All that exists is energy.  The heart of every atom is energy.  Everything is made up of atoms.  One hydrogen atom contains enough energy to level entire cities.  Think Hiroshima.  Energy in physics, is defined as the capacity to do work.  Despite the fact that energy is in all things, it can seem illusive.  You come home exhausted from a long day of work and collapse on the couch.  Suddenly, an emergency arises that requires your immediate attention and without hesitation you leap into action.  In reflection, the energy was always there but you were unaware of how to tap into the additional capacity.  Some humans can run 100 miles without stopping.  How?  You could run 100 miles but choose not to, and that is okay.  I could run 100 miles but choose not to do so.  We don’t lack capacity to do extraordinary things.  We lack an understanding of how energy works to power all aspects of our lives....

I recently read a book by Carol Dweck called Mindset.  In this book, Professor Dweck describes that there are only two types of mindset: fixed and growth.  Studies in human behavior have also determined that these are the two types of mindsets within humanity.  Each is described below, but first, let's define mindset – mindsets are beliefs about yourself and your most fundamental qualities such as intelligence, talents, and personality.  Let’s explore the two types:

The Fixed Mindset – This is the person that believes their intelligence or talents are fixed traits.  They focus on measuring their intelligence or talent instead of cultivating and developing each.  They believe that talent alone will determine their success.  This belief couldn't be further from reality.  Fixed mindset are the glass half-empty, “it is what it is” type of people.  They are the killjoys of the world.  Limited...