Get training on life changing topics such as emotions, needs, virtues/vices, and more.

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COURSE LIST 1

This course list is going to teach you a collection of concepts that are core to a person’s life. Often people know only small fractions of the collections of concepts and those concepts that are known people tend to have only glimpses to little understanding of the concepts. So little that they would struggle to explain them in any clear language to themselves or anyone else. Without an ability to explain the concepts to yourself or others, you have little capacity to use the concepts effectively in acting or reacting in life.

Emotions

• Why: Understanding and recognizing emotions is crucial for personal growth, effective communication, and building healthy relationships.
• How: Through structured lessons, interactive exercises, and real-life examples, you will explore the spectrum of human emotions.
• What: This course will cover the 6 basic emotions as well as multiple secondary and tertiary emotions.
  1. The basic emotions are joy, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust.
  2. Five of the secondary emotions are love, frustration, anxiety, jealousy, and embarrassment.
  3. Five of the tertiary emotions are affection, disappointment, apprehension, envy, and shame.

Needs

• Why: Recognizing and fulfilling human needs is essential for well-being and effective social interactions.
• How: Through theoretical and practical approaches, you will learn to identify and understand various human needs.
• What: This course will cover the spectrum of human needs, their impact on lives, and techniques to recognize and address them in yourself and others. Examples include:
  1. Connection, Physical Well-being, Autonomy, Play, Spirituality, Respect, Empathic Understanding, Community, Creativity, and Contribution.
  2. Also, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs that includes the following main categories of need types:
     1. Physical Needs: Basic survival needs like food, water, and shelter.
     2. Safety Needs: Personal security, financial security, and health.
     3. Social Needs: Love, belonging, and friendship.
     4. Esteem Needs: Respect, self-esteem, and recognition.
     5. Self-Actualization Needs: Achieving one’s full potential and creative activities.

Virtues/Vices

• Why: Understanding virtues and vices helps in developing a balanced and ethical lifestyle.
• How: Using historical, philosophical, and psychological perspectives, this course will teach you to identify virtues and vices in everyday life.
• What: You will learn about common virtues and vices, their effects on life, and strategies to cultivate virtues while minimizing vices. Examples include:

1. 1. Chastity (Virtue) vs. Lust (Vice)
   2. Temperance (Virtue) vs. Gluttony (Vice)
   3. Charity (Virtue) vs. Greed (Vice)
   4. Diligence (Virtue) vs. Sloth (Vice)
   5. Patience (Virtue) vs. Wrath (Vice)
   6. Kindness (Virtue) vs. Envy (Vice)
   7. Humility (Virtue) vs. Pride (Vice)

Neurotransmitters

• Why: Neurotransmitters play a vital role in mood regulation, motivation, and overall mental health.
• How: Through detailed explanations and practical examples, this course will demystify the functions of key neurotransmitters.
• What: You will learn about various neurotransmitters, their impact on your daily life, and how to harness this knowledge to improve your mental health and productivity. Examples include:

1. 1. Vasopressin: Also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), vasopressin plays a role in regulating water retention in the body and can also influence social behavior, sexual motivation, and pair bonding.
   2. Oxytocin: Often referred to as the “love hormone,” oxytocin is involved in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth. It’s known for promoting feelings of social bonding and trust.
   3. Dopamine: This is a neurotransmitter associated with the pleasure and reward system of the brain. It helps regulate movement, attention, learning, and emotional responses. It is not just about the pleasure of an activity, but it’s also critical in motivation and reward-seeking behavior.
   4. Serotonin: This neurotransmitter is thought to regulate mood, social behavior, appetite, digestion, sleep, memory, and sexual desire and function. It’s often associated with feelings of well-being and happiness.
   5. Endorphins: These are neurotransmitters produced in response to stress and pain. They are often associated with a feeling of euphoria and can act as natural painkillers.

Hormones

• Why: Hormones influence numerous aspects of your physical and emotional well-being.
• How: This course combines scientific insights with practical advice to help you understand the role of hormones in your life.
• What: Learn about essential hormones, how they affect your body and mind, and ways to manage hormonal balance for better health. Examples include:

1. 1. Cortisol: Known as the stress hormone, cortisol regulates various functions in your body, including metabolism and the immune response. It’s vital for helping the body respond to stress, but chronic high levels can lead to health issues like anxiety and sleep disruption. Managing stress through techniques like mindfulness, exercise, and good sleep hygiene can help keep cortisol levels in check.
   2. Endorphins: Often called natural painkillers, endorphins are produced in response to stress and pain. They also create a feeling of well-being. Engaging in activities that increase endorphins, like exercise and laughter, can help improve mood and reduce stress.
   3. Estrogen and Progesterone: These are primary female sex hormones involved in reproductive health and menstrual cycles. They also affect mood and bone health. Understanding their fluctuations can help in managing symptoms related to menstrual cycles, menopause, and overall well-being.
   4. Testosterone: The primary male sex hormone, important for both men and women, plays a key role in muscle mass, bone density, and sex drive. Awareness of testosterone levels can help address issues related to sexual health, mood, and body composition.
   5. Melatonin: This hormone regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Understanding how light exposure affects its production can help improve sleep quality, which is crucial for overall health and well-being.

Cognitive Biases

• Why: Cognitive biases can skew perception and decision-making processes, impacting life outcomes.
• How: Through engaging content and real-world examples, this course will help you identify and mitigate cognitive biases.
• What: You will explore various cognitive biases, understand their origins and effects, and learn techniques to minimize their impact on your thinking. Examples include:

1. 1. Confirmation Bias: Tendency to search for or interpret information that confirms one’s beliefs.
   2. Anchoring Bias: Relying too heavily on the first piece of information encountered.
   3. Hindsight Bias: Believing that past events were predictable after they have already occurred.
   4. Availability Heuristic: Overestimating the importance of information that is readily available.
   5. Bandwagon Effect: Adopting beliefs or behaviors because many others do.

Logical Biases

• Why: Logical biases can lead to flawed reasoning and poor decision-making.
• How: This course will offer a blend of theory and practice to help you recognize and correct logical biases.
• What: Learn about common logical biases, their influence on reasoning, and methods to improve logical thinking and decision-making. Examples include:

1. 1. Sunk Cost Fallacy: Continuing a venture because of past investments rather than future prospects.
   2. False Dilemma: Presenting two options as the only possibilities when others exist.
   3. Circular Reasoning: A conclusion is derived from premises that assume the conclusion.
   4. Straw Man Fallacy: Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.
   5. Ad Hominem: Attacking the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.

Helpful Observations

• Why: Traditional wisdom provides timeless insights that can enhance personal and professional life.
• How: By examining adages, maxims, and proverbs, this course will teach you the practical applications of these observations.
• What: You will learn to differentiate between adages, maxims, and proverbs, and understand their relevance. This course will provide a collection of helpful observations and guide you in applying them to everyday situations. Examples include:

1. 1. Adage: “A stitch in time saves nine.” – Importance of addressing problems early.
   2. Maxim: “Actions speak louder than words.” – Emphasizing the importance of actions over statements.
   3. Proverb: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – Simple health advice.
   4. Aphorism: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Encouragement to start tasks.
   5. Epigram: “I can resist everything except temptation.” – Witty insight into human behavior.

Mindsets

• Why: Adopting the right mindset is crucial for achieving success and personal growth.
• How: Through insights from psychology and personal development, this course will guide you in cultivating positive and productive mindsets.
• What: This course covers various mindsets. You will learn the characteristics of each mindset and strategies to develop mindsets that will improve your life instead of hold it back. Examples include:

1. 1. Fixed vs. Growth: Understanding the difference between a static and a dynamic approach to abilities.
   2. Principle vs. Emotion Driven: Balancing rational decision-making with emotional impulses.
   3. Optimism vs. Pessimism: Adopting a positive outlook versus a negative one.
   4. Cooperate vs. Defect Strategy: Choosing between collaborative and competitive approaches.
   5. Work to live vs. Live to work: Finding the balance between professional life and personal satisfaction.

COURSE LIST 2

This course list is for practical hard skillsets that will help you greatly in life to save money and live effectively for yourself and for others you care and love.

• Cooking Basics – Learn and memorize the various lessons needed to be confident at the cooking basics. Knowing at least the basics will help you feel better by eating healthier and save money but not spending a lot of money on unhealthy foods.
• Cooking Intermediate – Learn and memorize various lessons to get more confident with more cooking skills. This will help you make food that you typically would buy at a restaurant for a lot of money but now you can do it at home on your own. You will save a lot of money, eat a lot more tasty foods, and enjoy wonderful meals with people you like and love more often.
• Tool Basics – Learn and memorize the various lessons needed to be confident with tool basics. Knowing the basics will help you be able to repair things and maybe even do a little bit of DIY (Do It Yourself) projects. You won’t have to feel hopeless without a paid handyman any longer.
• Tool Intermediate – Learn and memorize various lessons to get more confident with tool skills. Knowing even more about tools will help you save money buy being able to do more advanced repairs and do even more DIY projects that will make you feel very capable in your life. You won’t just be able to help yourself, but you will be able to help others you care about or love as well.
• Vehicle Maintenance – Your vehicle is an important part of your life and knowing how to maintain it is critical. This course will help you learn how to maintain your vehicle in the most basic ways you are likely to encounter. Things like the noises to be aware of, what happens if something is going bad, etc. Some people think that not changing their oil is ok and have no idea what kind of consequences they are going to encounter. This course will show you. This course will also talk about the maintenance schedules you should be aware of other than oil changes so you are not caught off guard and can get ahead of trouble. You may know about oil and getting your brakes changed and maybe even about spark plugs. You may not know much about other items that tend to go out and what to look for such as water pumps, starter, coil packs, muffler, etc. You will also want to know about tires a lot more than you thought you would need to. Learn in this course instead of regretting not knowing later. This isn’t a mechanics course, this is a course for everyone that owns a vehicle or is going to be using one to get around.

COURSE LIST 3

This course list is for practical soft skillsets that will help you greatly in life to live effectively and help you reduce the harm you do to yourself or others. You will never be able to eliminate the harm, only reduce it.

Much like class at a grade-school or university, this course list will utilize various books that have already done the heavy lifting of a lot of research. A curiculum will be generated based on specific topics that may use one or multiple books to cover.

• Aesop’s Fables (one book) – Learn about and memorize the various lessons from Aesop’s Fables to help improve your life.
• Non-Violent Communication (multiple books) – Learn and memorize the various strategies from Marshall B. Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication work.
• Crucial Conversations (one book) –
• Crucial Accountability (one book) –
• Conflict Management (multiple books) –
• Negotiation (multiple books) – It can be very complicated to figure out how to negotiate with people. It will not just be important in your jobs or career, but absolutely critical in your long term relationships. Without being able to negotiate you will have to either push the other person around, which will cause them to leave eventually, or you just leave, which is something you will be miserable over. The history on this topic is long and painful. Thankfully great success has been made in this research space.
• Trust (multiple books)- Trust is hard to have and easy to lose, and miserable to not have or lose. In this course you will learn what it takes to gain it, maintain it, and what happens if you lose it. If you lose it, there are ways to deal with that but there are no guarantees you will be able to repair the relationship, you can only do your best and hope they forgive you and allow you to rebuild trust with them.

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