More and more these days people are become passive-aggressive. Passive-aggressive people tend to avoid anything that seems somewhat close to a confrontation, yet explode when they’re cornered. That’s where the term “passive-aggressive” comes from. Too many people these days are afraid to simply say “no” when they’re not interested in something because they fear what consequences may […]
Habits & Lifestyle Design
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 Our modern language is outdated and almost everything is subject to interpretation.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 […]
Where Does a Positive Mental Attitude Come From?
I’ll tell you where it doesn’t come from; within. There are a lot of wonderful quotes and beautiful haiku’s out there about having a positive mental attitude. The problem is that most people feel good when they hear these quotes, feel inspired and believe them as truth. At the end of the day, consistency is […]
What if There was a Pill that Replicates the Effects of Exercise?
Mighty Mouse Without Exercise? Gizmag has a great article on a new pill that’s being developed to mimic the effects of exercise. SR9009 has been tested on mice and it’s result was a Mighty Mouse. The mice that have been administered the drug lost fat, gained lean muscle and performed much better at various exercises. Wouldn’t […]
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 […]
Book Smart or Street Smart
What does it really mean to be “street smart” or “book smart”? You always hear idiots boasting about being either one or the other. What do you consider yourself? My mother always told me I was street smart. It might have been a little mental gymnastics on her part to make herself feel better about […]
Growing old Doesn’t Mean Becoming Mature
In the old days, information was harder to obtain. As we get older, we are more likely to experience new things and run into new information. That’s where the whole getting mature thing came from. Back then, the average person was limited to the information of those around them. Anecdotal evidence was the most popular. […]