philipp
@philipptemmel
Product Designer, Writer, Side-project enthusiast
philipp
philipptemmel.com
We accumulate more books and more materials to watch because the act of collecting is a reward in itself. It feels good - awesome, actually - to visit the library again, cuddle with big books, and take one more home. But how many more books on mindfulness do I need to realize that spending more time searching for resources on this topic won't make
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Self-improvement has become a cultural obsession, with the global personal development industry valued at over $40 billion. However, beneath the surface of this well-intentioned pursuit lies a troubling phenomenon: what psychologists are calling “toxic self-improvement.” This compulsive fixation on constant betterment can lead to burnout, diminishe... See more
The Dark Side of Self-Improvement: When Personal Growth Becomes Toxic - Mental Health Network
Escaping Bookmarks Blackhole—UX Case Study
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“Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” - Rumi
At what point does piling up resources to read/watch becomes a problem?
As modern people, it's common to proactively scroll through the online abyss for new sources of information. We imagine that the next groundbreaking idea is just a click away. Thus, we subscribe to more newsletters, more YouTube channels, bookmark more sites, and order more book
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