Psychology

Smashing the status quo

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Stuff I Knowed From Books

What I learned from Iconoclast

Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently by Gregory Berns

What I learned:

Iconoclasts are those who break with the status quo and explore, discover, and innovate. They are the trailblazers, the pioneers, the visionaries. But, whence do they come from? The way our brains are wired have a definite impact on our decision making skills and the way we approach life, our work and our family. The Iconoclast has an advantage in key areas of brain function in order to move beyond what the general notions of the possible may be. Read more →

The spotlight is on you

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What I learned from Succeeding When You're Supposed to Fail

What I learned from Succeeding When You’re Supposed to Fail

Succeeding When You’re Supposed to Fail: The 6 Enduring Principles of High Achievement by Rom Brafman

What I learned:

The willingness to take personal responsibility for what is happening to us is the underpinning of success. Think of life as a stage: you are on it going through the motions, but whether the spotlight is on you or on the audience out there is up to you. Successful people believe that the spotlight is on them: that is, they believe they have agency Read more →