There’s a reason why doctors are advised not to help treat their loved ones or close friends. It seems counter-intituive. More time with someone might provide even more information and insight to create better decisions. In fact, that’s sometimes how parents reason with their own judgement versus a doctor’s. But the relationships and connections introduce […]
What Does It Mean to Be Cold?
What kind of a question is that? It seems like being cold is just that, being cold It’s a question for Wim Hof. Wim Hof wakes up to swim in frozen lakes, sleep in snow, and climb Mount Everest in nothing but his underwear. Gifted? Maybe. But then so must be nearly all of his […]
It’s Not Always About Ease
The fact that most poor habits are common is explained by the idea that they have easy and instantaneous rewards. And most productive habits are rare because they have hard and far-away rewards. It’s often easy to think of lying and telling the truth within these categories as well. As in, people lie because it’s […]
Don’t Wash Your Hands?
Washing your hands more than twenty times a day makes you 2.8 times more likely to contract dermatitis. Sounds crazy right? Well, maybe we don’t wash our hands twenty times a day. Btu shouldn’t it be even safer? Sanitation is really, really effective at cleaning and avoiding disease. But have you ever noticed that most […]
Your Values Determine Your Sight
“You see what you aim, and you aim at what you value” Jordan B. Peterson One of the most talked-about studies is the Gorilla Experiment. In it, participants are shown a video of two teams divided by black and white shirts playing a game with a ball. They are asked to count how many times […]
Practice Does Not Make Perfect
Have you ever walked into a test feeling confident about the material? Or a meeting thinking your presentation is pitch-perfect? You’ve put so much time and effort to hone your skills by practicing. Each time you feel ever more familiar for the upcoming task. And suddenly you find yourself prepared to take it on completely. […]