Quotes of the Day

Slower, longer exhales mean higher carbon dioxide levels. With that bonus carbon dioxide, we gain a higher aerobic endurance. This measurement of highest oxygen consumption, called V̇O₂ max, is the best gauge of cardiorespiratory fitness. Training the body to breathe less actually increases V̇O₂ max, which can not only boost athletic stamina but also help us live longer and healthier lives. [2020] - James Nestor

Being a market expert--not just a product expert--means being more knowledgeable than any of your competitors. You need to take the time to collect market data and build your core story or your stadium pitch. Today the Internet makes market data readily available. To get the most powerful market data, the trick is to look at things over time. Find market data that makes your product or service more important. [2007] - Chet Holmes

A variation of Box Breathing to more deeply relax the body that's especially effective before sleeping is as follows: Inhale to a count of 4; hold 4; exhale 6; hold 2. Repeat. Try at least six rounds, more if necessary. [2020] - James Nestor

The more you give of yourself to others without expectation of return, the more good things there are that will come back to you from the most unexpected sources. [2004] - Brian Tracy

The best way to establish rapport with people and to win them over to your side is to be truly interested in them, to listen with the intention of really learning about them. When the person feels that you are really interested in getting to know them and their feelings, they will open up to you and share their true feelings with you much more quickly. [2005] - Jack Canfield