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 ‘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.…
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…
Decrypting a powerful open secret to success
The following discourse is focused on analyzing and to an extent "decrypting" one of the most compelling and exquisite lines I have EVER come across. If you…