The Unexpected Obsession That Took Over My Life

Obsessions can arrive from nowhere…I like to convince myself that I have a stable and unsurprising personality.As a man who’s spent considerable time on this planet, I tend to think that I always respond in predictable ways, with unexpected shifts

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The Illusion of Control—And the Truth About Trance

It never fails to amaze me how many people think they are the exception to psychological laws.For years now, I have been reluctant to tell strangers I am a hypnotist. If I am stuck next to someone on a plane

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The Power of “If”: How One Word Can Unlock Transformation

What if there were a single word that could break down obstacles, boost creativity, and trigger massive personal change?It exists. That word is "if."In the world of influence, hypnosis, and personal change, few words are as effective as "if." Learning

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Can You Really Trust Your Unconscious Mind? (When Doing Self-Hypnosis)

You trust your unconscious mind with your life—literally. Every breath you take, every step you walk, and every time you drift off to sleep, your unconscious mind is at the wheel. Yet when people begin learning self-hypnosis, they often ask, “Can

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Wrong Ego State, No Results: Hypnosis Can’t Work on a Stand-In

Picture this: a client books a session. They don’t show up, but their boss does. Then their colleague shows up. Eventually, even their daughter gets involved. The one person who never actually attends the session? The client—the only one who

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How to Elicit and Rank Values in Your Life

Why do some people seem naturally motivated while others struggle to make decisions? Why do some goals ignite excitement and others feel like a chore? The answer lies beneath the surface—in your values.Values are the silent engines running the show

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The Strange Link Between Geography and Memory

It’s as though the brain just starts downloading…I got in a few minutes ago from a laid-back afternoon, driving around the neighborhood where I grew up and still live.Sometimes, over-scheduling creeps into my life. Too many activities, like visits with

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The Power of “We”: A Powerful Language Trick to Improve Communication

Shifting from "you" to "we" can change everything in leadership, communication, and connectionIn conversations that matter—whether in the workplace, at home, or in high-pressure situations—language carries more weight than most people realize. The way something is said often matters more

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How to Learn Anything Faster with NLP Submodality Mapping

What if the secret to mastering math, learning a language, or finally understanding music theory wasn’t about trying harder, but about thinking differently?There’s a little-known mental technique from neurolinguistic programming (NLP) that can literally rewire how the brain experiences learning.

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CPR in the Aisle, Chaos on the Ground

I’m not superstitious… It's bad luck.If you’re like most of us, your life probably ticks along in a fairly predictable way.You do your routine, whatever that is, go to work, take vacations, hang out with friends, etc., and by and

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