Abstract thinking is a trap that creates an illusion of knowledge. It is better to avoid generalization and use storytelling with takeaways instead of more abstract discussion.

Do you need an alarm clock? An alarm clock enforces a somewhat unnatural behavior. It's an instrument of management and improvement, not authenticity and enjoyment. Rephrasing Joe Hudson, you need to manage someone only if they won't do the desired action by themselves without your intervention. That begs the question:

On addictions I'm exploring a lifestyle free of addictive substances. Addiction happens when something evolutionary good but scarce becomes too readily available. Addictions are brain hacks when we game the mind to get pleasure without effort. Examples: * Sugar. Sweet things in nature evolutionally were good because they were calorie-rich fast

Focus your essay on a single idea that is supported by your story. I was writing an essay about the benefits of ownership. I started with an abstract list of benefits and tried to remember stories that drove my point home. The points were weak. The stories were dry. The

Write about things you're passionate about using your own unique voice. Don't try to be someone you're not. Don't use platitudes or generic examples.

May 9th Today is a "victory day" in Russia, and I'm not celebrating. Also, today is Dave Gahan's birthday. Happy birthday, Dave! Attack or Defence? When I put a lot of value in someone else's opinion, I lose my integrity and open up for being hurt. It's like you suddenly

I spent most of the day writing. I often don't know what I think when writing a piece. I can start with one idea morphing into a completely different one. Therefore, it's not important where I start. If the topic is interesting to me in general, if I feel some

Value of crypto * One problem with crypto is that it tries to monetize something without proven value. * Of course, defi is good, but it's just greed. People will be interested because it makes money. * However, defi doesn't deliver value by itself. It can optimize other industries that create down-to-earth, normal

Form and Essense Human civilization is an interplay between form and meaning. People forget why the form was created and what its meaning is. They like to take that form as it is. However, without the meaning, the form is dead. If you don't understand the meaning of things, you

On writing Very often, I delete the first paragraph when I write. It takes me a bit to warm up. Usually, the good stuff starts to come out after a few contextual sentences that establish a starting point for my mind to think and develop the story. But, more often