Mental clarity

When is it perfect?

Waking up after snoozing the alarm twice, you think—I’m already 10 mins late—Not a perfect morning.

Nov 14 •

Beyond the frame—The Context Bias

Which of these pink circles looks bigger to you?

Nov 7 •

The Blue Dot Effect—Seeing trouble where there's none

Have you ever noticed someone making a big deal out of something that seems trivial to you?

Oct 31 •

The lives you didn't live

Borrowing from my son’s morning pages, where he reflects on his final day as a 12-year-old:

Oct 24 •

Effortless effort

I had no plans to run a 10k that day.

Oct 17 •

How to feel miserable at work?

I recently stumbled upon author Keri Smith's brilliant list, How to Feel Miserable as an Artist, and it inspired me to create a version for the…

Oct 10 •

Finding your purpose—At any age

I recently read Mastery by Robert Greene, and if you've ever pondered, "What's the purpose of my life?" this book is a must-read.

Sep 26 •

Second-order thinking

Best-case ⚖️ worst-case and taking a second opinion from your future self.

Sep 19 •

Struggles of smart but blunt people

Four biggest challenges they face—And how to overcome them.

Sep 12 •

The half-life of everything: From caffeine to knowledge

How to survive and thrive in a world of changing facts?

Sep 5 •

What are you rushing through?

Mastery in a world obsessed with speed.

Aug 29 •

The universe is conspiring against me

Hanlon's Razor for smarter decision-making

Aug 22 •

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