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How to Make Someone Obsessed With You: Robert Greene’s Tips

How do you make someone obsessed with you? What are some psychological tactics you can use to make all their attention fixated on you alone? According to Robert Greene, the author of The Art of Seduction, the key to making someone invested in you to the point of obsession is to create a hook. You create a hook by crafting an illusion that you’ll lure the target into. With this in mind, here’s how to make someone obsessed with you, according to Robert Greene.

3 Characteristics of Attention (From Daniel Goleman’s Focus)

How is attention like a muscle? How is it like a camera? Daniel Goleman argues that attention is a complex and underappreciated cognitive resource in our modern society overrun with distractions. He shares three characteristics of attention: it’s indivisible, it’s like a muscle, and it’s like a camera. Keep reading to learn what Goleman means and to understand attention better.

Fine-Tuning of the Universe: The Anatomy of a Scientific Mystery

How is it that the universe’s parameters are “just right” to support life? Can science ever solve this mystery? In his book A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson discusses a few of the unknowns and controversies that still exist in the sciences. One of those is the “fine-tuning problem.” Continue reading to learn about the fine-tuning of the universe and why it has many scientists scratching their heads.

How to Quiet Your Negative Inner Voice

Do you struggle with negative self-talk? How can you stop talking negatively to yourself? Negative self-talk or inner voice can severely affect your self-esteem and close you off from the joys life has to offer. This can, in turn, reinforce your negative state, pulling you further and further into the rabbit hole of negative thinking. Psychologist Ethan Kross explains how to quiet your negative inner voice by redirecting your attention.

What Is Neuralink Technology & What Can It Do?

What is Neuralink technology? What can this technology do? What are brain-computer interfaces? Neuralink is a medical research company working to develop a safe, effective, and affordable brain-computer interface (BCI). BCIs allow people to control devices such as computers and smartphones with their thoughts, but in theory such devices have extensive applications and possibilities. Read on to learn about Neuralink technology, what it can do, and what the future holds for the company.

How to Deal With Information Overload: Categorize & Externalize

How should you deal with our modern influx of information? Are there efficient ways to keep, process, and use information? Your brain can handle only so much. To compensate for this limitation, neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin recommends that you create systems to categorize information and store it outside of your brain. That frees up your brain to be more creative and productive. Here’s Levitin’s advice on how to deal with information overload.

What Is the Critical Period of Brain Development?

What is the critical period of brain development? At what age does the brain become set in stone? Can structural changes happen in the brain after the critical period is over? During the critical period, unused parts of the brain can change themselves to perform functions different from their original functions. In the past, the belief was that once this critical period was over, the brain was set in stone. However, we now know that the brain retains its potential for structural change. Here’s why the brain doesn’t become set in stone once the critical period is over.

The Definition of Self-Compassion: 3 Elements of Self-Love

What is the definition of self-compassion? Why is self-compassion so important? In Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff says that many people are too hard on themselves and need to boost their self-worth. She explains that people need to practice self-compassion to do so. Let’s look at Neff’s definition of self-compassion so you can appreciate yourself more.

How to Budget Money on a Low Income

Do you want to know how to budget money on a low income? What are some budgeting practices you can adopt to secure your future and maximize the value you’re getting for your money? Budgeting is one of the most important financial skills you can develop, especially if you’re working a low-paying job. However, many low-income earners don’t budget their money and spend to their heart’s content, without much regard for how their spending takes them further and further away from long-term financial security. With this in mind, here’s how to budget money on a low income.

How to Build Networks in Business & Gain Support

Do you need to make business connections? How do you build networks in business? According to Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler’s book Bold, one of the most important parts of starting a business is building connections. It’s necessary to have a support network—both in a professional and a personal sense—to keep things running smoothly. Continue reading to learn how to build networks in business.