Tag: self improvement

  • Breaking the trance of unworthiness

    Breaking the trance of unworthiness

    Every human has felt the sting of shame that we are somehow not good enough and that we don’t belong. For many, myself included, this shame can become a periodic (or even a semi-permanent) trance that clouds every experience. For me, these trances can last a few hours or more likely a few days. I’m…

  • Designing the mind

    Designing the mind

    Do I need to read another book on self-improvement, and did this book help me learn anything new? I would say yes and yes.

  • Time (and attention) is all you have

    Time (and attention) is all you have

    I’m feeling ok with my limited involvement in the various social media services vying for my attention, but it’s not without moments of paranoia and despair. I’m optimistic that we can all come up with improvements if we just, well, don’t get distracted too much.

  • What I learned last week (#108)

    What I learned last week (#108)

    Learned last week: Countries by share of the surface, why rolexes are so expensive, venting a moldy shed, and more!