InnerTalk Blog

We spend an enormous amount of time consuming information—reading, watching, scrolling, listening. But creative thinking asks the brain to do something with information: connect it, question it, rearrange it, imagine alternatives, and solve something new. There's an important difference between filling the mind and exercising it. And perhaps an equally important difference between simply moving through life and continuing to be fascinated by what we might still create within it.

Every important improvement in your life probably began with one simple thought: “What if I tried it differently?” The people who thrive aren’t always the smartest. They’re often the ones who see possibilities that everyone else overlooks. A few months ago, Eldon and I ordered a new mattress online. When ...

Earlier, I wrote about why smart people procrastinate and how subconscious resistance often keeps us from doing the very things we know are important. Today I’d like to share a personal experience that completely changed the way I think about productivity. For several months, I had one important task sitting ...

If you've ever delayed an important project, avoided an uncomfortable conversation, or struggled to follow through on your goals, this article explains why—and what you can do about it.

Healthy relationships don't just make life more enjoyable—they help us live longer, happier, and healthier lives. The good news is that it's never too late to begin building them.

A conversation I had recently has stayed with me. A lovely woman phoned me because she felt she was somehow blocking friendships from coming into her life. She wasn’t struggling with social anxiety. She wasn’t uncomfortable talking to people. She was warm, thoughtful, and genuinely interested in others. Yet she ...