Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

How Spacing Out Can Unlock Your Most Productive and Creative Self by Manoush Zomorodi Boredom is healthy – it forces creativity in your brain. It is necessary – open gateway to feeding, nurturing, cultivating thoughts State of mind – positive-construction daydreaming Productive – find meaning at every level of existence A wake up call –…

Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children Main things that Jewish thinkers are crucial to raising children Accept that your children are both unique and ordinary Teach them to honor their parents and respect others – family, friends, teachers, and the community Teach them to be resilient, self-reliant, and courageous Teach them to be grateful…

“The Work” : A few basic principles: Notice when your thoughts argue with reality Stay in your own business (stay in the “I” rather than the “you” or “they”) Meet your thoughts with understand (be kind to yourself) Become aware of your stories that you tell yourself (they’re just stories) Look for the thought behind…

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By Reed K Holden and Mark R Burton 1. Replace the discounting habit If you talk with customers about price, there is no price that is going to be low enough. Start with value. If asked for a discount, start with “what do you know about us and how confident are you that we can…

By Guy Kawasaki In business and personal interactions, your goal is not merely to get what you want but bring about a voluntary, enduring, and delightful change in other people. When people see how your magic works — manufacturing, brewing, cooking, designing — they develop an interest in what you do, and they are more…

By Adele Farber and Elaine Mazlish How the teachings of famed child psychologist Dr Haim G Ginott helped a group of parents and children find new understanding and fulfillment in family relationships. “The language I use does not evaluate. I avoid expressions which judge a child’s character or ability. I steer clear of words like…

by Adele Farber & Elaine Mazlish How to Step In so you can Step Out and let the kid grow. Instead of dismissing negative feelings, acknowledge the feelings Don’t react, simply show that you understand what’s causing the negative feelings. (“He said I’m stupid.” “That makes you feel mad.”) Give people in fantasy what they…

by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Chapter 1: Helping Children Deal with Their Feelings Listen with full attention Acknowledge their feelings with a word – “Oh…” “Mmm . . .” “I see.” Give their feelings a name. (You are angry!) Give them their wishes in fantasy (I wish I had that right now, too) Chapter…

How to use social media, online video, mobile applications, blogs, news releases, and viral marketing to reach buyers directly. The New Rules for Marketing Marketing is more than just advertising PR is for more than just a mainstream media audience You are what you publish People want authenticity, not spin People want participation, not propaganda…