SuccessKast

16/03/2024

Education is not a factor, not even an element in success, or great Luck. As the baffled California 49'r said : "I would gladly exchange my Harvard diploma for a brush with favorable circumstances."

Ignorance is not unfrequently a passport to great fortune. It was the ignorance of Columbus that led "inter alia" to the discovery of America.

Had he known it was 15,000 miles to the Indies instead of 4,000 he would hardly have asked for a "round trip ticket." What he did not know could not control his action, and he was literally operating in a geographical "Blind Pool."

Skill, Judgment, Smartness, and many so called factors cut no figure if "the wheel is destined to go the other way." If you hold a speculative stock — for instance — and an outside factor makes a rising market, pray do not attribute your success to your brains or smartness.

Thousands who have done so, have been "broken on the wheel.”

— If: turning points in the careers of notable people by James Breen (1901)

Or, there is great luck in pluck! (spirited and determined courage)

15/03/2024

In today's professional landscape, we're facing an unspoken challenge: infantilization and a lack of psychological maturity in the workplace.

It's the elephant in the room, often overlooked for fear of ruffling feathers. Yet, addressing it is crucial for fostering a resilient, dynamic workforce.

It's time to confront this issue head-on and cultivate environments that value effort, maturity, and a strengths-based approach to development. Let's embrace the courage to nurture a culture where every individual can thrive, driving innovation and growth.

26/02/2024

Embark only on battles you're prepared to win, and vow only what you're bound to deliver. Stand firm, let your words carry the weight of iron, and let deeds herald your intent. In this, order will naturally emerge.

19/01/2024

14/01/2024

Transform Proverbs into Action with the Effort Mindset

John Keats once said, "Nothing ever becomes real till experienced – even a proverb is no proverb until your life has illustrated it." This profound thought is the heart of the Effort Mindset paradigm. It's not just about learning; it's about experiencing and doing.

My Effort Mindset paradigm is designed to urge us to dive into the depths of our challenges and opportunities. It's a call to transform passive learning into active engagement. When we apply what we know to real-life scenarios, we don't just understand concepts; we live them.

Think about resilience and persistence. We truly grasp their value not in theory but in practice, by facing adversities and pushing through them. It's in these moments that proverbs and teachings transcend words and become part of our life story. Every effort we make, every hurdle we overcome, turns abstract ideas into tangible truths.

In the Effort Mindset paradigm, every experience becomes a stepping stone to wisdom. It’s about making the proverbial lessons a living reality. By embracing this mindset, you're not just learning about life – you are actively shaping it with your actions.

So, let's not just read about courage, determination, or innovation. Let's embody these values. Let each day be a canvas where we paint our experiences with vibrant colors of effort and action.

Join the journey of turning knowledge into wisdom, of making every proverb real through our experiences. Embrace the Effort Mindset and watch as your life becomes a vivid illustration of the lessons once confined to pages.

mrfwin.com

14/01/2024

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/could-statins-help-slow-down-the-development-of-dementia-symptoms?utm_source=Sailthru%20Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MNT%20Daily%20News&utm_content=2024-01-11&apid=&rvid=de3a9bdb1db4027cb92fa6e1f714cbf0200ac74520b3be0dac6568abd9368e93

Recent research in people with dementia suggests that the use of some statins, a type of cholesterol-lowering medication, could help preserve cognitive function for longer,

31/12/2023

31/12/2023

"New Year's Resolve"
by Michael R. Frazier

In the forge of future's flame,
Bold and strong, a year unnamed,
Carves its path through time's vast sea,
Unyielding, fierce, shaping destiny.

With each stroke of midnight's chime,
A potent promise, bold and prime,
To shed past weakness, embrace the fight,
In the new year's call, a warrior's might.

As peaks that brave the storm's fierce cry,
'Neath heavens vast, where eagles fly,
We must push forth, with vision clear,
Guided by hope, free from fear.

For in its hours, both bright and grim,
Lies the strength to sink or swim,
To shape our fate, our dreams to steer,
Behold the promise of the new year.

mrfwin.com

New Year's Resolve © 2023 by Michael R. Frazier is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

28/12/2023

The NeuroPerformance Synthesis (NPS) Strategy

In today's fast-paced environment, where personal and professional demands are constantly increasing, I'm thrilled to introduce the NeuroPerformance Synthesis (NPS) Strategy. This innovative approach represents a significant leap forward in the realms of behavioral science and industrial-organizational psychology, blended with performance optimization techniques.

NPS is a comprehensive and adaptable framework that unites my pioneering Effort Mindset with the strategic elements of EPASS, all underpinned by the latest insights in behavioral and organizational research. This strategy is tailored to meet the escalating needs of individuals and organizations striving for excellence in an ever-changing landscape.

My commitment to NPS centers around creating transformative and holistic solutions that address a wide spectrum of challenges faced in the modern world. The core of NPS lies in understanding and leveraging behavioral patterns and organizational dynamics to foster learning, growth, and peak performance. It's an indispensable strategy for a diverse array of professionals, including corporate leaders, educators, athletes, and anyone dedicated to personal development.

The foundation of NPS is deeply rooted in evidence-based research, blending motivational principles and strategic methodologies to break new ground in performance and achievement. Embarking on the NPS journey opens doors to a world where advancements in psychology and behavior studies ignite aspirations and translate into practical, real-life applications.

This journey is about transforming research into action, each step a stride toward unlocking our fullest potential. Marked by empowering experiences and achievements, NPS is a deep dive into a world I have meticulously crafted. It's an enriching path where the journey towards realizing your full potential is as rewarding as the milestones achieved.

Welcome to the innovative world of NeuroPerformance Synthesis, a response to the increasing demands of our personal and professional lives.

21/12/2023

The Popularity of Anxiety

🌐 Navigating the Complexity of Mental Health in the Social Media Era

In a world where hashtags define trends, a new conversation emerges: the glamorization of anxiety and trauma. But where do we draw the line between awareness and glorification?

In a recent article, I delved into this modern paradox. From the billions of views on and to the influential voices of celebrities, we're witnessing a shift in how mental health is perceived and discussed.

Is our digital age fostering a healthier understanding, or are we romanticizing mental health struggles? How do we support genuine experiences without falling into the trap of trendsetting?

To read more about this fine line, request "The Popularity of Anxiety: A Modern Paradox" - where I explore the interplay of social media, identity, and mental health.

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"For many young people, claiming an anxiety crisis or post-traumatic stress disorder has become like a status symbol."

Darby Saxbe, a clinical psychologist at the University of Southern California and a mother to a high schooler, told me she has come to think that, for many young people, claiming an anxiety crisis or post-traumatic stress disorder has become like a status symbol. “I worry that for some people, it’s become an identity marker that makes people feel special and unique,” Saxbe said. “That’s a big problem because this modern idea that anxiety is an identity gives people a fixed mindset, telling them this is who they are and will be in the future.”

" has become its own genre of popular content. Social-media feeds are crowded with influencers who tell us to be more aware of our anxiety, our trauma, our distress. Instagram is full of anxious confessions and therapy-speak.

The TikTok hashtag has more than 6 billion views. According to Listen Notes, a podcast search engine, more than 5,500 podcasts have the word trauma in their title. Celebrity media are awash with mental-health testimonials, and summaries of those testimonials, including “39 Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Mental Health,” “What 22 Celebrities Have Said About Having Depression,” and “12 Times Famous Men Got Real About Mental Health.” — (Derek Thompson, How Anxiety Became Content, Atlantic Magazine/ DECEMBER 13, 2023)

07/12/2023