For many people, knowing who you are isn't enough to define their overall concept of self. Many components go into what you see as your self-concept definition, and many ideas may or may not be fictional. When you think about how you see yourself, many things probably come to … [Read more...] about Knowing Your Mind: Defining Your Concept of Self
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Intelligent People Are More Trusting of Others
Do people think that you are just too trusting of others and call you naive? Well maybe you're just smart. Recent research has found a positive correlation between intelligence and trust. Plainly put, intelligent people are more trusting of others. The study used two … [Read more...] about Intelligent People Are More Trusting of Others
Angela Duckworth’s TED Talk on Grittiness and Persistence
We previously talked about grit on this site and how it is important to have in order to succeed in life. In the video below, we see Angela Duckworth give a presentation at a TED talk, in which her claims is that grit (and not intelligence) is the most important factor in … [Read more...] about Angela Duckworth’s TED Talk on Grittiness and Persistence
Carol Dweck on Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
Your mind is a force to be reckoned with. How you use it can either make you or break you. Believing in one thing can prevent you from reaching your full potential, while believing in another can push you toward becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be. It’s all a matter of … [Read more...] about Carol Dweck on Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
How to Improve All 9 Types of Intelligences
Traditionally, intelligence was measured by short aptitude tests that measures competence in core subjects such as reading and mathematics. And to a large extent, intelligence is still defined by how well you do on aptitude tests. However Howard Gardner, an academician from … [Read more...] about How to Improve All 9 Types of Intelligences