Who forces time is pushed back by time; who yields to time finds time on his side. --The Talmud
Time just passes by, regardless of how we feel about it... right? Not according to Philip Zimbardo. He's been studying how people think of time for decades and has some amazing findings. For instance, did you know your cultural background could determine how fast you walk? Or that children's use of technology makes class pass by more slowly? "Many of life's puzzles can be solved by simply understanding our own time perspective and that of others," he states.
Zimbardo's writing appeared in Greater Good Magazine, published by the Greater Good Science Center of the University of California, Berkeley. Zimbardo's contributions include the interpretation of scientific research into the roots of compassion, altruism, and peaceful human relationships. His most recent article with Greater Good magazine is entitled: "The Banality of Heroism", which examines how ordinary people can become everyday heroes. In February 2010, Zimbardo was a guest presenter at the Science of a Meaningful Life seminar: Goodness, Evil, and Everyday Heroism, along with Greater Good Science Center Executive Director Dacher Keltner.
Be The Change:
Here's a few things you can do if you're interested in what Philip has to say.
1. Notice your perspective of time as you find yourself in different situations today.
2. Practice awareness of your own time perspective - think through what drives major actions in your life and consider possible changes.
3. Next time you're in a conversation, focus more on asking questions than speaking - understand the perspective of the other person deeply.
4. Learn more about the deep research of Dr. Zimbardo, who is famous showing how 'good' people can change easily.
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