Marcus Aurelius – How To Build Self Discipline (Stoicism)

Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome, probably the most powerful man on the planet and he strived to improve himself every day. Here are some great tips to develop self discipline from one of the great Stoic thinkers.









1 Find your purpose

2  Count on yourself - commit to your goal

3 Show up everyday consistently

4 Practice voluntary hardship

5 Practice dichotomy of control (what is in your control and what is outside your control)

6 Never play the victim

7 Practice delayed gratification

8 Ignore naysayers

9 Find wise people to emulate (rolemodels)

10 Honestly review your day

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Summary

Become more effective, follow the 7 habits. This is an overview of the great book by Stephen Covey.




The 7 habits of highly effective people summary:

This book, the 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey, has touched millions of people's lives – it's one of, if not THE, most well know success books out there. There are literally 1000's of success books out there, so why should this one be any different? Stephen Covey researched the last 200 years of success literature and found something interesting.. In the last 50 years, most of the books have been focused on the personality ethic - Things like public image, how you dress, how you perform in social interactions, positive mental attitude, skills and techniques to get people to behave in certain ways. These books focus on how to appear rather than how to actually be.

The 7 habits of highly effective people takes an inside out approach – it focuses on the character ethic rather than the personality ethic.

1 - be proactive
2 - begin with the end in mind
3 - put first things first
4 - think win win
5 - seek first to understand then to be understood
6 - synergy
7 - sharpen the saw

The surprising habits of original thinkers

How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals — including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they're the ones who try the most," Grant says. "You need a lot of bad ideas in order to get a few good ones."

Body Language Expert Keynote Mark Bowden at TEDx Toronto — The Importanc...

Here is a very interesting talk by Mark Bowden.

Body language expert keynote speaker, Mark Bowden (https://truthplane.com/) trains and coaches business people in public speaking and presentation skills. He is the public speaking coach and presentation trainer for any executive that needs to stand out, win trust, and gain credibility every time they speak. Voted #1 body language professional in the world for two years running, Mark Bowden is a top keynote speaker on body language and a top expert in body language and nonverbal communication

Mastery: How to Learn Anything Fast | Nishant Kasibhatla

1. Learning means nothing if you don't implement it
2. Deep learning = learning something and using the knowledge in some way to better your self.
3. Shallow learning = only being focused on the Input of knowledge. It is simply intellectual entertainment.
4. Deep learning is > shallow learning
5. How to implement knowledge? Spend twice the time (2x) executing & sharing your knowledge as you would take to learn something
6. Always do a Takeaway :)

How To Reset Your Mind: Dopamine Detox

In this video, I talk about how to reset your mind with a dopamine detox. In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter. It affects many aspects of your behavior, some of which include learning, motivation, and mood.



When dopamine levels are too low, people experience depression, anxiety and overwhelm. If you are someone who struggles with mental health issues, the good news is that you don't have to suffer anymore.



Ready to discover the solution for how to reset your mind and feel better?

After watching this, your brain will not be the same | Lara Boyd | TEDxV...

In a classic research-based TEDx Talk, Dr. Lara Boyd describes how neuroplasticity gives you the power to shape the brain you want. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015.



YouTube Tags: brain science, brain, stroke, neuroplasticity, science, motor learning, identity, TED, TEDxVancouver, TEDxVancouver 2015, Vancouver, TEDx, Rogers Arena, Vancouver speakers, Vancouver conference, ideas worth spreading, great idea,



Our knowledge of the brain is evolving at a breathtaking pace, and Dr. Lara Boyd is positioned at the cutting edge of these discoveries. In 2006, she was recruited by the University of British Columbia to become the Canada Research Chair in Neurobiology and Motor Learning. Since that time she has established the Brain Behaviour Lab, recruited and trained over 40 graduate students, published more than 80 papers and been awarded over $5 million in funding.



Dr. Boyd’s efforts are leading to the development of novel, and more effective, therapeutics for individuals with brain damage, but they are also shedding light on broader applications. By learning new concepts, taking advantage of opportunities, and participating in new activities, you are physically changing who you are, and opening up a world of endless possibility.

The art of being yourself | Caroline McHugh | TEDxMiltonKeynesWomen

How to stop screwing yourself over | Mel Robbins | TEDxSF

Mel Robbins is a married working mother of three, an ivy-educated criminal lawyer, and one of the top career and relationship experts in America.  Widely respected for her grab-'em-by-the-collar advice and tough love, Robbins drills through the mental clutter that stands between people and what they want.  Her approach is smart, effective and entertaining. Five days a week, Mel hosts her own syndicated radio show The Mel Robbins Show, discussing hot topics and giving advice to callers across America.  She is starring in a new series, In-Laws, airing this summer on A&E. In addition, she writes a monthly column for Success Magazine, is a former CNBC contributor and is the co-founder of Advice for Living, Inc., which develops products and television programming with experts in the wellness, health, relationship and career categories.

The person you really need to marry | Tracy McMillan | TEDxOlympicBlvdWomen

Life doesn't give you what you ask for. It gives you the people, places and situations that will help you develop what you've asked for.

The secret to self control | Jonathan Bricker | TEDxRainier

Jonathan Bricker's work has uncovered a scientifically sound approach to behavior change that is twice as effective as most currently practiced methods.  His new methods are driving new norms and new apps for how people quit smoking and decrease obesity, saving many people from an early death.



Jonathan Bricker is an internationally recognized scientific leader in a bold approach called acceptance and commitment therapy. A Stanford researcher called his use of the approach “a breakthrough in behavioral research [that] has major public health implications for the major causes of preventable death.” Bricker and his team, having received $10 million in total federal research grants to study this topic, are rigorously testing this intervention on multiple platforms, including smartphone apps, websites, and telephone coaching. His SmartQuit app for quitting smoking was recently launched and is now in distribution worldwide.



Summary

1) Be aware of the cravings whenever they appear, detect them and think "I'm feeling I'm having a craving for X."

2) Don't fight it. Let the craving rest in your brain and be conscious of it

3) Instead of shaming yourself for giving in to a craving, tell to yourself what you'd say to a friend of yours who's had a slip up.

10 Mind Tricks to Learn Anything Fast!

Summary

1. 0:16 The Sleep Sandwich. (Study-Sleep-Study because while we are asleep our subconscious brain works to get information into the long-term memory.)

2. 2:13 Mastery through modification. (Do not fool yourself into thinking as being competent, try to modify which will eventually lead you to identify your weaknesses.)

3. 3:40 Weaving Subjects. (Interweaving different subjects and styles and subjects helps to solidify information.)

4. 4:26 Chewing Gum. (Decreases stress, Improves concentration, enough said.)

5. 5:01 Intellectual Hydration. (Hydration improves our Brain function.)

6. 7:23 Multiple Mediums. (Blend different mediums, flashcards, diagrams, mind-map, etc.)

7. 8:08 Speed Read. (coz information is doubling every year.)

8. 8:55 Musical Stress Relief. (Do I need to say anything here.)

9. 9:50 Practice in Pieces. (Spaced Repetition helps retain information, see: Ebbinghaus-Forgetting Curve.)

10. 10:38 The Hard Road. (No Shortcuts, Self-Written Notes are always easy to retain.)

Elon Musk: How To Achieve 10x More Than Your Peers

1. Clarify your values

2. Imagine an amazing future

3. Persevere and fail a whole bunch

How to quickly get out of a rut

Summary

1. Do something (1:53)

2. Reward yourself for small wins (3:55)



3. Work on progressive overload (5:55)

15 Steps To Master Self-Discipline

Summary

1) Define a goal worth fighting for 2:38

2) Deconstruct the goal 5:10

3) Make a daily plan that if followed will get you to your goal 7:00

4) Remove temptations or distractions 8:31

5) Prioritize the goal before anything else 9:49

6) Don't wait for it to feel right 10:59

7) Force yourself to do it 12:27

8) Find role-models who inspire you 13:53

9) Schedule breaks, treats & rewards for yourself 15:13

10) Failure - Even for one day - is not an option 16:33

11) Keep track of your progress 18:12

12) Set monthly milestones 19:20

13) Self-analyse your progress (even is written "process: :D) 21:07

14) Remove negative habits 22:34

15) Just keep pushing for 50 days straight 24:14

How To Meditate For Beginners - A Definitive Guide

Here's an easy to follow guide that covers exactly how to meditate for beginners. In this comprehensive guide we will cover exactly: where to meditate, how to meditate, what to do with your mind, how long to do it for, and even how long before you start seeing benefits.

Epictetus - LIFE CHANGING Quotes - STOICISM

Epictetus was a Greek Stoic philosopher. Whats incredible is that He was born a Slave. He lived in Rome until he was banishment, when he then went to Greece for the rest of his life. His teachings were written down and published by his pupil Arrian in his Discourses and Enchiridion.

The first 20 hours -- how to learn anything | Josh Kaufman | TEDxCSU

Josh Kaufman is the author of the #1 international bestseller, 'The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business', as well as the upcoming book 'The First 20 Hours: Mastering the Toughest Part of Learning Anything.' Josh specializes in teaching people from all walks of life how to master practical knowledge and skills. In his talk, he shares how having his first child inspired him to approach learning in a whole new way.







Summary


1. Deconstruct the skill.

2. Learn enough to self-correct.

3. Remove practice barriers.

4. Practice at least 20 hours

Learn How To Control Your Mind (USE This To BrainWash Yourself)

Hooked, Hacked, Hijacked: Reclaim Your Brain from Addictive Living: Dr. ...

Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness. Triathlete and marathoner, Dr. Peeke is nationally known as the "doc who walks the talk" inspiring through example. Dr. Peeke is the lifestyle expert for WebMD's 90 million members, and a regular blogger on cutting edge science in health and wellness. Presently, Dr. Peeke is Senior Science Advisor to Elements Behavioral Health, the nation's most preeminent network of eating disorders and addiction centers. Her current research focuses on how addictive behaviors have subtly and often profoundly penetrated daily lifestyle habits