Steve Gillman

Crazy Ideas: Why and How

There is a lot to be said for dreaming up crazy ideas, and doing so is more than just a way to exercise your creativity (although it's very good for that purpose too). Sometimes a crazy idea is not as crazy as it first appears, and sometimes it is, but be... Read >

Defeating Brain Fog

We all have a bit of brain fog from time to time - particularly in the morning for myself. We may want to concentrate on finishing that story, working on that report for work, or whatever it is that requires our best mental efforts, yet we are in a haze. ... Read >

Find A House That is Right For You

In order to find a house that is right for you, you have to first think carefully about what you actually need and want. Many people limit their thinking to the home itself, and so have a mental (or even written) list of all the features they want. But wh... Read >

Three Basic Ways to Make Money

There are a thousand or more ways to make money, but they can be roughly classified into three categories. These are fast ways to make money, basic ways to pay the bills and long-term wealth-creation strategies involving building a business. Lets take a q... Read >

A Fun Way to Make Money

What if there was a way to make money with any of your hobbies? Fortunately, there is. Thanks to the internet it's more feasible than ever to turn a hobby into an income stream. The basic idea is to share your knowledge and ideas with others who have simi... Read >

What is Mental Slavery?

If you are trapped by a reaction despite the clear fact that there is a better way to act, you are a victim of mental slavery. We all are. Every one of us sometimes find ourselves saying or doing things that we later regret, and wondering why. Ignorance c... Read >

The Personal Meaning of Money

What is the meaning of money? To start with, money is just a useful tool. It makes the storing of and transportation of and the trading of created value easier and more efficient. After all, it is difficult to store a thousand gallons of ice cream for yea... Read >

Living a Creative Life

What does it mean to live a creative life? It means looking for new and better ways to live from day to day and year to year, rather than going along on automatic or doing what everyone else around you is doing. It means applying that brainpower to more t... Read >

A Residual Income Opportunity in Real Estate

The basic idea of a residual income opportunity is to find a business or investment where you can put in the time and effort up front, but continue to receive income for years afterwards. A simple example is a decent website. I have a site that I built ye... Read >

Cheap and Easy Camping Games

Not many people consider chess to be one of the better camping games. But I happen to like the combination of outdoor activity and mental activity. Of course, bringing a big board and pieces is one thing if you are camping next to your car or in your RV, ... Read >

Meditation - Having More Fun

There are a lot very good reasons for developing a meditation practice. You are likely to be healthy both physically and mentally. You’ll have less stress. You might gain some insight into the workings of your own mind. Your friends may find that you are ... Read >

Mental Training Techniques

The idea of mental training is essentially the same as that of physical training. You engage in certain activities to build the skills and "muscles" of your mind. The following examples are based on the latest research and personal experience. The Brai... Read >

Signs of Lying and Getting The Truth

Some of the more obvious signs of lying include different answers when you repeat a question, and hesitation in answering. You also can watch for eye movements that differ from the usual. Be careful with these individual signs, since shifty eyes may be no... Read >

Vegetarian Ultralight Backpacking Recipes

Ultralight backpacking recipes ideally don't involve cooking, because if you really want to go light, you won't be bringing a stove. The simple recipes that follow, then, are healthy, light, and simple to make without any need to cook. They are also veget... Read >

Where are the Cheapest Homes?

Finding the cheapest homes in the U.S. has become easier than ever. Most of the information you need is online, and much of the rest can be found with a phone call or two. There is no one place where homes are cheapest, of course, because it depends on wh... Read >