I was in Norway (Stavanger) and climbed two mountains last week.
It was physically challenging, because I’d done squats the day before (120 kg x 6 reps).
When we hiked up one of those mountains, my brother told me: “ifContinue Reading…
June 22, 2015 54 Comments
May 25, 2015 109 Comments
Be Who You Want to Be By 30 (or be broken down by homeostasis)
What impact does homeostasis have on your career as you get older?
What are some of the practical implications of this?
And, now that you have this information, how can you use it to become successful and reach the top of your field?
These are some of the questions that I’ll now jump into. . .
This is an excerpt from my upcoming book, Break out of Homeostasis.
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November 24, 2014 58 Comments
How to Have Awesome Workouts [Warning: you may become addicted]
It’s 4 PM.
That means it’s time to hit the gym. I’ve been looking forward to this all day long.
I don’t need to get ready. I got ready an hour ago.
I am already wearing my gym clothes. I am prepared physically and mentally.
When I have these clothes on me, I feel like lifting heavy weights.Continue Reading…
November 24, 2013 148 Comments
The 2-Day Fast
Recently there has sprung up a fad called the 5:2 Diet. The two-day fast is not to be confused with that.
About a month ago I was asked by a few people about this 5:2 Diet, and it sounded a lot like my own special fasting strategy.
But it wasn’t.
November 17, 2013 46 Comments
Breaking out of Homeostasis: The Lifestyle
Summary of the main points of my book Breaking out of Homeostasis:
Learn what it means to break out of homeostasis (BOOH) and how the lifestyle that most people lead is harmful to their brain, body, and ultimately their long-term growth.
Learn why you can’t trust your brain and body as much as you think you can.
July 30, 2013 20 Comments
Make a Lasting Decision
Positive feedback loop of the PFC:
(This positive feedback loop is accurate for almost anything related to reference experiences and creating an upward spiral.)
Insightful comment
Matt