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The Power of Self-Belief

4/29/2021

The power of self-belief.

Is unreal. Actually, it's real. It's SO real.

So real that it STRONGLY affects how we think, how we feel, and what we do!

Self-belief is a MAJOR driving force behind some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs. And some of the world's most successful people.

That's because when we believe in ourselves, we radiate confidence. And that energy can be sensed and felt by others.

What are your thoughts on this?

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Culture & Beliefs

4/22/2021

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Culture is a set of shared beliefs and values. We learn them. Can we, UNLEARN them, too?

What's considered moral in one culture may be considered immoral in another.

The more cultures we learn about, the more we OPEN OUR MINDS.

Think of it like a menu -- if you never learn about another culture there's only one item on the menu for you to choose. But the more cultures you learn about, the more menu items that appear for you to choose from.

WE DECIDE what we want to believe.

And BELIEF, is POWERFUL.

Are your beliefs rooted in one culture, or many?

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Hate -- Why & What We Can Do About It

4/14/2021

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Hate. Hate is a strong word. A powerful word.

Yet we use it often.

"I hate this". "I hate that".

Yet do we really understand the implications of what we are saying? Do we really hate, or do we strongly dislike?

When the word "hate" is thrown around in reference to people -- THIS is one of the most troubling situations that can occur.

When we hate a person we express an intensely strong ill will, which can lead to violence.

But why do we hate?

Hate often stems from fear.

And we fear what we don't know.

So therefore education is key. Candid conversations with the "enemy" will teach us much. And we may find that we like them. Perhaps we'll even find that we love them.

What are your thoughts? Please share them!

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Want Happiness & Pleasure?

4/7/2021

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Then stop looking for it.

'Wait, what?' 'Are you serious Rob?'

The Paradox of Hedonism states that the more we pursue pleasure in our lives, for our own benefit, the more we inadvertently push it away. However, when we pursue other goals, we can achieve pleasure and happiness, albeit in a more indirect way.

I have found this to be true in my life. And not only in terms of seeking pleasure. I have found that when I try too hard to search for ANYTHING, it eludes me. And it is when I kick back and stop trying so hard that the REAL magic starts happening.

When we try too hard to do something, it oftentimes doesn't work out. Perhaps because we are trying to force something. Perhaps because we're not being authentic. Perhaps because our neediness is evident and repels. Perhaps because we are violating natural laws/principles.

What are your thoughts on this? Have you had any similar experiences? I'd love to know -- please share them below!

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What is Culture Anyway?

4/1/2021

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What is culture?

There are many types of culture -- national culture, corporate culture, etc. For the purposes of this post, I'll focus on national culture.

We can define culture as shared behavior with a common language that ties a group of people together, allowing them to communicate in order to get their needs (and desires) met.

When we grow up, we learn about one culture. "Our" culture. We are indoctrinated into it without our consent. It's all we know. Unless and until we make the decision to experience other cultures firsthand. And that is something I strongly recommend doing.

It wasn't until I lived in another country that I realized I had grown up naively thinking that the way things operate in the US is the same way things operate everywhere around the world. NOT. THE. CASE.

There isn't just ONE way of doing things. There are MANY. But we learn ONE. And it is up to us to choose if we will learn MANY.

Have you had an experience abroad where you gained a new perspective? Drop a comment and let me know -- I'd love to hear about it!

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The Power of Self-Belief

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