The Language of Sustainably Successful People
We almost always think of success as a series of external events: a promotion, a breakthrough invention, or…
A Life Inspired by Love and Guided by Knowledge
Bertrand Russell once wrote, “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” In just…
Que Sera Sera: What Will Be Will Be, But Only If You Make It Happen
“Que Sera Sera”- whatever will be, will be. It sounds comforting; it feels peaceful, and it gives the…
To Understand is To Be Free – Baruch Spinoza
Baruch Spinoza once wrote, “The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to…
Choices Are Free, But The Consequences Are Not: A Universal Paradox
We all love the idea of freedom; the freedom to choose our path, speak our mind and thoughts,…
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 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…
Actor-Observer Bias: Why We Judge Ourselves and Others Differently
Imagine you are a student who just received a low grade on a test. Immediately, your mind searches…