I don’t have the willpower. Now what?
Hello! Seiiti Arata. What is it that we truly mean when we say we are suffering from a lack of willpower? Laziness, lack of discipline,...
Continue ReadingDo people take advantage of your generosity?
Hello! Seiiti Arata. In some cases, generosity can cause anger or resentment because it is improperly managed. Do you know how to correctly manage your...
Continue ReadingNegotiating a pay raise
Hello! Seiiti Arata. Picture the following situation. Two employees from the same company decide to ask their boss for a pay raise. Both of them...
Continue ReadingSpecialist or Generalist? Which professional earns the most?
Hello! Seiiti Arata. Imagine that you have a headache. You go to the pharmacy and they give you two medicine options. A remedy is general...
Continue ReadingNetworking is helping others and accepting that you need help
Hello! Seiiti Arata. When I talk about networking, there are two types of people. There’s a group of people who like to network because they...
Continue ReadingHow to discover my passion or purpose? What should I do with my life?
Hello! Seiiti Arata. If you’re feeling anxious about not knowing what your purpose is, or struggling to decide what to do with your life, know...
Continue ReadingWhat’s the purpose of life?
Hello! Seiiti Arata. What is the true purpose of your life? What do you really want to dedicate yourself to? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnX3OUCd9Js&t You may not want...
Continue ReadingAre negative thoughts really that bad?
Hello! Seiiti Arata. Having negative thoughts isn’t always a bad thing. At times, negative thinking can help you to be more careful in potentially dangerous...
Continue ReadingThe truth behind suffering
Hello! Seiiti Arata. There is an old story that a merchant once came home, and was surprised to see that his house had been looted...
Continue ReadingEverything you (think) you know about your core values is wrong.
Did you know that writing down your core values is scientifically proven to be one of the most effective psychological interventions? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8bDnsDIrrE A simple exercise...
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