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I write a set of entries each month, packed with my best learnings and meditations.
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Irrational Self-Confidence and the Mid-Cingulate Cortex
Reading Time: 5 minutes
I think that in order to consistently write publicly, you need to develop an irrational sense of self-confidence - and you do this by doing forcing yourself to do things that you don’t want to do, which strengthens a part of the brain called the mid-cingulate cortex.
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.
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
Reading Time: 3 minutes
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
Reading Time: 3 minutes
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.
Mindless Scrolling and Social Media - Why Time and Attention Are Our Most Valuable Assets
Reading Time: 9 minutes
Social media may be humanity’s worst invention. This article explores the ethical and personal implications of technology like social media, and advocates for mindfulness as an antidote to addiction.
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!
Do Free Will and Objective Reality Exist? Explored Through Rene Descartes’ Mind-Body Distinction
Reading Time: 6 minutes
I was lucky enough to bump heads with a lady with a PhD in Psychology a few weeks ago. Interesting topics that came up in our discussion: existence of free will, Descartes’ Mind-Body Distinction, and Objective Reality. Awesome brain candy!
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.
How to Find Confidence, With Actor and Writer Chris Fung
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Confidence materialises when an individual decides to express themself despite their insecurities. Everyone deals with imposter syndrome. I think there are ways that you can force yourself to learn to be more confident.
Happiness is a Verb - The Grass is Greener Where You Water it
Reading Time: 6 minutes
I used to think happiness was this ever elusive concept which we, as humans, will only ever see glimpses of. Happiness is a choice, facilitated by a shift in how we perceive the world.
Balancing Spontaneity and Planning
Reading Time: 4 minutes
’Judging’ personality types are detailed planners who love creating schedules. ‘Perceiving’ personality types are much more flexible adaptive, and spontaneous.
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.
Does True Altruism Really Exist?
Reading Time: 2 minutes
This might seem like a pretty stupid question. I dare you to read on. In my life, I’ve had my fair share of helping people; I think we all have some memory of our own altruistic endeavours.