Ever notice how you slowly start talking and acting more like the people you spend the most time with? This phenomenon, known as "behavioural contagion,” can shape our actions and habits in powerful ways. But why do we feel the urge to copy others? One theory is the chameleon...
The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus believed that cultivating gratitude was key to living a fulfilling life. He famously said, "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others." And it turns out that Epicurus was onto something. Scientific research has consistently shown...
Henry Ford was a man who refused to be held back by the naysayers and the status quo. In 1891, at just 28 years old, Ford began working as an engineer at The Edison Company. But while he spent his days clocking in at a regular job, his nights and...
Repeatedly having to make small, mundane decisions is draining. The term “decision fatigue” refers to the idea that the more decisions we have to make, the more we tend to rely on mental shortcuts or default options. This can kill our decision-making quality and lead to an increase in impulsive...
Attention is a powerful force. It shapes your thoughts, actions, and even your identity. In her book Rapt, Winifred Gallagher delves into the crucial role of attention in living a fulfilling life. Gallagher says we shouldn't let ourselves drift through life, reacting to whatever happens. Instead, we should...
As a fountain pen nerd, I know that sometimes you have to endure a few false starts before you get a pen to write smoothly again. Sometimes flushing out the nib requires running warm water through it until all the gunk is gone. Ed Sheeran compares this process to creativity...
