Human behavior

How we think and feel

Being open with your insecurities paradoxically makes you more confident and charismatic around others. The pain of honest confrontation is what generates the greatest trust and respect in your relationships. Suffering through your fears and anxieties is what allows you to build courage and perseverance.

Mark Manson • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Mark Manson Collection Book 1)

think it’s for the same reason, actually, that we enjoy eating spicy food: what scientists call “benign masochism.” In a harsh world, it can be soothing to microdose shots of controlled pain. Comforting, to touch the scary parts of life without putting ourselves in real danger. Humor has always served this function; it allows us to express... See more

Tim Robinson and the Golden Age of Cringe Comedy (Published 2023)

Man's Search for Meaning

Viktor E. Frankl

No man should judge unless he asks himself in absolute honesty w he t he r in a similar situation he might not have done t he same.

Daily Review | Readwise

“Too many parents make life hard for their children by trying, too zealously, to make it easy for them.”

Lori Gottlieb • Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

Confucius says you have two lives, and the second one begins when you realize you only have one. When and how did your second life begin?

Tim Ferriss • The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

"Without goals, training has no direction." - Natalie Coughlin

Many urban citygoers continually confront homelessness, but are caught without time, cash, or wherewithal on if cash will help. “I want to help. I’m unsure how.” These and other barriers lead to the easiest response: do nothing. And so, individuals without a home are told 100s of times an hour that they don’t exist.

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