It can be easy to stay on the sidelines when we don’t feel qualified enough for a pursuit, and yet say we still want to eventually reap the benefits. Most people want to be financially responsible, independent, and secure. But many think they’re not smart enough to properly invest and save their money. So they […]
You Might Be Playing The Wrong Game
When people ask me about my greatest achievement, I don’t hesitate to answer: my junior year of high school during the State Academic Decathlon competition where I beat my friend and became the highest scorer on my team. The story people assume I’m about to say goes along this line: I was always behind my […]
The Finish Line is Now
“Existence in the physical universe is basically playful” Alan Watts One of the hardest routines for me to build up was an exercise habit. Whenever I’d tell myself I was going to start and stick to it consistently, I’d look forward to the changes that would come from it. Bigger biceps, wider delts, six-pack abs. […]
Why Playing Could Be the Most Important Thing For Our Work
“One thing is certain, during play, animals are especially prone to behave in flexible and creative ways” James Panksepp, Affective Neuroscience While most people spend their Saturday mornings with their family, going outside, or maybe just sleeping in, Oliver Smithies, a biochemist, spends his back in the lab. He loves this time because typical work […]