Life is like a piece of art in the making. Progress is the goal — Our unconscious and deliberate habits shape our lives. They dictate how we spend our time. Repeated over time, habits become our way of life. The more you do something, the easier it becomes. That’s why new habits are often framed as a set of tasks that need to be repeated…

How we feel about anything is how we think about everything — David Hume was one of the most influential thinkers of the 18th century. His work on philosophy, ethics, and natural science remains relevant today. Among his many notable works are “The Natural History of Religion” and “An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding.” Hume was also a big proponent of empiricism and…

How you end today determines how you start tomorrow — Rituals play an essential role in our daily lives. They create consistency and order, which is crucial for keeping us on track with our routines and expectations. Making small changes to your evening routine can create a more positive experience each night by helping you feel more relaxed and ready…

Pause and think on purpose — In a world where “busy” is the new productive, “nothing time” feels counterintuitive and even a little shameful. We regard idleness as a kind of failure, an indication that we’ve fallen short of some unspoken standard. But the truth is, idleness is essential to an active life. …

The danger of falling into irrelevance is real — In the natural world, very few things are certain. Chosen to take action is not without the risk of failure or loss of time. But inaction poses a greater threat than taking action. It’s paralyzing and it can also have much more devastating implications in life. Inaction robs us of…

Structure your workday to feed your focus — Does your productivity level dip at some point in the day? Whether you’re a morning person or an evening person, the hours between 12 noon and 5 pm are likely not when you feel most alert. This can make tackling tasks requiring sustained focus harder than usual. However, this doesn’t…

Genius is a skill — If you believe the hype, genius is a rare, fixed quantity: either you’re born with it or aren’t. But what if being a genius isn’t solely inborn? What if anyone could become a genius by adopting the right thinking habits? Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Marie Curie had brilliant ideas that…

Behaviours that can get you what you want out of life — Everyone wants a better life. For many people, this means making more money, living a meaningful or fulfilling life, being happy and overcoming challenges. The gap between the rich and poor is widening across the globe, with money continuing to flow upwards. The rich get richer, right? Maybe that’s why…

Choose curiosity over certainty — So many of us are terrified of being wrong. We’ve all been through those awkward situations where someone has called out our insecurities or asked a probing question, and we froze like an ant on a hot sidewalk. It’s not that we don’t want to be right; it’s just that…