51 notes tagged with "thought"

Seek Discomfort

This really means seek short-term discomfort. This often leads to a much easier life and improved well-being. You should undervalue short…

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Created on 14th March, 2021

Technology Gives Individuals Infinite Leverage

Media and code allow individuals to create amazing tools and content with no cost of reduplication. If you have truly created something…

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Created on 10th March, 2021

The Existential Vacuum and Nothingbutness

We are losing the traditions, religions, and obvious mystery in our world that used to tell us what to do and show us our place, but now we…

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Created on 24th February, 2021

The outside view is usually more accurate than the inside view

How much easier is it for you to solve your friend's relationship problems than your own? Obviously your friend needs to break up with her…

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Created on 14th March, 2021

The real downside is often tiny

We are extremely risk-averse, especially in modern society when we are so protected and stable. But things like fear-setting or defining the…

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Created on 12th March, 2021

There is always something left to attach meaning to

Your decisions are all you control. Even if everything else is taken from you, you still get to decide whether you will suffer your pain…

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Created on 12th March, 2021

To be moral is to actualize your potential

I originally took this to be the "meaning of life" but now recognize that is really just a moral obligation. I don't think there is any…

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Created on 12th March, 2021

We have no idea what's lucky or unlucky

A car hits you and you get a terrible concussion. That's pretty unlucky. You go to the doctor and the brain scan reveals a malignant tumor…

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Created on 23rd February, 2021

You should always be honest

It's in your own best interest to never lie. Honesty can be extremely uncomfortable in the moment. Most of the white lies we tell -- which…

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Created on 16th March, 2021

Your greatest writing asset is you

Much of the joy of reading is the same feeling as discussing a common problem with a friend. It's comforting to find out how similar we are…

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Created on 10th April, 2021

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