You can’t blame the weather, the environment, the president, the law, people, pets, how you got short changed, technology, traffic, the economy, your upbringing, genetics, bad luck, time But it comes down to you What are you going to do about it? Because blaming may feel good in the moment , but does it solve … Continue reading 1471. Blaming vs ownership
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1470. How to Crush Exams (Even If Your Brain’s a Mess)
Most test-taking advice is garbage. "Get a good night's sleep" "eat breakfast" "read the directions." Thanks for the life-changing wisdom. But there's a deeper level of test strategy backed by actual neuroscience that nobody talks about—strategies that can give you a 10-15% performance boost without knowing a single extra fact. Let me break it down. … Continue reading 1470. How to Crush Exams (Even If Your Brain’s a Mess)
1469. Kids vs no kids
I think most kids are accidents, they weren’t planned. Having kids is a choice And so is not having kids The thing is, for some people not having kids is a lot more difficult then having kids - it’s about being careful because both people are fertile On the other hand, for some people having … Continue reading 1469. Kids vs no kids
1468. Take it back
You can’t take back what you do or say But you can think about what you do or say If it’s something you did, pull the lesson from it and move accordingly You were speeding and got pulled over, now your license is suspended. Okay fine, and I’m not going to speed again. It’s not … Continue reading 1468. Take it back
1467. Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is a real thing and it’s something I think I’m going through now. Before this new job, I’d be spending lots of time outside, in sunlight The sun is one of the best ways for us to get vitamin D I’d spend about an hour walking the dog, along with 45 minutes … Continue reading 1467. Vitamin D deficiency
1466.Optimize Your Immune System with These Proven Mushrooms
You've probably seen the explosion of mushroom supplements promising everything from immortality to enlightenment. Most of it is overblown hype backed by sketchy science and sold by people with beards who use words like "adaptogenic" and "life-force." But here's the thing—some mushrooms actually do have legitimate immune benefits. The trick is knowing which ones actually … Continue reading 1466.Optimize Your Immune System with These Proven Mushrooms
1465. The Power of After Action Reports (AAR)
What went well? What didn’t? What am I going to do differently? What lessons did I learn? This system helps us take responsibility for the outcomes of our actions and decisions. It shifts blaming someone or something to taking ownership Because the fact is, we can always control something Even if it’s just our perspective … Continue reading 1465. The Power of After Action Reports (AAR)
1464. Sleep, Exercise, and Learning: The Connection Your Brain Desperately Needs
Ever notice how everyone tells you to "get enough sleep" and "exercise regularly" like they're suggesting you occasionally breathe oxygen? Yeah, thanks for the groundbreaking advice. Here's the thing though—they're right. But not for the reasons most people think. Sleep and exercise aren't just health checkboxes to tick off before you die. They're literally the … Continue reading 1464. Sleep, Exercise, and Learning: The Connection Your Brain Desperately Needs
1463. Break the Procrastination Habit: Tips and Strategies
You're probably reading this while avoiding something important. Maybe there's a deadline creeping up, or a project gathering dust, or a decision you've been putting off for months. But procrastination isn't laziness. It's not a character flaw. It's a deeply wired neurological response to psychological discomfort. And once you understand what's actually happening in your … Continue reading 1463. Break the Procrastination Habit: Tips and Strategies
1462. How to Remember Stuff: Memory Hacks That Actually Work
If you're still studying like you did in high school – cramming the night before an exam, highlighting entire textbooks, and hoping for some miracle of retention – you’re probably doing it wrong. Maybe even super wrong. In the course learning how to learn on coursera, one of the most taken, and highly rated courses … Continue reading 1462. How to Remember Stuff: Memory Hacks That Actually Work
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