Category Archives: Psychology

Three-Storey Ethos: Listen To Comic Book Icon Chris Ware Explain The Mysteries Of “Building Stories”

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Brent Lambert

Born December 28, 1967, Chris Ware is the renowned comic book artist and cartoonist best knonw for his groundbreaking Acme Novelty Library series (20 issues, 1993-present) and the graphic novels Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid On Earth (2000) and Building Stories (2012). Famous for his exploration of … Continue reading →

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Buddha, Joan Of Arc & Even Luke Skywalker Shared This #1 Trait That Best Predicts Elite Performance

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Brent Lambert

The Greater Good Science Center (GGSC), based out of the University of California, Berkeley, is unique in its commitment to both science and practice: not only does the organization sponsor groundbreaking scientific research into social and emotional well-being, they also help people … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Philosophy, Psychology, Society | Tagged Greater Good: The Science Of A Meaningful Life, Grit, happiness, Inner Strength, The Greater Good Science Center | Leave a comment

Watch This “CBS This Morning” Report On The Surprising Secrets Of “Happy Couples” & The New Normal

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Brent Lambert

“You can’t compare yourself to others,” is a common and reasonable attitude on our own individual paths to happiness. When it comes to coupledom, however, it’s hard not to compare — and according to a new book on “what is … Continue reading →

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From Gladwell To Godin To Rashid: Read The Most Powerful Observations Of Living In A World Of Brands

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Brent Lambert

In 2013 it is nearly impossible to be engaged in modern life without encountering and interacting with brands. The presence and implications of brands have not only become interwoven with our national identities and cultures (i.e. Apple = America, NHL … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Books, Design, Philosophy, Psychology | Tagged Brain Pickings, Debbie Millman, Debbie Millman's "Brand Thinking And Other Noble Pursuits", The Power of Brands, The Psychology of Brands | Leave a comment

75 Years In The Making: Harvard Just Released Its Epic Study On What Men Need To Live A Happy Life

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Brent Lambert

In 1938 Harvard University began following 268 male undergraduate students and kicked off the longest-running longitudinal studies of human development in history. The study’s goal was to determine as best as possible what factors contribute most strongly to human flourishing. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Health, Psychology, Science, Spirituality | Tagged happiness, Harvard University, Men and Happiness, The Grant Study on Happiness, The Meaning of Life | Leave a comment

Banner Photo #125: Philosopher Alan Watts On The Question “What If Money Didn’t Matter?”

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Brent Lambert

In the Western World, the words “freedom” and “capitalism” are often used interchangeably. This synonymity, of course, began with The American Revolution and the founding of democracy. In Denys Arcand’s 2003 film The Barbarian Invasions, it was put best when one character … Continue reading →

Posted in Banner Photos, Business, Inspiration, Philosophy, Psychology, Society | Tagged Alan Watts, Capitalism, Democracy, Evoke & Evolve, Money, The Meaning of Life | Leave a comment

The Power Of Now: Watch Sam Harris Explain Importance Of The Present Moment In “It Is Always Now”

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Brent Lambert

Not long after the death of his close friend Christopher Hitchens, neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris was scheduled to give a lecture at a speaking engagement. Whatever his original topic had been, Harris changed it at the last minute and … Continue reading →

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Stressed At Work? New Study Shows Everybody Is, And Explains How It’s Getting Worse Each Year

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Brent Lambert

According to a new study conducted by Harris Interactive for Everest College, a whopping 83% of people questioned said they are stressed about their work — up from 73% last year. The #1 reason is that people feel they are … Continue reading →

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