But your past is a place to be learned from, not a home to be lived in.

Instinct knows so much more than intellect and intuition is smarter than reason.

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The mediocre mind is incapable of understanding the man who refuses to bow blindly to conventional prejudices and chooses instead to express his opinions courageously and honestly.

An addiction to distraction is the death of your creative production.

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.

The soreness of growth is so much less expensive than the devastating costs of regret.

This book is about the journey of an entrepreneur and an artist along with their mentor, an eccentric billionaire, toward personal growth.

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.      Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.      Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:<ul><li>How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements</li><li>A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day</li><li>A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth</li><li>A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed</li><li>“Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world</li></ul>Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

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Personal Development

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Learning & Education

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Mental Health

Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on leadership, personal growth and life management. The bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Who Will Cry When You Die? and The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO and four other books on self-transformation. Robin Sharma is in constant demand internationally as keynote speaker at the conferences of many of the most powerful companies on the planet including Microsoft, Nortel Networks, General Motors, FedEx and IBM. He is a resident of Ontario, Canada. (Barnes and Noble)

Robin S. Sharma

The 5AM Club

Being positive is a difficult reality for many people, so just thinking positive is not enough to shape your entire reality, taking this into account creating new healthy habits that help in this process is essential.Some important habits are: <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Meditation;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Regular physical exercise;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Healthy eating;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hobbies that regulate your mood.</li></ul>

What does it mean to be a positive person?

Too much positivity is not cool, as it blinds us from facing, welcoming and understanding our and other people's feelings and emotions in difficult times. Positive thinking like "this will pass and get better" is ok and indeed very necessary, but crossing that line and devaluing your feelings of dissatisfaction is a dangerous point.

Toxic positivity

Realistic people know how to recognize the negative and positive points of situations and not let themselves be influenced by just one of all the possible views available, such as the example of:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Negative person: a glass half empty;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Positive person: a glass half full;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Realistic person: a glass with only water in half.</li></ol>

Realistic person

"I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter".

"Because we have learned to believe negativity is more realistic, it appears more real than any positive voice".

"It is important for you to have a goal. You simply can't get there if you don't know where you are going".

If you are a very negative person, here are some tips on how to manage these thoughts and be more positive and realistic with the world around you.

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Habits

How to be more positive?

The paradox of knowledge is that as you learn more, you realize how much you don't know.

A barber shaves all those who do not shave themselves.Does the barber shave himself?

The Barber Paradox

If you remove one grain of sand from a heap, is it still a heap?Repeat until you have no heap.

The Sorties Paradox

Does connecting people online lead to increased social isolation in reality?

The Paradox of Social Media

Does accumulating wealth lead to happiness,or does it bring more challenges and stress?

The Paradox of Wealth

Is the pursuit of knowledge a never-ending journey or a destination?

The Paradox of Learning

Unlock the secrets of reality with "100 Paradoxical Perspectives: A Tapestry of Contradictions."🌌 100 mind-bending puzzles/questions that will reshape the way you think!🤯 Ask your friends, colleagues and bend their minds too.🔍 Explore identity, time, and cause-and-effect in a captivating intellectual journey.💭 One Liners, Thought-provoking, engaging, and available NOW!🚀 Elevate your thinking - Grab your copy today! 🌟🔗      <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Paradoxical-Perspectives-Research-Driven-Xplorations-Book-ebook/dp/B0CVV3XW38?crid=2OZR86X0ZIZZW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AtxhJNPJaLgqrQx2NctarOPedohuNEE_kEVrK_m5mUEvCNsReFhKa6_6EGzgZJZWSi7UkvrXd3BukaDrV9_NJCXFYtVaB_IxTIFYha8XbGlJCXEqaZbM4vJaedTZI6gjZBoqxGimJWxi8FchziYsSvrRVKTn7-h0reXoUg_anDL6MYqytrpJFtOJqlABW8Q4TotzdbOFfH7_vQhtlXYDG1rCF9Qreym_A4Bi3Q6UbZhshSg8aByHuUKx432z2zXWVkacfwPiHJ21htd6bHb2laTvsLoCJ7kFByu8uaogWsw.0U6sCSdYJne56DIvpmwxkJH2XMo8oQZWGLMthY6dXYw&dib_tag=se&keywords=rdx+kaushik&qid=1708706778&sprefix=%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=rdx05e-21&linkId=d63d2c331844d23351c4d4f9adf01edb&language=en_IN&ref_=as_li_ss_tl">100 Paradoxical Perspectives</a>📚✨ #ParadoxesBook #MindBendingReads #ElevateYourThinking.

Dive into depths of Paradoxes

Simply put, a paradox is a statement, situation, or question that seems to contradict itself or go against common sense, but when you think about it more deeply, it may actually make sense. It's like a puzzling idea that challenges our usual thinking and can be surprising and thought-provoking.

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Philosophy

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Books

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Entertainment

100 Paradoxical Perspectives

Just as trees draw strength from their roots, we too find resilience and stability by reflecting on our own roots—the values, experiences, and lessons that have shaped who we are. Taking a moment to consider these aspects not only provides us with a solid foundation to navigate life's challenges but also serves as a source of nourishment for personal growth. By using our roots as a guide, we maintain a steadfast identity, allowing us to face difficulties with resilience and authenticity, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.

Take root!

Much like a tree reaching out its branches to absorb sunlight for nourishment, broaden your horizons by exploring the world, pursuing new opportunities, acquiring skills, and gaining new knowledge. Learn to dream, forge new connections with others, and engage in activities that enhance your life.

Extend your branches and grow towards the light

"It is your commitment to the process that will determine your progress"

Nothing is instant; whatever you're trying to do in life, focus on the steps, don't give up when things go wrong, stand strong, and keep moving towards fulfilling your heart’s desires. Adapt to changing times, set realistic expectations, cultivate a positive mindset, and acknowledge that progress may be gradual.

Be patient enough

“It is the time you have wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.”

Lastly, to not become a tree means to avoid becoming a mere utility for others. We should strive not to be like a tree solely valued for its practical uses. Instead, we must prioritize our own worth, live authentically without succumbing to external expectations, pursue our passions, and contribute meaningfully to others, leaving a positive legacy in their lives.

Do not become a tree

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Productivity

Life Lessons from a Tree

In the intricate tapestry of life, we encounter myriad experiences that shape our perceptions and attitudes. From moments of joy to trials of adversity, each instance holds profound lessons waiting to be discovered. Let's embark on a journey of introspection, exploring fundamental truths that guide us through life's twists and turns.

Introduction:

At the core of our existence lies the power to choose our emotional state. Regardless of external circumstances, happiness emanates from within. By cultivating a positive mindset and embracing gratitude, we unlock the door to lasting joy and contentment.

Happiness is a Personal Choice

"Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions."

Just as the tides ebb and flow, so do the seasons of life. Embracing the transient nature of existence allows us to cherish moments of bliss and endure trials with resilience. Remember, both the good and the bad are fleeting; what remains constant is our ability to adapt and evolve.

Everything is Temporary

“Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.”

Despite our innate sense of justice, life often unfolds in unpredictable ways. Adversity may seem unjust, but it is within these challenges that we discover our strength and resilience. Accepting the inherent unpredictability of life liberates us from the shackles of resentment, empowering us to forge our own path forward.

Life Isn't Fair

"Life is never fair, and perhaps it is a good thing for most of us that it is not."

Growth resides beyond the confines of our comfort zone. Embrace uncertainty and dare to venture into the unknown. Whether pursuing a new career path or embarking on a spontaneous adventure, taking calculated risks propels us toward self-discovery and personal fulfillment.

Take Risks in Life

"The biggest risk is not taking any risk. In a world that's changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks."

Amidst the chaos of modern life, the present moment offers sanctuary. By anchoring ourselves in the here and now, we relinquish the burdens of the past and anxieties of the future. Cultivate mindfulness and savor the richness of each moment, for it is in the present that true peace is found.

The Power of Living in the Present

"The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments."

The labyrinth of the mind can ensnare us in a web of endless speculation and doubt. Release the grip of overthinking by embracing mindfulness and focusing on actionable steps. Redirect your energy toward productive endeavors, allowing clarity and purpose to illuminate your path.

The Trap of Overthinking

"Overthinking will not only kill your happiness, it will kill your sense of self."

Within the depths of our soul resides a flame waiting to be ignited. Listen to the whispers of your heart and pursue endeavors that resonate with your true purpose. Whether it be art, entrepreneurship, or humanitarianism, following your passion infuses life with meaning and fulfillment.

Follow Your Passion

Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.

The mind is a double-edged sword, capable of both empowering and sabotaging our endeavors. Cultivate self-awareness and harness the power of positive thinking to overcome self-imposed limitations. By mastering the intricacies of our own psyche, we unlock the potential for profound personal transformation.

Your Mind: Greatest Ally & Adversary

"The mind is everything. What you think you become."

As we navigate the labyrinth of life, let us embrace these timeless truths as guiding beacons illuminating our path. Through conscious choice and unwavering resolve, we transcend adversity and embrace the boundless possibilities that await. Remember, the wisdom to navigate life's journey resides within – trust in yourself, and the universe shall unfold its mysteries before you.

Conclusion:

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Meditation

Navigating Life's Journey: Embracing the Wisdom Within

In the world of emotions, there are two big players: happiness and pleasure. They might seem similar, but they're actually quite different when we look at how our brains handle them. Let's take a closer look, keeping things simple and easy to understand.

Think of pleasure like getting a quick hit of excitement. It's driven by a brain chemical called dopamine, which gives us that rush of feel-good vibes when something nice happens, like eating a tasty snack or winning a game. But here's the catch: it's short-lived. Like when you finish that delicious treat, the good feeling fades fast, leaving you wanting more.

Pleasure: The Quick Fix

"The modern devil is cheap dopamine."

Now, happiness is a whole different ball game. It's more like a steady warmth that sticks around. This feeling comes from serotonin, another brain chemical, and it's what gives us that overall sense of contentment and well-being. Unlike pleasure, which comes and goes in a flash, happiness is like a cozy blanket that wraps around us, making us feel good for the long haul.

Happiness: The Long-Term Glow

"If you want to be happy, be."

Our brains have this cool part called the prefrontal cortex, which is like our internal planner. It helps us think about the future and make decisions based on what's best for us in the long run. So when it comes to choosing between a quick pleasure fix and lasting happiness, our prefrontal cortex is the one that weighs the options and helps us make smart choices.

The Prefrontal Cortex: Our Brain's Planner

“If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree.”

But hold on—there's a sneaky hormone called cortisol that can mess with our happiness plans. It's like our brain's stress alarm, and when it goes off, it can make us feel anxious and worried, getting in the way of our happiness. Luckily, we can learn to manage stress and keep cortisol in check so it doesn't derail our happiness train.

Cortisol: The Stress Alarm

Lower your cortisol level. The happiest people have the lowest level of cortisol, a stress hormone that raises blood pressure and weakens the immune system. Cut the stress-more yoga, less road rage-and you’ll cut your cortisol production.

So, in the end, happiness and pleasure might seem similar, but they're driven by different brain chemicals and play out in different ways. Understanding how our brains handle these emotions can help us make choices that lead to more lasting happiness in the long run.

Key Note:

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Pleasure is akin to a short-term feast, satisfying momentarily, while Happiness resembles a lifetime journey, nourishing and enduring.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pleasure resonates in the body, visceral and fleeting, whereas Happiness emanates from the mind, ethereal and sustained.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pleasure is often taken, consumed like winnings from a casino, while Happiness is found in giving, nurturing like a habitat for humanity.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pleasure is often solitary, indulged in alone like savoring a chocolate cake, while Happiness thrives in social connections, celebrated together like a joyous birthday party.</li></ul>

Summary: A must read !

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Pleasure may be sought through substances like cocaine and heroin, offering temporary highs, while Happiness is cultivated through healthy living and meaningful experiences, transcending mere material consumption.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pleasure carries the risk of addiction, trapping individuals in an endless pursuit of fleeting gratification, whereas Happiness knows no such chains, offering freedom and fulfillment.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">And most importantly: Pleasure is orchestrated by dopamine, flooding our senses with momentary bliss, while Happiness is nurtured by serotonin, fostering enduring contentment and emotional well-being.</li></ul>

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Time Management

Exploring the Brain's Role in Happiness and Pleasure

If being happy is your fundamental goal in life, then you'll have to embark on the journey inward.Happiness, like self-awareness, is an inside job. It stems from the choice to respond to life with acceptance, curiosity, gratitude, and joy.And there's no way you can make a choice unless you first know your options.

Self-Awareness and Happiness

Self-awareness exposes and clarifies those options. It reflects on those life experiences that have shaped your thoughts, triggered your feelings, and inspired your values.It connects your sensory experience in the present to its deep-seated history, and it gives you the opportunity to verify the applicability of that history to the experience at hand.In other words, self-awareness allows you to stand confidently and authentically in the present by helping you own your past.

Self-Awareness

Self-awareness contributes to your daily happiness and confidence. If you want to know how to be more self-aware in your life, this is what you need to do.

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Mindfulness

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Science & Nature

How Self-Awareness Can Help You Be More Happy & Confident

Overthinking has usually been insulted to be the most useless trait of a human. But in this writeup I would be mentioning points to convert this weakness into strength.

How To Convert Overthinking Into Superpower?

When Arjuna(from Mahabharatha) was asked what he saw when he shot the bird....he said he just saw the eye.The most successful people often never think of things that are irrelevant or not under their control.They either eliminate it all together or just accept it the way it is.

Nobody Will Tell You This

1. Make a note of all the things being processed in your mind at a time.2. Then mark the points which are neither urgent nor important.3. These points will form a part of useless noting.....which you don't have to think upon before completing existing work-in-progress. The best you can do is to just "let it go🎵".

Useless Noting

A spark can light a bonfire/ ignite wildfire....depending on the place of origin.Understand the sequence of thoughts at all times going on in your head, to focus them on more productive ones.

Change The Direction

Monitor the times throughout the day when you tend to overthink. Once you start overthinking.....remind yourself the list as previously made and pick the points that were urgent & important to chew upon.

Grab the Idle Time

Cows usually eat food in a go. Then they tend to bring the food from their stomach back into their mouth and chew it again for better digestion.Same way, one can sit idel and stop every rubbish thought and plant in revision points to think of by memorizing and active recall.

Churn Like A Cow

The food for the brain decides the outcome of the success one shall deserve.Our unproductive time influences the productive hours in the day.So, if the choice of unproductive thoughts we process can have a major impact, then choose wisely.

Overthinking When Unproductive

Thoughts in the brain need organisation. This is possible when you spend time with yourself. Meditation can be any activity that boosts control over the mind. It can include painting, singing, cooking or even hiking.

Find Your Meditation

1. Start and end the day with productive thoughts.2. Make time for thinking about self care & self improvement. 3. Stop thinking about people, otherwise what will they think?! ;)4. Fall in the 1% successful club category, by not giving a sh*t to what others will think of you....because no matter what, they will think of you anywhichways.

Pro Tips

If you don't overthink....you are not human.

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Career

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Strategy

Turn Overthinking into Superpower

Words like "improve," "grow," and "evolve" are really just positive expressions for "change."As we all know, the only thing consistent in life is change. But the defining element for the nature and quality of that change is awareness. Without awareness, change has no direction and no higher purpose.

It's all about change.

Being aware of what is going on outside of you is far easier than being aware of what is going on inside of you.
What others say and do, how they say and do it, traffic, weather, politics, love, hatred, kindness, and war - who has time to self-examine when there is so much to focus on "out there"?
And by focusing "out there," you are opening yourself up to being judgmental and placing blame.

Awareness

If you focus on the outside and blaming others, your power evaporates. You can’t change anything because you have no stake in the game. You become and remain a victim. Having no responsibility means you also have no power. And having no power means you can’t affect change when and where you want. As a victim in your own life and relationships, you retreat into defensiveness to protect yourself from a world that you assume is against you.

The problem with blame

What is self-awareness and how does it help in improving relationships? If you're currently in a struggling relationship, here is what you need to do be more aware of yourself and your partner.

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Love & Relationships

How Self-Awareness Can Improve Your Relationship

He was an Austrian neurologist and important psychoanalyst. Freud was the creator of psychoanalysis and the most influential personality in history in the field of psychoanalysis and psychology.Freud was born into a Jewish family in the town of Freiberg in Mähren, then part of the Austrian Empire, now called Příbor in the Czech Republic. He began his studies by using the technique of hypnosis in the treatment of patients diagnosed with hysteria at the time, as a way of accessing their mental contents.

Sigmund Freud (1856-1867)

The conscious level is nothing more than everything that we are aware of in the moment, in the now. It would correspond to the smallest part of the human mind. In it is everything that we can perceive and access intentionally. Unconscious refers to all that mental content that is not available to the person at any given time. It is not only the largest slice of our mind, but also, for Freud, the most important.Almost all the memories we believe are "lost forever", the feelings we ignore are in our unconscious.

Conscious X Unconscious

For psychoanalysis, dreams can reveal desires and traumas or other elements present in our unconscious. For psychoanalysis, dreaming is one of the ways to access the unconscious, a part of the mind that we do not have easy access to.In the book "The Dream Interpretation of Dreams" Freud states that dreams are the fulfillment of a wish. These are hidden desires, desires that we often do not fulfill due to social impositions.

Dreams for Freud

Our conscious mind tries its best to protect us from the "truth" hidden within the unconscious, because for the individual it is painful, so dreams appear confusing and difficult to interpret. However, through free association with a proper psychoanalyst, your dreams can be analyzed in their life context, desires, and reality

Why don't our dreams make sense?

"The dream is a (disguised) fulfillment of a (repressed) desire".

I am particularly passionate about psychoanalysis and Freud's theories, so I will explain a little about dreams in Freud's view in a very punctual and basic way since it is a very dense content. (I remind you that it was the content I saw in psychology school and I make these stashes mainly to exercise my brain, memory and help you and your curiosities, thank you)

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History

Freud and Dreams (Basic Explanation)

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