Human behavior

How we think and feel

“Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become, and the same is true of fame.”

—Arthur Schopenhauer

Rob Henderson @robkhenderson

Rob Henderson on X

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)

People who live in large cities have larger egos because at night they can't see the stars

Dylano | Essayful x.com

When you look back at the most fruitful moments of your life years from now, you’ll be surprised to discover how many of them unfolded amid a big loss or a crisis or in the face of a giant unknown.

Heather Havrilesky • Tolerating Unknowns Will Make You Stronger

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men."-Frederick Douglass

Vince Allen

Moderation in temper is always a virtue, but moderation in principle is always a vice.

– Thomas Paine

Having a strong sense of controlling one’s life is a more dependable predictor of positive feelings of wellbeing than any of the objective conditions of life we have considered.

Morgan Housel • The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness

Behavioral addiction consists of six ingredients: compelling goals that are just beyond reach; irresistible and unpredictable positive feedback; a sense of incremental progress and improvement; tasks that become slowly more difficult over time; unresolved tensions that demand resolution; and strong social connections.

Adam Alter • Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked

Friendship is born at the moment when one person says to another: ‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.’”—C. S. Lewis