Self Improvement

#2: Schedule an early-morning win — 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 worthiness There’s no perfect person who will “complete” you and make you feel whole Because while all sorts…

Don’t be that person. — It’s not me. It’s them. I’m sure of it. They are experts at finding ways to be annoying. It all comes back to consideration — using shared spaces in a non-prickish way, making life a bit easier for everyone. These things piss me off on a regular basis. The gym population problems Take a…

plus the ONE healthy alternative you need to use more — Good communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. From spouses and romantic partners to supervisors and co-workers, the ability to communicate well is essential for a happy and effective relationship. But poor communication can absolutely destroy a relationship. In particular, there are 3 types of toxic communication styles we…

Life rewards those who apply the right algorithm — Charlie Munger is vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a company he has worked at for almost his entire career. He is also Warren Buffett’s partner and friend. He is one of the most influential people in the world of investing. In addition to being an intelligent investor, Charlie Munger is…

A reading list for successful people — “Successful people find value in unexpected places,” said Peter Thiel. “And they do this by thinking about business from first principles instead of formulas.” Like Peter Thiel, I spend a lot of time reading and trying to find value in books. It’s a habit that helped me to become healthier…

Life-changing diamonds of wisdom worth rehashing daily — Quotes are wisdom cheat codes. But with every John, Mary, and their mothers spamming them all over social media, we’ve reduced quotes to banal feel-good copes. As a voracious reader and writer, I’m desensitized to the daily glib quote-blizzards—you know, the cliche “Never give up” and “Work in silence. Let…