How does cognitive dissonance work? Does it help us, or lead us into a life of hypocrisy? Can understanding the theory help us understand the bizarre behavior we see in others, as well as ourselves? Cognitive dissonance has affected humans throughout history, but today’s political, social, and medical pressures surround … Keep reading…
With the reliability of today’s cars and trucks and the fact that your smartphone makes it easy to get help when you need it, you might overlook the importance of a car or roadside emergency kit. Most people, including me, give little thought to what could happen until we’re in … Keep reading…
Muscle plays a significant role in your long-term health, fitness, longevity, and even your ability to ward off disease and infection. Yet the vast majority of Americans do little to no strength training. Investing three to five hours per week, lifting weights and doing other movements that challenge your muscles, … Keep reading…
A fatitude is a belief or attitude that keeps you fat and unhealthy. In today’s other-blaming victimhood culture, many people point their fingers at others for their personal and professional problems, including their health. They cling to beliefs that harm, not help. I call these beliefs “fatitutdes.” Even if you … Keep reading…
Each day, the average adult makes 35,000 different decisions. A few decisions can be life-changing. Most are insignificant. Many decisions don’t change your life in a moment, but over time can lead you far off the path you desire for your life. For example: Your alarm beeps at 5:30 am. … Keep reading…
What does it mean to “man up?” For that matter, what does it mean to be a man? I’m not referring to a male, or a guy, or some other generic or biologic definition. I’m talking about a MAN! How should he think? Behave? Treat a lady? Lead in business? … Keep reading…
The calendar tells me that it’s true. I’m 40 years old (as of 8:35 am CST on January 14, 2017). I don’t feel old. In fact, there’s nothing about the way I think or feel, that would lead me to believe I’ve reached this age. However, turning 40 does remind … Keep reading…
The desire to grow, to become a better version of ourselves, lives in almost all of us. According to Tony Robbins, it’s one of the six human needs. To grow, we have to learn new skills, work with others, and learn how to get out of our own ways. Rarely does … Keep reading…
What is the VKTM virus? What are the symptoms? Can you prevent VKTM? Is there a cure? Here are the main things you need to know about this virus. Description: The VKTM virus is a curable “disease” that affects a significant number of people. The virus acts on individuals’ minds … Keep reading…