Joy Unlocked: Understanding the Structure of Pleasure
To understand the human condition, my go-to is the extensive work of Indian philosopher, Jiddu Krishnamurti. His narrative on pleasure-seeking as the driving force for human action is a must for anyone wanting to understand the root of their unease and find peace in a world that gives everything but. …
A Happy Mind: The Birthplace of Your Finest Work
This is the third of a six-part series discussing the mental qualities required from a new generation of innovators — Happiness can mean many different things depending on who you’re talking to. The common understanding, despite the highly personal experience of it, is that happiness is a positive emotion characterized by: …
The Alchemy of Wisdom
This is the sixth of a six-part series discussing the mental qualities required from a new generation of innovators — “If there is anything the world needs, it is wisdom. Without it, I exaggerate not at all in saying that very soon there may be no world” — Robert Sternberg (former President …