If you want to enjoy life and accomplish anything meaningful in it, productivity matters. I’ve met quite a few people who feel overwhelmed constantly by their workload. Even in cases when I know I’ve had relatively busier period in my life with less stress. That isn’t to claim I’m somehow superior–I’m definitely not. Simply that […]
Should an Atheist Be Reading the Great Books of Religion?
I’m one of the least religious people you can find, but I think there is merit in reading religious books. Learn how to get value from religious writings as an Atheist.
Inconvenient Conveniences – Is Easier Always Better?
Everywhere in our society, we’re sold things to make life easier. We’re sold cars so we don’t need to walk. Fast food so we don’t need to cook. Blackberries and iPhones so we never need to be offline. The standard logic is that if something makes life easier, it automatically makes life better. I wonder […]
If You’re So Smart, Why is Your Life Still a Mess?
Normally, more intelligence is a good thing. Yes, we all know examples of the anxious overthinker or the scholastic introvert who can’t get a date. But, for the most part, being smarter helps in life. However, I’ve noticed one problem that mostly strikes really smart people. The smarter you are, the more likely you are […]
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