You never know what worse luck your bad luck has saved you from. -- No Country for Old Men, Cormac McCarthy Are you or is someone you know a lucky person? Have you ever wondered how they became so …
When Rationality Is Irrational
A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it. -- Rabindranath Tagore Today marks a pretty big milestone for this blog. So, I thought I would take today to talk …
Easy vs. Difficult, You Decide
What is written without effort is in general read without pleasure. – Samuel Johnson Let’s imagine you had the goal “make more money.” Which of the following options would you prefer: (1) A …
Going Against Your Gut
Not to be absolutely certain is, I think, one of the essential things in rationality. -- Bertrand Russell Like many people, you have certainly been presented with the following dilemma: Should I …
The Weight of Waiting
"For a while" is a phrase whose length can't be measured. At least by the person who's waiting. -- Haruki Murakami, South of the Border, West of the Sun You may have noticed that it’s been about …
Leashing Your Emotions
The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think. -- Horace Walpole What if with today’s post, I could teach you one of the most powerful psychological superpowers you …