Altered Mind States, Flow, and Subliminal Learning

Brain Hacking for Learning and Productivity

Most people believe the mind operates in only two modes: awake or asleep. In reality, human cognition exists across a wide spectrum of altered mind states that influence learning, creativity, focus, and memory. These states appear during meditation, flow, trance, visualization, daydreaming, and even moments of deep rest between sleep and awareness. Understanding and using …

The Supersense of Time: How Awareness Shapes Duration, Memory, and Rhythm

Brain Hacking for Learning and Productivity

Time appears stable, measurable, and external. Clocks tick forward with unwavering precision. Yet lived experience tells a different story. A few seconds of fear can feel endless, while hours of creative focus can disappear without a trace. This contradiction reveals a deeper truth: time is not only measured, but it is also experienced, and experience …

Mastering Mindset and Motivation for Powerful Study Skills

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Many people try to read faster, remember more, or stay focused longer, and fail. Not because the techniques are ineffective, but because the mindset, structure, and motivation required to support those techniques are missing. Learning is not just mechanical. It is psychological, environmental, and deeply personal. This is the central idea explored in The Key …

How to Memorize Names, Numbers, and Complex Text

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Some information is naturally memorable. Stories, images, and emotions often stay with us effortlessly. But what about names, numbers, dates, formulas, or dense technical text? These elements often feel abstract, repetitive, and resistant to traditional memorization methods. In The Key to Study Skills (2nd Edition): Simple Strategies to Double Your Reading, Memory, and Focus, powerful …

How to Memorize Detailed Text Without Feeling Overwhelmed

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Memorizing dense, detail-heavy information is one of the most common challenges students and professionals face. Dates blur together, technical terms feel abstract, and long lists refuse to stick, no matter how many times you reread them. This struggle is not a sign of poor intelligence. It is usually a sign that the brain is being …

Focused On The Present: Simple Practices to Stay Present Every Day

Focused On The Present

It’s hard for many to be present with all the distractions pulling our attention away in several directions. Nonetheless, cultivating mindfulness and re-learning to cherish the present moment can have a remarkable impact on mental wellness, productivity, and happiness in general. With some basic daily habits, it is possible to discover the way to live …

What Helps With The Go / No-Go Decisions for a New Project?

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The “go-no-go decision” is one of the most crucial words an entrepreneur faces, when resolving whether to proceed with a business idea, investment, or expansion. This is a decision wherein they need to evaluate various factors such as market feasibility, financial viability as well as strategic alignment. The subject “What helps an entrepreneur with the …