How to Survive The Digital Renaissance

Written by: Jonathan

Compared to the revolution we're going through right now, Joannes Gutenberg was a chump. Find out why that's a great thing for you.

digital, economy, idea, internet, mindset, post physical, resources, Twitter, virtual

People Are Judging You

Written by: Jonathan

When I walk on stage, people are asking themselves 2 questions: Can I trust this person? Can I respect this person? In life it's no different. Every person you meet is asking themselves those two questions about you in the first seconds of your conversation. This article is how I, as a professional liar (ie: Mentalist), […]

communication, honesty, love, respect, trust

The Original Mind Reader

Written by: Jonathan

"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him." ~Buddha

Trapped In The Mirror Dimension

Written by: Jonathan

Your thoughts aren't real. You might feel that statement is so painfully obvious that it doesn't need saying. Before you click away, let me explain why the problems you're having right now are a direct result of you believing they are. Trust me, I'm a mind reader. I know what I'm talking about. Have you ever […]

abstract, backward, happy, mirror, reflect, sad

Excellent Habits

Written by: Jonathan

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit. ~Aristotle Are you one of the millions of people gearing up to make New Year's resolutions? This article is for you. Not planning on making any big changes in the new year? This article is for you, too. No Difference […]

habit, organize, practice, simplify, system

Helping Others

Written by: Jonathan

If your work isn't helping at least one other person, why is it worth doing at all?

altruism, campfire rule, help, improve, life, work

Let Go or be Dragged

Written by: Jonathan

When I first heard that Zen proverb, "Let go or be dragged" I couldn't stop laughing. It immediately brought to mind two experiences that taught me that lesson with painful clarity. Story 1 My grandpa has been a tinkerer for as long as I can remember. When I was much younger I was the go-to guinea pig […]

10 Body Language Tips

Written by: Jonathan

So-called "Body Language Experts" are especially common around election time. News programs love having them on to dissect every nuance of the politician's delivery. Too bad it's almost all crap. As you can see here, he touched his nose which means he most likely had eggs for breakfast, which means he's probably going to […]

body language, bubble, distance, gestures, personal space

Comfort of Defeat

Written by: Jonathan

Once you see success as a possibility, defeat loses its comfort.

comfort, defeat, failure, success

Effect First Thinking

Written by: Jonathan

When a magician is creating something new, there are 2 parts of the equation. The Effect: What do I want the audience to experience? The Method: How am I going to make that happen? In a good show, the magician puts most of his time into answering the first question as clearly as possible, and […]

effect, focus, magic, method

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