Beyond pleasure and pain, there is tremendous peace
It was drizzling that evening, and there are only a handful of things in the world I love more than a rainy twilight; the clouds casting their…
When and why Intuition is Overrated, with a remarkable example
"Trust your intuition" is something we've all heard repeatedly. It's scarce for us to hear someone say - "Don't trust your intuition." How justified is this? When…
The mirage of love and its problematic inadequacy
A tale of two observations Observation 1: A person gets down on one knee and pulls out a diamond ring. There is an undeniable glow in their…
Actions, Manipulation and Ideas from a Psychological Perspective
This article aims to describe how some interesting psychological effects can result in specific actions, manipulation and ideas so that you are better equipped to deal with…
The Great Resource Allocation problem – An Introduction
"Don't tell me what you value, show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value." Joe Biden (President of the United States, 2022) I want…
The golden guideline for storytelling no one talks about
I had the pleasure of attending a brilliant semester-long creative writing course when I was an undergrad. During this time, I learned several lessons about writing and…
The ‘pursuit’ of happiness – a flawed outlook?
If you are too busy to read the entire article, skip to the crux here. The way you treat happiness will determine the way happiness treats you.…
Want to be liked by everyone? That’s impossible
In case you are too busy to read the entire article, click here to go to the crux followed by the conclusion. I am not who you…
An Interesting acquaintance with Mindfulness for contemporary people
Today's world moves at a breakneck pace. Consequently, contemporary people face newer challenges and deadlines daily, leaving them limited time for themselves. In the midst of all…
The downsides to having targets & Goodhart’s amazing law
Today's world is very target driven. If we consider our work environment, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are often the yardsticks used to evaluate employees. In our personal…