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The Difference Between Pursuing Happiness and Pursuing Meaning
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This Essay Might Improve Your Life
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Avoid Junk Information Like You Avoid Junk Food
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Planned vs. Random Leisure
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the habits of productive people.…
The Graph All High School English Teachers Should Mount in Their Classrooms
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Mandatory States for Human Happiness
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A Potential Issue With Immersive Fantasy Games
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Why I Like Nice Things
I often take criticism for my desire to own expensive things, live in nice neighborhoods,…
Happiness, Struggle, and Options
I think a lot about why people aren’t happy. I’m reading a book now…
Options as the Main Cause of Unhappiness
I’m reading a Bertrand Russell book right now that talks about happiness…
Happiness: Creation vs. Collection
I have an observation that I’ve been mulling for the last few days: unhealthy…
Harry Potter and the Extension of Reality
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One of Life’s Harshest Realities
There are many harsh things about life. The one people grapple with most is death,…
The Bimbo And The Caveman: Relationships vs. Nature
Have you ever noticed that the more intelligent a man is the less masculine he…
Great vs. Better: The Eternal Quest For Enough
For most people of a materialistic nature, “better” is always superior…
Addicted To Better
If you’re like me (which you likely are since you’re reading this),…
Get Tired
I think that in an ideal lifestyle, one should be both mentally and physically…
Life As A Game
When one looks at life as a game, I would propose that one should not complain…