See the Whole Picture

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” – Anais Nin  Question: Study the picture to the right? Do you notice anything unusual? It is one of the world’s most recognizable corporate logos and yet, surprisingly, even though most people see it every day, few have ever noticed the clever [...]

Zone Out to Zone In

“We must unlearn the constellation to see the stars.” – Jack Gilbert Question: Consider these three words: eye, gown, basket. Can you think of another word that relates to all three? If not, don’t fret. Zone out. That’s right, don’t focus, concentrate, “zone in” or even try get “in the zone.” Just allow your mind [...]

Do Stop Believin’

“Man prefers to believe what he prefers to be true.” –Francis Bacon Question: True or false: Hypnosis is useful in helping witnesses accurately recall the details of crimes? False. Hypnosis helps people recall more information but not more accurate information. Yet, according to a scientific study, sixty-one percent of people still falsely hold this belief [...]

Practice Intentional Imperfection

 “He who hesitates because he feels inferior is being surpassed by those who are busy making mistakes and becoming superior.” –Henry Link   Question: If a poor man can make one cigarette from six butts, how many can he make from thirty-six butts? Seven. He makes six cigarettes, smokes them, and uses the six new [...]

10 Ways to Step into Your Discomfort Zone

1. Become Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin 2. Study at an Anti-Library 3. Ask a Follow-up Question 4. Draw Outside the Lines 5. Make the Strange Familiar 6. Make the Familiar Strange 7. Argue with Yourself 8. Play it … Risky 9. Practice Imperfection 10. Know Doubt

Mix Up Your Mind

 “The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above the water. –Sigmund Freud                        Question: According to the latest research, IQ accounts for what portion of career success? a.    50 to 60 percent b.   25 to 49 percent c.    [...]

Grow From Your Inexperience

   “Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experiences of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.” Douglas Adams         Question: Which is the more likely scenario?   A)    Roger seemed happily married. He killed his wife. B) Roger seemed happily married. [...]