The Power of Expectations
Does it help or hinder our success if we “expect to succeed?” Do expectations cause choking? Bob Rosenthal, a research psychologist, did
What is a Better Life?
Temujin was born and raised on the high steppes of Mongolia. His father was killed when Temujin was young. Then his family
Understanding the Key Factors that Supercharge Motivation
Motivation is what drives our decisions and actions. Knowing how we’re motivated can give us clarity about why we do what we
Values-Guided Action
Setting inspiring goals is an important first step for the future reality we want to create. Clearly defined goals give us a
Johann Hari: Addiction, Depression, and a meaningful life
Have you ever wondered why one becomes addicted to substances or activities? How does addiction fit into our need for meaning, purpose,
Use the Climbing Metaphor to Set Goals
A year ago, I set a goal of climbing Born on the Fourth of July at The Obed in Tennessee. The deadline
The Moral Roots of Liberals and Conservatives
Here’s a TED Talk that Jonathan Haidt did on morals, dissecting liberals and conservatives. If you’re liberal, don’t start feeling too comfortable,
If, Then Decisiveness
I was climbing at Sunset Rock near Chattanooga, Tennessee recently on a climb called Golden Ledges. The route followed a crack until
Three Untruths of Today’s Society
Sam Harris interviewed Jonathan Haidt on his podcast Waking Up (Episode #137). They discussed how fragile people seem to be these days.
The Importance of Messy Climbing Gyms
I started climbing in 1973, before climbing gyms and formal climbing instruction; a full decade before sport climbing was a discipline in
