We all want to believe our struggles are special. But thinking “my case is different” is often just the ego’s way of avoiding the truth. My situation isn’t unique in structure; it is only unique in texture. Here is how to step back, kill the delusion of exceptionality, and actually solve the problem in front of you.
The Narcissism of the Present Read More »
It is 1:00 AM on a weekend. Everyone is asleep. I am putting in the work because if I don’t, I cannot sleep. This note connects the dots between the Bhagavad Gita and Austin Kleon to solve my own struggle: I need the rigid habits of a Professional (The Glass) to protect the fluid soul of an Amateur (The Water).
Be a Professional Amateur Read More »
We tend to view our habits as a reflection of our character. “I am lazy.” “I am disciplined.” But science suggests we are just water flowing through pipes. If the pipe is clogged (friction), the water stops. Here is why a 20-second delay is the difference between failure and mastery, and how Google engineers proved that friction is the ultimate habit killer.
Why 2% More Friction Destroys 98% of Habits Read More »
