Psychology & Self-help

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why indecisiveness is death

The Subtle Signs That Reveal Who Someone Really Is.

why fitting in will make you unuccessful

This week I am turning over my newsletter to Jenny Wood whose book, WILD COURAGE: Go After What You Want and Get It, hit shelves and…

A practical guide to resist the temptation of simple answers and make better decisions

Make it stick — like peanut butter to the roof of your mouth!

(You have the power to change your life. Take small steps every day, and soon you’ll be unstoppable)

By the time you graduate school, your mind exists in a box. But you’re different. You want more. Here’s how you thrive.

You can work hard at anything but that doesn’t mean it’s useful to the progress of humanity.

We will all face painful moments sitting next to dying people. What can we say?

A Social Psychologist’s Secret to Effortless Connection

You probably don’t have 12 hours a day to work like the delusional archetype of what you think an entrepreneur is… so start with one hour

Discipline comes from clarity, not force or motivation.

If we want to build a life of meaning, money, and impact, we must pursue our ideal future, create a story worth telling, and pass down…

Self-confidence is no easy trait to acquire. It demands a deep understanding of yourself, the world, and your place within it.

Issue #241: salt, Jimmy Carter, and the Golden Globes

Earning respect isn’t about showcasing your intelligence. It’s about how you connect with others. Psychology suggests that the right choice of words can instantly evoke respect. It’s not manipulation; it’s about communicating your thoughts effectively and respectfully. In this piece, I will share 10 sophisticated phrases that can make people respect you instantly. These aren’t…

There’s a stark contrast between those who constantly move forward in life and those who seem stuck in one place. Psychology tells us that it often boils down to daily habits. Certain routines can keep us tethered to the same spot, like a ship anchored at sea. And let me tell you, it’s not always…

Hard decisions don’t have perfect answers — but with courage, trade-offs, and a clear plan, you can make the call and move forward. here’s h

Apps like Depop and Vinted are hugely popular, but an online culture of scams, rage and suspicion is now the default between buyers and sellers, with communications quickly descending into hurling abuse at a stranger

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Some things I try to keep in mind.

Between this newsletter, my podcast, my books, and my New Yorker journalism, I offer a lot of advice and propose a lot of ideas about ... Read more

Nobody is coming to save you. Become disgusted with where you are. Disappear. Build the thing. Reject the conventional.

Something curious happens with racially prejudiced beliefs. Your life experiences won’t automatically challenge them. For example, if you…

In one of his most famous letters to Lucilius, Seneca gives a pretty simple prescription for the good life. “Each day,” he wrote, “acquire…

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