Ignorant or silently informed?
Some of my friends use social media to raise awareness, and so they should. Sharing current affairs informs the uninterested. That said, many of us, myself included, choose to remain silently informed, which makes me feel rather guilty… Is this feeling rational?
Fighting with food
I am hearing more people talk about food anxiety than I ever have before, which comes as no surprise considering disordered eating has been on the rise since 2000 according to recent reports. So, what better time to share my own experience with culinary unease?
Working less but better
Working less may result in better work. However, only a select minority of professionals should be blessed with this privilege.
Psychological Warfare: What the HECS going on?
My thoughts on student loan indexation and how Australia’s education system compares to those in Nordic countries. Discover and then share my love for a funky DJ Shadow track, consider the importance of personal context in perspective building, and be inspired by George Heaton and his model for success.
Locational Obliviousness: Beware of Facebook Marketplace
A story about the time I was kidnapped. Discover and then share my love for Blur’s latest track, ponder a quote from Steven Pressfield, and be motivated to train harder than ever by Fergus Crawley and other hybrid athletes.
Being Real: Drawing the line Between Optimism and Pessimism.
An analysis to help understand what separates optimism and pessimism, and how each behavioural trait can be used to harness productivity. Discover, and then share my love for a new slowthai track, read yet another Johann Hari book, and become inspired by your mates as they accumulate kilometers on Strava.
“I was born in the wrong generation,” thought everyone before thinking.
A deep-dive into the lack of analytical thinking regarding the common statement “I was born in the wrong generation.” Discover, or share my love for a great MGMT track, ponder a quote from Yvon Chouinard, and let Kevin Kelly guide your understanding of how to build an audience.
How much fun is too much fun?
Learn how to achieve the optimal amount of fun, discover a song by Willow Kayne, ponder a quote from Jerry Seinfeld, and let Rob McElhenney inspire you to act on your ambition.
I never knew how important sleep was until I started.
Learn about behavioural changes for enhancing sleep, discover a song from IDLES, let Andrew Huberman inspire you to expand your knowledge of neuroscience, and ponder a quote by B.J. Novak.
What do I really want? Respect or a new car.
Contemplate if a car is essential, discover a new song from Lil Yachty, become inspired by Mr. Money Moustache, and ponder a quote by Dale Carnegie.
5 of the most versatile items I keep in my kitchen.
Learn about multipurpose kitchen necessities, Johann Hari, a song I’ve been listening to, and a quote from James Clear.