Clarifying what’s most important in your life It’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We often find ourselves caught up in pursuing material possessions, career advancement or fleeting pleasures. However, when faced with the question, “What are you willing to die for?” we are forced to confront the essence of our existence and… Read More »What are you willing to die for?
Psychology, sociology, and business experts study motivation, a complex topic. Fundamentally, motivation shares striking similarities with sales, with the key elements of a successful sale lying in understanding the customer’s pain points and catering to their social status. Motivation is what drives us to take action and achieve our goals. It is why we get… Read More »What is motivation?
Once, a wise woman was asked, “Are you happy?”The woman replied, “I’m not sure. Let me check.”She then went into her garden and started dancing and singing with joy.Her friends were amazed and asked her, “What happened? Did you find happiness?”The woman replied, “No, I didn’t find happiness. I realized that happiness is not something… Read More »What is happiness and how to achieve it?
Ageing may be inevitable, but how we age is significantly within our control. This is the central premise of Outlive by Dr Peter Attia, in which he inverts conventional wisdom by insisting that the older you get, the healthier you have lived. Peter Attia introduces readers to a groundbreaking perspective on ageing and proposes that instead… Read More »Outlive by Peter Attia [Summary]
Have you ever wondered why some people effortlessly achieve their goals while others struggle to progress? The answer lies in the power of habits – the small choices we make daily that shape our identities and determine our destiny. Harness the power of tiny changes to unlock remarkable results. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear is… Read More »Atomic Habits by James Clear [Summary]
We often get obsessed with making life-changing transformations. But what if you changed your lifestyle instead? In his best-selling book “Atomic Habits,” James Clear gives several examples where he recommends making small lifestyle changes instead of dreaming of those big life-changing goals. For example, losing 40 pounds would be a life-changing goal, but drinking eight… Read More »Lifestyle changes vs life-changing goals
The work of happiness I thought of happiness, how it is wovenOut of the silence in the empty house each dayAnd how it is not sudden and it is not givenBut is creation itself like the growth of a tree.No one has seen it happen, but inside the barkAnother circle is growing in the expanding… Read More »The Work of Happiness by May Sarton
The year Helen was in chemo was one of the toughest years of her life. She was going through a lot of pain and discomfort, and it was hard to stay positive. But she found a way to keep track of all the people who helped her along the way. She made a spreadsheet of… Read More »What is gratitude?
Ever wondered what truly brings joy? In our quest for happiness, we often overlook simple yet profound truths. Science has surprising answers and proven steps that can significantly boost your happiness. TL;DR Introduction You might think that winning the lottery or achieving a major milestone could catapult you to new levels of joy, but that’s… Read More »This will make you happy (according to science)
Achieving greatness in your work often requires sacrifices in various aspects of life. However, there is one area that should not be neglected: love. Maintaining a healthy balance between work and love is crucial for personal happiness and well-being. While dedicating time and effort to your career is important for success, it shouldn’t come at… Read More »Great work requires many sacrifices – but love is not one of them
