I think it’s dangerous to believe one is special when not, but it’s…
The Power of a Name
I noticed something today that I found fascinating. I know a guy in information…
Power Enables Excellence
As I wrote about in my previous post, names matter a lot, and I think titles and…
How To Safely Get Interviewed by a Journalist
I recently did a class on how to handle journalists, and I wanted to capture some…
Children Are Different People
I find it fascinating that people think of children as earlier versions of themselves.…
Separate the Life Model from the Person
There is a tendency among those who strive for constant self-improvement to look…
Many Racists Are Also Not Racist
There’s a problem with calling someone racist. The problem is that it assumes…
A Dualist Theory of Gender and Equality
I was driving home today on the 101 and was struck by a thought. What if we were…
Scientific Justification of the Critique Sandwich
Anyone in a management or mentor role has probably heard the concept of sandwiching…
Your Relationship With Failure Determines Your Potential
Image by Claire May Few things are more defining in life than one’s relationship…
On Giving Advice to Friends
Question: When is it acceptable to give personal advice to a friend? I’m…
Impostor Syndrome
The impostor syndrome, sometimes called impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome,…
The Principle of Many Truths
I’ve been thinking recently about a concept I call “The Principle…
An Elegant Explanation for Why Famous Men Constantly Get Caught Cheating
Testosterone does two things to men: 1) it makes them horny, and 2) it makes them…
The Simple Reason New Year Resolutions Are Crap
New Years resolutions are supposedly for people who plan on making changes in…
Anatomy of a Twitter Post: How to Obscure Narcissism with Wit
There are two reasons to read a book: one is to read it, and the other is tell…
Modern Science on Self-Control, and 4 Things You Can Do Immediately to Improve It
Image from scientificamerican.com Scientists are now discovering that self-control…
Silence Magnifies Death
I think the worst part of facing the unexpected death of a loved one is the silence…
Availability Bias
One of the most important dynamics at play within layperson debate is Availability…
Change Blindness
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Will Power in Finite Supply
An interesting study has just been published in Psychology and Health that shows…
Want: A Disease Based in Low Self-Esteem
Here are three related scenarios: You own the DVD of a good movie, but you never…
The Worst Sickness of All
I’ve noticed an ailment that a few of my male friends from the South have.…
Why People Like Kurzweil Get it Wrong
This post shows someone expressing disappointment with some future predictions…
What Parts of Your Identity Are Practical vs. Ideal?
How much of the way you live your life is because of the environment you live…
Whole Foods Elitism
I like the way Whole Foods makes me feel, but I don’t like the fact that…
The Ultimate Masculinity Test: A Laser Pointer
I am about to present to you the best masculinity test in the entire world. Forget…
Contemplating Confirmation Bias
Image from weber.edu As I sit here at my allergist waiting on the all-clear after…
The Simple, Effective Way to Track What’s Said About You on the Internet
You don’t have to be an ego-freak to wonder if others are talking about…
Hacking and Grinding: The Balance Between Passion and Self Control
I think a lot about what makes people successful, both in a general sense and…
My Thoughts on Depression
A new BBC piece is highlighting an alternate approach to depression. Rather than…
The Dunning-Kruger Effect
This explains a lot. The Dunning-Kruger effect describes the phenomenon whereby…
Our Fickle Minds
I read news items by opening them in background Firefox tabs from Google Reader.…
The Nice Guy Paradox [Solved]
Most guys know about the nice guy paradox. It’s where they’ve been…
Atheism and the Substitution Phenomenon
Many atheists that I’ve known, including myself, exhibited an interesting…
Measuring The Quality Of A Society
I can always tell when I’m in a bad neighborhood. I don’t have to…
Self-Control is The Key to Success
I’ve been thinking lately about how I can improve myself, or, more accurately,…
What Does Your Toilet Paper Roll Say About You?
So I’ve had a theory for many years now. It’s not particularly poignant…