by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 25, 2022 | books, habits
🧠 Understanding Loss Aversion Most of us feel the pain of a loss more strongly than the pleasure of a gain. This phenomenon, known as “Loss Aversion,” is a heuristic, or mental shortcut, that Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman describes in his book...
by Hiroyo Saito | Nov 14, 2022 | books, habits, mindset
🧘♂️ The Importance of Balance in Life: Dopamine and H&N Neurotransmitters Have you ever wondered why, no matter how much you achieve, you always seem to want more? The answer lies in the delicate balance of brain chemicals—dopamine and H&N (Here and Now)...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 28, 2022 | books, habits, learning
🧠 Focused Mode and Diffuse Mode You probably know that you need to focus on a task to produce high-quality work. But did you know that you actually need plenty of unfocused time for high-quality work as well? In another post, I wrote about two modes that the brain...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 10, 2022 | books, habits, learning
You often hear that you need to find your own voice and style to be “original.” Surprisingly, the best way to do that is to “copy and imitate.” You might think, “Isn’t that plagiarism?” Of course, you can’t copy and...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 7, 2022 | books, habits, learning, mindset
Embrace the power of intentional pauses in your daily life. While taking breaks might seem like an inconvenience, overcoming this mindset can lead to significant improvements in various aspects of your life. 😌 Pauses for Your Health Computer screens can cause...
by Hiroyo Saito | Oct 3, 2022 | books, mindset
🤔 Are you a perfectionist? Do you pay very close attention to details, striving for perfection in everything you do? Do small mistakes drive you crazy? Do you only try things you think you will be successful at? If you answered yes, there’s a high chance that...
