was over. And that’s exactly what we did. […]
Using social media to create more opportunities in the era of Covid-19. Social media is just a passing fad, a flavor-of-the-month phase that will probably disappear in a year or two. That’s what many people said back when Friendster, the very first social media outlet, was launched in 2002. MySpace came later that year and […]