Imagine your attention as a sculptor, meticulously chiselling at the marble that is your life. Each thought, action, and decision you make is a precise strike of the hammer, shaping your identity. In "Rapt," Winifred Gallagher presents a captivating case for the critical role attention plays in our...
In the words of psychologist William James, “there is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision.” But 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...
As humans, we're constantly trying to optimise for success and make the most of our time. But have you ever stopped to consider the role that time itself plays in our actions and decisions? I’d propose two types of time to consider: 1. Finite time, which is...
In the early days of a relationship or career, excitement is often high. You're experiencing new things, achieving new goals, and everything feels fresh and thrilling. But before the honeymoon phase fades, it's important to ask yourself: will you still be happy with the person or...
Scientists don’t see an unexpected outcome as a personal failure. They see it as data. Thomas Edison is famously quoted as saying, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Edison viewed failure as simply a necessary ingredient...
You have one decision to make today You take it for granted because you do it every day. It doesn’t change your life because you take it for granted. The ability to make high-quality decisions is the greatest superpower you can harness without being struck by lightning. Every time...
