If you've read one of my pieces before, you probably know that I'm a big fan of using quotes. Specifically from philosophers - there's just something about the timeless wisdom paired with their unmatched clarity. Being able to convey such powerful information and wisdom in such few words is inspiring. One of my favorite quotes… Continue reading The Secret of Change
Tag: Mindset
Perspective – The Ultimate Cheat Code
"There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them." -Friedrich Nietzsche Mentality Your mentality underlies every other aspect of your life. What type of mentality you have and how you interpret situations can be the difference between… Continue reading Perspective – The Ultimate Cheat Code
Your Mind Is Waiting To Be Programmed
Your mind is just waiting to be programmed and the scary part is that if you don't do it, someone else will. This is part of why I made the decision to stop consuming most news a while back. I haven't reflected on it much since I made this change, but it's been hugely beneficial. … Continue reading Your Mind Is Waiting To Be Programmed
How I Learned To Be Grateful
Most days I wake up grateful. I think to myself, "Thank god I'm still around to experience all of this." In my teenage years I struggled with serious depression and suicidal thoughts. The most accurate descriptor of the kid that I was back then was: lost. I didn't know who I was, where I was… Continue reading How I Learned To Be Grateful
A Bit of Perspective: Advice From Holly Butcher
I first came across this post soon after it was published just over 2 years ago. However, the blog that I found it on has since deleted the page, so I've decided to re-host it here. It's a beautiful piece packed with perspective and wisdom. Holly passed away in 2018 when she was 27 years… Continue reading A Bit of Perspective: Advice From Holly Butcher
Taking The Easy Way Out
For many of us, life isn't that hard. At least compared to our ancestors who had bigger problems and less free time. Yet they managed to survive. They dealt with scarcity of food, diseases, dangers, and a lack of technology that we can barely imagine. I think in this way we've lost a lot of… Continue reading Taking The Easy Way Out
Process Oriented Versus Result Oriented
When it comes to doing things there are two main schools of thought: process oriented and result oriented. A variant of this idea is the systems versus goals discussion. The best reason that I can see to be process oriented as opposed to result oriented is because your life is a process - not a… Continue reading Process Oriented Versus Result Oriented
Mental Alchemy: Hanlon's Razor
Hanlon's razor is a philosophical razor that states you should never attribute to malice that which can be just as easily be explained by stupidity. This can be used in situations where you have incomplete information. Referencing my last article; road rage is a great example of this. Let's say you're driving along doing just… Continue reading Mental Alchemy: Hanlon's Razor
Mental Alchemy: Hanlon’s Razor
Hanlon's razor is a philosophical razor that states you should never attribute to malice that which can be just as easily be explained by stupidity. This can be used in situations where you have incomplete information. Referencing my last article; road rage is a great example of this. Let's say you're driving along doing just… Continue reading Mental Alchemy: Hanlon’s Razor
Self Control: Road Rage
Having self control and being able to manage your emotions can be like super powers. The more emotional a situation is, the more likely we are to react irrationally. There is a certain threshold to self control where once breached, we lose our ability to make rational decisions. The goal is to never let ourselves… Continue reading Self Control: Road Rage
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