In a recent conversation with a co-worker I had the opportunity to explore the…
The Difference Between Pursuing Happiness and Pursuing Meaning
This is a brilliant piece about the difference between happiness and meaning,…
Life, Friendship, and Ambition
They say you are a composite of your closest friends, and given my ambition I…
This Essay Might Improve Your Life
This is an essay about being productive to the world around you. Confused, you…
Avoid Junk Information Like You Avoid Junk Food
Smart, educated people tend to avoid junk food. They tend to be thinner and have…
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
[ The graph’s x-axis shows the GSS WORDSUM score, which is a vocabulary-based…
Mandatory States for Human Happiness
I’ve been thinking recently about what states of being are required for…
A Potential Issue With Immersive Fantasy Games
I’ve been a role-player since junior high school, and I have been a reader…
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
This will be a strange post. I just finished the Harry Potter series, and I’m…
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…
