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Dealing with Others’ Irrationality

Thomas Walker-Werth

I have made a list of a few practices that have helped me deal with irrational people and reduce how much their irrationality affects my ability to enjoy my life.

1 min Sep 4, 2024

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The Fundamental Flaw Undermining “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”

Thomas Walker-Werth

The book provides a standout example of the essential importance of being critical and paying close attention to the ideas implicit in books on self-improvement and good living, not just their surface-level advice.

1 min Aug 23, 2024

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How to Overcome the Dangers of Overthinking

Martin Hooss

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about an issue so much that it prevents you from pondering a topic you would really like to explore?

1 min Aug 8, 2024

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Cheap Productivity: Procrastination in Disguise

Thomas Walker-Werth

“Cheap productivity” is my term for when we do a task that—although useful and productive—enables us to put off some more important or daunting task.

1 min Aug 7, 2024

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Struggling with a Project? Try Going on a Retreat

Thomas Walker-Werth

I decided to go on a countryside retreat, and it’s one of the best decisions I ever made.

1 min Jul 29, 2024

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The Art of Breaking Rules | Hannah Frankman

Maddox Locher

We've published Hannah Frankman's talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!

1 min Jul 19, 2024

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Thriving Through Adversity and Trauma | David Hardy

Maddox Locher

We've published David Hardy's talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!

1 min Jul 18, 2024

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When the Grass Is Always Greener

Thomas Walker-Werth

As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Many of us long for another place, another job, or another relationship, but...

1 min Jul 9, 2024

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“Natural Talent” Is Wasted without This

Angelica Werth

Although some people may naturally have a decent voice, nobody achieves the skill of the music industry’s top professionals without thousands of hours of practice.

3 min May 27, 2024

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Real Change Requires Courage

Martin Hooss

Courage enables us to face what we're not acknowledging so we can bring our careers and relationships to new heights.

5 min May 17, 2024

Lifestyle

Self-Assessment: An Underrated Way to Gain Self-Esteem

Angelica Werth

The more you flex your rational “muscle” by engaging with reality, the more confident you will be in your mental capabilities and ability to deal with the world around you.

7 min May 10, 2024

Art & Culture

Don’t Be a Hyacinth: The Danger of Letting Others Set Your Standards

Thomas Walker-Werth

Hyacinth, rather than set her own standards for success and virtue, judges herself according to how she thinks others regard her social status.

4 min Apr 26, 2024

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