I listened to this (unabridged) audiobook and thoroughly enjoyed it (the reader did an excellent job). I’d have to put this on the short-list of […]
Too Much Information (Can Lead to Worse Decisions)
The vast amount of information available on the Internet has changed my life in many ways. Most of them are good. For example, if I […]
Happiness Through an iPhone?
I’ll admit it – I’ve had iPhone envy since they came out a couple of years ago. I’ve had the minimalist cell phone for what […]
The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Not Better (Part 2)
Making the “right” choice, in the face of so many options, can be a daunting challenge. How do we decide? I think one of the […]
The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Not Better (Part 1)
There are some fundamental assumptions in just about every Western industrialized nation, Swarthmore College psychologist Dr. Barry Schwartz, argues: (1) Freedom is endemic to the […]
More Positive Mood = Better Insight
As I posted before, I’ve really gotten into audiobooks…and I think this is a transition for me that is here to stay. I’m going through […]
Radiolab (Podcast Recommendation)
A client of mine told me about this wonderful podcast called “Radiolab“: www.radiolab.org. It’s now my favorite. Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich entertainingly tackle […]
It Is What It Is
Another favorite saying that I hear and use a lot is, “It is what it is.” This seemingly obvious statement holds great power if we […]
A Clarification about Suffering: Resignation vs. Acceptance
In my previous post, I discussed the importance of accepting the fact that an inescapable reality of life is that we suffer. I am not […]
On the "Noble Truth" and Suffering
The first of the “Four Noble Truths” of Buddhism is that “Life is Suffering.” I always thought that “life is suffering” sounded so pessimistic. Sure, […]