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Do you have skills that you want to improve? How do you develop skills? If you have a goal you want to achieve, more than likely you’ll need to develop some skills to get there. In How Champions Think, Bob Rotella offers a few methods to master any type of skill. Check out how to develop skills of any kind.
What are the top ethical concerns of AI? How will AI make life challenging? According to Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, it’s likely that rapid AI advancements will create numerous challenges that we as a society need to manage. People should mostly be concerned with economic inequality, outdated laws, and AI-enhanced weaponry. Keep reading to learn about the ethical concerns of AI.
Do you have a big project you’re afraid of completing? What’s the process of fully understanding the task at hand? Immediate Action by Thibaut Meurisse says we tend to procrastinate when we don’t fully understand the task we need to complete. The best solution to this problem is to take time to understand every detail of the task. Check out how to fully examine the task at hand.
Who were the Sons of Temperance? How did the Sons of Temperance help Ulysses S. Grant with his alcohol problem? Ulysses S. Grant dealt with unhealthy alcohol use throughout his life. He eventually joined the Sons of Temperance, a national brotherhood that took a vow of sobriety. Check out how joining the Sons of Temperance affected Grant.
What are the medical causes of colic in infants? Does colic indicate a worse problem? Harvey Karp argues a majority of colic causes are due to over- or understimulation. However, his book The Happiest Baby on the Block acknowledges there are some instances where underlying medical issues are responsible. Let’s look at the medical and health-related causes of colic and how to address them.
Do you have trouble sticking to a commitment? How do you stay committed to your goals? It can be hard to stay committed to a goal if the work’s hard and you feel like giving up. But in How Champions Think, Bob Rotella has a number of methods that’ll give you the push you need to follow through. Find out how to stay committed to your goals, no matter what.
What’s the connection between procrastination and fear of failure? How can you overcome this fear of failure? One reason why we procrastinate is because of a sense of inadequacy. In Immediate Action, Thibaut Meurisse writes that when we fear we aren’t good enough to reach our goals, we keep putting off tasks we need to complete. Learn how to confront your fear of failure so you can get your tasks done.
What did Ulysses S. Grant accomplish in the military? How did General Ulysses S. Grant lead the Union to victory? In Grant, Ron Chernow writes that Grant’s military career spans from the Mexican American-War of the late 1840s to the pinnacle of the Civil War. He focuses on Grant’s military tenure in the Civil War specifically, discussing how Southern secession spurred his return to the service and how he protected ex-slaves. Learn more about the career of Ulysses S. Grant, general during the Civil War.
How does poor sleep cause colic? What can you do to help your baby sleep better? In The Happiest Baby on the Block, Harvey Karp notes that irregular or insufficient sleep can contribute to colic. He also provides advice for parents who want to improve their baby’s sleep. Discover the connection between colic and sleep below.
How can you reprogram your subconscious mind? What are the benefits of letting your subconscious mind take over? As you work diligently to achieve your goals, you may feel pressure and nerves. To combat this, How Champions Think by Bob Rotella says to calm yourself by letting your subconscious mind take over. Here’s how to reprogram your subconscious mind so you don’t get overwhelmed.