The Richard Fast Blog

Every decision is a chance to rewrite your story.

We may never know why we’re here, but while we are, we owe ourselves one thing: to be as happy as possible. Happiness comes from the decisions we make. This blog is about exploring fresh ideas and perspectives so you can take more control – and maybe add a little more happiness to your life’s journey.

Never Make a Critical Decision “Based” on Intuition

The Halo Effect: How We Get Trapped into False Beliefs

When Bean Counters Kill the Golden Goose: A Pool Company Parable

Beyond the Burn: Why Physical Activity Fails in Weight Loss

Trouble Losing Weight? Perhaps You’ve Been “Conditioned” to ACCEPT the UNACCEPTABLE!

A Timeless Technique to Work Less and Achieve More!

Can’t Lose Weight? It’s Because You’re Being Programmed!

If You Could Choose a Lifetime of Health, Wealth and Happiness… Would You?

My Holiday Heart Attack! A SURPRISE that Shouldn’t Have Happened

Long-Buried Childhood Trauma and Stress. Surprising Stories of Discovery, Healing, and Redemption

Never Make a Critical Decision “Based” on Intuition