The Art of Self-Development; Create Your Life with PD

When things happen that might lead you to feel down, the first order of business often is to get a different perspective. Then the best thing to do usually is to go out and reach out more. After all, our biggest fears usually don't exist in the real world.

How we approach life change says a lot about who we are as people. This is also why it is no surprise that the most successful people - and the happiest ones - tend to be the most open. Understanding your own natural disposition to change can give you an edge in any situation.

We have all been failed in some ways, big and small, in learning how to best use our minds; whether by our parents and peers or by the education system that was supposed to help us make sense of what is going on around us. The way to make things better is to change our perspective - by rekindling our passion for facts, for people, and for the real world.

If you're ready to do some serious soul-searching to improve the relationship with your significant other, hold on to your hat. This episode goes much deeper than your regular relationship advice, but if you stick with it, the lessons learned can be invaluable.

Independence is one of the most valued traits of any successful person. It is also, in more than one way, a myth. While being able to do things efficiently on your own has very real value, independence shines the most as a combination of skills and abilities, and being connected with other people.

Some people seem to have the ability to be in the right place at the right time, as if by luck or magic. Contrary to popular belief, however, luck is rarely involved. All it takes is to learn the principles - to build your own "karma" for success.

Making the best of your "social" time with other people and your "alone" time with yourself are two different things. The one who can master both has a truly great life ahead of them.

Many of us spend more time on our own than we would otherwise choose to these days, and this gives us a great opportunity for self-growth, appreciation, and increasing our clarity of purpose to make our lives a real-world mirror image of our purpose.

What do astronauts and top athletes have in common? Well, there is more, but one of the main things is the way they use their minds. In fact, professionals in any field are trained to exercise the power of their intellects to visualize success, and think about possibilities and contingencies in ways that virtually guarantee their success. 

Have you ever known a person who just always has bad things happen to them? Who uses all the tricks their brilliant mind can come up with...to not achieve? Learning how this process works shows us - in a way that is crystal-clear - the mindset that when reversed can transform your life.

Becoming your truest self is by no means an easy task. Fortunately you can have two big allies that will support you on your path. Self-awareness and acceptance will lead you throughout and make the journey the best thing that ever happened to you.

Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, with all kinds of skills and abilities. Yet there is one thing - a profound change in perspective - that all great leaders have in common . This is a quality that if you adopt, will get you very far.

Fear is a natural reaction to unfamiliar things, people, or situations. It is an emotion that has evolved to get us out of danger quickly. It still has this function which one day may save your life. Yet, in many everyday situations it will just hold you back. Learning to be comfortable feeling the emotion can not only do away with its negative effects, it can literally propel you forward to a new...

Astronauts are trained to best use all the resources they have, to think on their feet and keep their cool, dealing with any emergency to reach their goal. There are tools and lessons that we can take from that - down to Earth - to always achieve what we want.

What do mental health, learning, and neuro-plasticity have in common? The answer lies in how we approach stress, problems, and life in general.  Most of the health problems people in the developed world have are psychological. We treat them with shiny objects, expensive vacations, and more and more often with drugs - while the healthiest way to make our lives better is often a change of persp...

Finding life's meaning is one of the things from the "not that easy" category, but while the journey will be unique to each one of us, there are things we can do to make sure we're on the right path.

What if you could read twice as fast and remember better? How about ten times faster with enough retention to go far beyond the gist or the outline? We are living in an age where information is the currency, and being able to absorb knowledge faster is a hugely marketable skill. Let's take a look at how you can use your mind to seriously get ahead.

This is a time when learning the skills for success is the easiest (and in a sense the most difficult) it has ever been. We have perceived limitations and other people's highlight reels to compare with at every step of the way. We also have a whole world of knowledge to draw from to help us make anything happen. While on the journey, there are several key principles to create your ideal life that...

Do you know how to listen to yourself? Do you know what your passion is? Can you create one? What would you like to have written on your tombstone? These are some of the questions that can help you get clear on your life path and fully appreciate the journey.

Living a life of being very honest is in effect one of the more difficult things in life, but one that can bring out (and necessitate) a lot of true respect and appreciation for everything and everyone around you.

There are several principles that scammers of all kinds use to get to our wallets and purses. Learn their tricks of the trade to see deception from a mile away.

Sometimes we feel we sabotage ourselves in what we are trying to achieve. But why would we do that to ourselves? There is really no inner enemy trying to prevent our progress or happiness in life. On the contrary, this is a part of us that we lost touch with that tries to keep us safe and well. By communicating better with it, we can easier get what we want.

Can you stay true to who you want to be in your relationship? Does your significant other help you get closer to this vision, or tries to lead you somewhere else? There are all kinds of relationships that can be beneficial to both of you at various times in both of your lives, but relationship growth is very much about honesty and respect – and these questions can lead you to your true keeper.

There is a fine line between being assertive and being aggressive (or passive-aggressive). The details may differ based on culture, but there are a few simple principles to be followed to improve your ability to deal with people more easily and more efficiently in any situation.

You've heard it before: Your network is your net worth. And it's true. Networking (schmucky business meetings aside) - the ability to quickly and easily connect with other people and make meaningful connections - is truly the skill for life. One that requires personal honesty and respect, and that can enrich and empower your life more than any entrepreneurial success in itself ever could.