By MikeOptimizing Your Cognition – with Dr. Art Markman December 19, 2018December 18, 2018 Podcastbrain health, communication, goals, habits, learning, mindfulness, motivation Guest Introduction: Dr. Art Markman is a cognitive scientist, author, and blogger. He is a professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, and is the…
By MikeOptimizing Your Life – with Juvoni Beckford September 7, 2018September 6, 2018 Podcastdepression, goals, habits, learning, mindset, productivity, self-improvement Guest Introduction: Juvoni Beckford is a senior software engineer, UI/UX designer, fitness enthusiast, and voracious reader, based in New York City. He writes about developing and acquiring habits, systems, and…
By MikeTrying Too Hard Gets a Bad Rap October 22, 2014December 3, 2021 Articleslearning, self-improvement, social skills Early in my self-development journey of trying to improve both socially and with women, I was told that I was trying too hard. But honestly, trying too hard gets a…