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What are ways to organize your mind? How can you organize your memories to remember them better? An associative technique that Kevin Horsley describes in Unlimited Memory is organizing your memories so they’re easier to retain. He recommends strategies in which you associate new pieces of information with things you already know well. Continue reading for our tips on how to associate memories by organizing your mind.
Would you like to help those in need? Can you use psychic abilities to heal others? The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva says that psychic healing is entirely possible, and not just for yourself. You can improve other people’s health with visualization techniques. Keep reading to learn how to heal others remotely.
Should justice be punitive or restorative? Are people really to blame for the criminal choices they make? Sam Harris contends that free will is an illusion; our thoughts, desires, intentions, and choices are determined by events outside our control. Of course, this view impacts the way we regard the choices people make, even when those choices are criminal in nature. Continue reading to understand Sam Harris’s perspective on free will in criminology and the three steps he thinks we should take to treat people more fairly.
Is some science being canceled? If so, why? What issues are being targeted? Douglas Murray says that woke ideology harms free speech in a number of ways, not the least of which is in scientific discussions. He argues that science hasn’t corroborated many of the core assumptions now associated with Leftist views of certain topics, but the ideology presents these assumptions as settled facts. Continue reading to learn about “woke science,” according to Murray.
How do you define success? What do you value most in life? What fears do you have about making a living? We’re taught that prioritizing work is the best or only viable life path. But, Paul Millerd says there’s a better way. To make a change, you must first unlearn convention and open your mind to alternatives. He recommends the “pathless path” of freelancing, but his advice about work attitude is widely applicable. Keep reading to learn how to reset your attitude toward work by reinventing success, facing your fears, and discovering new values.
Do you lose information as fast as you learn it? How can you retain information better? In Unlimited Memory, Kevin Horsley offers several techniques to help you remember everything by making associations between things you already know well. Once you’ve mastered these techniques, you need to continue to practice them every day. Here’s how to retain information better and hold on to everything you’ve learned.
Can you trust a holistic diagnosis? How do you make a diagnosis without examining someone? The Silva Mind Control Method by José Silva claims that you can practice remotely diagnosing and healing others in the Alpha state. To diagnose someone, you’ll need to know their name, age, gender, and where they’re located. Check out how to make a remote diagnosis of others with basic information.
What does it mean to infuse your stories with your unique voice? How authentic should it be? You’re unique, so your voice as a storyteller is unique. No one else can provide the same blend of experience, personality, and style. Your unique voice is a powerful way to connect with your audience and set your work apart from the crowd. Keep reading to learn how to use your voice in a story and let your audience in on you as a person.
If free will is an illusion, are we responsible for our behaviors? Can we just blame external factors for our misdeeds? Many argue that, if we throw free will out the window, moral responsibility goes with it. Sam Harris rejects free will as a reality and asks us to consider moral responsibility in that context. And, he contends that embracing the illusory nature of free will actually helps us think and act in more ethical ways. Read on to understand Harris’s intriguing view of free will and moral responsibility.
How does systems thinking in business grow companies? How should you show your care to everyone in a company? In Conscious Capitalism, John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia argue that leaders and managers can ensure that everyone involved wins if they demonstrate care and use systems thinking. By doing this, you’ll understand how their business and all interested parties are interrelated. Continue reading to get a better grasp of using systems thinking in business.