Think about self-control less as the quality of a person and more as the quality of a place.There are some places and situations that lean toward lower self-control and others that lean toward higher self-control. Self-control is about your context as much as your character.Put yourself in good positions.

To hold our tongues when everyone is gossiping,to smile without hostility at people and institutions,to compensate for the shortage of love in the world with more love in small, private matters;to be more faithful in our work,to show greater patience,to forgo the cheap revenge obtainable from mockery and criticism:all these are things we all can do.

Self-control is about our context as much as our character.

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“Most of what we think, feel, and do is not under our conscious control.”

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Most thoughts, actions, and emotions are driven by the unconscious mind.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Consciousness is like a “CEO” that only intervenes in critical moments.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Example: Reflexively hitting the brake before consciously recognizing danger.</li></ul>

The Unconscious Runs the Show

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The brain constructs reality by filling gaps (e.g., blind spots) and making assumptions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Sensory input is limited; what we experience is a curated version of reality.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Optical illusions demonstrate how easily the brain is fooled.</li></ul>

Perception is a Brain-Made Illusion

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The brain can learn to interpret new inputs (e.g., UV light) with practice.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Skills like driving become automatic as the unconscious takes over.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">This adaptability allows for future tech integration (e.g., sensory enhancements)</li></ul>

Brain Plasticity and Adaptability

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Charles Whitman’s violent outburst was linked to a brain tumor pressing on his amygdala.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Behavior is shaped by biology (genes, brain chemistry) and environment, not just choice.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Justice systems should focus on rehabilitation over punishment.</li></ul>

Case Studies Challenge Free Will

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Different brain regions compete, causing internal conflicts (e.g., cravings vs. willpower).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Decisions emerge from these battles, not a single “self”.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Explains habits, addictions, and self-sabotage</li></ul>

The Brain is a “Team of Rivals”

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Actions stem from unconscious processes, not conscious intent.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Blameworthiness is outdated; behavior is often beyond conscious control.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Society must rethink moral responsibility using neuroscience.</li></ul>

Free Will is an Illusion

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Tasks like walking require immense unconscious computation.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">AI struggles with these tasks, highlighting the brain’s sophistication.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Consciousness only narrates actions after they occur.</li></ul>

The Hidden Complexity of Simple Tasks

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Recognize unconscious biases to make better decisions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Trust intuition (unconscious processing) in complex tasks.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Embrace adaptability—your brain can rewire itself.</li></ul>

Practical Insights for Daily Life

How the unconscious mind controls our behavior.

If the conscious mind—the part you consider to be you—is just the tip of the iceberg, what is the rest doing?   In this sparkling and provocative new book, the renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman navigates the depths of the subconscious brain to illuminate surprising mysteries: Why can your foot move halfway to the brake pedal before you become consciously aware of danger ahead? Why do you hear your name being mentioned in a conversation that you didn’t think you were listening to? What do Ulysses and the credit crunch have in common? Why did Thomas Edison electrocute an elephant in 1916? Why are people whose names begin with J more likely to marry other people whose names begin with J? Why is it so difficult to keep a secret? And how is it possible to get angry at yourself—who, exactly, is mad at whom?   Taking in brain damage, plane spotting, dating, drugs, beauty, infidelity, synesthesia, criminal law, artificial intelligence, and visual illusions, Incognito is a thrilling subsurface exploration of the mind and all its contradictions.

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Your habits and thought patterns (paradigms) shape your life, and changing them is key to achieving new outcomes.

Paradigms Control Results

Success starts in the mind; you must believe in your ability to change before you can see results.

Mindset is the Foundation of Success

To break limiting beliefs, you must replace negative mental programming with positive affirmations and visualization.

Reprogramming the Subconscious

Knowledge alone isn’t enough; consistently applying new beliefs through action is what leads to transformation.

Action Creates Change

Surrounding yourself with positive, successful people helps reinforce a mindset of growth and possibility.

Environment Influences Thinking

Your emotions play a huge role in shaping your actions. Learning to control them can help you align with your goals.

Emotions Drive Behavior

Setting clear, specific, and emotionally charged goals is essential to shifting your paradigm.

Goal-Setting with Clarity

Changing deep-rooted beliefs takes time and effort, but persistence ensures transformation.

Persistence is Key

Believing in yourself and practicing gratitude reinforce positive paradigms and attract better outcomes.

Faith and Gratitude Strengthen Change

By controlling your thoughts and beliefs, you can reshape your life and achieve anything you desire.

You Can Create Any Reality

"Better attitude leads to better habits and better habits lead to better life."

"To change your life- you MUST change your paradigm. 

When you're doing something that's out of the ordinary, your mental programing, your paradigm, will try and stop you. If you want to win, you must keep going. Your paradigms may be masked in complacency, fear, worry, anxiety, insecurities, self-doubt, mental hurry and self-loathing—the result is keeping you STUCK....locked in a box and starved of your dreams and ambitions. To change your life—you MUST change your paradigm. The change is not easy, but it's worth it, and the results are lasting. Bob Proctor will show you his proven methods for doing so. This book will synthesize his decades of study, application, and teaching to: • Explain what paradigms are and how they guide every move you make • Teach you how to identify your paradigms • Show you how to make your own Paradigm Shift • Help you transform your finances, health and lifestyle when you change your paradigm • Guide you on how to replace a paradigm that doesn't serve you well with a new one that frees you to create the life you really want Bob will break through the myth many people have about success—that long hours and hard work are sufficient to achieve lasting success. Because without changing your paradigm, no amount of hard work and long work hours will make a measurable, lasting difference in your success. Once you go through Bob Proctor's Paradigm Shift Process, you will expose yourself to a brand new world of power, possibility and promise.

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Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life

"You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that helps us live better lives.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It emphasizes reason, self-control, and inner strength.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoicism teaches us to focus on what we can control.</li></ul>

Introduction to Stoicism

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoicism began with Zeno of Cyprus and was later developed by Epictetus.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Epictetus was a former slave who became a prominent Stoic philosopher.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">His teachings are central to modern Stoicism.</li></ul>

Stoic Origins

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoicism is about living in harmony with nature.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It emphasizes the importance of reason and self-control.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoics believe in accepting things they cannot change.</li></ul>

Core Stoic Principles

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">This discipline involves controlling what you want and don’t want.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It’s about focusing on things that truly matter.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">By managing desires, you can live more peacefully.</li></ul>

The Discipline of Desire

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">This involves acting wisely and virtuously in the world.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Wisdom is the key virtue for Stoics, guiding all actions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Actions should be based on reason and integrity.</li></ul>

The Discipline of Action

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">This discipline is about how you react to situations.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It involves pausing before reacting to difficult situations.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoics encourage thoughtful responses rather than impulsive ones.</li></ul>

The Discipline of Assent

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoicism emphasizes four main virtues: wisdom, temperance, justice, and courage.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">These virtues help individuals lead balanced and content lives.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Practicing these virtues brings personal growth.</li></ul>

Stoic Virtues

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Stoicism is not about suppressing emotions but managing them.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It teaches you to acknowledge emotions and use them wisely.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Emotional control helps you make better decisions.</li></ul>

Emotional Control

Stoicism helps you cope with life’s uncertainties.It encourages acceptance of things beyond your control.Focus on what you can control to reduce stress.

Living with Uncertainty

<ul><li>Stoicism is relevant today as it helps deal with modern challenges.</li><li>It provides a framework for living a virtuous life amidst chaos.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">By applying Stoic principles, you can find peace and resilience in a busy world.</li></ul>

Applying Stoicism in Modern Life

A philosopher asks how ancient Stoicism can help us flourish today Whenever we worry about what to eat, how to love, or simply how to be happy, we are worrying about how to lead a good life. No goal is more elusive. In How to Be a Stoic, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers Stoicism, the ancient philosophy that inspired the great emperor Marcus Aurelius, as the best way to attain it. Stoicism is a pragmatic philosophy that focuses our attention on what is possible and gives us perspective on what is unimportant. By understanding Stoicism, we can learn to answer crucial questions: Should we get married or divorced? How should we handle our money in a world nearly destroyed by a financial crisis? How can we survive great personal tragedy? Whoever we are, Stoicism has something for us—and How to Be a Stoic is the essential guide.

Massimo Pigliucci is an author, blogger, podcaster, as well as the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His academic work is in evolutionary biology, philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophy. His books include How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life (Basic Books) and Nonsense on Stilts: How to Tell Science from Bunk (University of Chicago Press). His new book is The Quest for Character: What the Story of Socrates and Alcibiades Teaches Us about Our Search for Good Leaders (Basic Books). More by Massimo at https://massimopigliucci.org.

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Naruto's enduring popularity stems from its masterful use of catharsis. Three key narrative arcs—the Land of Waves, Pain's invasion, and Sasuke's redemption—demonstrate how the show builds emotional tension through loneliness, grief, and rejection, then releases it through love, friendship, and redemption, creating powerful moments of emotional purification.

Naruto: The Most Cathartic Anime Ever

Catharsis, the emotional release experienced by audiences, is a key element of Naruto's success. Specific arcs, like Naruto's confrontation with Pain and Sasuke's final choice, showcase how character struggles and triumphs evoke and then purify negative emotions. This consistent delivery of earned catharsis sets Naruto apart.

The Art of Catharsis: Naruto's Emotional Powerhouse

Naruto's journey, from ostracized orphan to beloved hero, is defined by his experiences with loneliness and pain. These struggles fuel his compassion and mercy, driving his actions in the Pain arc and his relationship with Sasuke. These choices create some of the series' most powerful cathartic moments.

From Pain to Redemption: The Cathartic Journey of Naruto Uzumaki

Archetypal themes of love, mercy, and the struggle against darkness are central to Naruto's emotional impact. Key character arcs, including Sasuke's redemption, illustrate how these themes resonate with viewers. The combination of universal themes and well-developed characters creates a lasting emotional connection.

Naruto's Emotional Resonance: Love, Mercy, and the Triumph Over Darkness

Naruto's true strength lies not just in action, but in its emotional depth. The series prioritizes character relationships, moral dilemmas, and the power of love and forgiveness. This focus on emotional storytelling, rather than power levels, creates lasting impact and powerful cathartic experiences.

Beyond Power-Ups: Naruto's Secret Weapon: Emotional Storytelling

In an age of morally grey characters, Naruto's embrace of archetypal storytelling is refreshing. Classic themes of good versus evil, redemption, and the triumph of good values create emotionally resonant narratives. This approach contrasts with the trend toward complex narratives, suggesting that Naruto's simpler approach resonates deeply.

Naruto and the Modern Storytelling Landscape: A Return to Archetypes

"I used to watch this show in my teens, and only in the later years did I realize just how complex of a show it truly was!

Beginning as a serialized manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in September of 1999, the Naruto show would first premiere in October of 2002, and the Naruto brand would go on to become one of the most iconic anime, and arguably fictional brands, in the world. The series follows the journey of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja with dreams of becoming the strongest ninja and leader of his village, known as the Hokage. 

When I think back on this show, there’s a welling up of emotions I get, and reminiscing on my time watching the show brings about a question: what is it about this show that, for lack of a better term, hits so different? I’ve watched many shows, yet no show seemed to consistently bring about that same emotional high that this show brought me time and again. It was only with reflection and research I concluded that Naruto continuously establishes earned moments of extravagant catharsis in a way I have yet to experience from a show since. 

In this video, we will explore why Naruto is the most cathartic show that I have ever watched. 

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Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.”

﻿“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.”

“For me, every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart each time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.”

“Reflect upon your present blessings - of which every man has many - not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."

“Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: It must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all.”

“Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are.”

“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.”﻿

“When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.”

“If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to get.”

"When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.”

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”— William Arthur Ward “Before I get out of bed, I am saying thank you. I know how important it is to be thankful.”— Al Jarreau "Be grateful in your own hearts. That suffices. Thanksgiving has wings, and flies to its right destination.”— Victor Hugo “A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.”— Cicero

“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.”— Cicero “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” — G.K. Chesterton “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”— Eckhart Tolle “I have a lot to be thankful for. I am healthy, happy and I am loved.” — Reba McEntire

“The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it.”— Michael Josephson “He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”— Epictetus “The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.”— William James

“One can never pay in gratitude; one can only pay ‘in kind’ somewhere else in life.”— Anne Morrow Lindbergh “We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.”— Neal A. Maxwell “This a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.”— Maya Angelou “Silent gratitude isn’t very much to anyone.”— Gertrude Stein

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”— Thornton Wilder “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”— Robert Brault “Make it a habit to tell people, ‘thank you.’ To express your appreciation sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it.” — Ralph Marston "'Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say.”— Alice Walker

“Who does not thank for little will not thank for much.”— Estonian Proverb “We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning.”— Albert Barnes “The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.”— Henry Ward Beecher “We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction.”— Harry A. Ironside

“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”— W. T. Purkiser “Enough is a feast.”— Buddhist Proverb (related: 101 <a href="https://parade.com/970462/parade/buddha-quotes/">Buddha Quotes </a> ) “For my part, I am almost contented just now, and very thankful. Gratitude is a divine emotion: it fills the heart, but not to bursting; it warms it, but not to fever.”— Charlotte Brontë "The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything; the soul that complains can find comfort in nothing.”— Hannah Whitall Smith

“No duty is more urgent than giving thanks.” — James Allen “Whatever we are waiting for - peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance - it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.”— Sarah Ban Breathnach “Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” — Karl Barth “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”— Melody Beattie

“In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.”— Albert Schweitzer “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, ‘Thank you,’ that would suffice.”— Meister Eckhart “I can no other answer make, but, thanks, And thanks, and ever thanks.” — William Shakespeare

My favourite morning and bedtime ritual - to give thanks, appreciation and gratitude 🙏🏼❤️ Reading these quotes gives a warm feeling to my heart. 🥰

Enjoy the best thankful quotes to help show your gratitude and appreciation for life's blessings. These quotes about being thankful and showing gratitude will inspire your day.

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<ol><li>Reframes don't need to be true or logical. They just need to work. </li><li>Our imagination has significant power over our bodies. They have the same ability to rewire our brains as actual experiences. </li><li>No individual reframes work for everyone, so find what works for you and stick with them. </li><li>Rewiring the brain requires focus, repetition and optionally, emotion. </li><li>Emotional energy can expedite the transformative process. </li><li>Reframes are simple, memorable concepts that can influence behaviour and are easily shared. </li><li>Reframing has the power to influence personal habits and promote overall mental health. </li></ol>

Introduction To Reframing Your Brain

Usual frame : Find yourself.Reframe : Author yourself.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">You are a blank canvas. You get to paint your life by changing your actions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you want to become a kind person, do kind acts.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you want to be capable and successful, build a talent stack and so on.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">If you take authorship (ownership) and design systems for improving yourself in key areas, you can carve your names on reality in ways you never imagined possible.</li></ul>

Author Yourself

Usual frame: Success requires willpower and discipline.Reframe: Success follows energy, not just discipline.<ul><li>If you rely on willpower alone, you’ll burn out. Instead, manage your energy by optimizing sleep, nutrition, exercise, and daily routines. </li><li>When you feel energized, discipline comes naturally. </li></ul>

Success Follows Energy

Usual frame: Failure means I’m not good enough.Reframe: Failure is data collection. <ul><li>Every failure teaches something valuable. Instead of seeing it as a personal flaw, treat it as an experiment. </li><li>Refining your approach based on past failures increases your chances of success. </li></ul>

Failure Is Data Collection

Usual frame: I need motivation to act.Reframe: Action creates motivation. <ul><li>Waiting for motivation is a trap. Start small, and momentum will build naturally. </li><li>Even taking the tiniest step forward can ignite motivation and get you moving. </li></ul>

Action Creates Motivation

Usual frame: I must set goals to succeed.Reframe: Systems beat goals.<ul><li>Goals can be overwhelming and temporary. Instead, build daily systems that ensure continuous progress. </li><li>Example: Instead of setting a goal to “lose 10kg,” commit to a system of exercising daily and eating better. </li></ul>

Systems Beat Goals

Usual frame: Some people are just lucky.Reframe: Luck is engineered. <ul><li>Luck isn’t random - it favors those who build skills, take risks, and put themselves in the right environments. </li><li>By expanding your network, improving your skills, and staying open to opportunities, you make luck inevitable.</li></ul>

Luck is Engineered

Usual frame: Find your passion.Reframe: Develop your passion.<ul><li>Passion isn’t something you discover it’s something you grow by investing time and effort into what interests you. </li><li>Start with curiosity, take action, and passion will follow. </li></ul>

Develop Your Passion

Usual frame: Happiness is something to pursue.Reframe: Happiness is a skill. <ul><li>You don’t find happiness - you cultivate it by practicing gratitude, reframing problems, and engaging in meaningful activities. </li><li>Small daily habits shape long-term happiness.</li></ul>

Happiness is a Skill

Usual frame: I should wait for the perfect moment.Reframe: The perfect moment is now. <ul><li>Waiting for the “right time” is an illusion. Conditions are never perfect, so start with what you have. </li><li>You refine and improve along the way. </li></ul>

The Perfect Moment is Now

Usual frame: People who disagree with me are wrong.Reframe: Persuasion is better than argument. <ul><li>Instead of trying to “win” arguments, learn how people think and frame your ideas in a way that resonates with them. </li><li>Influence is more effective than confrontation. </li></ul>

Persuasion is Better

Usual frame: Rejection means I’m not good enough.Reframe: Rejection is proof of progress. <ul><li>If you’re getting rejected, it means you’re putting yourself out there. Every rejection is a step closer to success. </li><li>Reframe it as a necessary part of growth. </li></ul>

Rejection is Proof of Progress.

Usual frame: Money is about earning more.Reframe: Money is about creating options.<ul><li>Instead of chasing a high salary, focus on acquiring skills, building assets, and creating multiple income streams. </li><li>Money should give you freedom, not just material things. </li></ul>

Money is about Creating Options

Usual frame: Health is about avoiding sickness.Reframe: Health is an investment in your future.<ul><li>Taking care of your body today ensures you have more energy, productivity, and longevity tomorrow. </li><li>Think of exercise, nutrition, and sleep as deposits into your future success. </li></ul>

Health is an Investment in Your Future

Usual Frame : I failed at 90% of the things I tried.Reframe : I only need to succeed 10% of the time.<ul><li>You can choose to feel like a loser everytime something doesn't go right.</li><li>Or, you can reframe your situation as a winner's journey - which will later on will become part of your success stories that you will share with the world and people around you! </li></ul>

I Only Need To Succeed 10% Of The Time

Usual Frame : I want to do (something). Reframe : I have decided to do (something). <ul><li>Wanting versus deciding is a very powerful distinction. </li><li>If you want something, you might be willing to work hard to get it. </li><li>BUT if you have decided to have something, you will do whatever it takes. </li><li>It's a choice and commitment that you have made. </li></ul>

I Have Decided To Do...

Usual Frame: The task is so big and daunting, I can't even start.Reframe: What's the smallest thing I can do that moves me in the right direction?<ul><li>Have you ever wanted to do something in your personal or work life but couldn't motivate yourself to start?</li><li>Momentum can often create more momentum, especially if you find "fuel" along the way - like in some games; you only continue your mission if you find energy sources as you go. Treat the real world as if it's that kind of video games.</li><li>Good projects become somewhat self-fueling, so over time, they will supply you the energy to keep going. </li></ul>

What's The Smallest Thing I Can Do?

Usual Frame : Another problem! Why me?Reframe : Oh, a new puzzle to solve! This is exciting! <ul><li>Amazingly, this absurb little reframe can almost instantly make us unbothered by the problems. In effect, we can choose to gamify our burdens and challenge ourselves to find smart solutions! </li><li>Humans are good at solving problems. Find what reframe works for you. Make it fun too!</li><li>The author recommends turning daily tasks at home into a fun game too. For example, when the author folds a bath towel capably, he feels like a circus performer!</li><li>Chase those tiny dopamine release in our daily lives! </li></ul>

Oh A New Puzzle To Solve

Don't make a mistake of sitting on the couch waiting for luck to find you. Luck needs you to do your part, and that generally looks like this :<ul><li>Work on your fitness and health</li><li>Build your talent stack</li><li>Meet more people</li><li>Go where there is more energy</li><li>Create system for your success</li></ul>If you follow that recipe and tell yourself the Universe owes you some luck, you'll have your odds. The first rule of "luck" is you need to "do something" to have the chance of luck noticing you. Go where the energy is the highest.

Conclusion - Go Where The Energy Is The Highest

Usual Frame : I am my inner thoughts.Reframe : I am what I do. Usual Frame : Find yourself.Reframe : Author yourself. Usual Frame : Some people are good, some are not.Reframe : We are all flawed, and we're good in different things. Usual Frame : Art is entertaining.Reframe : Art is powerful, mind altering drug. Usual Frame : I eat too much of the wrong food.Reframe : I spend too much time with the wrong people. Usual Frame : I have a weight loss goal.Reframe : I am creating a weight loss system for myself. Usual Frame : Sugar is delicious, but don't overdo it.Reframe : Sugar is poison.

Summary - Mental Health, Social Life & Physical Health Reframes

Reframe Your Brain by Scott Adams is about using mental reframing techniques to change how you perceive challenges, opportunities, and everyday situations. Knowing how to reframe our brain is a powerful perspective shifting habit that can help us to reprogram our world.

In Reframe Your Brain, Scott Adams, the contrarian genius behind Dilbert and author of the most influential personal success book of all time-How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big-gives you the complete operating system for lasting happiness.Are you familiar with this old saying?"All publicity is good publicity."That's a classic reframe. The quote shifts your thinking from the shame of whatever you did wrong to your probable benefit. You can't change the past, but you can change how you feel about it.Trained hypnotist and persuasion expert Scott Adams has packed more than 160 new, counterintuitive, and effective reframes into Reframe Your Brain. For example: Usual Frame: Manage your time.Reframe: Manage your energy.Usual Frame: Success depends on who you know.Reframe: Success depends on how many people you know.Usual Frame: Your critics are evil monsters.Reframe: Your critics are your mascots.Usual Frame: The universe is acting against you.Reframe: The universe owes you.Usual Frame: Luck is random and can't be managed.Reframe: You can go where there is more luck (more energy).These instant perspective-shifters will help you feel better on demand and succeed at any endeavor without the usual pain or pitfalls. The reframe collection covers personal fulfillment, business and career success, mental health, social activities, and physical well-being. If only 10 percent of the reframes work for you, your life will never be the same.Prepare to embark on a journey of transformation as Scott Adams shares his most invaluable insights and practical techniques to date, empowering you to reprogram your own reality using words alone.

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Adams was born in Windham, New York in 1957 and received his Bachelor's degree in Economics from Hartwick College in 1979.He also studied economics and management for his 1986 MBA from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.In recent years, Adams has been hurt with a series of debilitating health problems. Since late 2004, he has suffered from a reemergence of his focal dystonia which has affected his drawing. He can fool his brain by drawing using a graphics tablet. On December 12, 2005, Adams announced on his blog that he also suffers from spasmodic dysphonia.

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Reframe Your Brain

Behind every beautiful thing, there's some kind of pain.

There is nothing so stable as change.

All I can do is be me, whoever that is.

People seldom do what they believe in. They do what is convenient, then repent.

I'll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours.

He not busy being born is busy dying.

Inspiration is hard to come by. You have to take it where you find it.

I accept chaos, I'm not sure whether it accepts me.

All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie.

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