Breakthroughs don’t change your life; micro-habits do — New Year’s resolutions. We all make them, myself included. Drink more water, hit the gym, cut back on social media, be more present, get more sleep, save money… the list goes on. But by midyear, I could barely remember what I resolved to do. Why is that? I finally realized…

The old crocodile was floating at the river’s edge when a younger crocodile swam up next to him, “I’ve heard from many that you’re the fiercest hunter in all of the river bottoms. Please, teach me your ways.” Awoken from a nice long afternoon nap, the old crocodile glanced at…

An unconventional and compassionate guide to becoming an early bird — I thought I was destined to be a night owl forever. I’m no stranger to reading about the benefits of waking up early or having the same sleeping routine — all of us have probably read this at some point in our lives. I’m in my final semester of university…

Here are some life lessons we all learn too late. — As we journey through life, we are constantly learning and growing. Some life lessons are fairly easy to understand and are learned early on, while others may be harder to understand and take longer. These life lessons often come through difficult experiences and challenges, and only when we overcome them…

The Secret To Happiness And Achieving More — · The problem with setting goals ∘ #1 The positive fantasy ∘ #2 The outcomes first trap ∘ #3 The failure state trap · What are systems? · Why you need systems ∘ #1 Systems put focus on the skill ∘ #2 Systems create…

These minor lifestyle tweaks improved my energy levels and mental health — I wouldn’t be writing this story if I hadn’t been tracking my time. It all started when I saw this infographic on a highway hoarding. The title was: “If you don’t track your time, you’re wasting it.” I was intrigued. I had always been a pretty productive person, but I…

Resolutions that actually work, according to a decision scientist — Happy almost-2023! Chances are that you’re contemplating making some New Year’s resolutions, so let’s get you set up for success with a few resolutions that will unlock the best version of you. #1 — Resolve to stop borrowing resolutions Different people are different, so what works for you might not be what works for anyone else.

#4: Thinking too much about your goals — A lot of people think discipline is about what you do: Stay focused Tough it out Boost your willpower Be strong I’d like to suggest an alternative: The best way to be more disciplined is to do less, not more. If you’re doing something hard, trying to apply even more…

Ten well-chosen books are usually enough to understand the expert consensus on any reasonable question you might have. At this point, I can imagine the doctors, lawyers and anyone with a PhD cringing at my exceedingly low bar for expertise. But let me unpack that above rule: The books have…

Do you find these habits in your life? — It is very difficult to stay motivated all the time, sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, motivation doesn’t show up. But if you’re lacking motivation and trying to figure out why, the answer may simply be these habits that destroy your motivation! …

Self-control is a trait that defines modern humans — In 1936, a few years before WWII started, a Russian Orthodox family of four fled to the Siberian “snow forest” to escape religious persecution. The couple, Karp and Akulina Lykov, their 9-year-old son, and a 2-year-old daughter, only took a few possessions with them. After a trek in the wilderness…

Working on code, we have to remember a lot. There are all kinds of small details. Different approaches we tried. Context on why the change is necessary. Limitations or tradeoffs of the approach. When the requirements change, the details from a month ago become important. Unless you have a remarkable…

Do you want to be more productive? — We all want to be productive. We want to get things done and feel fulfilled. But sometimes we feel like we’re just going around in circles. If you want to be more productive, I hope these habits will help you. Here you find the list of 7 Habits That Will Make You More Productive : 1. Make a plan Having a plan is one of the best ways to…

The simple rule is to turn ordinary people into successful ones — You just came home after a long day at the office. You feel burned out. The next project is too stressful for you. So, you make yourself a cup of coffee, lie on the couch and turn on Netflix. The next thing that happens is you’ve just-being watched 5 episodes…

A mental model is a general idea that can be used to explain many different phenomena. Supply and demand in economics, natural selection in biology, recursion in computer science, or proof by induction in mathematics — these models are everywhere once you know to look for them. Just as understanding…

If you want to be happy, give up these bad habits. — If you’re not happy with your life, I think it’s time to make a change. To be truly happy, you need to let go of certain habits that are holding you back. Here you find the list of 6 Bad Habits to Give Up If You Want to Be Happy : 1. Give up always being right In order to be happy, it is important to let go of the need to be right all…