Updated: June 21, 2022 This is a question I have been asked several times. It seems distant for many to run for many hours straight. It felt distant for me too, not many years ago. “Why?” is a question I often ask myself. It’s a question I need to have a good answer to if I’m to undertake races like this. Knowing the “why” is crucial for accomplishing anything demanding, whether it be a larger goal in studies, career, family, or sports. ...
In the mid-90s, we received a brochure in the mail from a sort of film club containing an overview of the latest VHS releases. We had the chance to order 4 of these films for a package price.
Nudging can be a simple and effective way to help yourself make better choices. The potential upside is great, and the cost is low.
A romantic relationship can be incredibly rewarding and can serve as the foundation for a flourishing family. Here are three keys we have learned for creating a strong partnership. Table of Contents 3 Keys to a Good Relationship Key #1: A Good Relationship Requires Effort Key #2: An Open Communication Channel Key #3: Complete Acceptance and Unconditional Love Final Words A romantic relationship with another person can be incredibly rewarding. It might be one of the most important experiences we can have in life, providing a safe platform to become the best version of ourselves. ...
What one can be, one must be. -Abraham Maslow The concept of self-actualization was popularized by Abraham Maslow and can be described as the human need to achieve one’s highest potential. To become all that one can be. To become the best version of oneself. To become extraordinary. Maslow described this as an inherent need in all humans. A need that far too often gets overshadowed by lower-level needs. This has often been illustrated using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which most people are likely familiar with. The pyramid was actually not created by Maslow himself but by a management consultant based on his work. ...
Happiness is a large and important topic. What Makes Us Humans Happy? What is the key to the good life? What makes life worth living? Perhaps these are among the greatest and most important questions that exist? Questions like this have been central to philosophy for thousands of years, and certainly long before that as well. In fact, so many people have thought and written about this that it can be a bit overwhelming for many of us. It is a start to see what wise people who have lived before us have written about this. ...
A personal account of a midnight house fire, and reflections on how to manage such a situation to minimize mental pain. Context 🔥 ST Newspaper, March 22 Around midnight on the night of Monday, March 22, I was deep in dreamland. Gradually, I noticed that my dream was increasingly about campfires and grilling. Eventually, I woke up a bit and noticed that the smell of smoke was still there. Had some neighbors lit a fire pit or something? The smell didn’t go away, so finally, I left dreamland completely, aiming to investigate where the smell was coming from. I quickly realized that there was danger at hand. There was smoke in the room where I was lying, which is between the room where my wife and our youngest daughter and our 1.5-year-old son were sleeping. I was in the guest room sometimes to avoid being woken up by a hungry baby and breastfeeding. I really didn’t have much to contribute on that front. ...
In the final part of the article series ’Create Your Dream Job,’ we look at how you can take the various scenarios you came up with in part 2 forward and move from words to action.
Worry is one of humanity’s greatest mental challenges. Learn how to free up mental bandwidth and eliminate unnecessary worries. Table of Contents How to Get Rid of Worries The Difference Lies in the Mind Worry Analysis Practice What You Fear Eliminate Two Major Categories Get Started Sources of Inspiration Worry is one of humanity’s greatest mental challenges. Our brains are equipped with a mechanism that is primarily meant to help us. By worrying about how we would survive the winter, we learned to gather and preserve food. By worrying about how we would protect ourselves from the weather and predators, we gathered in groups and learned to build shelters that could provide us with refuge. ...
In this part, you will use the insights about yourself to generate a plethora of ideas for possible things you could work on. Introduction The first part of this article series can be found here. There you will find exercises to get to know yourself and your strengths better. In this part, you will utilize this self-insight to generate a multitude of ideas for possible things you can work on. ...