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How To Be Selfish
We are used to thinking very badly of selfishness. But knowing how – at points – to put ourselves first can be the precondition for our later generos…
4 days, 10 hours ago
Approaches to Navigate Envious Friends...
Almost inevitably, somewhere along the path of our friendships, we are fated to stumble upon one of the most paradoxical yet universal of characters:…
4 days, 10 hours ago
Economic Want
Economists and politicians always want there to be more ‘demand’ in the economy. But they ignore whether there might be better or worse kinds of dema…
4 days, 11 hours ago
There is no Guarantee
So much of our lives is spent trying to establish a place of safety: we seek safety through money, status, home insurance, health supplements… But wi…
4 days, 11 hours ago
5 Reasons the Modern World Is so Ugly
A distinguishing feature of much of the modern man-made world is that it is, first and foremost, very ugly: disappointing modern architecture abound…
4 days, 12 hours ago
A Definite Way to Get Over Your Ex (This Will Surprise You)
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ Stuck in a loop of longing? This film suggests a radical cur…
4 days, 12 hours ago
How to Act as an Entrepreneur
The dream of becoming an entrepreneur is extremely common. Putting the plan in action requires many things, most importantly: a really great idea. Bu…
4 days, 13 hours ago
The Remedy For a "Monotonous Life" - Sei Shonagon - The Pillow Book
It feels natural, at times, to lament how boring our lives are. We do the same things each week, nothing special or exciting ever seems to happen. We…
4 days, 13 hours ago
The Most Romantic Thing You Can Ever Express to Someone
Emotional Intelligence, Daily. Start now: https://www.theschooloflife.com/subscription/ What is the most romantic thing you can ever say to a partne…
4 days, 14 hours ago
The Damaged Walnut
Our minds are made up of some of the most impressive matter in the universe. But they are also profoundly flawed machines, whose weaknesses we should…
4 days, 14 hours ago