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Can't make up your mind? Try feeling your way through
One of the misconceptions of decision-making is that we think it sits squarely in the arena of a thinking problem. There are numerous mental models, frameworks, and every way to help us think through and decide on the best course of action. While this is helpful in many ways, thinking
If you want to read more books, do these 3 things
In the US alone, the average person reads 3.8 books per month. I read about 9. If you want to know how I manage to do this despite working a full-time job, here's what you need to do. 1. Optimise for enjoyment If you're not
Aiming for enough in a world that wants us to want more
The root of all evil is not money—it's more. If I think about the world's biggest problems, it's mainly due to wanting more. More money, more control, more power. More users, more advertisers, and more reach. We want more of more, please! There&
As a woman, these are the 3 books that changed how I move about the world
From the years 2017 to 2018, I died and was reborn thrice. Each time coinciding with a book that I read and finished. It sounds dramatic, but if I look back, it feels like there was me before these books and me after these books. So add these to your
Why I need to talk about privacy
I thought privacy was just for the rich and famous. I'm neither of those, so my privacy isn't assaulted every time I step out of the house. Nobody cares who I'm dating, what I'm wearing, or where I'm eating. I
How to live a life without regrets: 3 simple lessons from someone who doesn't have any
I am sure that if you dig up my history, you can pinpoint many areas where you ask, "Are you sure you don't regret THIS one? How about this event? This decision? This person???" My answer is always, "I don't." If you&
2 things I internalised to write with ease—after more than a decade of stressful writing
Writing is hard. Good writing is even harder. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either a liar or a psychopath, or both. Even the best writers know that writing doesn't get any easier. You just get better at sitting through the discomfort. You can build frameworks and systems
How I tried and failed at meal planning for 10 years—and the 3 things that finally worked
As I write this, I've been making my meals 3 times a day for the past 10 weeks. Unfortunately, my previous track records have only lasted 7 days, sometimes even less. I feel terrific where I am and could tell that something has clicked. I feel confident that
The life-changing habit of making my own bed
Since I became consistent in making my bed every morning, I can attest to it having a more positive effect on my day. In fact, I trace all other good habits as stemming from this one. Can it really be that simple? 5 reasons to make your own bed * Reason
Real friends don't expect free work
We all know that real friends don't expect discounts. Real friends also don't expect their friends to work for free. It's understandable why it can sometimes feel like there is a fine line between asking for help and taking advantage. Of course, this is
