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This is Stupid

"This is stupid," said the little voice in my head when I was sitting in front of a blank sheet of paper placed next to a brand-new tray...

The wisdom of the pain cave

Courtney Dauwalter, arguably today's most outstanding ultra-distance trail runner, explained in an interview her relationship with what...

On inspiration, motivation, and time

For most of my adult life, I held the belief that true magic happens at the intersection of inspiration, time, and motivation. Successful...

Process or outcome, which one helps you grow?

There's the process, and there's the outcome. In our daily lives, we're often focused on the latter. While the process may seem...

On being productive

We often confound busyness with being productive. Being busy and being productive often feel similar. However, if we achieve a meaningful...

In appreciation of boredom

When was the last time you felt truly and utterly bored? Thanks to the merits of digitisation, we have eradicated boredom almost...

Where do you seek to grow?

Experiencing growth makes me happy. Over the years, I came to realise the important role the basic idea of growth plays in my life. There...

Take the choice that makes for a good story

I once came across the following advice: "When faced with a decision, take the choice that makes for a betterstory." While I can't...

Getting good at starting

Getting good at starting is a crucial skill to develop. It's often said that the key to success lies in persevering and that starting is...

How I lost my patience with impatience

What are your weaknesses? When I was hunting for a job right after uni, I once was told that if a recruiter asks me this question, I...