What if every choice you make could change the course of your life? Life is a series of decisions. From choosing what to study, where to work, or even what to eat for dinner, decisions—big or small—shape the direction of our lives. While some choices feel like no-brainers, others leave us spinning
What if the secret to true wisdom wasn’t in accumulating knowledge, but in accepting the vastness of what we don’t know? As Shane Snow brilliantly articulates in his exploration of intellectual humility, this powerful trait allows us to challenge our own convictions and welcome new perspectives. Imagine a world where our mental
Do you ever find yourself constantly expecting the worst in every situation, no matter how unlikely it may be? Imagine your mind is like a ship navigating through the seas of life. Sometimes, dark clouds gather out of nowhere, and waves of worry, fear, and worst-case scenarios toss around your mind’s ship.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices presented daily? In a world overflowing with options—whether selecting cereal at the supermarket or determining the next step in your career—decision-making can often feel like standing at a crossroads with too many paths. Sheena Iyengar’s thought-provoking book, “The Art of Choosing”,
In a world that spins faster than a carousel, where change is the only constant, understanding how to adapt and thrive has never been more crucial. It changes faster than a chameleon at a rainbow convention; adapting is not just a survival skill—it’s an art. Bob Rosen and Emma-Kate Swann’s “Conscious: The
Ever wonder why some people bounce back from setbacks like they’re made of rubber while others crumble like a cookie in milk? Imagine facing life’s adversities like a sailor in a storm. Some sailors panic, convinced the storm will last forever, that it’s their fault, and that the ocean is out to
Imagine a leaky tap in your home. The drip may seem minor or even inconsequential. But over time, the consistent trickle can waste gallons of water and cause damage to your space. Similarly, unaddressed accountability issues start small in relationships, workplaces, and communities but can grow into significant disruptions. For instance, we
Have you ever thought about what influences your actions and helps shape who you are during life’s challenges? Understanding ourselves can feel like exploring a vast, mysterious ocean; each layer we uncover helps us become more self-aware, confident, and in control of our lives. One of the most reliable tools for understanding
Our daily lives are filled with choices—some big, like career moves, and some small, like what to eat for lunch. You might think we make these decisions based on facts, logic, or careful analysis. But “Prospect Theory”, developed by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in 1979, shows us a different reality:
Imagine you’re on a journey toward happiness, sat atop an enormous elephant with a mind of its own. This “elephant” represents our desires and subconscious impulses, while we, the rider, symbolise the rational mind. In “The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom”, Jonathan Haidt uses this vivid metaphor to show