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The Best Goal Is to Have Great Systems

Why systems are more important than goals for success and my favorite way to start practicing to improve your system-building skills.

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Why You’ll Regret Living a Life of Minimizing Regret

Focusing on regret minimization can, paradoxically, lead to regretful outcomes. Here’s a different framework to consider.

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The CANOE Personality Traits, And What You Can Do About Them

Quick Q&A on the science behind the Big 5 CANOE personality traits and how to understand, change, and make the most of yours.

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How I Fought FOMO, And Won, Using… FOMO

The surprising research that led me to discover that the best way to fight and overcome FOMO is with a different type of FOMO.

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What Makes a Good Gift? If It Satisfies One of These Four Needs

A practical look at what makes a good gift and four things everyone can’t have too much of that will satisfy those criteria.

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Want Better Daily Habits? Put On Your Gardening Gloves

Developing daily habits is like gardening. You need vision, focus, symbiosis, prevention, hard work, persistence, and patience to succeed.

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5 Practices You Urgently Need to Learn to Be More Patient

There are no quick fixes for learning how to be more patient, but you can start by by avoiding these common mistakes.

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The Ultimate Guide to Befriending Your Future Self

Counterintuitive strategies for being less selfish, befriending your future self, and reaping life’s rewards.

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