The Freedom Paradox: Restraint is The Path to Freedom
Obviously we all crave freedom; the freedom to choose; the freedom to live how we want, and the…
The Strength, The Struggle, and The Growth: The Lessons From Nietzsche’s Tree
Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote: “The tree that would grow to heaven must send its roots to hell.” Looking…
Winning Without Fighting Back: Not Becoming Like Those Who Wrong You
With our world full of retaliation, harsh words, and “getting even,” there is a deeper, and better strength;…
Stop Before It Costs You More: The Self-Development Lesson of Riding The Wrong Train
There is a proverb that is often attributed to Japanese wisdom, that goes like this: “If you get…
The Law of Autosuggestion: You Become What You Continually Tell Yourself
There is one of the many forces that shapes your life far more than your background, your education,…
Pattern Recognition: One of Humans’ Most Important Skills
With our world overflowing with information, noise, and uncertainty, there is one skill that quietly outshines all others:…
Stop Waiting for Luck, and Start Creating Chances: The Luck Razor
Most people talk about luck as if it is a mystical force, something unpredictable, magical, or reserved for…
The Illusion of Competence: How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Blinds Us
There is a strange paradox in human thinking: The people who know the least too many times feel…
Confirmation Bias: To See Clearly, You Must Look Beyond What Confirms You
Obviously we all like to believe that we are rational, clear thinkers; that our decisions are guided by…
The Self-Serving Bias: Why We Take Credit but Shift the Blame
Imagine that you just got a promotion at work. You feel proud, confident, validated. Naturally, you tell yourself…