Social media is the latest scapegoat to be blamed for all our social ills. Not only are these claims overblown, they're just wrong.

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Social Media Isn't the Problem... We Are

There's a lot to like about stoicism, but it falls short in some key areas for me. Here's my take on it and the other influences on my personal philosophy.

Why I'm Not a Stoic

Setting goals points us in the right direction and helps us clarify our values. But hanging on to goals when they no longer serve us is a recipe for misery.

The Surprising Science of Goal Setting (And Why You’re Probably Doing It Wrong)

Nearly every culture around the world encourages sacrifice today for a better tomorrow. So why is delayed gratification so hard?

The Virtue of Delayed Gratification

Some of the beliefs we hold seem so self-evident that they couldn't possibly be wrong. But if you dig a little deeper, you'll find that the beliefs that serve us in some ways can hurt us in others.

5 Common Beliefs that Can Subtly Screw You Over

The Dunning-Kruger effect stems from the ignorance of our own ignorance. But how do you fix something if you don't even know it's broken?

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: The Paradox of Our Own Ignorance

Most people can't just sit with uncertainty, with not knowing what will happen. And this fear of the unknown makes us do some strange things.

The Fear Of The Unknown

Therapy, journaling, and meditation have all been shown to improve mental health. When you look a little closer, they all share one thing in common.

How To Get Better

Even if 2020 was one long dumpster fire of a year, we sure learned a lot about ourselves. Here's what nearly 1300 people had to say about it.

1,273 People Share Their Best Life Lessons from 2020

Our beliefs can put healthy boundaries on questionable behavior. But limiting beliefs hold us back from what we want in life.

How to Overcome Your Limiting Beliefs

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