Building a new habit often feels daunting. Where should you start? It looms large in our minds as a massive, insurmountable task. But what if you can shrink that first step down to something so small that it feels effortless? That’s the idea behind James Clear’s 2-minute rule—a simple strategy to make starting so easy … Continue reading The 2-Minute Rule: Your Simple Hack To Building Better Habits
This will be just a short post today, as I am moving to another city. I've noticed quite often that I tend to make challenges seem larger in my head than they actually turn out to be. Generally, when you think about something that might be hard to do, you focus on the negative and … Continue reading It’s Probably Less Hard Than You Think
Continuing our exploration of guiding principles for living a good life, we turn to the ancient wisdom of Stoicism, specifically the teachings of Epictetus. While Marie Kondo’s "spark joy" principle and Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia offer valuable insights, Stoicism presents a practical philosophy focused on resilience, inner peace, and purposeful living. At the heart of … Continue reading Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Resilience in Stoicism
Recently, someone I know struggled with the fact that she has too many interests. There are too many things that she would like to try and be good at. The list she summed up counted over 15 hobbies & projects. Rather than being a positive perk, this characteristic causes her stress. She already feels she … Continue reading How to Manage Multiple Hobbies Without Overwhelm: A Simple Approach
In the previous article, we explored Marie Kondo’s "spark joy" principle as a guiding principle for living a good life. While that approach emphasized simplicity and joy in our choices, Aristotle offers a different but equally profound perspective with his concept of eudaimonia. Eudaimonia, often translated as "flourishing" or "well-being," goes beyond momentary happiness to … Continue reading Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Aristotle’s Eudaimonia
Building consistent daily habits is a powerful way to achieve long-term growth. Start small—just five minutes a day on a new skill or habit can make a big difference over time. James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, emphasizes that it's not the grand gestures but the small, consistent behaviors that make the biggest impact. He … Continue reading Consistency in Daily Habits: A Brief Insight into Lasting Growth
In Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Carol Dweck introduces the concepts of growth mindset and fixed mindset. She explains that individuals with a growth mindset believe their abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. In contrast, those with a fixed mindset believe their abilities are static and unchangeable. Example: Suppose … Continue reading How Your Mindset Shapes Creativity: Growth vs. Fixed Perspectives
One of the most vivid memories of social humiliation dates back 13 years—half my life ago. In a high school history class, the teacher asked us what we thought was the meaning of life. I thought I had a brilliant answer, but when I started speaking, the words got tangled. The pressure of 28 pairs … Continue reading The Power of Letting Go: Overcoming Past Embarassment
Yesterday, I had an enlightening conversation with a colleague at the car wash where I recently started working. He shared stories from his three years of experience, during which he encountered all kinds of people—some kind, others less so. One story stood out. When he first joined the team, he found himself in a toxic … Continue reading Growth Over Comfort: Transforming Toxic Environments
What do Matthew Dicks, Hal Elrod, Tiago Forte, and James Clear have in common? Each of these influential figures in personal development experienced (sometimes multiple) intense, life-altering events that profoundly shaped their perspectives and approaches to growth and resilience. And each individual wrote an amazing book which they attribute - in part - to these … Continue reading From Adversity to Growth: Learning from Personal Development Experts
Itching for Growth 