The Law of Envy In some parts of the world, the idea of the “evil eye” still exists. These people believe that a look of envy can have physical repercussions, such as illnesses or bad luck. Envy is an old emotion, it is tempting to think that we have outgrown it, that only children feel envy, … Read more
The Law of Repression People are not what they seem. Beneath their polite exterior is a dark side filled with insecurities and aggressive, selfish impulses that are repressed and carefully concealed. Richard Nixon Richard Nixon was a man who publicly valued the ideals of hard work, ambition and resilience. He set an example for others and … Read more
The Law of Self-Sabotage The greatest discovery of my generation is the fact that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. William James Anton Chekhov came from a poor family in Russia. His father was a merchant by had an artist’s temperament, he drank frequently and took out his anger … Read more
There is an interesting recording of Alan Watts where he discusses three ideas that touch on the question: What do you really want? Of course, there is nothing original about the question itself. But there was wisdom in the way Alan Watts addressed it. He talked about several concepts worth reflecting on. The first is … Read more
The Law of Defensiveness Lyndon Johnson had a humble background. He grew up in Texas and early on learned about the importance of hard work. In his rise to power, he exhibited all the right characteristics of a competent politician. He was studious, he attended every parliamentary session, he took detailed notes – of even … Read more
The Law of Shortsightedness I can calculate the motion of bodies, but not the madness of people. – Isaac Newton There is an animal part of you that is highly tuned to the present – the latest news and trends, the opinions of people around you, or whatever is most dramatic. You should learn to … Read more
The Divide-And-Conquer Strategy In division there is weakness. The two things we take from this is to be wary of being divided ourselves as individuals, as groups, and to understand that the best way to fight an enemy is to divide them first. The Battle of Marathon In what was considered a defining war for … Read more
The Law of Covetousness Too much presence suffocates us, while a little absence sparks our interest. We want to possess what we do not have – the object of our fantasies. Create mystery around you to attract others to you. Dangle in front of them what they are missing, what they are forbidden to have, … Read more
The Law of Compulsive Behavior You should take the behavior of people seriously. If you see someone act in a peculiar way, do not turn a blind eye, but take note of their behavior – they are bound to repeat it. It is a mistake to think that people act randomly, or that their past … Read more
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a classic by Stephan Covey that offers insights into productivity, teamwork, and self-management. Few books I can think of truly has the capacity to transform people the way this book does, not only because of the value of the ideas themselves, but because of the style in … Read more