Category: Decision Making

Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. – Zen Buddhist Principle Chop Wood, Carry Water is a Zen idea about simplicity, mindfulness, and action. One interpretation is, “get to work on practical, basic tasks.” The more I experience, the less excited I can get for someone announcing a big change … Continue reading Chop Wood, Carry Water

There is no such thing as paranoia. Your worst fears can come true at any moment. — Hunter S. Thompson When I say this Hunter Thompson quote, people often laugh. The paradox is surprising and the surprise is why we laugh. When we tell someone our fears, we are generally craving reassurance and validation. We … Continue reading Bad Things.

If you can resist the urge to get defensive in conversations, it will change your life. Defensiveness shuts down conversations, usually in a bad way. Why Do People Get Defensive? Simply being aware of these causes is huge. Next time you get defensive, you will likely see that it’s because of one these on the … Continue reading Superpowers: Part 1 (Non-Defensiveness)