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Life Is Nothing More than a Series of Negotiations

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Tim Denning

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Discovering how to quiet that despicable little voice has helped me immensely, especially in language learning.

Mitchell Peterson

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4 Uncommon Insights That Helped Me Realize My Self-Worth

There were a lot of incorrect beliefs that were making me doubt my abilities.

Darshak Rana

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Why I’m Channelling My Fifteen-Year-Old Self’s Spending Habits

The younger me knew the rules of money better than I do now.

Ellen McRae

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I Thought Being a Single Father Meant Wearing Superman’s Cape

How self-improvement took me away from my uniqueness

Nuno Fabiao

Mar 5

People Who Misunderstand Investing Do These 9 Things (Avoid Them)

The worst thing is investing for the short term.

Tim Denning

Mar 5

What I Gained from Investing in a Spiritual Coach on Instagram

Instead of being lost and confused, I learned how to trust my intuition to help guide me through life.

Jerine Nicole

Mar 5

5 Cardinal Principles to Help You Win at Life

From studying yourself to doing hard things that matter, these are my observations.

Sebastian Hallqvist

Mar 4

From Pessimist to Optimist: A Psychological Model for Leading a Fulfilled Life

From his early studies on learned helplessness, Martin Seligman offers us a model for redefining our concept of self.

Larry G. Maguire

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Do as Little as Needed, Not as Much as Possible

The anti-productivity list, inspired by coach Henk Kraaijenhof

Tim Denning

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6 Key Life Skills to Help You Thrive in the Real World

We live in a world that needs skills but values degrees.

Neeramitra Reddy

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Learning the Importance of Looking Ahead with 5 Psychological Quotes

Hal Hershfield has spent decades researching the ‘future self.’

Max Phillips

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How to Adjust Your Behavior by Setting the Right Incentives

3 lessons from the Great Rat Massacre of Hanoi

Moreno Zugaro

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Has Your Enterprise Made a Single Dollar? Then You’re an Entrepreneur

Who says entrepreneurship can’t be small?

Charlie Brown

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How to Handle Stress Like a Dzogchen Master Handles Panic

Here’s how I learned to befriend my feelings.

Michael Papas

Mar 3

How I Changed My Diet For Good

Here’s what I discovered in the process of making food conscious.

Rowan Dierich

Mar 3

This is Exactly How Reading 197 Books Improved My Life

Naval Ravikant: “Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

Eva Keiffenheim, MSc

Mar 3

How I Stopped Debating People and Started Debating Ideas

It took more than a year to earn the trust of my peers.

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Mar 3

My 21-Day, Eye-Opening Writing Experiment

An irreversible magnification of joy, and three steps you can take to pursue your creative calling

Jaivir Hans

Mar 3

Ethereum Is the Next Big Mover After Bitcoin

Here’s a simplified explanation for normal people who don’t work in finance or aren’t technical.

Tim Denning

Mar 3

How I Curbed Lifestyle Inflation and Didn’t Go Crazy

It’s all about moderation, not deprivation.

Jessica Vu

Mar 3

Self-Improvement Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

There’s no getting around the fact that discipline equals freedom.

Michael Lim

Mar 3

How to Challenge the Construct of Your Limiting Beliefs

This simple but powerful guide has helped me confront and overcome my limitations.

Mike Goldberg

Mar 3

How to Thrive as a “Multipotentialite”

7 key lessons on how to make your curious nature work for you

Ysabeau

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How to Have a Meaningful Adventure Tomorrow

Pick a McGuffin and decide it matters.

Taylor Foreman

Mar 2

3 Ways to Stop Your Ego from Tarnishing Your Opportunities

Everything you want in life is on the other side of a brick wall.

Cody McGraw

Mar 2

How to Build Relationships with Clients and Leaders

Gain three lessons in networking from a former introvert.

Becky Carruthers

Mar 2

4 Signs That Those Negative Feelings Are Actually Calls to Greatness

How to know if it’s just in your head

Taylor Foreman

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22 Thought-Provoking Insights I’ve Gained in 22 Years

Life Is Nothing More than a Series of Negotiations

Joining a Zoom-Led Art Therapy Group Helped Silence My Inner Critic

4 Uncommon Insights That Helped Me Realize My Self-Worth

Why I’m Channelling My Fifteen-Year-Old Self’s Spending Habits

I Thought Being a Single Father Meant Wearing Superman’s Cape

People Who Misunderstand Investing Do These 9 Things (Avoid Them)

What I Gained from Investing in a Spiritual Coach on Instagram

5 Cardinal Principles to Help You Win at Life

From Pessimist to Optimist: A Psychological Model for Leading a Fulfilled Life

Do as Little as Needed, Not as Much as Possible

6 Key Life Skills to Help You Thrive in the Real World

Learning the Importance of Looking Ahead with 5 Psychological Quotes

How to Adjust Your Behavior by Setting the Right Incentives

Has Your Enterprise Made a Single Dollar? Then You’re an Entrepreneur

How to Handle Stress Like a Dzogchen Master Handles Panic

How I Changed My Diet For Good

This is Exactly How Reading 197 Books Improved My Life

How I Stopped Debating People and Started Debating Ideas

My 21-Day, Eye-Opening Writing Experiment

Ethereum Is the Next Big Mover After Bitcoin

How I Curbed Lifestyle Inflation and Didn’t Go Crazy

Self-Improvement Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

How to Challenge the Construct of Your Limiting Beliefs

How to Thrive as a “Multipotentialite”

How to Have a Meaningful Adventure Tomorrow

3 Ways to Stop Your Ego from Tarnishing Your Opportunities

How to Build Relationships with Clients and Leaders

4 Signs That Those Negative Feelings Are Actually Calls to Greatness