29 Mar

Posted at 15:54h in Emotional Life

As humans, the search for happiness is hardwired in our DNA. It transcends age, gender, geography, vocation, and personal circumstances. There are probably as many different paths to happiness as there are people on the planet! But there is ONE thing that is virtually guaranteed to set...

20 Mar

Posted at 11:19h in Intellectual Life
Neuroscience now proves that our thoughts change the structure and function of our brains… Not to mention their role in literally creating our reality, as demonstrated through the exciting world of quantum mechanics. As we learn in this month’s LifeNote, You Are The Placebo -- by practicing positive expectancy in the form of visualization or intentional repeated thought patterns (affirmations) we have the power to alter the brain’s neurological circuitry, and rewire ourselves so that new realities can emerge. You really do have the power to create a whole new reality for yourself. With a clear intention (your affirmation), positive expectancy (absolute belief in its attainment), and powerful emotional energy, you have all the ingredients you need to make your thoughts a tangible reality. Do this every single day, and your life will transform more quickly and powerfully than you ever thought possible. This is the extraordinary power of the human mind.

20 Mar

Posted at 11:12h in Health & Fitness
As featured on Portland Press Herald Writer and neuroscientist Rachel Herz details how the brain, emotions and the environment affect what we consume in her new book "Why You Eat What You Eat: The Science Behind Our Relationship with Food." Several years back, Cadbury, the English chocolatier, changed the shape of its signature Dairy Milk Bar, taming its square physique into a rounded profile. Though the recipe remained unchanged, aggrieved customers weren’t convinced. The revamped chocolates were said to be oily, sugary, sickly sweet.
Or consider another scenario where a panel of tasters believed they were sampling a new line of chocolates. Unbeknownst to participants, the samples were M&Ms, minus their logo, in green and brown, respectively. Although the candies were identical in composition, panelists deemed the green specimens less chocolatey. In both of these cases, one might reasonably ask what accounted for the disconnect. Can shape and color really alter our perception of a food’s flavor?

14 Mar

Posted at 16:15h in Financial Life
In this series, Lifebook Founder Jon Butcher personally interviews three Lifebook millionaires to discover their secrets and best practices for making millions of dollars, and building extraordinary careers. Each of these members has a net worth of over $1,000,000 + AND they’ve created extraordinary success across ALL of the 12 Lifebook categories. At Lifebook, we call this living “12-category smart.” And today we’re so excited to share some of their secrets with you. Once you’ve had a chance to listen, we’d love to know which episode is your favorite (and why)! Leave a comment at the bottom of the post and let us know what you think. We hope you enjoy! :)

08 Mar

Posted at 12:07h in Lifebook Loves
Hey Lifebookers, Jon and Missy here. Today we have a super special gift to share with you -- one that is very near and dear to our hearts. For this week's Lifebook Loves, we're thrilled to highlight the brilliant work of our dear friend and mentor of over 20 years, the late Dr. Nathaniel Branden. World-renowned for his work in psychotherapy, Nathaniel was widely considered the pioneer and world's leading expert on the subject of self-esteem. He was a great thinker, a compassionate teacher of rational values, and ultimately a champion for happiness. For more than two decades Missy and I were honored to call Nathaniel one of our dearest friends and teachers. And as we mention in the credits of the Lifebook Program, no single person on earth had a greater influence over our lives and our work than Nathaniel. Today you can get a free glimpse into Nathaniel's breakthrough audio program, Succeeding Through Inner Strength.

06 Mar

Posted at 12:42h in Intellectual Life
Looking for that next great book to inspire your life? We’ve got your back… In honor of intellectual month here at Lifebook, Jon and Missy have compiled a list of their top 33 most influential books EVER. These are the life-changing books that have literally shaped who they are as people, and how they live each and every day. Take a look, and be sure to leave your favorite books for us in the comments!