If the coronavirus outbreak confirmed me one thing, it's that you should avoid watching the news. Following news is the ultimate way to get caught in a vicious circle of cheap dopamine shots to …
Dopamine and the path of least resistance 💉
Humans naturally seek dopamine releases and the path of least resistance. This is a dangerous combination. Things that feel good for a second can make our lives worse in the long run. Striving for …
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Addition by subtraction ✂️
In Nassim Taleb's masterpiece Antifragile I learned about the via negativa, the negative way. This originally was a theological term that means improving life by removing things instead of adding. The …
Stagnation equals decline 📚
What do you do for personal development? Stagnation equals decline because everything around you keeps moving and improving. With very little effort you can make progress though, by keep learning new …
The introvert’s loneliness dilemma 🐺
If you often need space to yourself and identify yourself as someone who needs alone time, it’s because you are struggling with inauthenticity. That's what author Teal Swan writes in her book The …
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Fees and fears 📈
Investing is not rocket science. Things are being made unnecessary difficult by brokers and advisors so they can catch their fees. I found out you don't have to learn anything new, just know where to …