Contrary to popular belief, scientific studies on longevity indicate the most critical factor is not diet or exercise, but lung capacity and breath control. Practices that expand the lungs, like those used by yogis and deep divers, are paramount for physical and mental wellness and a longer life.
Your subconscious mind doesn't judge, analyze, or question the inputs you provide. Like a computer, it simply accepts thoughts and affirmations as commands, files them, and returns them as your reality. This makes the conscious "programming" of your thoughts through repetition absolutely critical.
Lying is a cognitive distortion, not just a moral failing. Insights from Dostoevsky's time in a gulag suggest that habitual lying degrades your ability to discern truth in yourself and others, erodes self-respect, and ultimately blocks your ability to give and receive love.
Facing unprecedented government debt, a cycle of money printing and currency devaluation is likely. Investors should follow the lead of central banks, which are buying gold at record rates while holding fewer Treasury bonds, signaling a clear institutional strategy to own hard assets.
In extreme environments like concentration camps, survivors observed that strength of character was the primary determinant of survival, more so than physical strength or intelligence. This principle applies universally; investor Arnold Van Den Berg prioritizes hiring for character indicators like discipline over traditional credentials.
Based on its energy (BTU) equivalent, the price of natural gas has historically been about one-sixth the price of a barrel of oil. Currently, it trades at a much steeper discount (around 1/20th), making it arguably the most undervalued commodity in the last 50 years.
The state of "one-pointedness," an extreme focus on a single object, can generate surprising physical energy and mental resilience. This was demonstrated by Arnold Van Den Berg's father, who survived a death march by focusing solely on moving his legs, a precursor to the modern psychological concept of "flow."
After decades of using the affirmation "I'm happy, healthy, wealthy, and wise," investor Arnold Van Den Berg realized a crucial element was missing. He updated it to "I am a loving, kind person..." recognizing that love is a foundational component of an abundant life, not just an outcome of other successes.
The elusive "flow state" that high-performers chase can be systematically induced. By using self-hypnosis to enter a theta brainwave state (4-7 Hz), one can achieve deep focus and peak performance on demand in about 7-11 minutes, bypassing the accidental nature of its typical occurrence.
Deeply ingrained subconscious beliefs can create tangible physical blocks. Unable to have children for years, investor Arnold Van Den Berg used hypnosis to uncover and remove a belief instilled by his mother's Holocaust trauma. His wife became pregnant shortly after the sessions.