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The real problem
The real villain in this story is social media (not parents, although they often are).
Think about it. You sit with your friend in a cafe, when you get a notification. Suddenly, there are not two of you — but more. The intrusion has been made. That nagging device wants your attention —because, oh my god, “Your friend has tagged you in a photo.” How can you let go of that?
We are never alone. And that’s the biggest problem. We can’t think for ourselves because there is so much content we consume.
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What's enough?
They say it’s wise to aim as high as possible — because your target defines your ceiling. Even if you don’t achieve your target, you’ll still get higher than if you’ve aimed low.
There’s some truth to that. But I think social media has perverted the idea of enough. There’s nothing ...
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Chasing greatness kills creativity
You can’t create when there’s so much pressure to be someone.
For a long time, I started projects thinking they’ll become great successes. This influenced my decisions heavily. It influenced how I treated them. Oftentimes, I let go of opportunities to make money because I assumed there are ...
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There is no such thing as succsess
When we say that a person is successful, we usually mean they have money. They "made it." And we forget that everybody needs something different.
I need a farm in the suburbs and books and creative freedom and a bottle of Chablis. My sister needs to live in a big city like London and draw a...
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Stop trying to be exeptional
Perhaps you have it too. You caught the “greatness bug.” You think you have to be not just “good” at writing, but Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Stephen King, level good. You start businesses with a goal for them to become international successes. You assume that someday you’ll be famou...
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Control your Smartphone
We are often greeted by the apps on our smartphones whether it is Your friend has posted a photo on Instagram or “Watch it before it’s gone” posts on Twitter. Our mind is always curious.
Before negotiating with your distracted brain saying “Oh, it’s urgent. I have to look at this post”. Le...
Ignoring The Problem
Science has been trying to ignore the problem of consciousness for a long time.
- In the 1600s, René Descartes declared that nothing is more obvious and undeniable than the fact that we are conscious. Your consciousness can't be a fantasy. At the same time, your consciousness does not ...
7 Things You Need To Understand About Anxiety And Depression
No, we are not over yet. After discussing the topic with my friend’s Dad (he is a doctor), I’ve made a list of things you need to understand and avoid anxiety attacks (hard to breathe moments).
- Think of your anxiety as a biological problem, rather than thinking there is something wron...
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