Humans need problems of some sort, apparently. When we solve the problems we have, we look for new ones. If we cannot find ones of similar severity, we get involved…
Stolen Focus is partly a personal account of the author’s life experiment of getting off the internet for 3 months. He managed to find, with some difficulty, a phone that did…
This post is the text of a video essay I've hosted on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0cvMSEHhAlE Breakup wake ups Breakups can be especially sad when we’ve put a lot of work…
"Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become. No single instance will transform your beliefs, but as the votes build up, so…
This post is the text of a video essay I've hosted on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1nr4maTiFQE Love vs relationship I like the idea that anyone can love anyone, regardless of their…
This post is the text of a video essay I've hosted on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsXtYOWf-e0 Introduction What leads to a nourishing intimate relationship? What makes a relationship work? It’s a…
I generally find Roy Baumeister’s research topics interesting, including his willpower research. This book is written by a journalist and talks about Dr Baumeister in the 3rd person. I think…
I think The Genius Zone is a book that would benefit those looking to enhance their creativity and who are in search for their purpose and calling, but I also think there…
I heard Cope give a short talk on a Sounds True YouTube video and there was something about his clarity and organization of his presentation that I had a strong…
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks is a book I found valuable for decreasing negative thinking, improving creativity, and feeling more empowered. This a book review / summary of some…