9 Best Articles in 2021
Gabriel Weinberg
Mental Models I Find Repeatedly Useful
Gabriel Weinberg
2530 saves · From 2016 · Update: Since this post came out, I co-authored a book about it called Super Thinking. Get notified about book updates here (currently…
The New York Times
Stop Trying to Be Productive
The New York Times
7 min read · 1297 saves · 2020-04-01 · The internet wants you to believe you aren’t doing enough with all that “extra time” you have now. But staying inside and attending to basic needs is plenty.
insidemymind.me
Today I Learned That Not Everyone Has An Internal Monologue And It Has Ruined My Day.
insidemymind.me
3 min read · 1240 saves · 2020-02-07 · My day was completely ruined yesterday when I stumbled upon a fun fact that absolutely obliterated my mind. I saw this tweet yesterday that said that not everyone has an internal monologue in their…
LessWrong
100 Tips for a Better Life
LessWrong
10 min read · 1164 saves · 2020-12-23 · The other day I made an advice thread based on Jacobian’s from last year! If you know a source for one of these, shout and I’ll edit it in. Possessions 1 .If you want to find out about people’s…
Scott Young
The Nine Habits to Increase Your Energy
Scott Young
5 min read · 1126 saves · 2019-12-14 · Your energy levels are the basis of your success and happiness. Here are nine habits you can start today to feel more energetic in work and at home.
Tim Urban
How to Pick a Career (That Actually Fits You)
Tim Urban
852 saves · From 2018 · Our career path is how we spend our time, how we support our lifestyles, how we make our impact, and even sometimes how we define our identity. Let’s make sure we’re on the right track.
Fast Company
Personal branding for people who hate personal branding
Fast Company
5 min read · 833 saves · 2019-08-31 · Self-promotion might not come naturally for some, but less outgoing people can use their natural strengths to create an authentic online presence.
Farnam Street
An Introduction to Mental Models
Farnam Street
20+ min read · 818 saves · From 2015 · Discover how the smartest people in the world use a latticework of mental models to make better decisions, avoid problems, and achieve better results.
Forge
How to Remember More of What You Read
Forge
6 min read · 784 saves · 2020-01-24 · And why your brain makes it so easy to forget
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How to Control the Uncontrollable In Life
Lifehack
7 min read · 322 saves · Mar 17th · How to feel in control when life gets tough so you can still achieve? Here're 8 tips on controling the uncontrollable in life.
Psychology Today
A Simple Way to Boost Your Happiness
Psychology Today
3 min read · 256 saves · Mar 19th · Small acts of kindness can cheer you up when you are feeling down.
Aeon+Psyche
How to laugh more
Aeon+Psyche
~13 min read · 244 saves · Mar 17th · You don’t have to wait to be amused, there are ways to train yourself to enjoy the ‘cheap medicine’ of laughter every day
Aeon+Psyche
Self-compassion is not self-indulgence: here’s how to try it
Aeon+Psyche
7 min read · 214 saves · Mar 25th · Contrary to popular belief, it’s not self-indulgent to practise self-compassion. In fact, it helps you to care for others
TED Talks
6 tips to help you manage your day AND your anxiety when working from home
TED Talks
7 min read · 214 saves · Mar 18th · Writer and podcast host Morra Aarons-Mele is an anxious person, even at the best of times. Here are some tips based on what she’s learned from 15 years of managing her anxiety while also work…
Aeon+Psyche
How to save yourself another pointless guilt trip
Aeon+Psyche
~15 min read · 155 saves · Apr 2nd · Just because you feel guilty doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong. Relax the rules you live by and set yourself free
Psychology Today
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
Psychology Today
4 min read · 148 saves · Mar 20th · Try this thought experiment to understand why emotional intelligence counts.
Quanta Magazine
Finding Zen in the Art of Puzzle Solving
Quanta Magazine
8 min read · 78 saves · Mar 26th · Readers used their Zen-like puzzle solving skills to discover hidden insights.
The New York Times
Opinion | You Can Be a Different Person After the Pandemic
The New York Times
6 min read · 51 saves · Apr 6th · Our personalities are not set in stone. They are more like sand dunes.
The Associated Press
I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?
The Associated Press
1 min read · 48 saves · Mar 19th · I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do? You can enjoy small gatherings again, but should continue wearing a mask and social distancing in public. In the U.S., the Centers for...
