Psychology & Self-help

Hard decisions don’t have perfect answers — but with courage, trade-offs, and a clear plan, you can make the call and move forward. here’s h

Apps like Depop and Vinted are hugely popular, but an online culture of scams, rage and suspicion is now the default between buyers and sellers, with communications quickly descending into hurling abuse at a stranger

Hello, I am Swapnil. I'm a Software Engineer based in London.

Some things I try to keep in mind.

Between this newsletter, my podcast, my books, and my New Yorker journalism, I offer a lot of advice and propose a lot of ideas about ... Read more

Nobody is coming to save you. Become disgusted with where you are. Disappear. Build the thing. Reject the conventional.

Something curious happens with racially prejudiced beliefs. Your life experiences won’t automatically challenge them. For example, if you…

In one of his most famous letters to Lucilius, Seneca gives a pretty simple prescription for the good life. “Each day,” he wrote, “acquire…

The Curiosity Chronicle has quickly become one of the most popular newsletters for growth-minded individuals in the world. Each week, subscribers receive a deep dive that covers topics ranging from growth and decision-making to business, finance, startups, and technology. In addition, subscribers receive The Friday Five, a weekly newsletter with five ideas curated to spark curiosity headed into the weekend.

Physical presence is becoming both more and less important, at the same time.

Use psychology in your UX designs with these eight fundamental principles. Understand what resonates with a client’s target audience and why.

What I learned from introducing myself to a stranger every day for a month

Where the head goes, the body follows. Perception precedes action. Right action follows the proper perspective.

Plus tips for how brands can get ahead.

There are many myths revolving around Gen Z and how they use tech. Time to take a look at actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media. Part of [Smart Interface Design Patterns](https://smart-interface-design-patterns.com) by yours truly.

The article explores mind-wandering, challenging the view that it's merely a distraction. Instead, it suggests mind-wandering can foster creativity, enhance problem-solving, and support mental health by helping individuals process emotions. Though often associated with decreased attention, mind-wandering can also increase productivity and idea generation, especially during undemanding tasks. Understanding when and how mind-wandering can be beneficial may lead to a healthier balance between focus and free thinking.

Building systems means choosing who we want to become

With frequent myths and actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media.

Workplace self-regulation is an ideal way for employees to build upon their skills and maximise productivity.

The ultimate success metric is whether you get what you want out of life.

Stuck on a tough problem? Do what Jobs would have done and follow the 10-minute rule.

How One Question Can Revolutionize Your Random Meets

The overlooked problems with building healthy habits

Just three simple words can keep a conversation going and help you be perceived as a caring person with ever-increasing value.

Modern personality science studies find that traits can and do change over time

no one really cares about what we do or what we think; they have their own problems.

An exploration of social media's shortcomings in enacting material change.

Hi, my name is Ameer. Being a product designer i’ve learnt so many valuable lessons from great designers all around the world like Dieter…

How Inner Forces Sabotage Growth and What to Do About It