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The "One" Idea That Could Change Your Life

I am curious by nature. I love learning new ideas and concepts. Especially ones that cause me to see the world in new and novel ways.

This love of learning new things is generally a good thing...except when it’s not. Sometimes too much information can be counterproductive.

Consuming information is pointless unless you use it to better your life or someone else’s. By constantly seeking new information and failing to take the time to fully digest what you've already consumed, you neither fully absorb it nor use it. It's like chewing a nutritious meal and then spitting it out before swallowing. You don't get any of the benefits.

What's important is not the sheer quantity of information you consume but rather how much of it you retain and actually put to use…

My Favorite Supplements For Cognitive Health, Adrenal Health, and Cellular Health

This post is a bit of a change of pace from my normal content. I usually write about the mental side of personal development but this post is about the physical health side.

After posting about my morning routine on Instagram Stories, I received dozens of messages asking what exact products I take and why. This post will explain that.

I believe personal development is about improving all aspects of your life, not just your mindset. 

5 Ways To Boost Your Intelligence

I'm kind of obsessed with how the human brain works. Lately, I’ve been particularly obsessed with how to make it work better — how to think better, how to learn better and how to maximize my overall cognitive potential.

Books like Brain Rules and audio courses like "Your Best Brain" have been a big help with this. I'm also a fan of brain-supporting foods, herbs, and supplements like walnuts, bacopa, and omega-3s.

One evening, I googled “how to increase neuronal activity” (just another one of my crazy Friday nights) and I came across this Scientific American article that talked about strategies for increasing one's cognitive potential.

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How To Use Confirmation Bias To Create Better Beliefs

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You may have heard of the term confirmation bias. It is the tendency to search for, interpret, or recall information in a way that confirms your preexisting beliefs or theories. 

Usually, when people talk about confirmation bias, it is in the context of pointing out someone's faulty logic or biased thinking.

It’s true that this cognitive quirk can cloud your reasoning, especially if you are trying to think in a strictly scientific way. However, what you may not realize is that it can also help you create better beliefs if you use it cleverly enough...

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