1608 || when rules are meant to be broken
It's that time again, where we take a step back and check in with the cop in our heads. “One day you will be called upon to break a big law in the name of justice and rationality. Everything will depe...
12 Nov 20257min
1606 || buck what society says
Your brain does what is reliable, not what is best. It does what is safe, not what is productive. Our culture has shaped each and every one of us through rules + repetition. How has society tampered d...
11 Nov 20259min
1605 || habit hacking
optimize your cues + your environment to create + reinforce better habits + discourage your "not so good" ones. Time cues < (paired with another) action cues. "I will do this at 7 am every single day"...
10 Nov 20257min
1604 || old dog, new tricks
You can, in fact, teach an old dog new tricks - if you use a couple of old ones. Habits are formed and reinforced through repetition, salience (how much it stands out), time, intensity, specificity. T...
9 Nov 20259min
1603 || repetition (for good vs. evil)
Repetition is how we learn, so be careful what (and who) you're listening to.The source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-main-ingredient/202509/harnessing-the-power-of-repetition-for-good-...
8 Nov 20257min
1602 || satisfaction vs. pleasure
Today we talk about how to build your tolerance for discomfort. THE SOURCE: https://shoesandshots.substack.com/p/discomfort-is-the-price-you-pay-forFurther reading: https://www.outsideonline.com/healt...
7 Nov 20258min
1601 || urge surfing
It's not about giving in, and it's not about fighting it. Sometimes, you can just observe, ride the wave, and allow it to pass. Resisting Impulse Spending: https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/holiday...
6 Nov 20258min
1600 || broke, but connected
You are not a failure if you’re struggling right now, though it may feel like it. But your value and worth is not reflected in your ability to pay your bills that don’t stop growing, and your ability ...
5 Nov 202510min
