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What is an idea Multiplier? How can a good leader make their team smarter? Idea Multipliers are leaders who encourage their team to give their all by giving employees space, expecting the most from everyone, and encouraging fast learning. In contrast, Idea Diminishers think they have all the ideas, cause anxiety, and judge others. Keep reading to learn how the best leaders make everyone smarter and the worst ones think they have all the answers.
If you have the motivation to change a habit, then why is still so difficult? How can the motivation graph from Tiny Habits help you move past the action line and form a habit? The motivation graph in this article is a visual representation of why it sometimes seems impossible to break a bad habit or form a better, positive one. When a task is difficult, there are a few methods to move beyond the action line and get it done. Continue below for an explanation of the motivation graph.
How can making tiny, daily changes improve your entire life? How can you become a Habiteer? The book Tiny Habits is about how it doesn’t take huge amounts of motivation or effort to make big changes in your life. All it takes is the willingness to incorporate habits that take less than 30 seconds every day. It’s the tiny habits that change everything, not the large, unsustainable ones. Continue on to learn how you can make tiny changes for huge results.
Are you a Multiplier and looking to develop the talents of your team? Do you want to know the four best tips for multiplying talent? In the book Multipliers, Wiseman explains that Multipliers are leaders who create talent development opportunities to level up their team. There are four practices that talent Multipliers use: acknowledge different kinds of intelligence, connect people to their native genius, help them use their genius, and remove any roadblocks in their way. Continue reading to learn more about talent Multipliers and their techniques.
What do we know about the psychology of happiness? What are the two main routes for achieving happiness, from a psychological standpoint? At a high level, the research on the psychology of happiness posits two approaches for achieving and maintaining happiness. The first approach deals with expectation-driven happiness which depends on personal expectations. The second approach deals with biochemical or drug-induced happiness. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of happiness.
What is post-traumatic growth syndrome? Why is trauma crucial for finding one’s strength? While a life free of adversity sounds endearing, humans actually need struggle and loss in their lives in order to grow. This phenomenon is called post-traumatic growth syndrome. Survivors of trauma have a stronger network and tend to be more resilient. Keep reading for more on post-traumatic growth syndrome.
Have you ever asked yourself, “Who am I really, at my core?” What does this question mean to you? How would you answer, “Who am I?” This question is about more than just basic details about yourself. It’s asking you to think about who you are on a deeper level, beyond your biography. Here are some ways to ask and answer the question: “Who am I?”
What is meant by inner energy? Where does it reside and how can you access it? When spiritual traditions talk about inner energy, they may call it by different names (e.g. Chi in Chinese medicine, Shakti in yoga, Spirit in the West), but they are referring to the same thing: the subtle energy that’s drawn from the inside of your being. Inner energy is always available to you if you don’t block it. Keep reading to learn about the source of inner energy, what happens when it gets blocked, and what you can do to unblock it.
What is the difference between the remembering self and the experiencing self? How do the two selves interact? The distinction between the remembering and the experiencing self was first made by Israeli psychologist and behavioral economics Daniel Kahneman to describe the two modes of self. The experiencing self exists only in the present moment, while the remembering self exists only in retrospect. Both selves interact to create perspective and inform decision-making. Keep reading to learn about the dichotomy between the remembering self and the experiencing self.
What is the most useful way to think about core virtues? Why does cultivating your virtues lead to a satisfying life? Cultivating your core virtues is about fulfilling your potential and working on self-improvement. Everybody’s virtues are different but the key to satisfaction in life is to strive towards achieving a set of positive attributes. Keep reading to learn why strengthening your core virtues will bring you satisfaction.