Mind the present
On the morning of 16 November 1973, Buddhist monks carried a body down to Muir Beach and burned it on…
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Join the bonfire and take a midnight swim
The meaning of the quote Think of the last story you told at a dinner table that made everyone lean…
The Herd of Turtles Procrastination Test
“It’s the start of a brand-new day and I’m off like a herd of turtles.” You’re not alone Piers Steel’s…
Read, Write, Compare Improves Your Writing and Learning
Two self-taught writers, separated by a hundred years, landed on the same learning method: read, write from memory, compare. Learn…
Daily Brain-Training for Mental Clarity
Brain training isn’t only for the old or the worried. See the 5-to-15-minute daily habits that lift thinking clarity and…
The 30-30-30 Routine for Fat-loss and Muscle Preservation
The 30-30-30 routine promises fat loss and muscle preservation. See what the research backs, which claims are myth, and how…
Cut Ultra-Processed Food to Sharpen Your Daily Focus
One extra packet of chips a day measurably lowered attention scores. See what ultra-processed food does to your focus and…
What an Ancient King knew about AI and your Job
Around 370 BCE, on a riverbank outside Athens, Plato set down a story about a king who turned down a…
Your Brain Remembers in the Shape of a Mind Map
A mind map matches how your brain stores and recalls facts. One 2002 study found 10% better recall a week…
Energy Management Checklist
Your body isn’t a machine that runs on willpower alone. Energy is a finite resource requiring active management. Here’s a…