Why do you buy things? Because you like them? Because you need them? I would argue that you buy things that appeal to you. And this happens because of marketing, branding and priming. Let’s take an incredible example: Manuka honey. Manuka honey is 8X more expensive...
Introduction If you’ve been following my YouTube Channel, you know that I recently did a 10-day “digital detox”, in which I got the chance to unplug and get off social media and email for 10 days. I’ve been very pleased to see the feedback from some of you who have...
In this episode of our series “The World’s Most Interesting People,” I sat down with Lewis Howes. Lewis is the author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He’s also an entrepreneur, former Arena League professional football player and...
Ah yes, napping. Do you know how long to nap? There is both an art and a science to the perfect nap. Naps are the perfect way to unplug, even if it’s just for a brief period. Napping is a global phenomenon that begins when we are infants and continues through...
Perceptions surrounding beauty and body types not only vary by culture, but have evolved significantly throughout history. In a visually dynamic attempt to recreate this evolution, BuzzFeed Video showcased a diverse cast of models to depict more than 3,000 years of...
Scar tissue is stronger than regular tissue. Our wounds, our failures and our challenges eventually heal. And if we’re lucky, we become stronger because of them. Today I want to make sure: You heal stronger. You don’t bounce back, you bounce forward. You recover...
I would like to wear pajamas all day, every day. Alas, people don’t seem to like when I do this, so I have to face the facts: Style is a part of presence. Clothing shapes our image. Appearance contributes to our first impression. I’m no fashionista, but I know the...
I stand on stage in front of a packed room. My heart is pounding in my ears. Thump. Thump. In twenty seconds, I have to walk up to the microphone and give an introduction to the audience. A horrible feeling is rising in my chest. Terror. I feel terror. I am an...
You know I love the weird parts of science and today is no exception. I stumbled upon a crazy fact about tongues and had to share it with you. If you are tired of reading, let me entertain you with this video explanation: Here’s the quick read: Did you know that...
Have you ever been in a ragingly dangerous bad mood?A slumpy, frumpy, dumpy funk?This ain’t the good kind of funk that gives you a sick beat and great dance moves. Nope, I’m talking about the burnt-out, stressful funk that hits even the best of us on low...
Are you struggling with burnout? Today’s workers are suffering from a burnout epidemic. It is estimated that 40% of office workers in the United States and Canada are burnt-out and that statistic is even higher in industries like medicine and athletics which have 50%...
Do you know why you eat? We eat because we are hungry. We eat for energy. You might know some of the reasons we crave certain foods, but most of our food decisions come from hidden forces. In fact, Food Psychologist Dr. Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating: Why We...
