by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | May 28, 2019 | Language, Managing States, NLP
In his article “Aphorisms,” John Stuart Mill said, “There are two kinds of wisdom.” The first, he said, “depends on long chains of reasoning…The other is that acquired by experience of life.” And he adds, it is “….drawn by acute minds in all periods of...
by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | Mar 4, 2019 | Modeling, Neuro-Semantics
People use quotes in books to illustrate a point. I use them in my trainings. People perk up when you show them a quote. Especially, when I ask: “Would anyone like to learn how to figure out the person behind the quote?” One way is to uncover the person’s...
by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | Dec 14, 2018 | Managing States, Martial Arts, Neuro-Semantics
1. My Odyssey. When I am in trouble, I reach for calm. When I need to be alert, I reach for calm. Calm is not only associated with a state of relaxation. It is also a crucial ingredient for managing troubled waters. When you are in the clutches of fear or any strong...
by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | Sep 23, 2018 | Martial Arts, Modeling, Neuro-Semantics
1. Prologue. “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” Richard Branson In Part 1, I told stories about leaving your comfort zone to explore opportunities. In Part 2, I design a new...
by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | Aug 1, 2018 | Martial Arts, Modeling, Neuro-Semantics
The Magic. My son Daniel and his girlfriend went to a hip hop dance class. Daniel went with some trepidation since he felt a bit shy and did not know what to expect. The instructor started the class by pointing to something he had written on a blackboard. It was a box...