I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work. –Thomas A. Edison It’s such a shame that so many people feel extremely uncomfortable when they make an error in judgement or come up with an incorrect answer. I find people either scrambling for an excuse or looking to justify their decisions. It’s […]
Habits & Lifestyle Hacks
Why is Communication so Hard?
The point of communication is getting your point across to the other person and have it interpreted the way you mean it. If the person misinterpreted your words or gestures, then you’ve failed at communicating with them effectively. Our modern language is outdated and almost everything is subject to interpretation. The fact that sarcasm exists […]
Why Projection is a Big Mistake
Everyone projects, it’s almost as reflexive as blinking. This is a habit people develop early on in life. When it comes to simple things like the rules of the road, it’s fine. The problem with projection is when people predict situations or scenarios that have too much going on. Like assuming someone has foul or […]
How to Break Bad Habits
Don’t put all Your Eggs in one Basket
Learning to say No
Learning to say no is a very important skill that is somewhat over looked in everyday life. The conventional habits of conversation usually end with an apology after the word “no”. It goes something like this: “Will you come to the movies with us tonight?” Subject: “I’m sorry, I have to do a ton of […]
How to Get out of Depression
Before we figure out how to get out of depression, we have to identify depression. Depression, put simply, is a low self image due to the loss of ones identity. There’s a common myth floating around that depression is genetic. Some people say it has to do from chemical imbalance. There is a a change in brain […]
Surviving in the Workplace
The Brain: An Irrational Response to an Emotional Stimulus
I’m going to attempt to explain something me and those close to my social circle call “the brain”. To say it simply, the brain is an irrational response to an emotional stimulus. The best way to explain that is by giving a number of examples.Every one of us (including myself of course) is guilt of making […]
How to be Creative
Of course, being creative isn’t a trait someone is born with. After all, behavior and values aren’t genetic, they’re all learned. This means anyone, at any point can learn how to be creative. Parents out there can have a head start in getting their kids to learn in such a way that promotes creativity. Teaching […]