Personal development strategies

Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Be a Criminal

Hands adjusting black leather gloves while gripping the steering wheel, symbolizing readiness, focus, and a touch of rebellion.
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Continuing our exploration of guiding principles for living a good life, we turn to the modern wisdom of Matthew Dicks. While Marie Kondo’s “spark joy” principle and Aristotle’s concept of eudaimonia offer valuable insights, Dicks presents a practical approach focused on efficiency, creativity, and intentional rule-breaking. This principle is especially relevant for those seeking to … Continue reading Guiding Principles for a Good Life: Be a Criminal

Mastering New Habits: Overcome Discomfort and Achieve Success in 30 Days

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Starting a new habit is hard. Whatever you have chosen to pursue may be difficult, uncomfortable, or boring at first. Maintaining a habit you've had for years is automatic. So why do we tend to think that the discomfort of the first week or two will persist, leading us to slowly perform the habit less … Continue reading Mastering New Habits: Overcome Discomfort and Achieve Success in 30 Days