I read Drive, by Daniel Pink, a few years ago and found it highly relevant to work and also generally what motivates people and how you can help motivate a team or individuals at work or any environment. I took away three key points which can be summarised with the acronym MAP . M –Continue reading “Motivation”
Author Archives: Nadim Majid - Lifestyle dental
The Surgeon’s Mindset
The last few weeks I have delved into a number of audio and written books authoured by surgeons from different specalities. The surgeon is very unique individual in that they undertake procedures on other people which many would not be able to watch, let alone perform. So how do they do it? How do theyContinue reading “The Surgeon’s Mindset”
HIgh Risk
I am currently listening to the audiobook High Risk by Ben Timberlake. Ben is someone who has sought out highly dangerous, highly stressful and fear inducing events which include war and addiction to narcotics. In the audio book Ben dissects several event and also brings in his knowledge of neuroanatomy and anthropology to explain whyContinue reading “HIgh Risk”
Why We Eat Too Much.
I recently listened to the audiobook Why we eat too much by Andrew Jenkinson. Andrew is a bariatirc surgeon who has been treating people with obesity for some time and has set out to answer why people become obese and also why people struggle to loose weight. This was one of the best books IContinue reading “Why We Eat Too Much.”
Leadership
This week have been thinking about leadership. There are many different types of leaders, and through any turbulent times, it is our leaders we turn to guide us through.Have read much about leadership here are two points that capture authentic leadership1- The role of the leader is to make the followers look good. If thoseContinue reading “Leadership”
The Hero With A Thousand Faces
Many years ago, I was introduced to the work of Joseph Campbell. Joseph was a mythologist and theologian. He studied the myths and stories that passed from generation to generation and in the religious texts too.The book A Hero of a Thousand Faces describes how within myths and stories, there are several commonalities. Especially whenContinue reading “The Hero With A Thousand Faces”
The Heart and the Ego
A few years back, I was going through a challenging time. I asked for some advice from a mentor. He told me to quite the mind and meditate, and you will get some guidance. I took on board the advice and practised meditation and prayer in the mornings. At first nothing, much happened. Then oneContinue reading “The Heart and the Ego”
Leonardo Da Vinci
Growing up, I remember reading about Leonardo Da Vinci, when I was very young, about 8 or 9 years old. I used to get a weekly magazine which would consist of a short biography on different historical figures and their related works. This particular week was dedicated to Leonardo Da Vinci. I remember being fascinatedContinue reading “Leonardo Da Vinci”
Telling Lies
This week I have been reading the book Telling Lies by Paul Ekman. I have got through the first few chapters and it is a very interesting read. The start of the book covers area of deceit and how people cover up lies, I will post more as I delve deeper. I have also beenContinue reading “Telling Lies”
Psycho-Cybernetics
Psycho-Cybernetics was one of the very first books I read in the area of self development, almost over 18 years ago. It was written by Dr Maxwell Maltz, a surgeon who was treating patients for cosmetic surgery. Dr Maltz noticed in some of his patients, that he had treated for cosmetic surgery, could not seeContinue reading “Psycho-Cybernetics”