Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday Ego is a double-edged sword, capable of both empowering and hindering us. It can provide confidence and drive, propelling us towards our goals, but it can also lead to arrogance and close-mindedness. Finding the right balance is crucial for personal growth and success. By embracing humility, acknowledging our weaknesses, and staying open to…
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Warning: Do not read this book, it is disjointed and not pleasant to read despite its enticing title. Introduction Stillness is the Key: Unlocking True Happiness and Life’s Abundance If we all had to choose just one ultimate purpose in life, it is very likely that the vast majority of us would choose to be happy. Happiness is what motivates…
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Drawing on academic research and real-world experience, we will delve into the nuances of productivity and offer concrete steps to achieve your goals. So, whether you’re a student, professional, or just looking to improve your own workflow, join us on this journey of discovery and mastery of productivity. Preparation and execution: two important phases of productivity Part of the productivity…
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“Discipline Is Destiny” is a comprehensive guide that explores the power of self-discipline in transforming lives. Through lessons inspired by historical figures, ancient wisdom, and modern examples, this book emphasizes the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual discipline in achieving greatness and living a fulfilled life. Lesson 1: The Simplest Path To Discipline Is By Taking Control Of Your Body,…
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The one who wins is the one who plays with an infinite game mentality One of the reasons the Vietnamese defeated the Americans was that they were playing a different game. Instead of having a finite goal in time and space, the Vietnamese game could go on indefinitely, despite the destruction and casualties on their side. Even if the Americans…
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Identity is a comforting thing. It offers us the certainty of who we are while giving us access to a group that shares our values. But is it always good or does it take us away from our true nature? Nature Abhors A Vacuum In order to move forward, we need a direction and it doesn’t matter if it’s the…
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If you want to reverse racism, you have to find a way to reverse the power relationship. There are several levers for reversing the balance of power: – the demographic lever (the law of numbers) – financial capital – symbolic capital – cultural capital – social capital – religious capital – […] Racism is generally applied against a group that…
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Conflict is a daily reality and there are always several ways of dealing with it. We can sometimes confront it, avoid it, and as a last resort we can become tetanized by it. Each of these ways of reacting has been brought to us by nature. Our survival so far has been made possible by the use of one of…
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I think there’s a misunderstanding of well-being because there are two forms of well-being. False Wellness First, let’s start with a chimera… This “well-being” is the one we consume every day. It is easily accessible, within reach of a click, and requires little effort to obtain. It is most often served to us on smartphone screens or in the form…
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Our childhood is often the place where a conditional love relationship is established between the child and the parent. In this configuration, the child receives love only if he or she behaves in a certain way according to the criteria of the parent in question. Since the child is fragile and vulnerable, he or she does not have a choice…
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