Let’s talk about a powerful concept that I’ve discovered after years on the self-improvement journey. This is my Law of Proportional Reward, and it applies…
The wonderful thing about Integral Consciousness (stages Teal and Turquoise in Integral Theory) is that we realise we are continually evolving individuals in a continually…
Let’s learn about magical thinking, carefully tease it apart from deep psychological insight, and discuss how to healthily integrate it. Know that we all pass…
In this article we look at the science behind meditation, focusing on the benefits and effects it reveals in beginners. As a long-term practitioner and…
Let’s look at a few varieties of meditation for negative thoughts. My approach is not to try to cool off negative thoughts and emotions, but…
We tend to lament solitude as though it were a burden spontaneously imposed on us by the changing circumstances of life, unaware of its spiritual…
This is an introduction to the pioneering work of Jean Gebser and his five structures of consciousness, which had a profound influence on later writers…
Let’s look at how to manage and work smart with pain in meditation. Our tendency is to see pain as an enemy. But it can…
A story of five George Harrison songs that capture his spirituality and profound spiritual truth. George Harrison was known as the Quiet Beatle, and for…
If you find that meditation makes you sleepy, in this article I share six tips so you can better navigate it, prevent it from arising,…
This is a whistlestop tour of self-enlightenment and self-help. Too often the processes of transcending the self (enlightenment) and improving the self are viewed in…
When I ask people if they’ve ever tried meditation, they tend to answer: “I’ve tried, but I can’t meditate. It’s too hard.” On the surface,…
Let’s discuss why meditation doesn’t calm your mind or relax you. This is a crucial topic in the meditation world. It seems that newbies equate…
Let’s talk about how to discover the power of meditation. Ultimately, all it requires is consistent daily practice over months and years. Many people start…
What are the best meditation positions? How can we avoid the common errors in posture? And how do we guarantee we’re in the correct position…
Meditation is a powerful ally if we want to train the mind. Practice any kind of real meditation, and you’ll realise that it’s essentially like…
It’s remarkable how much our mental habits and self-image can influence our learning – performance psychology is the study of this phenomenon. If you want…
Let’s talk about the fundamentals of mindset mastery. The beauty of these concepts is that they reveal the power of thought, belief and emotion. We’re…
Today, we answer the question “does talent exist?”, and whether training and practice have any bearing on competence. Most of us put skill down to…
Let’s continue looking at the three stages of mastery proposed by Robert Greene. He analysed many great people in a slew of fields and their…
Let’s look deeply at the three levels of mastery proposed by Robert Greene, who analysed many great people in a slew of fields and their…
Let’s look at the top pros and cons of autodidactism and how to overcome its downsides. If you want to become a serious autodidact, this…
When I picture an autodidact, I see a certain kind of person – and since I love learning subjects by myself, I decided to paint…
Let’s look at the essential principles of the process of mastery of skills. If you want to get good in your pursuits – whether it’s…
Let’s discuss the importance of your mentality, particularly in mastery and learning. Forget talent, forget equipment, forget teachers. In my view, your mentality is the…
This is a guide to transcendental meditation for beginners and a sober take on its effects and ultimate purpose. I hope to inspire you to…
Let’s venture into advanced territory in my favourite meditation system: the Unified Mindfulness method from Shinzen Young. We look at the absolute fundamentals in my…
In this article, we look at the key practices and principles from the two leading modern Zen schools, Rinzai and Soto, including the Zazen techniques…
In this article we look at the work of, Clare Graves, one of the pioneers in developmental psychology. He invented a new psychological framework which…
Let’s look at this powerful Joe Dispenza meditation that you can use to experience enormous personal growth in any domain of life. Though I love…
Let’s cover in detail one of the best-known meditation methods: the U Ba Khin Vipassana meditation system. This is the variety taught at S.N. Goenka…
As I further embody integral consciousness and listen to others thinkers who discuss and apply Integral theory and developmental psychology, a curious phenomenon is becoming…
In this article, we’ll look at the four best guided meditations for beginners and you’ll get the chance to try out several. I’ve chosen these…
In this article, we’ll cover Mahasi Sayadaw’s system for Vipassana meditation, including the four fundamental phases of his practice. This system is based on breathing…
Today we’re going to look at the good and the bad of Spiral Dynamics Stage Green in our personal lives. This is a super practical…
If you want to master skills and reach high level in your pursuits, you’d do very well to apply the 10,000-hour rule ASAP. This is…
Keen to dive into AQAL and understand its implications for your personal life and your view of the world? In this article, we thoroughly introduce…
Let’s look at Stephen Covey’s Four Quadrants of Time Management, an eye-opening productivity tool that’ll help you rethink your time and decide how to direct…
Those who meditate say much about meditation and its benefits, but tend to either overstate or understate its power, so in this article, we’ll look…
In this article we discuss what mindfulness practice is and how it can help you mind your mind. Though mindfulness and meditation are all the…
What is Spiral Dynamics? Let’s look at the fundamentals of the theory. Here you’ll learn the 8 stages,the key insights of this model, and test…
If you repeatedly fail when trying to master new skills, get a new certification or try new hobbies, it may be that you faulter during…
In this article we discuss George Leonard and his four learner types. When learning how to learn, we must be acutely aware of the obstacles…
What if you could achieve a reliable snapshot of your personality and tendencies, helping you better navigate the world and flourish in life? In this…
The connection between meditation and career direction might not be apparent, but when it comes to aligning our career with our authentic passions and desires,…
What is subconscious programming, and what power does it have on our lives? This is self-mastery 101. You simply need to master this to experience…
In this article, we’re going to look at a topic that’s critical for our levels of well-being, happiness and success in life: the scarcity and…
Want to learn how to get shit done? In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn over 60 of the best work habits I could find. This…
Let’s look at 17 ways you can bring mindful moments into your day. Mindfulness meditation is extremely popular right now. After its understated beginnings in…
Let’s look at a powerful meditation exercise you can use to discover your original face – the Self beyond the self. Often the Original Face…