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This page covers articles on decision making and personal development. New one published every week.
What Would You Do If Other People Didn’t Matter?
Our choices are driven by many factors. Background (how we were raised): If you grew with a specific religion, you're more likely on average to continue following it. Personality: If you don't like meeting new people, you will...
Human Error is a Feature
It's everywhere. On our phones. In our rooms. It's even in the vehicles we drive. The error may be big. The errors may be small. But they are there. After all, humans built everything we see. Even in the most extreme situations...
Chesterton’s Fence
There was once a town in the middle of the country called Greendale.It was an old football town with a long history. Greendale had been been reigning State Champions for the past 5 years, and had won numerous champions dating...
Why I LOVE Buying Used Technology
I don't like buying nice things. They're expensive. You need to take extra special care of them. Then you end up devoting an inordinate amount of mental energy to your new purchase. "Shit, did I just drop my brand new iPhone?!"...
Doing the Bare Minimum
Everybody has those days where things are just... hard. Life is harder than usual. Maybe you're overwhelmed. Perhaps you're not sleeping. Life may have just knocked you down one too many times. This is where the bare minimum...
Cocaine All Day, Everyday
There is a 99.99% chance you are destined to live a boring, unexceptional life. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Living an exceptional life is just that. It's an exception to what is normal. Because of this fact,...
7 Quotes That Have Stuck With Me
The memories that we retain are fascinating. Especially quotes, since an entire life lesson can be summarized in just a few words. Here are 7 quotes that have had a big impact on me. Every day you spend above the ground is a good...
Getting Out of a Rut
At one point or another, we have all been in a rut. You feel unmotivated and doing the day-to-day becomes difficult. Sometimes it's caused by a specific event. Other times, there is no rhyme or reason behind it. I'm currently...
We All Play Slots. Every. Single. Day.
If you ask 10 Americans if they've gambled in the past year, 6 of them will say yes. Gambling is a vice of choice for many, and for good reason. It's designed to be addictive. This is in part due to a concept discovered by B.F....