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“One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We're no longer interested in finding out the Truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It's simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we've been taken” ― Carl Sagan   “Extraordinary claims req...

“Your Intuition knows what to do. The trick is getting your head to shut up so you can hear.” — Louise Smith “The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” —Albert Einstein We have this popular notion that Success in life re...

Scaling your business isn't just about increasing profits; it's about freedom and creating possibilities for yourself. By expanding your reach and influence, you gain the power to make a tangible difference. Whether it's improving lives, solving global problems, or simply creating a more just and equitable world, scaling your business can be a cata...

Invention, it must be humbly admitted, does not consist in creating out of void, but out of chaos - Mary Shelley (This article is written from the standpoint of a single person. In this context, Chaos means unpredictability in your personal life, not world anarchy.)     In life, you have billions of potential axes of improvement.   &...

Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. – Albert Einstein This post’s title was supposed to be “Change the environment to change yourself“.  Because you should always strive to change it for the better. It’s the most strategic path to Progress. But while writing it I honestly asked myself what the fuck is a ...

What can be a nuanced perspective on love? By challenging traditional beliefs and emphasizing the importance of self-love as well as a realistic approach to relationships we get to embrace love without expectations, fostering healthier and more fulfilling connections.

Many struggle to understand the true significance of numbers. While we may excel in mathematical calculations, our intuition about numbers and their abstractions often falls short. Numbers can evoke strong emotions, both positive and negative. While they can provide temporary happiness or measure achievements, they can also lead to long-term unhap...

Long-Term Freedom is not just about making more money or achieving greater status. It's about making meaningful choices that destroy our barriers in life. By embracing change, challenging the status quo, and constantly seeking new ways to improve ourselves, we can reach our full potential and live a life of infinite possibilities.

How often do you have Time for thoughts? "If only I had more time in the day..." "Once *this specific shit* is over, I'll have more time for what I want to do..." "I'm not exercising because I don't have the time..." Some people seem to get more done in a day than others do in a week. How can that be? People who never have enough time are fed the d...

Deal with the world as it is, not how you’d like it to be. Jack Welch What is Social Justice?   The Social Justice movement is a massive one. Its idealistic goals are a fair and equal treatment of all people, regardless of class, race, gender and sexual orientation. Historically this was not the case. Poor, non-white, female and LGBTQ pe...

There were days when universities were the only way to acquire knowledge and meet people. Today the university is outdated both as a concept and as an individual institution. In most cases, the best teacher is looking at you from the mirror.

Many struggle to understand the true significance of numbers. While we may excel in mathematical calculations, our intuition about numbers and their abstractions often falls short. Numbers can evoke strong emotions, both positive and negative. While they can provide temporary happiness or measure achievements, they can also lead to long-term unhap...

Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom. Let's give our children freedom. Trish Millines Dziko I strongly believe the education system is a relic, it has to be destroyed and completely rebuilt. We'll focus on schools here, but universities are often not much better. Much of the same applies there. A lot of t...

Morality is not always absolute and can vary across cultures and individuals. Morality, while important, should not be the sole foundation for your personal development. Instead, focusing on finding happiness and freedom can lead to a more fulfilling life and greater social contribution.

What can be a nuanced perspective on love? By challenging traditional beliefs and emphasizing the importance of self-love as well as a realistic approach to relationships we get to embrace love without expectations, fostering healthier and more fulfilling connections.

Balance is a myth! There is no law of the universe, society or psychology that says balance has a sacred place in this world. Sometimes it works, sometimes it destroys. Learn about the many aspects of modern life where balance is not the appropriate choice for happiness and the classic example of the quantity-of-fucks-given

While understanding probabilities is crucial for navigating life’s challenges, belief in one's potential is essential. If you have a positive mindset, coupled with realistic expectations, this can drive your ambition. The empowering narrative that anyone can achieve anything, while often idealistic, is actually quite the antidote to self-doubt. I...

Life is kinda difficult to analyze without a bias. We’re stuck right in the middle, everything is wrapped around in emotions and whatever happened recently seems overwhelmingly more important than whatever didn’t. How to make sense of it all? Learn the concept of Structure and have fun analyzing like never before.

The emotions related to money can be a powerful barrier to financial success. It's often rooted in deep-seated beliefs about wealth, poverty, and our own self-worth. However, money is simply a tool, like a hammer or a screwdriver. It's neither inherently good nor bad; its value lies in how we use it. By understanding the mechanics of money, overcom...

Driving a car is a drain of time and energy but is a money saver, right? No! An analysis of Car ownership from a financial standpoint reveals that often the decision to own a car comes from stereotypes and textbook fallacies. See where you potentially get it wrong!

What do you want from a business – to be happy (do what you love… or love what you do) and be profitable. To be happy is a personal thing. Let’s focus on success. If it all fails, happiness is short-lived. A business is a concept so complex and intertwined, most brains just block. Lets untangle the mess together...