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Reflecting on Two Years at the Gym
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Today marks my two year anniversary at the gym. I find it hard to overstate how much this place has taught me, and in this article, I’ll share some of the most important and impactful lessons that this place has taught me.
The Secret to Life
Reading Time: 6 minutes
I think I’ve found the secret to living a happy, fulfilled, and meaningful life. It’s all about self-actualisation, through introspection to find your personal principles, living true to yourself.
The Meaning of a Meaningless Life: The Journey, Utopia, and Death
Reading Time: 8 minutes
Diving into how we can find meaning in a seemingly meaningless life. I write about the journey vs the destination, the ‘perfect life’, Viktor Frankl’s search for meaning through suffering, and Steve Jobs’ ideas on death.
Thoughts on International Travel with Mates
Reading Time: 7 minutes
I just got home from a c. two week trip with three of my high school friends. I’ve been asked for tips on travelling overseas by more than five people now, and I’ve decided to write some thoughts up on how I view travelling, some key learnings, and concepts that could potentially empower your travel experience.
To Pivot or Not to Pivot
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Many say that we should ‘never give up’. But I think that there are times where our struggle is counterproductive, and we should pivot to something more suited to us. Stay true to yourself, but the best version of yourself. I guess this is a more contrarian article :)
Success is Self-Defined
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What if success was measured subjectively and not objectively? We chase success every day, but how would we change our pursuit of it with the knowledge that it is self-defined?
Metacognition: How We Control Our Brain
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I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how thoughts arise in our ‘mind’. What if there was a distinction between our physical brain and what we think about in our mind?
Self-Improvement Side-Effects: Imposter Syndrome and Productivity Dysmorphia
Reading Time: 6 minutes
Imposter syndrome and productivity dysmorphia were hidden speedbumps on my self-improvement journey. In this article, I try to rationalise and come to terms with the ‘voices in my head’ that arise as a result of ambition.
The Futility of Controlling Uncertainty
Reading time: 10 minutes
“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” - Seneca
Since you can’t control your life, you should stop trying. We control nothing in this world but our own thoughts, actions, and mindset in the current moment. If you can’t control it, don’t worry. If you can control it, do your absolute best, and don’t worry!
Making Peace With Regret
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Something that I’ve tried to grapple with a ton recently is regret; the worst feeling to have in life. The longing for the past me to have done something different in the past.
The Gym, the Journal, the Mind
Reading Time: 6 minutes
The gym and the journal have been the most influential factors in reaching mental clarity. I’ll share with how going to the gym for a year and a half, and journaling for three years has cleared my mind.
Life is Single-Player: How To Escape ‘The Matrix’
Reading Time: 3 minutes
It was my birthday ten days ago. I journaled, went to the gym at night, and had a nice, quiet dinner with my family. Naval Ravikant’s article “Envy is the Enemy of Happiness” describes how we live in a single-player game.
Deep Thinking vs Overthinking
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Think deeply and be intentional with what you do every day. Journaling, meditating, and going to the gym worked best for me. Sometimes, you just can’t afford to give a fuck and instead, it’s better to not dwell on it. You just gotta let it go.