Tag Archives: self-help

'The Twilight Zone' proves to be an unexpected but rich sourcebook of life lessons. Author Mark Dawidziak has done a splendid job of distilling those lessons in this entertaining, illuminating book.

Doctor Strange had to lose his old life and identity before he could find the one that makes him a superhero. We can all do the same.

Here are twelve movies to watch when you feel stuck or trapped in any life situation. They will provide you with the lessons and inspirations that you need to power up and break free.

'The Wolverine' essentially traces the heroic journey of Logan from despair to hope, from hiding and running from life to embracing it with a passionate ferocity worthy of his nickname. And it is not an unlivable ideal. It is a symbol of what we are all capable of.

Being a true Man or Woman of Steel has little to do with physical or political might and everything to do with mental, emotional and spiritual strength, and this strength, moreover, isn't about aggression, ruthlessness or machismo but the transformation of our weakness and vulnerability into virtue.

'Don’t Go Back to School' is one of those books that, for me, as a self-proclaimed autodidact, touches a deep, personal nerve. And I imagine that it will be a practical, inspiring and self-validating read for many others as well.

Iron Man 3 devotes a surprising amount of time to showing Tony without the suit, almost to the point where some viewers might be disappointed that he doesn’t spend more time suited up. Personally, I was thrilled because it shows an important lesson that I had hoped at least one of the movies, at some point, would show.

Choice is the most powerful force in the universe, not prophecy, not destiny, not bad genes or traumatic experiences, not anything. Hellboy chooses to be good, to resist the darker impulses that are wired within him.

Here's a list of the ten most inspiring superhero movie soundtracks. This is music to invigorate, motivate and speak to your inmost being. It aids me in my personal journey and I believe that if you listen to it with the conscious intent to better yourself in some way, they can aid you too.

Some time ago I discovered an excellent app for desktops and mobile devices that can help anyone apply the game metaphor in their lives in fun, productive and therapeutic ways. It’s called SuperBetter and in this post I’ll talk about how it could change your life. It really can.

This post is about a startling and somewhat unsettling piece of hard wisdom embedded within this film that, at a very critical point in your life, you may choose to apply. This post is about how The Dark Knight Rises can save your life.