The 'Thync' system is a neuro-stimulator wearable that can be tuned to either calm you down, or rev you up. Five minutes of wearing the device will put the user into the desired state of mind. Cost: 299 USD
Read more about it via Thync:
'Get the Truth' is the new book from former CIA officers that will coach you - step by step - on how to get to the bottom of things. Cost: about 20 USD
Available from Amazon:
The ability to assess accurately what's going on around yourself is often referred to as 'Situational Awareness'. It's a survival skill that can be developed. Settle in and take a read on 'How to Develop the Situational Awareness of Jason Bourne' from the guys at The Art of Manliness.
'How to Develop the Situational Awareness of Jason Bourne' via The Art of Manliness:
Follow the link for an interesting article from the BBC on the effects of extreme fear on our memories.
'How Extreme Fear Shapes What We Remember' via the BBC:
Noah Zandan has a few interesting ideas about how to detect lies. Follow the link for a quick overview via YouTube, and further links for more details. Honest.
The Language of Lying via YouTube and TED:
Here's a short list of '15 Ways to Immediately Get Motivated' from The Success Soup.
'15 Ways to Immediately Get Motivated' from The Success Soup.
The gents at the 'Art of Manliness' posted an essay '5 Tools for Thriving in Uncertainty'. It's a bit long, but well worth the read.
5 Tools for Thriving in Uncertainty via The Art of Manliness:
Follow the link for a handy article describing '69 Awesome Brain Hacks That Give you Mind Blowing Powers' - it's a long list, but must of the suggestions are easy to do.
'69 Brain Hacks..' via Cracked:
Follow the link below to watch a short video on determining if someone is a convincing liar. 50 Seconds to watch, hours of fun later.
Morning Dose of Lie Detection via 'The World's Best Ever':
Eisenhower was a very efficient 'get it done' kind of person. He developed a very simple decision matrix to help him determine what to focus on. Follow the link for a short explanation, and download of a worksheet to make prioritizing a snap. (and yes, there's an App for that, too)
The Eisenhower Decision Matrix via The Art of Manliness:
DARPA has been scouring inventor's conferences lately with a new goal in mind: an inexpensive brain scanner that can be distributed to the troops. Imagine a piece of kit that could pair with a phone app and be used as a detail lie detector when interrogating someone - hopefully at about 30 dollars per unit.
Read more about it via The Verge:
Here's a brief article from Lifehacker on using 'Unconventional, Scientific Ways - to be Happier'.
Unconventional, Scientific Ways - to be Happier via LifeHacker:
Researchers are now able to detect 'who you are thinking about' by physical changes in a brain. Active MRI scans can show unique pattern changes while thinking of specific people.
Read more about it via Scientific American:
Read more about it via Maria Konnikova's site:
Read more about it via Science Daily:
In a new study, psychologists have determined being 'awestruck' is very good for your psyche. But you probably already knew that.
Follow the link for the story, and a PDF of the study - via Business Insider:
