Life is preparation for judgment in the afterlife. (Because nothing says “meaningful existence” like having your organs preserved in fancy jars.) Seeking immortality is futile, so make peace with mortality and enjoy life’s pleasures. (The quest for eternal life ends with “enjoy the beer.”) Life is an endless cycle of rebirth until you get it… Read More »Why Are We Here? 5,000 Years of Meanings
If life isn’t working, you need better habits, the right productivity system, or a new morning ritual. Success stories fuel this myth. Tales of individual achievements that ignore how the background, wealth and social networks create every opportunity in the first place. Our fixation on improving ourselves has become our cultural obsession. Yet despite all… Read More »You can’t meditate your way out of this
In most families, the go-to question for parents is, “What did you learn at school today?”The Blakelys, however, had a different approach to dinnertime discussions. Instead of focusing on achievements, Sarah’s father would pose the question: What did you fail at today? As a child, Sarah sometimes struggled to come up with an answer. Wasn’t… Read More »Growth mindset vs fixed mindset
Small tweaks to your grocery list can impact your health and longevity. By simply reaching for the right foods more often, you can sharpen your mind, strengthen your heart, and even lower your risk of chronic diseases. I’m always searching for the most impactful, science-backed ways to improve my diet. So I went straight to… Read More »20 Foods You Should Eat More According to Science
Ask anyone how long it takes to form a new habit, and chances are you’ll hear 21 days. This number has assumed status as the universally accepted timeline for behavior change. Want to start journaling daily or quit checking social media compulsively? Conventional wisdom says give it three weeks and you’re golden. But there’s a… Read More »How long does it take to form a new habit?
I’ve always been a storyteller at heart. As a child, I would regale my family with elaborate tales of my adventures, both real and imagined. As I grew older, the urge to share my stories only intensified. I knew I had a memoir in me waiting to be written. But every time I attempted to… Read More »The 10-10-10 Memoir Writing System
Happiness. That deceptively simple word has launched a thousand ships and sold a million self-help books. We’ve meditated with monks, self-helped with gurus, popped pills, and chased thrills – all in the desperate hope of finding happiness. We all want it, but can anyone truly define it? Is it a destination we arrive at after… Read More »What is happiness?
Monthly reviews are a simple yet powerful tool for anyone seeking to improve their personal or professional life. The process involves setting aside dedicated time to assess your achievements, satisfaction levels, and areas for growth. By following a structured approach and asking the right questions, you gain clarity on your progress, identify actionable steps for… Read More »How to do your monthly review guide
We’ve all heard the phrase “carpe diem” – seize the day. It’s plastered on coffee mugs, thrown around in graduation speeches, and hashtagged on Instagram. But what does it mean to live in the moment? For years, I thought it was about spontaneous adventures, saying yes to every invitation, filling each day with excitement. I… Read More »Seize the day: How to live in the moment
The prevailing wisdom has always been clear: success = hard work + long hours. Want to write a book, start a business, get in the best shape of your life? Then buckle up and get ready to toil without ceasing. Breaks are for the weak and unmotivated. But what if our work-till-you-drop cultural ethos has… Read More »The power of planned breaks for your productivity
