This week, the exercise focuses on the concept of aversion, which can be seen as a type of desire, as in the desire to avoid misfortune. People have very different reactions to similar misfortunes, and the reason is that some people are better at redirecting the aversion away from things that they dislike but are not in our power, and transferring it to things that we can completely control. The true challenge is taking actions on something we can be guaranteed to achieve, instead of desiring something that is outside our control.
This week, the exercise focuses on the concept of aversion, which can be seen as a type of desire, as in the desire to avoid misfortune. People have very different reactions to similar misfortunes, and the reason is that some people are better at redirecting the aversion away from things that they dislike but are not in our power, and transferring it to things that we can completely control. The true challenge is taking actions on something we can be guaranteed to achieve, instead of desiring something that is outside our control.
This week, the exercise focuses on the concept of aversion, which can be seen as a type of desire, as in the desire to avoid misfortune. People have very different reactions to similar misfortunes, and the reason is that some people are better at redirecting the aversion away from things that they dislike but are not in our power, and transferring it to things that we can completely control.
The true challenge is taking actions on something we can be guaranteed to achieve, instead of desiring something that is outside our control.
âLife can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards.â
Memoir of a Snail is a beautiful way to honor Søren Kierkegaardâs philosophy. Particularly in the opening scene where we wouldnât understand the significance of things on the floor until we later learned about their history. Then the filmâs progression to the final arc solidified the notion that life must be lived forward. It was a profound film that helped me grasp the meaning of life a bit better.
Welcome to my personal analysis of my favorite movies from 2023, which I like to call My Own Oscar Awards. After watching most of the nominations and beyond, I couldnât help but compare these films to each other. My personal picks focused not on the names, prestige, or past work of the filmmakers, but rather on the impact these films had on me in each category.
Each category features three nominations that truly sparked something within me.
I purchased A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci about four years ago, alongside The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.
For the past four years, I have read The Daily Stoic every morning. It has grounded me each day, allowing me to reflect on my life before diving into daily activities. However, I often find myself distracted and not living as intentionally as I had hoped after reading each passage.
I purchased A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci about four years ago, alongside The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.
Start my day with The Daily Stoic, then end my day with A Handbook for New Stoics
For the past four years, I have read The Daily Stoic every morning. It has grounded me each day, allowing me to reflect on my life before diving into daily activities.
I purchased A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci about four years ago, alongside The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday.
Start my day with The Daily Stoic, then end my day with A Handbook for New Stoics
For the past four years, I have read The Daily Stoic every morning. It has grounded me each day, allowing me to reflect on my life before diving into daily activities.
Who would have thought that a game as simple as Tetris could have such a wild and complicated origin story involving business deals and politics? I do think it couldâve leaned into the gaming elements a bit moreâmaybe with some visuals or nods to the actual gameplayâbut it was still super entertaining. The characters are engaging, and the stakes feel (ridiculously) high, which keeps you invested the whole time. I wish I could have watched it on the big screen!
The film is visually appealing, but it misses the mark by failing to capitalize on the atmosphere of intense hunting, instead relying on generic chase scenes. Itâs also puzzling how they cut scenes to avoid gruesome content, despite being an R-rated movie.
Thereâs an interesting moral dilemma at play, but it gets overshadowed by the bland execution of the plot and poor dialogue. I seriously doubt how they believed they succeeded in portraying Kraven as the villain of the story.
We want our lives to matter, but when we are among billions of billions of people, itâs challenging to feel like our existence truly matters.
I mean, whatever we think, do, or say would be just a speck of dust in the grand scheme of the universe, and even just an unrecognizable blip in the entire timeline of history.
So, why do we even care?
Well, we care because, despite being just one among countless others, we are still one nonetheless.
We want our lives to matter, but when we are among billions of billions of people, itâs challenging to feel like our existence truly matters.
I mean, whatever we think, do, or say would be just a speck of dust in the grand scheme of the universe, and even just an unrecognizable blip in the entire timeline of history.
So, why do we even care?
Well, we care because, despite being just one among countless others, we are still one nonetheless.
We want our lives to matter, but when we are among billions of billions of people, itâs challenging to feel like our existence truly matters.
I mean, whatever we think, do, or say would be just a speck of dust in the grand scheme of the universe, and even just an unrecognizable blip in the entire timeline of history.
So, why do we even care? Well, we care because, despite being just one among countless others, we are still one nonetheless.
Weather is something we can never be absolutely certain about until we actually experience it. We can guess, predict, and forecast, but weather always moves to its own rhythm, whether we like it or not. Even our most accurate forecasts can't always pinpoint how the weather will unfold or identify all the factors causing sudden changes. There are simply too many variables.
This unpredictability often surprises us, but while we canât prevent these surprises, we can prepare for them.
Weather is something we can never be absolutely certain about until we actually experience it. We can guess, predict, and forecast, but weather always moves to its own rhythm, whether we like it or not. Even our most accurate forecasts can't always pinpoint how the weather will unfold or identify all the factors causing sudden changes. There are simply too many variables.
This unpredictability often surprises us, but while we canât prevent these surprises, we can prepare for them.
Weather is something we can never be absolutely certain about until we actually experience it. We can guess, predict, and forecast, but weather always moves to its own rhythm, whether we like it or not. Even our most accurate forecasts can't always pinpoint how the weather will unfold or identify all the factors causing sudden changes. There are simply too many variables.
This unpredictability often surprises us, but while we canât prevent these surprises, we can prepare for them.
Iâve been wanting to write about my most used apps for so long but didnât have enough motivation to do so, until I came across this directory of apps people commonly use. Inspired by this, Iâve decided to compile a list of my default apps.
Prioritize Native Apps, then Fantastic Updates for New OS Support in Apps For over ten years, I have enthusiastically tried thousands of apps. Throughout this time, I have learned that the best apps are the ones that withstand the test of time, receive frequent updates to support new operating system features, and, if necessary, offer excellent options for sharing and exporting.
Iâve been wanting to write about my most used apps for so long but didnât have enough motivation to do so, until I came across this directory of apps people commonly use. Inspired by this, Iâve decided to compile a list of my default apps.
Prioritize Native Apps, then Fantastic Updates for New OS Support in Apps For over ten years, I have enthusiastically tried thousands of apps. Throughout this time, I have learned that the best apps are the ones that withstand the test of time, receive frequent updates to support new operating system features, and, if necessary, offer excellent options for sharing and exporting.
Iâve been wanting to write about my most used apps for so long but didnât have enough motivation to do so, until I came across this directory of apps people commonly use. Inspired by this, Iâve decided to compile a list of my default apps.
Prioritize Native Apps, then Fantastic Updates for New OS Support in AppsFor over ten years, I have enthusiastically tried thousands of apps. Throughout this time, I have learned that the best apps are the ones that withstand the test of time, receive frequent updates to support new operating system features, and, if necessary, offer excellent options for sharing and exporting.
Iâve realized that I never fully trust myself. Itâs a feeling Iâve carried since childhood.
I often find myself uncertain and indecisive, thinking too much and doubting my choices even more. As a result, I tend to hold back and take very little action. I constantly worry that Iâll mess everything up if I make the wrong move, so I end up not moving at all.
Honestly, I feel like Chidi from The Good Placeâalways second-guessing myself!
Iâve realized that I never fully trust myself. Itâs a feeling Iâve carried since childhood.
I often find myself uncertain and indecisive, thinking too much and doubting my choices even more. As a result, I tend to hold back and take very little action. I constantly worry that Iâll mess everything up if I make the wrong move, so I end up not moving at all.
Honestly, I feel like Chidi from The Good Placeâalways second-guessing myself!
I appreciate how this prequel reveals the depth of its characters, particularly the relationship between Mufasa and Taka. This adds complexity to the overall story and allows for greater empathy towards each character. While Mufasa is portrayed as a great leader, I found myself more drawn to Takaâs narrative, and I hope there will be another installment focusing on this character.
Visually, the film is spectacular, showcasing the advancements in technology within the film industry.
Why do we enjoy eating so much? I think itâs because itâs one of the few pleasures derived from engaging our senses in a way that requires intention. Itâs the sensory that needs to be sought after.
While we see, hear, smell, and touch things involuntarily throughout the day, tasting is an experience that demands our conscious effort.
We must actively choose to put something in our mouths to truly savor its flavor.
Why do we enjoy eating so much? I think itâs because itâs one of the few pleasures derived from engaging our senses in a way that requires intention. Itâs the sensory that needs to be sought after.
While we see, hear, smell, and touch things involuntarily throughout the day, tasting is an experience that demands our conscious effort.
We must actively choose to put something in our mouths to truly savor its flavor.
When I'm lost in the abyss of lifeâs complexities, is it possible to use my own words as a vehicle for insight and write my way out on my own? Or, even better, can I harness my thoughts through writing to illuminate my path toward wisdom?
How can one write to light up their whole world?
I believe that words possess a unique power; they cannot only convey ideas but also unravel the threads of understanding that are tangled inside our own minds.
When I'm lost in the abyss of lifeâs complexities, is it possible to use my own words as a vehicle for insight and write my way out on my own? Or, even better, can I harness my thoughts through writing to illuminate my path toward wisdom?
How can one write to light up their whole world?
I believe that words possess a unique power; they cannot only convey ideas but also unravel the threads of understanding that are tangled inside our own minds.
Writing is a journey of discovery, you wonât know what will emerge on the page until you put the words down. Writing is like digging into your mind; you only see whatâs truly inside once you start to excavate and examine it for yourself.
No oneânot even youâknows exactly how your current writing session will unfold until itâs complete. We can only perceive whatâs in front of us, line by line.
Writing is a journey of discovery, you wonât know what will emerge on the page until you put the words down. Writing is like digging into your mind; you only see whatâs truly inside once you start to excavate and examine it for yourself.
No oneânot even youâknows exactly how your current writing session will unfold until itâs complete. We can only perceive whatâs in front of us, line by line.
Knowledge Flow Consulting Pratik reached out to discuss creating a logo for his new business, Knowledge Flow Consulting, which focuses on research consulting services for educational sectors and non-profits.
This project presents a series of intriguing challenges for me. Given that it's a research consulting business and operates on a Business-to-Business (B2B) model, I needed to set aside my playful approach to lettering, tapping instead into my branding and typography skills.
Itâs incredible how quickly Aaron is launching new product lines for Strathmere Leather! Enter The Galileoâthe premium passport case. Whatâs great about The Galileo is that it can hold not only a passport but also a pocket notebook and an international driving license, all in one case!
ConceptualizingÂ
Now, back to our logo commission. Initially, Aaron provided direction for the design, referencing the classic looks of Trans World Airlines, Pan Am, and Frank Sinatra album covers.