The Most Effective Way To Persuade Opposing Side On Political Issues (Based On Science)
“Well, yes, I think you’re right,” said no one ever during a political discussion on Facebook. Obviously, I am exagerating, but it is true that convincing people to change their mind on political issues is extremely hard....
How To Deal With Massive Fear of Launching a Major Project
Last week, I launched my new app, Habit Zen, on Kickstarter. Immediately the fears started surging through my body. What if people hate this? What if no one funds it? What if I publicly flop in front of a million people? And what if...
Do a “No Procrastination Challenge”
This is the month you are going to kick procrastination’s butt. And no, you can’t read this article later! We are all victims of procrastination. It chases us around daily, causing us to run from the tasks we really want to get...
The Stoic’s Guide To Buying Happiness
All action is based on prediction. Every time you do something, its because you or your subconscious brain has predicted that doing so will leave you better off than the alternative. Decide to stay with your romantic partner? It’s...
How To Find Meaning In Your Work (Even If It’s Boring) – Based On Science
Jerome is desperate. He drags himself to his office job every day, the one he’s had for 4 years now. He clocks in at 9, and starts doing client calls until 12. He then take a half-hour lunch break, followed by a team meeting, and...
The Myth of Inspiration – Why Feeling Excited Isn’t Enough
You’re excited. You feel that this time will be different. “I want it bad enough. I can do this.“ You start making plans. Maybe, you take the first step. But then it’s gone. After a few hours or a few days, you’re...
Advice for People in Their Early 20s
A young woman wrote to me recently about fears about the future: ‘I’m in my 20s and I’m trying to figure my future out. I’m just wondering how to stop worrying and letting the fear of the unknown totally consume my daily thoughts...
What Does Science Really Say About Meditation (After Almost 20 000 Studies)
Meditation is HARD. Keeping still and staying focused is so unnatural that most who give meditation a try don’t keep it up. So it’s important to know: Does it work? Better than other techniques? How quickly? Is one type better...
The Neuroscience of Trump’s Triumphs: He Feels Your Anger and Anxiety
Donald Trump has effectively secured the Republican presidential nomination. He achieved his victory despite opposition from the Republican establishment, which tried hard to bring Trump down. Even now, after both Ted Cruz and John...
How To Protect Yourself From False Beliefs
Kanisha grew up in a Democratic household in Memphis, Tennessee. As far as she remembers, her family and friends always supported leftist candidates. She watched liberal-leaning television programs. She read leftist newspapers. Her...