The universe is change, our life is what our thoughts make it

I I know one thing that I know nothing

I know something about you without knowing you. I bet you spend A LOT of time in your head. You know, thinking, worrying, stressing, freaking out -- call it whatever you want. I call it a preoccupied mind. And with what?99% of your thoughts are useless. William James, once the leading psychologist in America, and one of the founders of the philosophical school of pragmatism, put it best:"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."Pragmatism believes that the mind is a tool. Your mind should work for you, not against you. People who don't master their mind, don't believe it's possible.They say: "I can't help but thinking these things."Well, you can TAKE CONTROL of your mind with enough practice. I've done it. And in THINK STRAIGHT, I share exactly how. It's a quick read and you can use it to immediately to improve your thinking.You have the ability to decide what you think. Or, you can choose NOT to think.And that is one of the most important and most practical things you can learn in life. Before I learned that skill, I would spend hours and hours inside my head.Just think about how much you think.- "I wonder what my boss thinks?"- "What happens if I screw up and lose my job?"- "What if my business never takes off?"- "Does she love me?"- "Why does my life suck?"- "What if I get cancer?"- "I can't finish anything. What's wrong with me?And the list goes on.THINK STRAIGHT reveals the recipe for taking control of your mind so you can improve your life, career, relationships, business.I wrote this little book in a way that you can read it more than once. And I hope that this book serves as an anchor to you--especially during trying times.The mind is the most powerful tool on earth. Change the way you think. And you'll change your life.

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Darius Foroux (pronounced as Da-reeus Fo-roo) is the author of 7 books, and the creator of 6 online courses. He writes about productivity, business, and wealth building. His ideas and work have been featured in TIME, NBC, Fast Company, Inc., Observer, and many more publications. Until now, more than 30 million people have read his articles.

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THINK STRAIGHT: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life

1.	The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us	2.	The Rise and Fall of Motivation 2.0	3.	The Three Elements of True Motivation	4.	Autonomy	5.	Mastery	6.	Purpose	7.	Type I and Type X Behaviors	8.	The Seven Deadly Flaws of Carrots and Sticks	9.	The Sawyer Effect	10.	The Goldilocks Tasks	11.	The Importance of Flow	12.	Creating a Motivation 3.0 Environment	13.	The Power of Purpose-Driven Goals	14.	The Role of Feedback	15.	Motivation in the Workplace

Topics You’ll Master Today

Pink argues that the traditional reward and punishment system (Motivation 2.0) is outdated. Research shows that intrinsic motivators—autonomy, mastery, and purpose—drive us more effectively than external rewards. 	“The secret to high performance isn’t rewards and punishments, but that unseen intrinsic drive.”

The Surprising Truth Behind What Motivates Us

Motivation 2.0, based on external rewards, worked well for routine tasks but falters in modern, creative work. Pink traces its historical roots and explains why it’s ineffective for today’s challenges. 	“Our current operating system, Motivation 2.0, is built entirely around external carrots and sticks.”

The Rise & Fall of Motivation 2.0

True motivation comprises three elements: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. These intrinsic motivators inspire greater performance and satisfaction than extrinsic rewards. 	“Autonomy, mastery, and purpose are the building blocks of a new way of doing things.”

The 3 Elements of True Motivation

Autonomy involves having control over our work. Pink suggests that giving employees more autonomy—over task, time, team, and technique—leads to higher engagement and productivity. 	“People need autonomy over what they do, when they do it, how they do it, and who they do it with.”

Autonomy

Mastery is the desire to get better at something that matters. Pink emphasizes the importance of a growth mindset and deliberate practice in achieving mastery. 	“Mastery is a mindset; it requires the capacity to see your abilities not as finite, but as infinitely improvable.”

Mastery

Purpose is the yearning to do what we do in the service of something larger than ourselves. Pink argues that having a sense of purpose enhances motivation and fulfillment. 	“The most deeply motivated people—harnessing the power of intrinsic motivation—are purpose maximizers.”

Purpose

Type I behavior is fueled by intrinsic desires, while Type X behavior is driven by extrinsic rewards. Pink argues that Type I leads to better long-term outcomes and satisfaction. 	“Type I behavior promotes greater health, happiness, and long-term success.”

Type I & Type X Behaviours

Pink identifies seven flaws of the carrot-and-stick approach: they can extinguish intrinsic motivation, diminish performance, crush creativity, crowd out good behavior, encourage cheating, shortcuts, and unethical behavior, become addictive, and foster short-term thinking. 	“Extrinsic rewards and punishments can backfire and lead to the exact opposite of what they aim to achieve.”

The 7 Deadly Flaws of Carrots & Sticks

The Sawyer Effect refers to the phenomenon where rewards turn enjoyable tasks into work. Named after Tom Sawyer, it shows how extrinsic rewards can diminish intrinsic motivation. 	“Rewards can turn an interesting task into a drudge and play into work.”

The Sawyer Effect

Goldilocks tasks are those that are neither too hard nor too easy but just right. These tasks challenge us and keep us engaged, promoting flow and intrinsic motivation. 	“People are most motivated when working on tasks that are in the Goldilocks zone—not too easy, not too difficult.”

The Goldilocks Tasks

Flow is a state of complete absorption in an activity. Pink explains how achieving flow is essential for motivation and how to design tasks to promote it. 	“Flow is the optimal state of intrinsic motivation where we feel and perform our best.”

The Importance of Flow

Pink outlines steps to create an environment that fosters Motivation 3.0, which emphasizes autonomy, mastery, and purpose. He provides practical tips for leaders and organizations. 	“Organizations should create environments that foster autonomy, mastery, and purpose.”

Cresting a Motivation 3.0 Environment

Purpose-driven goals align personal and organizational objectives, providing deeper motivation. Pink highlights how meaningful goals can inspire and sustain long-term efforts. 	“When the profit motive becomes unmoored from the purpose motive, bad things happen.”

The Power of Purpose Driven Goals

Regular, constructive feedback is crucial for mastery. Pink discusses the importance of feedback loops in maintaining motivation and guiding improvement. 	“Feedback is a critical component of the cycle of intrinsic motivation and mastery.”

The Role of Feedback

Pink concludes with insights on applying these principles in the workplace. He advocates for leadership that fosters intrinsic motivation through supportive policies and practices. 	“To unleash motivation, we must shift from command-and-control to a more autonomy-supportive approach.”

Motivation in the Workspace

1.	Motivation 2.0’s Limits: Traditional rewards are less effective for modern tasks.	2.	True Motivation: Autonomy, mastery, and purpose drive us more deeply.	3.	Autonomy’s Role: Control over work boosts engagement and productivity.	4.	Mastery: Continuous improvement and growth mindset fuel motivation.	5.	Purpose’s Power: Working for a larger cause enhances fulfillment.

6.	Type I vs. Type X: Intrinsic motivation (Type I) leads to better outcomes.	7.	Carrot and Stick Flaws: Extrinsic rewards can harm motivation and performance.	8.	Sawyer Effect: Rewards can turn enjoyable tasks into chores.	9.	Goldilocks Tasks: Optimal challenges keep us engaged and motivated.	10.	Achieving Flow: Complete absorption in tasks boosts performance.

11.	Motivation 3.0 Environment: Creating supportive environments fosters intrinsic motivation.	12.	Purpose-Driven Goals: Meaningful goals inspire sustained efforts.	13.	Feedback Importance: Constructive feedback guides improvement.	14.	Workplace Application: Leadership should foster autonomy, mastery, and purpose.	15.	New Approach Needed: Shifting to autonomy-supportive leadership unleashes motivation.

Empathy is about standing in someone else's shoes, feeling with his or her heart, seeing with his or her eyes.

Embark on a journey to understand what “really” motivates us.

Forget everything you thought you knew about how to motivate people - at work, at school, at home. It's wrong. As Daniel H. Pink explains in his new and paradigm-shattering book DRIVE: THE SURPRISING TRUTH ABOUT WHAT MOTIVATES US, the secret to high performance and satisfaction in today's world is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does - and how that affects every aspect of our lives. He demonstrates that while the old-fashioned carrot-and-stick approach worked successfully in the 20th century, it's precisely the wrong way to motivate people for today's challenges. In DRIVE, he reveals the three elements of true motivation: AUTONOMY - the desire to direct our own lives; MASTERY - the urge to get better and better at something that matters; PURPOSE - the yearning to do what we do in the service of something larger than ourselves. Along the way, he takes us to companies that are enlisting new approaches to motivation and introduces us to the scientists and entrepreneurs who are pointing a bold way forward. DRIVE is bursting with big ideas - the rare book that will change how you think and transform how you live.

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Daniel H. Pink is the author of six provocative books — including his newest, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. WHEN has spent 4 months on the New York Times bestseller list and was named a Best Book of 2018 by Amazon and iBooks. Dan's other books include the long-running New York Times bestseller A Whole New Mind and the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into 39 languages. He and his wife, who live in Washington, DC, have three children -- a college senior, a college sophomore, and a high school sophomore. 

Daniel H. Pink

Drive

If you find yourself on the outside because you look or act different you will spend the rest of your time as a new guy fighting an inward battle or tug-of-war.

And for those of you who, at the very reading of these words, are reliving the detrimental mistakes you’ve made in the past it’s NEVER too late to start fresh and anew.

Leaders put others first. They lead by example and appropriately challenge and encourage those they lead. They empower those they are responsible for, give feedback on areas for improvement and strengthen their team by emphasizing positive values, beliefs, actions and words.

In other words, what we choose to focus on has a direct impact on the end result.

Life and its challenges are simply what we make of them.

Your direction, after all, determines your destiny.

Former Navy SEAL Phillip Koontz provides an authentic perspective on his journey in the Navy Special Warfare Command in The Truth Behind My Trident: Overcoming Life and Business Obstacles the Navy SEAL Way. Koontz tells the true stories of his journey leading up to, during, and after his time with the SEALs. He demonstrates how the lessons learned through those trials and tribulations can arm you with the tools to overcome the personal and professional obstacles in your life.

Understand yourself and those around you.

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The Truth Behind My Trident

"the nature which is the reason for your presence,one day when you are done will also demand your removal.you didn't decide your birth so you can't complain your death,make sure you do everything u intended to do and retire satisfied "

Mortality

Meditations (Medieval Greek: Τὰ εἰς ἑαυτόν, romanized: Ta eis he'auton, lit. 'things to one's self') is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Koine Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova (modern-day Hron) and the second book was written at Carnuntum.

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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 AD and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known, noncontemporaneously, as the Five Good Emperors and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an age of relative peace, calmness and stability for the Roman Empire lasting from 27 BC to 180 AD.

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Instead of seeking motivation from external sources like money, praise, or instant gratification, focus on building intrinsic motivation.Example: A student studying for an exam solely for the reward of a good grade might lose motivation if the reward isn't immediate or as expected. However, a student who finds the subject interesting and enjoys learning will likely be more intrinsically motivated to study.

Avoid relying on external rewards or quick fixes for motivation

Discover the joy and fulfillment in the process of working towards a goal, rather than solely focusing on the end result.Example: A runner might find satisfaction in the physical challenge and mental clarity gained from training, even if they don't win a race.

Find intrinsic satisfaction in the effort itself

Overwhelmingly large goals can be discouraging. By breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps, you can create a sense of progress and accomplishment.Example: If your goal is to write a novel, break it down into chapters, then scenes, and finally paragraphs. Celebrate completing each chapter.

Break down large goals into smaller, achievable steps

Recognizing and rewarding your progress, no matter how small, reinforces positive behavior and keeps motivation high.Example: If you're trying to eat healthier, celebrate choosing a salad over fries or going for a short walk.

Celebrate small wins along the way

Mindfulness helps you focus on the present moment, reducing distractions and increasing your ability to enjoy the task at hand.Example: While working on a project, try to avoid multitasking or checking your phone. Instead, focus on the task at hand and be fully present in the moment.

Practice mindfulness to stay present and engaged in the task

By shifting our focus from the end result to the process, we can harness the power of dopamine to create lasting motivation and achieve our goals.

Conclusion

Andrew Huberman's guidance on sustainable motivation

Dr. Andrew Huberman shares a practical daily protocol to help regulate your dopamine levels and achieve more motivation and focus.

Andrew D. Huberman is an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the department of neurobiology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. 

Speaker: Andrew Huberman
YouTube: @hubermanlab 
Original Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmOF0crdyRU&t=642s

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Your thoughts shape your reality. Positive, focused thinking leads to success, while negative thoughts hinder it.

It is What You Think That Matters

A, strong passionate desire is essential for success. It drives you to overcome obstacles and persist until you achieve your goals.

A Burning Desire￼

Cultivate relentless determination. Stay focused and resilient, pushing through challenges to reach your goals.

Become an Unstoppable Force

Channel sexual energy into creative and productive endeavors. This powerful force can significantly enhance motivation and achievement.

Sex Energy

Identify and conquer the six major fears: poverty, criticism, ill health, loss of love, old age, and death. Overcoming these fears is crucial for achieving success.

Six Ghosts of Fear

"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."

5 Keys to Success from ‘Think and Grow Rich

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Old but gold. Here are my top 5 takeaways from Napoleon Hill’s classic on why your mindset is the single most important factor for any success in life – Think and Grow Rich. 

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Top 5 takeaways from Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich:
00:00 Intro
00:54 1. It is What You Think That Matters
02:26 2. A Burning Desire
04:53 3. Become an Unstoppable Force
07:02 4. Sexual Energy
08:54 5. The Six Ghosts of Fear

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TL;DW:
- It is what you THINK that matters 
- God seems to throw himself on the side of the man who knows exactly what he wants, if he is determined to get just that
- A quitter never wins, and a winner never quits
- Sex desire is the most powerful of all human desires – use its energy to your advantage
- You must conquer your fears before you can achieve greatness

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Make a list of all the things you have to do. Break your workload down ito manageable chunks. Prioritize. Schedule your time realistically. Begin studying early, with an hour or two per day, and slowly build as the exam approaches.

"I Don't Know where to Begin"

Preview. Survey your syllabus, reading material, and notes. Identify the most important topics emphasized, and areas still not understood. Previewing saves time, by helping you organize and focus in on the main topics.

"I've Got So Much to Study... And so Little Time"

Get actively involved with the text as you read. Ask yourself, "What is important to remember about this section?" Take notes or underline key concepts. Discuss the material with others in your class. Stay on the offensive.

"This Stuff is so Dry, I can't Even Stay Awake Reading It"

Elaborate. We remember best the things that are most meaningful to us. As you are reading, try to elaborate upon new information with your own examples. Try to integrate what you're studying with what you already know. You will be able to remember new material better if you can link it to something that's already meaningful to you. Try using methods like chunking and making mnemonics.

"I Read It. I Understand It. But I Just Can't Get it To Sink In"

Test yourself. Make up questions about key sections in notes or reading. Examine the relationships between concepts and sections. Often, imply by changing section headings you can generate many effective questions.

"I Guess I Understand It"

Organize : Information is recalled better if it is represented in an organized framework that will make retrieval more systematic. Write chapter outlines of summaries; emphasize relationships between sections. Group information into categories or hierarchies, where possible. Information Mapping : Draw up a matrix to organize and interrelate material.

"There's Too Much to Remember"

Review. After reading a section, try to recall the information contained in it. Try answering the questions you made up for that section. If you cannot recall enough, re-read portions you had trouble remembering. The more time you spend studying, the more you tend to recall. Even after the point where information can be perfectly recalled, further study makes the material less likely to be forgotten entirely. How you organize and integrate new information is still more important than how much time you spend studying.

"I Knew It A Minute Ago"

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Hi there friend! I'm enlisting some common problems that you must have encountered while studying and their solutions that I personally use to study effectively.

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Understand that it's impossible to meet everyone's expectations. Recognize your boundaries and prioritize your well-being.

Accept Your Limitations

Identify what truly matters to you. Let your values guide your decisions, ensuring that your actions align with your beliefs rather than others' opinions.

Define Your Values

Stay true to yourself. Authenticity attracts genuine connections and fosters a sense of fulfillment that external approval cannot provide.

Embrace Authenticity

Establish clear boundaries to protect your time and energy. Communicate these boundaries assertively to avoid being overwhelmed by others' demands.

Set Boundaries

Invest in relationships that uplift and support you. Surround yourself with people who respect and appreciate you for who you are.

Focus on Quality Relationships

Be kind to yourself. Acknowledge your efforts and progress, even if they don't always lead to universal approval.

Practice Self-Compassion

Saying no is a powerful tool for maintaining balance. Decline requests that conflict with your values or deplete your resources.

Learn to Say No

Perfectionism often stems from a desire to please everyone. Accept that mistakes and imperfections are part of growth and learning.

Let Go of Perfectionism

Value feedback from trusted sources that aim to help you improve. Disregard criticism that lacks constructive intent or comes from people who don't have your best interests at heart.

Seek Constructive Feedback

Embrace what makes you different. Your unique perspective and abilities contribute to a diverse and vibrant world.

Celebrate Your Uniqueness

Dedicate time to activities that rejuvenate and energize you. Self-care is essential for maintaining mental and emotional health.

Prioritize Self-Care

"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are."

Embrace Authenticity and Balance. Discover how to embrace authenticity and balance in your life by understanding the importance of self-preservation and the impossibility of pleasing everyone.

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Mastering the Art of Self-Preservation: You Can't Please Everyone

I’ve relied on SMART goals my whole life.I never left them since I got to know them almost ten years ago. But there comes a day when we need a change. Even if just for a bit.For me, that change was a DUMB goal. And I’ve been using it for a couple of months now.They allowed me to take a deep breath. They were the fresh air my lungs needed. And since it has been a great experience, I plan to try it again.

The Strategy That Will Uplift Your Life

DUMB goals are a new strategy that rejects almost everything SMART goals have taught us. The SMART strategy focuses on creating systemic goals you can achieve following a pattern. So, all your goals will be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Specific: your goal must be as specific as a single sentence. This is the only way to focus on one thing without any distractions.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Measurable: SMART goals focus on a simple action you repeat with consistency. But you have to know how much of it you must do. How many repetitions? How much time?</li></ol>

What Have SMART Goals Taught Us? (1)

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Achievable: SMART goals only have one purpose — achieving the goal. So you should assess its achievability before you even start. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Relevant: if it doesn’t change your life, it doesn’t matter. The only way you will reach your goal is when it matters. It must give you some improvement. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Time-bound: limit your goal’s length in mandatory boundaries. You can’t work towards a goal all your life. You haven’t split it into specific and achievable steps yet if it happens. </li></ol>Now, take this SMART summary and throw it out of the window. DUMB goals are the exact opposite. Or, at least, they try to be.

What Have SMART Goals Taught Us? (2)

You are reading an excerpt from <a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/">The Challenge</a>, a newsletter where I discuss self-improvement, goal-setting, habits, time management, and health tips and tricks.Every week, you will get the following:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">a challenge to pursue to improve your life</li><li class="ql-align-justify">an infographic to track it.</li></ul><a href="https://cosmopolitanmindset.substack.com/subscribe">Subscribe now</a> and start your first challenge.

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DUMB goals don’t care about specificity, measurability, and time boundaries. Their only goal is to make you set inspirational and emotionally engaging goals. Also, they should be more intuitive and creative than traditional SMART goals.So, what does DUMB stay for?<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">D = Dream-given </li><li class="ql-align-justify">U = Uplifting </li><li class="ql-align-justify">M = Method-friendly </li><li class="ql-align-justify">B = Behavior-triggered </li></ul>Let’s analyze each step.

What are DUMB Goals?

Goals should always start with a big, inspiring dream that stretches your capabilities.You are allowed to dream with DUMB goals. And your dream could become true if you take actionable steps towards it.Without a dream, you won’t always have the motivation to do what’s necessary. So dream big! <a href="https://www.cosmopolitanmindset.com/the-hidden-reason-you-havent-found-your-life-purpose-yet/">Find a purpose </a>. And you will never lack motivation.Also, you don’t need to know the exact steps that bring you to your dream now. Focus on defining the first steps. And you’ll be good to go.

1 — Dream-Given

Ensure your goal uplifts your energy and motivation.Most of my SMART goals drained all my energy daily. So, I abandoned them soon. But with DUMB goals, it’s different.Find a way to make the goal fill you with energy. It has to give you a daily or weekly pump of motivation and excitement. Or it won’t work.I write The Challenge weekly for the instant gratification each new subscriber and interaction gives me, for example.Living thanks to The Challenge is my dream. But without those daily motivators, I don’t know if I would have kept doing it.

2 — Uplifting

The goal should align with a method that makes it achievable.Look, I told you DUMB goals reject everything about SMART goals. And for most things, it’s true. But they have a touchpoint — this one.You can’t set a goal and never adopt any method or strategy to achieve it. But while SMART goals give it to you, DUMB goals only say you should have one.It doesn’t matter which strategy you use. You can even use the SMART strategy if you wish. But you must have one. Otherwise, you will never advance towards your goal.And all the motivation you build is useless if you procrastinate — a waste of time.

3 — Method-Friendly

I've relied on SMART goals my whole life. But everything changed when I tried DUMB goals.

Transform your life with DUMB goals! Discover how this unique strategy can uplift you instantly. Set dynamic, uplifting, meaningful, and bold goals for rapid personal growth!

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