In-depth articles, series and guides
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Read and Simmer
Try this reading technique when you find trouble comprehending complicated books or articles. It works.
2 min read
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The Emotion Filter
We don't look at the world objectively but through an emotional filter that can vary our perception. Here's how.
2 min read
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22 Things I’d Tell My 22-Year-Old Self
If I could hop into a DeLorean and time-travel to 2015, this is what I'd tell my younger self.
5 min read
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What If Our Problems Were Puzzles
Our knee-jerk reaction to problems is often seeing them as crises that need to be averted. What if we thought differently?
5 min read
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Observations From a Year of Running a Business
I quit my job last year to run this blog full-time. Here's what I've observed so far.
8 min read
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How to Have More Time to Do What You Want
Not enough time for the things you wish you could do? Here's how I find more time realistically.
24 min read
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We May Have Been Wrong About Ikigai
The true meaning of Ikigai is not what the popular Venn diagram portrays. It's simpler than that.
5 min read
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Japanese Philosophies That’ll Help You Have a Work-Life Balance
Feeling overworked? Here are 3 Japanese philosophies that'll help you establish a work-life balance.
10 min read
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How I Run My Weekly Newsletter
A deep dive into the system that's been helping me publish a weekly newsletter for the past 4 years.
17 min read
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How I Get Hidden Discounts When Buying Online
Here are five tricks I use to squeeze out hidden discounts when buying things online.
11 min read
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When Metrics Mislead the Way
In a world obsessed with gaming targets, Goodhart's Law can lead us in the right direction.
9 min read
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How I Visualised and Wrote My First Book in 3 Months
I wrote my first book this year. Here's a peek into my entire process and lessons for tackling ambitious projects.
14 min read
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The Art of Recharging Well with Datsuzoku
Sometimes, we need a refreshing change in life. Datsuzoku can help you find one.
6 min read
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How I Made a Dumb Phone with iOS Focus Modes
Turn your otherwise distracting phone into a focused tool with this setup.
12 min read
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How I Make Habits Stick
Trouble sticking to a habit in the long run? Here's how I'm building lasting habits.
9 min read