I’m writing soon after my 38th birthday. It’s a time to reflect. I am compelled to pass on a little about what I now know… Focus on becoming useful. All this stuff about finding happiness and doing what you’re passionate about is a distraction. Focus on building your value to the world. Sure experiment…

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? …

4–6 weeks of rest and repair does a body magic — I’ve been in gym weight training for the past two decades. The gym is my second home. …

You are more of a genius than you think because intelligence is not limited to grades, IQ scores, or emotional intelligence. — Misconceptions and intelligence go hand in hand. Most people think that you must be less smart if you’re not good at certain things or you don’t have a high IQ. But that’s not the case at all. Intelligence is not one-dimensional. It’s a multi-faceted coin. It doesn’t just mean being…

Love is often confused with attachment. We stay in destructive relationships because love is worth fighting for. Oftentimes, we fight because of our attachment — not really for love. I’ve lost count how many times I thought I was in love. To be honest, I didn’t really understand attachment until I experienced its opposite. Realizing we’re…

Lovers worldwide ponder the question of whether their relationship is on the right track or not. Once the answers are found they somehow seem elusive. We go on reading articles that tackle love, watch movies that might inspire us or buy a magazine with the big headline spice up your love life. We keep on treating love like the past generations did and act upon what…

#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…

I studied ways to be less awkward, and learned some interesting things that improve my relationships — I’ve spent most of my life awkward and in my head. I always wanted to make a good impression, so I learned a ton from my mistakes and did everything possible to improve my relationships. Here are some curious things I learned: 1. Have a calming influence. It’s easy to fall into the habit of…

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…

Do you want to be more attractive? — It’s no secret that being attractive can give you a leg up in life. But what does it actually take to be more attractive? It turns out, there are some simple habits you can adopt that will make you more attractive. Here you find the list of 8 Simple Habits That Make You More Attractive : 1. Smile more One of the simplest and most effective ways to…

Do you think you’ve found your soulmate? — How do you know if you have found your soulmate? For some people, it’s a feeling they can’t ignore. They simply know, deep down, that this is the person they are meant to be with. Others may need a little more convincing. If you are not sure if you have…

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…

Results guaranteed. — Men, I bet you’re tired. Tired of doing everything in your power and still having it go nowhere. I bet you’re lost. Lost in a new world where your father’s advice is no longer valuable. I know you’re looking for a way to make it in this brave new world…

It’s digital crack cocaine for kids — TikTok is quickly becoming the most destructive social media platform that has ever existed: The interface is explicitly designed to hijack and shorten attention spans and dopamine receptors. TikTok shares your data more than any other social media app. And, on a personal note, seeing the endless stream of dancing…

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…

Dopamine — a nifty little neurotransmitter in your brain that makes you want something. It’s the craving. It’s the drive. It’s the thing that gets you moving towards a goal. When there isn’t enough of it in your system, the lack of it can make you feel lazy or unmotivated. …