Psychology
“Our main task is to give birth to ourselves” – Eric Fromm
I believe that man is the product of natural evolution; that he is part of nature and yet transcends it, being endowed with reason and self-awareness.
I believe that man’s essence is ascertainable. However, this essence is not a substance which characterizes man at all times through history. The essence of man consists in the above-mentioned contradiction inherent in his existence, and this contradiction forces him to react in order to find a solution. Continue reading
As life progresses, the search for meaning becomes increasingly urgent….
The “midlife” crisis with which the psychotherapists grappled probably reflects the fact that at midlife one’s own death becomes less theoretical and more probable. Continue reading
More than one flavor of procrastination……
There’s more than one flavor of procrastination. People procrastinate for different reasons. Continue reading
Birth Order – Why We Are the Way We Are
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was my freshman year at Harvard, and I was going to the first lecture of “Justice” – one of the most popular classes on campus. The lectures took place in Sanders Theater packed by over a thousand students since it’s only offered once every three years. The first question the professor asked – please stand up if you’re the first born child in your family (inclusive of only children). I literally felt like everyone in the entire theater stood up – except me since I’m a youngest child. Why is it that such a high majority of Harvard students are first borns or only children? Continue reading
Ways to Spot Emotional Manipulation
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Emotional Manipulation is Also “Covert Aggression.” Here is a list adapted from an article by Fiona McColl – Continue reading |
How company policies are made
Start with a cage containing five monkeys.
Inside the cage, hang a banana on a string and place a set of stairs under it. Before long, a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the other monkeys with cold water.
After a while, another monkey makes an attempt with the same result – all the other monkeys are sprayed with cold water. Pretty soon, when another monkey tries to climb the stairs, the other monkeys will try to prevent it.
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Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success
A very big difference between Motivation and Inspiration
Motivation means we have an idea and we are going to carry through on that idea. We work hard at it, and we are disciplined.
A highly motivated person takes an idea, goes out there, and won’t let anybody interfere with them.
Inspiration is exactly the opposite. If motivation is when you get hold of an idea and carry it through to its conclusion, inspiration is the reverse. An idea gets hold of you and carries you where you are intended to go. Continue reading
10 things to learn from Japan after Tsunami
1. THE CALM
Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief. Sorrow itself has been elevated. Continue reading
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