Small businesses traditionally have a very high failure rate. In fact, 80 percent of small businesses fail in the first five years. But the problem isn’t the business idea; the problem is that the company neglects to follow a few basic principles, which can result in lost revenue.

It is possible to break free from intellectual labels if you want. And it’s totally possible to develop what psychologist, Carol Dweck, refers to as a growth mindset to enhance your brilliance.

How did we, as a culture, get so obsessed with being so productive at work? Well, except for some of the younger millennials—this group seems a bit more chill when it comes to peak performance on the job. But as part of the general workforce, most of us feel a little guilty when things aren’t […]

What do all successful people have in common? Believe it or not, the motivation to be successful doesn’t have anything to do with making money.

Do you find yourself racing for a cookie or soft drink every time your blood sugar drops? This is a common occurrence for many people . . . so if you do it, you’re definitely not alone.  Becoming a creature of habit doesn’t have to be a bad thing. While the initial steps to maintaining […]

Don’t get me wrong. I love Nike. But if you’re interested in achieving amazing things in your lifetime, and feeling a continuous sense of pride at your accomplishments… then you need to hear a little bit more than  “Just Do It” …

How reliable are memories? According to neuroscience, not so much. When we store memories we often miss details, and when we recall memories, we distort them a little each time. Once a memory’s in there, it becomes nearly impossible to distinguish between reality, and the bits our brain fabricated. Multiple studies have even shown how […]

Have you ever dieted, lost weight, and then gained it all back? (Going off of statistics, I’m guessing the answer’s “yes”) The diet scene is a little controversial. With thousands of diets to choose from, it’s tough to know what’s “healthy.” For making the best choice,  we say the right diet begins with having the right […]

If you’re like most people, you have at least one bad habit that drives you nuts… If you’re a parent it gets worse — you’re harming not just you, but your family too. We all know kids imitate everything. If you have kids, I bet they’ve embarrassed you at least once or twice. Have you […]

“The Oculus Best Practices guide may be the most substantial thing ever written on applied sensorimotor neuroscience” -From the Twitter of neuroscience expert, Beau Cronin Whew. That’s a mouthful. Here’s why it’s true…