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Overthinking = Stuck in a mental maze. Here’s how to break the cycle: Step 1: Ask yourself: Am I replaying the same thought?  👉 If no, acknowledge it without judgment. Let it drift away.  👉 If yes, ask: Can I affect the situation? Step 2: If it’s beyond your control, let it go.  👉 If you can influence it, ask…

We did it!! Beyond Belief is a New York Times Bestseller. 🎉 🎊 🙏 Thank you so much for your support! Earlier this week, I got a text from my buddy and fellow author James Clear saying, “Beyond Belief will forever be a New York Times Bestseller,” along with a screenshot of my name on the list. That's how I first f…

More people need to know about this study: In my new book Beyond Belief, I talk about one of Dr Richard Wiseman’s most famous studies. He asked participants to flip through a newspaper and count the number of photos it contained. What the participant didn’t know was that halfway through, a huge ad read: 🛑 “…

We did it!! Beyond Belief is a New York Times Bestseller. 🎉 🎊 🙏 Thank you so much for your support! Earlier this week, I got a text from my buddy and fellow author James Clear saying, “Beyond Belief will forever be a New York Times Bestseller,” along with a screenshot of my name on the list. That's how I first f…

Overthinking = Stuck in a mental maze. Here’s how to break the cycle: Step 1: Ask yourself: Am I replaying the same thought?  👉 If no, acknowledge it without judgment. Let it drift away.  👉 If yes, ask: Can I affect the situation? Step 2: If it’s beyond your control, let it go.  👉 If you can influence it, ask…

#1 reason stopping us from starting: Not (lack of) talent. But the story we tell ourselves. "I'm too old." "I'm too late." "I missed my window." I've heard every version of this limiting belief. And I've studied the psychology behind why we cling to these stories. Here's what research shows: Your brain doesn…