Healthcare System Comparison: The U.S. vs. the World

Healthcare System Comparison: The U.S. vs. the World

How does the American healthcare system compare to other developed countries? Why is healthcare so expensive in America? Generally, healthcare systems in other countries show better quality for a lower cost compared to the United States. Despite the high amounts Americans spend on healthcare, it’s never quite clear what they are paying for—the medical outcomes are mediocre at best. This article takes a look at healthcare system comparison between the United States and several other developed countries, ranging in the degree of government intervention.

Peter Drucker’s 3-Step Time Management Method

Peter Drucker’s 3-Step Time Management Method

What does Peter Druker have to say on time management? How does his time management approach differ from the more conventional methods? Peter Drucker’s time management approach consists of three steps: 1) analyze your time, 2) cut time-wasters, and 3) time block. This advice is different from what other time management books recommend in that it begins with analyzing how you currently spend your time. We’ll explore each of these steps and how they continue to be applied today.

Dale Carnegie on Religion: The Power of Faith

Dale Carnegie on Religion: The Power of Faith

What role does religion play in your life? Do people who practice some form of religion or spirituality tend to be happier and more at peace with themselves? According to psychologist Dale Carnegie, religion and belief in a higher power is a powerful buffer against worries and stresses of life. Even if you don’t subscribe to traditional religion, you can still find a higher power and a type of prayer. Your prayers might look like: meditation, journaling, writing messages in bottles, or simply speaking them aloud to the universe. Here is how religion can help you alleviate worry and live

Stoicism and Death: Don’t Fear the Inevitable

What does Stoicism have to say about death? Is there a Stoic way to face death? Stoics see death not as something to brush under the carpet, but rather as a reality to confront and make peace with. Stoic philosophers even kept a human skull on their desk as a reminder of mortality. Here’s what Marcus Aurelius, a Roman emperor and a distinguished Stoic philosopher, had to stay on Stoicism and death.

Finding Flow Through Yoga, Martial Arts, and Dancing

Finding Flow Through Yoga, Martial Arts, and Dancing

How can you find flow through movement? Why do yoga, martial arts, and dance tend to induce a flow state? Participating in any form of movement can assist you in finding flow as long as it’s in the context of a goal or social setting that offers structure and challenge. Activities such as yoga, martial arts, and dancing fall in this context and tend to be flow-inducing activities. Here’s how you can find flow with movement.

The Importance of Memory in Reaching the Flow State

The Importance of Memory in Reaching the Flow State

What does memory have to do with the flow state? What are some common memory-dependent activities? Why does today’s society devalue memory? The importance of memory shouldn’t be overlooked. Although it’s been determined that memorization isn’t the most optimal learning device, it’s still important for other reasons. Memory activities such as recounting your ancestry, repeating riddles and sayings, and creating ordered systems can promote flow. Keep reading to learn about the link between memory and flow.

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: Book Overview

The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek: Book Overview

What is Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game about? What is the key factor, according to its author, in sustaining long-term business success? In The Infinite Game, Simon Sinek explores the differences between infinite and finite games. He walks you through how to develop an infinite mindset that will put you and your organization on a path for long-term success in business. Here is a brief overview of the key concepts and ideas discussed in The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek.

The Anthropic Cosmological Principle Explained

The Anthropic Cosmological Principle Explained

Why is the universe appear as though it was fine-tuned for life to exist? What is the anthropic principle? In simple terms, the anthropic cosmological principle is the idea that, if we take the existence of life as a given condition of the universe, we can use it to deduce its fundamental life-giving properties. There are two versions of the anthropic principle—a weak one and a strong one.  Keep reading to learn about the two variants of the anthropic cosmological principle.

Amazon: Customer Focus is Bezos’s Obsession

Amazon: Customer Focus is Bezos’s Obsession

Why is Jeff Bezos so obsessed with Amazon’s customer focus? To what length does Amazon go to ensure it appears trustworthy? Jeff Bezos believes that Amazon’s success is due to the ability to help customers make purchase decisions, not solely because of sales. That’s why Bezos is obsessed with the customer experience and will go to any lengths to make customers happy. Continue on to learn about Amazon’s customer focus.