You control your perceptions by choosing what you want to think about. When you think positively you begin to interpret and find more positive things. Let’s say you’re traveling in a new city and walking all day. You’ve gone to a few fascinating museums, explored awesome local culture, and had a couple delicious meals. But … [Read more…]
I talked with a friend the other day about the reason for stress or fear. I asked him why he thought it was useful. He said fear can be an effective motivator. If you’re afraid your business will fail unless you make the deadlines and put in the hard work, then you’re more likely to … [Read more…]
Yesterday I went to a friend’s birthday party at Laser Quest. Imagine you are this mighty bear. Nothing stands in your way! You are even smarter and more powerful than this beast. It’s not about what you can’t do. It’s about all the awesome that you have done, and will continue to do, as you … [Read more…]
Imagine a shovel your father gave you. It’s a long piece of wood with a heavy-duty metal blade to dig and break the ground with. You used it for a long time, a few years of good work. Then the handle broke, cracked and splintered at the end near the metal. The metal was still … [Read more…]
When I see things like this, wrapped up to keep the stink away, it brings me back to days in Atlanta in the International Village. Even in the past there is exquisite beauty. Never forget that. Can you believe this is nature? It’s so elegant. I had a good talk with Shruti Nair for a … [Read more…]
Yesterday I worked on a report for No Lies, Please about how to reduce stress and be happier. It will be released soon. “A projection carries less information than the higher-dimensional object.” As above, so below. Later I went to the Stanford “School of Education” for a Communication and Persuasion class and saw this computer … [Read more…]
Every time you remember, you’re changing how you remember in the future. Do this in the right way and you can delete beliefs that are holding you back. Happiness is a choice. Imagine yourself as a happy person, with nothing holding you back. Imagine that’s really you. Realize that’s who you are now.
Yesterday I imagined reality as a man running the Sahara. I ran 1.75mi straight. I’ve never done that before. I didn’t believe I could. Hypnosis is a very powerful tool. I was going to a Life Extension conference in South San Francisco. The longer people live the more experience they have and value they can … [Read more…]
It’s funny how what you focus on changes what you experience. That is why hypnosis can be so powerful. Jay and I went for a walk this morning before heading to Back-A-Yard Caribbean food. I was quite surprised to see roosters on the trip. I like how we all move along at a certain pace … [Read more…]
Jay Damodaran and I went to San Francisco for a jaunt around the city and an education technology mixer. Jay, in fact, does look like a movie star. That’s Sutro Tower. It’s about a thousand feet tall. Look closely and you can see two regular-sized towers to the left of it. It looks like an … [Read more…]