How to Forgive but Not Forget
Like a muscle, forgiveness needs to be exercised consistently over a period of time. And just as our physical muscles keep our bodies healthy and strong, learning how to forgive can keep our emotional…
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Eight reasons why you can’t trust yourself, as demonstrated by psychology.
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There’s a famous quote about understanding the brain from the mathematician and science writer Ian Stewart. He said: “If our brains were simple enough for us to understand them, we'd be so simple that…
Why You Should Read Fiction
W hen I was younger, I rarely ever read any fiction. I thought it was a waste of time. I was too busy reading non-fiction books aimed at improving my life, my business, my relationships, my…
The Paradox of Progress
The following is an excerpt from the first chapter of my new book Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope. The book comes out worldwide on May 14th. You can pre-order the book from Amazon or get a…