How to use it for a HAPPIER LIFE

You can use second-order thinking in two ways:

1. As a purely mental exercise

2. You can write it down on paper

Consider a decision you have to make.

Look at the most immediate (first-order) effects of making the decision. Then for each effect ask yourself: "And then What?...

On any given day or moment, we can quickly assess our relationship with any of the four kinds of awareness and see which part of the circle we are in. We then can choose to use our tools to move in whatever direction we want. But we can’t redirect unless we know where we ...

Here's what you'll do from there:

1. Write down your affirmation three times as soon as you wake up in the morning.
2. Write down your affirmation six times during the afternoon.
3. Write your affirmation nine times before you go to bed.

Keep in mind, this method (an...