How to Access a Higher Level of Consciousness

The Folly in the Hero's Quest for Physical Immortality

How do you access higher levels of consciousness? What states of consciousness are the human brain capable of? In our day-to-day waking lives, we experience a very limited spectrum of consciousness in the context of what is possible. The human brain is capable of accessing states of consciousness that you wouldn’t even imagine are possible unless you experience them first-hand.  Here’s a look at the methods for breaking free of the bounds of ordinary, everyday awareness and traversing into the higher planes of consciousness. 

Adam Smith: Capital Grows a Nation’s Wealth in These 2 Ways

Adam Smith: Capital Grows a Nation’s Wealth in These 2 Ways

What role does self-interest play in capital lending? How is it good for the economy as a whole? According to Adam Smith, capital grows a nation’s wealth. He identifies two main reasons. First, the self-interest of the capital lender encourages them to invest in productive labor. Second, the self-interest of the lender guides them to invest in less-developed portions of the economy and help them develop. Keep reading to learn how lending capital for profit plays an essential role in growing the wealth of nations.

How to Get Your Brain to Focus: Steven Kotler’s 4 Methods

How to Get Your Brain to Focus: Steven Kotler’s 4 Methods

Want to know how to get your brain to focus? What is a flow state? How can it help you achieve deeper focus? According to Steven Kotler, if you want to learn how to get your brain to focus, the secret is to master a state of flow. He claims that entering a flow state allows you to achieve your most ambitious goals, and in his book The Rise of Superman, he provides four methods for achieving the flow state. Read on to learn how to get your brain to focus, according to Kotler’s four methods.

Common Types of Biases: 4 Mistakes Your Brain Can Make

The 25 Cognitive Biases: The Lollapalooza Effect

Do you tend to give a preference to the information you hear first? Do you give more weight to the ideas of people you like? Gathering information is the first step in the critical thinking process. However, you should exercise caution. Some information has baggage—biases that distort reality. Keep reading to learn about four common types of biases that can get in the way of the truth.

The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu: Recap

The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu: Recap

What is The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu about? What are the main takeaways of the book? In The Book of Joy, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu offer reassurance that joy is not as elusive as you might think. While many look for joy in a different relationship, a different city, or a different job, they argue that joy can be found exactly where you are no matter what your life looks like. Read below for an overview of The Book of Joy, Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu’s spiritual guide to finding joy.

2 Vital Emotional Intelligence Skills to Use in the Workplace

2 Vital Emotional Intelligence Skills to Use in the Workplace

What are the most important emotional intelligence skills in the workplace? Why is emotional intelligence important at work? According to the authors of The School of Life, there are two common issues in the workplace that can be best dealt with by using emotional intelligence skills. By learning these two skills, you can feel more emotionally secure and satisfied in the work you do. Read on to discover which two emotional intelligence skills will serve you best in the workplace, according to the authors.

The 2 Uses of Fungi in Daily Life That May Surprise You

The 2 Uses of Fungi in Daily Life That May Surprise You

What are the common uses of fungi in daily life? How do fungi help anxiety and the environment? The role of fungi expands far wider than supporting plants, soil, and the cycle of life. In Entangled Life, Merlin Sheldrake says that fungi could solve pressing problems in everyday life if we spent more time and resources studying fungi. Here we’ll focus on fungi’s potential to address two of these problems: mental illness and environmental destruction.

Why a Niche Targeting Strategy Works Best for Tech Startups

Why a Niche Targeting Strategy Works Best for Tech Startups

What is a niche targeting strategy? Why does this strategy work best for business growth, especially for tech startups? According to Andrew Chen, if there’s a secret to success in the tech industry, it’s a thorough understanding of the network effect. He claims that using the network effect together with a niche targeting strategy is one of the best ways to make your startup profitable. Read on to learn why a niche targeting strategy helps tech startups grow, according to Chen.