Healthy Self-management is our ability to manage our behaviours, thoughts, and emotions in a conscious and productive way. Someone with solid self-management skills knows what to do and how to act in different situations.
- The High Price of Mental Wandering: Why a Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy MindIn our busy modern lives, it’s easy to believe that multitasking or constantly thinking ahead is a sign of productivity or even intelligence. We plan, we dream, we ruminate—often while doing completely unrelated tasks. But groundbreaking research by Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel T. Gilbert challenges this idea and reveals a surprising truth: the more… Read more: The High Price of Mental Wandering: Why a Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind
- Having vs. Being: A Life-Changing Choice We Don’t Even Realize We’re MakingWhat if the biggest mistake we’re making in life is not about what we do—but how we exist? In To Have or To Be?, Erich Fromm draws a sharp line between two modes of living that shape our personalities, our relationships, and even our entire culture: the having mode and the being mode. These aren’t just philosophical abstractions—they’re practical, day-to-day… Read more: Having vs. Being: A Life-Changing Choice We Don’t Even Realize We’re Making
- Being Mortal: Rethinking How We Approach Aging and the End of LifeIt’s easy to see why Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande is a favorite for so many readers. It is one of those rare books that blends the precision of a surgeon’s mind with the compassion of someone willing to confront the truths most of us would rather avoid.… Read more: Being Mortal: Rethinking How We Approach Aging and the End of Life
- Tossed by the Tides: Fear, Anger, and Desire in the Ocean of SamsāraMuch of what we call “life” — its highs and lows, the triumphs and heartbreaks — is quietly steered by three powerful undercurrents: fear, anger, and desire. So deeply woven into our personal, professional, and social worlds, they often move us without our even knowing. Decisions we think are rational, reactions we believe are justified,… Read more: Tossed by the Tides: Fear, Anger, and Desire in the Ocean of Samsāra
- The Silent Power of Self-Esteem: Lessons from Naval Ravikant and Chris WilliamsonPart 1: In a thought-provoking conversation between Chris Williamson and Naval Ravikant, they unpack one of the quietest, yet most significant forces that shapes our lives — self-esteem. Far from being a motivational buzzword or self-help cliché, self-esteem, in their view, is the silent engine behind confidence, decision-making, success, and even our ability to love… Read more: The Silent Power of Self-Esteem: Lessons from Naval Ravikant and Chris Williamson
- The Four Stages of Life: Why You Might Be Stuck and How to Move ForwardMost of us grow up thinking life is a straight path: go to school, get a job, build a family, and retire. But life rarely unfolds that neatly. Mark Manson, best known for The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, argues that life actually progresses through four distinct stages — and many of us get… Read more: The Four Stages of Life: Why You Might Be Stuck and How to Move Forward
- The Illusion of Self: What Altered Minds Teach Us About Who We AreWhat if everything you thought you knew about yourself—your memories, your body, even your sense of being—was not as solid as it seemed? Science writer Anil Ananthaswamy invites us to explore this provocative idea through the lens of “altered selves,” experiences shaped by conditions like schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s, foreign limb syndrome, and out-of-body phenomena. His exploration… Read more: The Illusion of Self: What Altered Minds Teach Us About Who We Are
- Alone, But Never Lonely: A Journey into Thoreau’s SolitudeIn a world where solitude often evokes images of isolation and loneliness, Henry David Thoreau offers an entirely different portrait—one brimming with vitality, connectedness, and serene companionship with nature. In the “Solitude” chapter of Walden, Thoreau invites us into his quiet life by Walden Pond, where aloneness becomes a form of liberation, and nature, in… Read more: Alone, But Never Lonely: A Journey into Thoreau’s Solitude
- Why You Might Be Better Off Without Social MediaIn a world that pulses with tweets, reels, stories, and scrolling thumbs, the idea of someone who’s never had a social media account feels almost like a myth. But Cal Newport, a millennial, computer scientist, and bestselling author, stands as a very real exception. Standing on a TEDx stage, he made a bold claim that’s… Read more: Why You Might Be Better Off Without Social Media
- Through Our Eyes: Bernardo Kastrup, Idealism, and the Meaning Behind SufferingWhat if our suffering wasn’t meaningless? What if every ounce of pain, injustice, or despair wasn’t just something to bear, but something through which the universe learns what it is doing to itself? This isn’t a metaphor. It’s the heart of a deep philosophical vision put forward by Bernardo Kastrup—computer scientist, philosopher, former CERN researcher,… Read more: Through Our Eyes: Bernardo Kastrup, Idealism, and the Meaning Behind Suffering
- Life Rewards Action, Not Intelligence – Lessons from Neill ConorNeill Conor, a leadership coach, shared a powerful message in one of his YouTube videos: “Life rewards action, not intelligence.” It’s a simple yet profound idea, one that took him years to fully embrace. Growing up, Neill realized he could do well in school by relying on intelligence alone, with little effort. This gave him… Read more: Life Rewards Action, Not Intelligence – Lessons from Neill Conor
- The Big Picture by Sean CarrollThe idea of the “Ten Commandments” is fascinating. It mixes two things we love: making lists of ten and telling others how to live. The most famous list comes from the Hebrew Bible, handed from God to Moses on Mount Sinai. Over time, people outside religion have also made their own lists—like atheist or socialist… Read more: The Big Picture by Sean Carroll
- Why Time Feels Like It Speeds Up in Middle Age (And What You Can Do About It)Ever feel like time is flying by faster than it used to? One minute you’re celebrating the New Year, and the next, it’s December again. This weird, sped-up feeling of time is super common, especially in middle age. So, what’s going on? Why does life feel like it’s on fast-forward when we hit our 40s… Read more: Why Time Feels Like It Speeds Up in Middle Age (And What You Can Do About It)
- Midlife: Not a Crisis, But an AwakeningCarl Jung, one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century, made a bold statement that continues to resonate: “Life really does begin at 40. Up until then, you are just doing research.” This challenges a deeply ingrained narrative in popular culture—that midlife is a time of decline, chaos, or crisis. Instead, Jung invites… Read more: Midlife: Not a Crisis, But an Awakening
- 5 Mental Models from Charlie Munger to Improve Your Decision-MakingCharlie Munger, the legendary investor and Warren Buffett’s right-hand man, has shared timeless wisdom over the years. His mental models help people make smarter, clearer decisions in all areas of life. Here are five models, explained in a way that anyone can use: 1. Inversion Sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to… Read more: 5 Mental Models from Charlie Munger to Improve Your Decision-Making
- Master the 80/20 Rule: How to Get More Done in Less TimeIn today’s fast-paced world, we’re all striving to be more efficient. What if you could achieve more by focusing on less? That’s the essence of the 80/20 Rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. This simple yet powerful idea suggests that 80% of results come from just 20% of efforts. By mastering this principle, you… Read more: Master the 80/20 Rule: How to Get More Done in Less Time
- The Subtle Signs of Aging: What It Feels Like and How We Experience ItAging is one of life’s most natural processes, but when does it really start? And how do we experience it? Most of us don’t notice it immediately—it’s a slow, subtle shift that begins in our late 20s or 30s. Let’s take a closer look at how aging unfolds for both men and women, and what… Read more: The Subtle Signs of Aging: What It Feels Like and How We Experience It
- The Paradox of Effort: How Letting Go Leads to SuccessOnce, there was a writer who specialized in crafting thought-provoking essays. Through hard work and creativity, she published numerous captivating pieces. But one day, inspiration evaded her. She tried exploring different topics, scoured bookshelves, and searched the internet, yet nothing resonated. As panic crept in, she feared she had succumbed to writer’s block. However, she… Read more: The Paradox of Effort: How Letting Go Leads to Success
- The Smart Way to Invest: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building WealthInvesting can feel like putting together a puzzle, but instead of colorful pieces, you’re working with your hard-earned money. The trick is knowing where to put your money first—and why. Let’s break it down into a simple, actionable plan that helps you grow your wealth wisely while minimizing taxes and fees. 1. Start with Your… Read more: The Smart Way to Invest: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Wealth
- 20 Biggest Paradoxes of Life That Make Us Think TwiceLife has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and sometimes, the more we try to understand it, the more complex it seems. Paradoxes are those strange truths that reveal the contradictory, messy nature of our experiences, and they often carry powerful insights about life’s mysteries. Here are 20 paradoxes of life that remind us how… Read more: 20 Biggest Paradoxes of Life That Make Us Think Twice
- How Your Phone Is Changing You: What Happens When You Mindlessly ScrollIn today’s world, most of us are tethered to our smartphones. Whether it’s social media notifications, news updates, or mindless scrolling, our phones have become ever-present companions. But have you ever wondered what this constant phone-checking is really doing to you? Cal Newport recently shared his insights on what he calls “continuous partial participation in the… Read more: How Your Phone Is Changing You: What Happens When You Mindlessly Scroll
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