“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” — Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. We live in a world full of opinions, influencers, intuitions, and charismatic talking heads. Many of which have no certified background in […]
“The man who never makes a mistake must get pretty tired of doing nothing.” — Will Rogers. Trying something once and failing is common. Quitting after that failure is a sure way never to succeed. Failure isn’t the end, it’s only a stepping stone toward success. The key to turning setbacks into opportunities is persistence. […]
“Calmness is the cradle of power.” — Josiah Gilbert Holland. With social media engineered to force emotions upon you, coupled with life and world situations, it can feel like you’re in a constant tornado of doom. In a world that thrives on constant emotional rollercoasters, staying calm can be like a superpower. It allows you […]
“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” — John Lubbock. Confirmation bias isn’t just a little quirk of how our brains work, it can cause major damage. Going through life only consuming information that reinforces your beliefs stunts your intellectual growth. The best way to combat this is to constantly be learning […]
“Could I interest you in everything all of the time?” — Bo Burnham, Inside. In today’s world of endless options, it’s easy to feel like you need every streaming service in existence to keep up with the latest hits. This backfires by skyrocketing your monthly bill. Additionally, it causes analysis paralysis as you spend your […]
“Do one thing at a time, and do it well.” — Thatcher Wine. It’s well known that multitasking is a myth. It leads to lost focus, slower progress, mistakes, etc. Imagine harnessing laser-sharp focus and soaring productivity all by simply doing one thing at a time. This not-so-secret approach is the transformative magic of monotasking. […]
“The influence of social media is unbelievable. It’s sad to see – it’s a fake life that some people live.” — Virgil van Dijk. Most people admit to knowing that social media isn’t a real depiction of people’s lives. Yet, time and again, we run into scenarios of people comparing themselves to influencers or randos […]
“Reading papers and memorizing them doesn’t make you a good researcher.” — Tasuku Honjo. Many of us have seen scenarios where a supposed expert says all the right things, uses all the fancy buzz words, and walks through a flashy presentation deck. Then someone asks a seemingly simple question, which the expert struggles to answer. […]
“It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.” — Henry James. It’s easy to let the sun-drenched days of summer roll on by in a laid-back vibe. But traditions are not only for the winter holidays, they are what makes all seasons unforgettable. Whether it’s that annual trip to the […]
“Who is strong? He that can conquer his bad habits.” — Benjamin Franklin. Breaking a bad habit is never easy, but understanding the science behind habit formation can make the process a little more manageable. Research indicates that habits are formed through a loop of cue, routine, and reward. Approximately 40% of our daily actions […]