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3 Hard Truths You Need to Hear
https://markmanson.net/3-hard-truths-you-need-to-hear • 1 min
Welcome to the realm of harsh truths, where I, Mark Manson, will make you question everything you've ever believed in.
The Intentionality Curve: Living more Intentionally with Habits, Routines, and Rituals
https://nesslabs.com/habits-routines-rituals-intentionality-curve • 4 min
The key is to understand the difference between habits, routines, and rituals, and to design a life where your daily actions allow you to play with the entire spectrum of consciousness.
4 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB7TLFKnXHw
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22 Habits To Follow For A Happy Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lczb_rkwg7E
Kevin Kelly is the founder of Wired Magazine, a futurist, author, and public speaker known for his insights on technology’s impact on society.Working out how...
How Your Beliefs Control Your Happiness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0pvAhY0aqI
Derek Sivers is so skeptical of the human psyche that he doesn’t even trust himself.His strong stance on this aspect of human psychology makes him more open ...
This is Your Reminder to Say 'NO'
https://ryanholiday.net/this-is-your-reminder-to-say-no • 6 min
They cost me a lot of money. It’s a pretty weird thing to collect. But they help me every single day. They are a bunch of historical documents of minor historical significance—it’s probably a stretch…
What is Your Ikigai?
https://blog.learnlife.com/what-is-your-ikigai • 4 min
Ikigai is really your reason for being, the thing that gives you direction and motivation, and it is at the heart of what we do at Learnlife.
Why We Do Things We Hate
https://markmanson.net/why-we-do-things-we-hate • 2 min
If you're struggling in life, it might be because your answers to "What do I want to be?" and "What do I enjoy?" aren't the same.
How to get better at making every type of decision
https://www.vox.com/2022/2/12/22927820/how-to-get-better-at-making-decisions • 6 min
Here’s what to do if you regularly wish you could hire someone to make all your choices for you.
How to break unhealthy habits: Stop obsessing over willpower and focus on routines
https://theconversation.com/to-break-unhealthy-habits-stop-obsessing-over-willpower-two-behavioral-scientists-explain-why-routines-matter-more-than-conscious-choices-185577 • 13+ min
Understanding and changing the environment in which habits form is a critical step when it comes to breaking unwanted behaviors and forming healthy ones.
How to conquer digital distractions
https://blog.superhuman.com/digital-distractions • 7 min
Digital distractions are all around us. Here's how to combat them so you can stay focused and productive at work.
The 5 Levels of Understanding Yourself
https://markmanson.net/5-levels-of-understanding-yourself • 4 min
To understand the self, let's embark on a journey of brain-melting ideas that'll leave you questioning your very existence.
Huberman: A Short Exercise to Increase Focus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6QES04NX64
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How to Improve Your Self-Esteem in 5 Minutes or Less
https://nickwignall.com/how-to-improve-your-self-esteem-in-5-minutes-or-less • 5 min
There are no quick fixes for low self-esteem: There’s no profound insight your therapist can give you that will suddenly improve your self-esteem There’s no secret mantra that will unlock your inner…
What Is Self-Gaslighting?
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-sobriety/202109/what-is-self-gaslighting • 4 min
How we pick up the torch from the gaslighter and turn it on ourselves.
‘You reach a point where you can’t live your life’: what is behind extreme hoarding?
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jul/04/you-cant-live-your-life-what-is-behind-extreme-hoarding • 17+ min
The long read: Hoarding can be distressing and dangerous. But it’s not just a matter of ‘too much stuff’ – it’s a complex condition that requires careful, targeted help
Narcissism: Where It Comes From and How to Deal With It
https://markmanson.net/narcissism • 16+ min
Narcissism is way more complex and, quite frankly, way more annoying than we think it is.
How to figure out what you want out of life
https://www.vox.com/even-better/23353720/figure-out-what-you-want-out-of-life-marriage-kids-homeowner-college • 6 min
What society expects of you and what you actually want in life can be different things.
Philosophy of Happiness
http://stephenlaw.blogspot.com/2020/05/philosophy-of-happiness-short.html • 9 min
INTRO Here’s a short introduction to some of the most fascinating philosophical issues about happiness. We are going to look at three...