Self-Improvement Archives

How to Become a Dominant Alpha Male: Level Up Your Finances

Why are women attracted to rich men? Do you need to have a ton of money to be seen as an alpha in the eyes of women? It’s no secret that women prefer dominant men. Dominant alpha males command respect and are better able to provide protection for their offspring. One of the most telling signs of dominance in men is their financial success. With this in mind, here’s how you can increase your dominance status by leveling up your finances.

Managing Emotions in the Workplace: A Key to Productivity

How can you be better prepared to go into a stressful situation? Once you’re in one, what should you do? Your emotions impact your energy and your energy impacts your productivity. When you understand how your brain’s limbic system works, you can improve how you regulate your emotions and enjoy more energy and productivity as a result. Continue reading to learn about managing emotions in the workplace, including some practical advice on what to do before and during emotional situations at work.

How to Keep Up Goal Motivation: You Got This!

How do you find the motivation to work on your goals? More importantly, how do you sustain motivation over time? The road to your goals can be long and arduous. Furthermore, when you’re working towards an ambitious goal, it’s all too easy to become so consumed by the daily grind that you lose motivation to keep going. In this article, you’ll learn about the psychology of goal motivation and how you can keep it up despite the obstacles that come up on your way.

Passionate Motivation: The “Why” Behind Building Talent

What is passionate motivation? Why do we need passionate motivation? In The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle says that meaningful practice takes significant time, patience, and effort. He found that this level of commitment requires a special type of motivation called passionate motivation, also known as impassioned motivation. Continue reading to learn what triggers passionate motivation.

Dual-Task Interference: How to Avoid It & Keep Your Brain Focused

What’s dual-task interference? How is it keeping you from being more productive? Can you avoid it? Dual-task interference is what happens in your brain when you multitask. This interference results in less efficiency and productivity. When you understand the science, you’re better equipped to keep this phenomenon from happening. Keep reading to learn how to maintain your focus and increase your productivity by avoiding dual-task interference.

What Does Myelin Do? It’s Where Talent Comes From

What does myelin do? What role does it play in talent? In The Talent Code, Daniel Coyle reveals that talent comes from myelin, a sheath that’s wrapped around each nerve cell. He further explains how myelin produces skills and talent. Read below to learn the role of myelin in development.

How to Become More Masculine: 4 Tips for Aspiring Alphas

Why do women fall for masculine men? What are some things you can do to increase your masculinity in the eyes of women? Women recognize that few men provide both high-quality DNA and protection. This type of man is what Richard Cooper calls a “high-value alpha,” or a dominant, and masculinity is a big factor in an alpha male. With this in mind, here’s how to become more masculine, according to Cooper.

Do Things That Scare You: 2 Reasons Why You Should

How do you know the right thing to do? What good can come from fear? According to Ryan Holiday, you should do things that scare you. If an option puts a bit of panic in you, it’s probably the right thing to do. Also, you’ll grow when you do the right thing in spite of your fear. Continue reading to learn more about why you should do things that scare you. We also include some guidelines on how to courageously do the right thing at work.

How to Overcome Mental Blocks & Reignite Your Creativity

When you get stuck on a task, what do you do? How can understanding brain science help you get going again? Regardless of the work you do, it involves some degree of creativity. That requires mental energy, and sometimes the energy just isn’t there. Business consultant David Rock explains the basics of what a mental block looks like and proposes three steps to reactivate your creativity. Continue reading to learn how to overcome mental blocks by understanding how your brain works.

What Is Deep Practice and Why Is It Important?

What is deep practice? Why is deep practice important? If you want to build talent, you’ll need to build myelin in the brain. However, to build myelin, you need to engage in deep practice. Keep reading to learn the importance of deep practice for myelin production, according to Daniel Coyle’s book The Talent Code.