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Zeno’s Paradox: The Never-Ending Pursuit of What You Want

Zeno of Elea is famous for his paradoxes. One of which talks about how motion is impossible because it consists of someone taking infinite steps. Applied to life, it helps make sense of the never-ending pursuit of what we want.

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Imposter Syndrome & How To Earn It Backwards

The idea to Earn It Backwards was something I found on a Youtube comment while I was trying to understand Imposter Syndrome. Over time, this idea shaped my entire life.

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The Ultimate Question: Can I Do Something In This Situation?

I use this a lot when I’m facing a situation that is paralysing. The idea is to either force an explanation for the inaction or force action. The in-between is the limbo we should get out of as soon as we can.

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There’s No Such Thing As An Expert; That’s A Good Thing

There is no such thing as an expert. All the “experts” are still learning. Expertise is then, a process, and that’s a good thing.

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Mythologizing Yourself: Why It Works & When It Doesn’t

Most of us unconsciously mythologize our lives. It’s when we make something larger-than-life to help us better cope with something in our lives. Here’s how it helps and when it goes overboard.

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The Irony of Survivorship Bias

Survivorship Bias is a decision-making error when you try to follow in the footsteps of stories of those who survive instead of learning from the more numerous people who failed. Most people know this, but I believe there’s also an irony that’s associated with the idea’s general interpretation.

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Why Optimism Is A Better Strategy For Life

I’ve become a blatant optimist over the past year, and this has changed my life radically. Life is all about optimising for the best future. For that, we need data. To get data, we need to believe that things will work out. That’s optimism.

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How To Use Cognitive Reframing To Change How You Feel

Often, the way we first describe something that happens in our lives carries a negative connotation. With Cognitive Reframing, we change that narrative, and in effect, change how we feel.

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The Idea Is To Be Blatantly Yourself

The idea is to be blatantly yourself. This is the one maxim for my entire journey to adulthood. I firmly believe that no matter what happens, authenticity goes a long way.

Lifestyle

How To Practise Self-Care The Right Way

To save you from the constant bombardment of self-care advice and ideas, here’s the last guide you’ll need on the practice of self-care.

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The Three Things Rule To Have A Good Day, Explained

If you’ve been following Nudge › How for a while now, you might already be familiar with what I call the Three Things Rule or Three Good Things. Here’s what it’s all about.

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The Narrative Fallacy And How To Shift To An Active Mindset

Your narrative defines your locus of control which, in turn, defines what your mindset is, and which, in turn, defines your life. Here’s how to fix all of that.