One of the phrases you’ll often hear me repeat is this one from Jean-Paul Sartre: “We are what we make of what they made of us.“ Judge the message, not the messenger. This is the cornerstone of any concept of who we are. There’s no free will; we’re already made. Our choices aren’t truly ours. … Read more
I’m going to tell you a story, and when you read it, you’ll see how important self-esteem is for everything. Here, I’m giving you the example of a crush, but let’s not limit ourselves; that’s just an example. The influence of self-esteem applies to ALL areas of your life. I’ll also tell you another story, … Read more
There is a very simple trick you can use in those moments when you’re either terrified or about to face a significant challenge. The trick is so stupid and simple that you’ll want to slap your forehead. In fact, it’s so simple, yet completely effective, that the vast majority of people underestimate it and never … Read more
Everyone suffers from self-hatred and guilt. That’s another one of Louise Hay’s key philosophy points. Louise Hay is a self-help guru and new age pioneer, and today I’m going to review this point. Everyone suffers. That is true. There are no exceptions, no matter the appearances. No matter what the cashier at the supermarket says … Read more
And you’re falling for it. Just yesterday, I was reading podcaster Chris Williamson’s newsletter, and he shared some interesting data that will bring a not so surprising shock through your system: “Per day, according to DataReportal, the average American spends 5 hours and 30 minutes sleeping (an all-time low) and 7 hours and 11 minutes … Read more
There’s something about self help books that I really like. There’s some magic in it, when you find the right one. Don’t take me wrong, most of the time they are full shit. Just another (of millions) that is sold in commercial bookshops. Just another secret formula to achieve success or reach happiness. You only … Read more