The
Live Switched-On Journal
Win the Mind Game of Life
Life is a mind game. You can win
this mind game by developing
your awareness and training
your mind. Winning the mind
game makes your life fun
and valuable to the world.
Why Consumerism is a Trap and How to Avoid it
Yes, consumerism is a trap. But things might not entirely be as they seem. Ever since Thorstein Veblen's 1899 classic 'Theory of the Leisure Class,' many have denounced consumerism. And many calling out consumerism thought they were...
The Power of Visualization – How to Make Mental Imagery Work for You
The Power of Visualization is Fascinating. But it Can Be Elusive too. Visualization often goes hand in hand with the law of attraction. And in its worst interpretation, the law of attraction suggests that you create imagery of what you...
How to Conquer Fear Now to Avoid Common Life Regrets Later
Knowing how to conquer fear is crucial when you want to live switched-on. Because fear and desire are the primal driving forces of our behavior. Both emotions are hard-coded into the lower regions of our brain to protect the survival of...
The Role of Belief in Success and How to Make it Work For You
It is hard to overstate the role of belief in a great many personal development and self-help systems. For example, David J. Schwartz writes in one of the genre's biggest classics, The Magic of Thinking Big 'Believe it can be done. When...
Timeless Lessons for Life in Musashi’s Martial Art
Miyamoto Musashi's (1584 - 1645) timeless lessons for life have never ceased to inspire martial artists and students of life alike. Many believe that he was the greatest swordsman who ever lived, but it's his philosophy of life that...
Why Not to Drink Alcohol – A Personal Account
I never make my sobriety a topic. Unless people ask when they notice I don't drink. And since alcohol is so pervasive, the question comes up ever so often. So here is my take on why not to drink alcohol. Along with a bit of personal story...
The Surprising Benefits of Being an Outsider – Aka Secrets of Perspective
Discovering the benefits of being an outsider equals a quantum leap in personal development. Being an Outsider is Scary for most People - For a Reason It is a quantum leap because it is counterintuitive and against our psychological need...
Discover Your Personality Type And Then Forget It Again – Know Thyself
Finding out your personality type is an essential step in self-exploration. Apollo's oracle at Delphi encouraged visitors to 'Know Thyself.' In the blockbuster movie 'The Matrix,' the Oracle confronts Neo with the very same phrase 'Temet...
Why the KISS Principle is Vital to Marketing and What it Can Teach You About Life
Marketing Changes, the KISS Principle Remains Many books explore how the Internet has empowered consumers and therefore changed the Principles of Marketing. It is true that pushing sales on the consumer's doorstep substantially differs...
Use These Behaviorist Financial Tricks to Retire Rich
When we fail to do the obvious, we might have to condition us to do the right thing. This is what behaviorist tricks are for. We all know that spending more than we earn will lead to disaster. Yet many of us do exactly that. Behaviorist...
The Magic Of Free – Can Free Things Have Value?
Marketers know about the magic of free as this word can work wonders. On the other hand, we show off shiny things and believe that only expensive items can have real value. So what’s the real deal here and is there magic of free?
Free Games Anyone? Here is the Best Free Game Ever
Free games are in high demand on the Internet. What do we mean when we say ‘games’ and ‘play’ and is ‘playing’ useful? There is a free game right in front of you: The stakes are high, but it promises the most satisfying rewards ever if you play it well.
The mind game of life involves the tricks our minds play on us to keep us stuck in a limited outer reality that others determine. Common tricks the mind uses are fear, judgments, preconceptions, limiting beliefs, and habits.
Indeed, the mind has been called the great trickster. As a result, we are pitted against ourselves in the mind game of life. But we can win the mind game, live switched-on, and have a full, content life on our terms.
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