The Stress Curve: From Pressure to Panic. Understanding General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

Life throws challenges at us — sometimes one at a time, and sometimes all at once. Our ability to respond depends heavily on how our body and mind handle stress. Hans Selye, a pioneering endocrinologist, introduced the concept… Read More

Nervous System Reset: 5 Techniques to Activate the Vagus Nerve & Return to Calm

In our fast-paced world, our nervous system often stays stuck in fight, flight, or freeze. But we’re not helpless—our body has built-in ways to reset itself. These simple, science-backed techniques help activate the vagus nerve, which signals safety… Read More

تاریخ ۱۲۵ سالهٔ سیاسی ایران از نگاه امپراتوری، نفت و انقلاب

تاریخ معاصر ایران فقط یک خط زمانی از پادشاهان و شورش‌های محلی نیست — بلکه یک صفحه شطرنج ژئوپولیتیکی پرمخاطره است که توسط امپراتوری‌ها، نفت، کودتاهای خارجی، جنبش‌های فرهنگی و ارادهٔ خستگی‌ناپذیر مردم شکل گرفته است. سخنرانی تأثیرگذار… Read More

A 125-Year Political History of Iran. Through the Eyes of Empire, Oil, and Revolution

Iran’s modern history isn’t just a timeline of local rulers and revolts — it’s a high-stakes geopolitical chessboard shaped by empires, oil, foreign coups, cultural movements, and the unrelenting will of its people. Dr. Roy Casagranda’s powerful lecture… Read More

The Hidden Cost of Growth: Finding Your Threshold Before You Break

Growth—financial, personal, or professional—isn’t just about climbing a ladder. It’s about resource management: time, money, energy, and attention. And too often, we push ourselves so hard at one level of life that we leave no resources behind to… Read More

OPINION: A Little Compassion Could Change a Life. Why social flexibility and empathy are not just personal virtues, but public necessities

Across the world, people wake up each day carrying silent burdens: chronic stress, poor sleep, invisible illness, economic hardship, and emotional fatigue. These conditions often compound quietly until the weight becomes unbearable. What makes the difference between those… Read More

Quote #15

“History is written by the governments, but the reality of the history is made by entrepreneurs, inventors, and in one word the people.”–Mohammad Ali (Armin) Jannatkhah Doost

Dopamine: Your Brain’s Secret Weapon for Focus and Productivity

We often hear about dopamine in the context of addiction and distraction—think endless social media scrolling or binge-watching shows. But what if I told you that dopamine isn’t the villain it’s made out to be? In fact, when… Read More

Understanding Anxiety: Why It’s Not the Enemy and How to Work With It

“Anxiety is what happens when uncertainty meets fear.”That one sentence captures a universal experience. But if you’ve ever felt stuck in an anxious loop, you know it doesn’t stop there. Anxiety is complex, personal, and persistent. And while… Read More

Quote of the Day #14

The greatest success comes from the freedom to fail –Mark Zuckerberg