Tim Ferriss TED Talk on Fear Setting Instead of Goal Setting

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“We suffer more in imagination than in reality.” – Seneca Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that can be applied to many aspects of life. Essentially, it is a philosophy that can be used to determine things you can control and those you cannot, and then focusing on the former through guided exercises. Tim Ferris: Smash … Read more

How to Overcome the Crabs in a Bucket Mentality

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Picture this: You just got a promotion at work, and are so proud of yourself because the long hours and late nights have finally paid off. But your co-workers don’t seem to be so proud of you. They may even be talking about “favoritism” or some “unfair” advantage. Have you ever been in a situation … Read more

11 Fear of Missing Out Examples from the Real-World

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Ever heard that your friends are going out only to be filled with sudden anxiety because you can’t join them? In fact, you get anxious all the time about things other people do that you’re not doing too. You fear missing out. You have what’s popularly been called FOMO, or the fear of missing out. … Read more

7 Simple Habits to Overcome Paralysis by Analysis

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Twas’ the night before exams and all through the dorms… ill-prepared students were filing add/drop forms.  On the other side of town, an ad executive grows weary… as his career defining pitch is still merely a query.  People like these have turned overthinking into an artform. They are victims of analysis paralysis and, as such, … Read more