I recently got into poker. Poker is a simple and fun game. Best of all, if you’re good at breaking down data and analyzing players, you can make a lot of money playing. I’ve wasted my time throughout the years playing various video games and and competing in recreational sports, so I thought to myself […]
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Prescriptive vs Inquisitive Learning: How to Learn Anything
Critical, objective reflecting and problem solving are rarely emphasized enough in school. Answers and decisions these days always seem to have some emotional attachment to them. People judge themselves in a bias way and even lie to themselves for comfort. In order to progress in life and master the three aspects that control our lives […]
The Problem with Reinforcing Values
Sometimes values are derived from effective principles, but often times, they’re just based on a certain societies’ world view. At the end of the day, values are just opinions. Principles Principles are timeless laws of the universe. They just exist without any human intervention. They are not man made. Some principles emerge from man made […]
5 Habits Successful People have in Common
There isn’t a secret trick to being successful, but there are habits that rich and successful people have in common. Understanding the underlying principles of these habits and breaking them down may helpful. Many of us become can easily become more successful than we expect with just a few tips like this. Making Your Bed […]
The Lost Time Phenomena
The power of Routine
A routine is the backbone of any system. It’s the most effective way to establish consistency. Work and school are good examples of routines. We are dedicated to them, honor the schedule and stay consistent. It can go beyond your professional life, however. When kids hit 18 and graduate high school, they celebrate their newly […]
Five Tips for the Work Obsessed to Stay in Control
Sometimes we’re so passionate about our work or getting work done that we become borderline obsessed. I know I do. I can go weeks without taking a break and ultimately neglect healthy hobbies and mind invigorating activities. Here are five tips for the work obsessed to stay in control: 1. Choose very involving hobbies that require […]
Top 10 Habits to Stop Doing Now
Knowing the bad habits to avoid is often times more important than knowing the good habits to acquire. The reason is pretty simple. Avoiding bad habits allows you to acquire good habits. Here are ten common habits that we should all avoid. Not surprisingly, they are all time wasting habits. Take your time though. Rushing and scrambling is […]
