“One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken” ― Carl Sagan “...
“Your intuition knows what to do. The trick is getting your head to shut up so you can hear.” — Louise Smith “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” —Albert Einstein We have this popular notion that success in life re...
Scaling your business isn't just about increasing profits; it's about freedom and creating possibilities for yourself. By expanding your reach and influence, you gain the power to make a tangible difference. Whether it's improving lives, solving global problems, or simply creating a more just and equitable world, scaling your business can be a cata...
Invention, it must be humbly admitted, does not consist in creating out of void, but out of chaos – Mary Shelley (this article is written from the standpoint of a single person. In this context chaos means unpredictability in your personal life, not world anarchy). In life you have billions of potential axes of improvement. You can improve yo...
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. – Albert Einstein This post’s title was supposed to be “Change the environment to change yourself“. Because you should always strive to change it for the better. It’s the most strategic path to progress. But while writing it I honestly asked myself what the fuck is a ...
No. If you have to ask such a question, the answer is no. 6 hours is not enough, if you have to ask it. (192,000 people a year google “is 6 hours of sleep enough” , just in the US) 7 hours is not enough, if you have to ask the question. (144,000 people a year google “is 7 hours of sleep enough”, just in the US) At 5 hours or...
What can be a nuanced perspective on love? By challenging traditional beliefs and emphasizing the importance of self-love as well as a realistic approach to relationships we get to embrace love without expectations, fostering healthier and more fulfilling connections.
I Grow Younger is built on the science that the way we think, read and write (including about self-help) is both driven and limited by the language we use. Every concept must have word(s) for it or it doesn’t really exist. There is more to it though. How do we turn this realization about language and current flawed models into a self-help system ...
Many struggle to understand the true significance of numbers. While we may excel in mathematical calculations, our intuition about numbers and their abstractions often falls short. Numbers can evoke strong emotions, both positive and negative. While they can provide temporary happiness or measure achievements, they can also lead to long-term unhap...
Long-Term Freedom is not just about making more money or achieving greater status. It's about making meaningful choices that destroy our barriers in life. By embracing change, challenging the status quo, and constantly seeking new ways to improve ourselves, we can reach our full potential and live a life of infinite possibilities.
How often do you have time thoughts? “If only I had more time in the day…” “Once *this specific shit* is over, I’ll have more time for what I want to do…” “I’m not exercising because I don’t have the time…” Some people seem to get more done in a day than others in a week. How c...
There were days when universities were the only way to acquire knowledge and meet people. Today the university is outdated both as a concept and as an individual institution. In most cases, the best teacher is looking at you from the mirror.
Many struggle to understand the true significance of numbers. While we may excel in mathematical calculations, our intuition about numbers and their abstractions often falls short. Numbers can evoke strong emotions, both positive and negative. While they can provide temporary happiness or measure achievements, they can also lead to long-term unhap...
Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom. Let’s give our children freedom. Trish Millines Dziko I strongly believe the education system is a relic, it has to be destroyed and completely rebuilt. We’ll focus on schools here but universities are often not much better. Much of the same applies there....
Inertia and Feeling Stuck in Life
The most constant force in our lives is Inertia. We delay change, avoid conflict and stick to what works, even if it doesn't work well. It's so familiar, it’s even called “The comfort zone”. Even if Inertia is an evolutionary relic, it doesn't feel that way. Only a more compelling force can help us out of Inertia - Love and Chaos.
Every time we encounter an obstacle we can ask: is this a Game of Self challenge or a Game of Life one? Is the problem in my head or based in reality? And if the answer is “it’s both”, then we must dive deeper until every part of it takes only Game of Self or Game of Life skills to fix.
A common myth suggests that work and personal life should be separate, each serving distinct purposes. This mindset often leads to a futile pursuit of balance, where individuals strive to allocate appropriate time and energy to each of them. However, this approach is counterproductive because your life is one and inseparable.
You bring different resources into your daily life. Some are Game of Life based like sports, good sleep, and healthy food. Others, like your mental and emotional power, are Game of Self stuff. So Energy is not a single thing. Learn from what is the Energy mix made of, how life drains you and how to recharge.
What do you want from a business – to be happy (do what you love… or love what you do) and be profitable. To be happy is a personal thing. Let’s focus on success. If it all fails, happiness is short-lived. A business is a concept so complex and intertwined, most brains just block. Lets untangle the mess together...
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