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Power vs. Force by David Hawkins: Book Overview & Takeaways

How do you know whether something is true or not? Whether it’s good or bad? What does your level of consciousness have to do with it? Despite its title, Power vs. Force by David Hawkins is really about human consciousness. Hawkins discusses his theories for what consciousness is, how to measure it, how you can boost your consciousness, and what a higher consciousness can do for you. Continue reading for an overview of this book that could open you up to a new perspective.

How to Overcome Cognitive Biases & Be Who You Want to Be

How do cognitive biases affect your decision-making? What false stories in your head keep you from your goals? If you want to change your life, you must understand how to overcome the cognitive biases—the mental shortcuts that all humans take—that hinder you from achieving your goals. Grace Lordan shares four ways you can tackle cognitive biases head-on and get on with pursuing your dreams. Keep reading to learn how to overcome cognitive biases and become the person you want to be.

How to Improve a Skill: 3 Strategies for Skilling Up

The 25 Cognitive Biases: Use-It-or-Lose-It Tendency

What would you like to know how to do well? What would you try if you had a plan to succeed? You could have the best ideas in the world, but they’d amount to nothing without execution. Implementation takes skills, and Ron Friedman shares three strategies for developing skills: practice effectively, track your progress, and mitigate your risks while experimenting and innovating. Read more to learn how to improve a skill and, ultimately, implement your ideas.

How to Become the Person You Want to Be: 4 Steps to a New You

Do you like to imagine yourself as different in some way? What if you could create and travel a path toward your ideal self? In Think Big, behavioral science expert Grace Lordan argues that most of us fail to transform our lives because we try to change too much too quickly. Instead, we must set a big goal, acknowledge that achieving it will take a few years, and then take the regular, small steps necessary to achieve it. Continue reading to learn how to become the person you want to be.

How to Raise Your Consciousness: Choose Power, Not Force

Why is suffering connected to lower levels of consciousness? Why aren’t there any emotions associated with the highest level of consciousness? By raising your consciousness level, you can connect to the universal consciousness and glean its insights. Further, the higher you raise your consciousness level, the happier you’ll be, and the more you’ll contribute to the world. Read on to learn how to raise your consciousness and create positive outcomes for both yourself and others.

How to Improve Your Listening Skills: 4 Ways to Stop Missing Out

Do you ever check out in the middle of a conversation? How good are you at reading body language? In You’re Not Listening, Kate Murphy argues that listening skills are disappearing throughout society. She asserts that this has a disastrous impact because effective listening forms the foundation of healthy relationships, personal growth, and social cooperation. Read more to learn how to improve your listening skills with Murphy’s recommendations.

Western Meditation: Beliefs, Practices, & Benefits

What exactly is Western meditation? Is Western meditation based on religion? Meditation in the West doesn’t come from any specific religion—instead, practitioners often believe in some form of universal consciousness. This form of meditation is often goal-oriented and can help you improve your focus. Continue below for an in-depth look at Western meditation.

How to Adapt to Changes in Your Career Plans

What are the benefits of being flexible with your career? How do you adapt to change in the work world? When you prioritize adaptability, you can not only survive unpredictable challenges but also seize unexpected opportunities. The Startup of You by Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha says that to fashion a flexible career, you must follow three steps. Check out these three steps so you know how to adapt to change.

Truth Testing Through Kinesiology & Universal Consciousness

How do you know what’s true? Can discernment be improved? According to David Hawkins, truth vs. falsehood is determined through consciousness. The higher your level of consciousness, the more you’re able to distinguish what’s real from what isn’t. Keep reading to learn Hawkins’s intriguing model for truth testing.

Are You Learning by Listening? How You Grow By Tuning In

What don’t you know? How sounds are your beliefs? What if your inner voice gained more wisdom? It’s probably no surprise that you learn and grow when you listen well. But, you might not be aware of the specific ways you improve. This holds true, not just for the listener, but for the speaker, as well. When you’re not listening, you’re missing out. Read on to understand and appreciate the ways you learn by listening.