Four refreshing ideas from ‘How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big’ — Goals are for losers, and passion is bullshit. Scott Adams, creator of the popular cartoon Dilbert, says it like it is in his book How To Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book that I enjoyed this much. It’s funny…

The best thing about it? Anyone can do it, any time, anywhere. — “Look for the one who’s looking.” Sam Harris, founder of meditation app Waking Up, often says this as he’s narrating the daily meditation session. He then says to open our eyes, broaden our vision and consciously turn our attention on ourselves. Feel the weight of our body against our chair. …

You can set up the PARA method across all your platforms in 30 minutes flat — I recently wrote a post on my favourite apps and tools and noticed a lot of interest in my mention of the PARA method, the digital filing system I have been using for my personal and professional life. Most people, myself included until a couple of months ago, don’t really…

An overview of my favourite apps and tools — Okay — this is by far the nerdiest thing I’ve ever done, but for some reason, I felt compelled to write about the apps and tools I love to use every day. Every single one of these apps has made my life easier and more efficient, so I thought I’d…

Build your latticework of philosophies for a deeper and simpler life. — Curiosity about Japan is nothing new. After Japan opened to the West in the 19th century, its impact on the formal and decorative arts became so intense that the phenomenon was anointed as an ‘’ism.’’ Japonism or Japonaiserie has continued to thrive to this day, with influences in technology, anime…

The power of neuroplasticity and making mistakes for rapid learning. — “I just can’t do it.” I’ll never forget the moment, sitting at my parent’s kitchen island, feeling deflated after my first maths tutoring session for GMAT, a horrendous standardised exam required for admission to most graduate business programs globally. A feeling of relief washed over me when my parents didn’t…

A technique from behavioral psychology book ‘Decisive’ by Chip & Dan Heath — Strategies to make better choices in life and work. Is that a thing? Isn’t decision-making just something we do? Some turn out good; others turn out bad. You live, and you learn? Not quite. Decision-making is a skill and one that we can get better at with self-awareness and practice. …

“Oh, I can’t [X] — I’m not very creative”. I’ve said a variation of that sentence probably 100 times throughout my life, and I’ve heard it 10 times as much from other people around me. Since I started writing and sharing online, I’ve realised how wrong I was. I can…

Real learning comes from reflecting on great ideas repeatedly. — My brain lights up with excitement when I come across a new book that piques my interest. Is it the promise of a life-changing idea or habit to discover? The potential for fresh writing inspiration? Often, it’s a quick flash, just a few chapters long. A new addition to the…