Tag Archives: pickthebrain

How to Stop Procrastinating: What I Learned During 3 Weeks of Hell

But motivation is much more complex, fluid, and fleeting than we think.

It comes and goes like a wave… and is directly tied, not only to the “voice in our heads,” but also to our biology. Continue reading

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The Four Meanings of Wealth

In years past, a dream of riches was synonymous to Charlie Sheen’s character in Wall Street. Today’s world is one that no longer fits that dream. Continue reading

Give it Some Flavor: How to Increase Your H2O Intake

Whether you regularly forget to top up your water bottle or simply don’t enjoy drinking water, there are ways to make sure you’re getting enough H2O. Continue reading

3 Ways To Feel Better About Yourself

The key to this is deterring what makes you happy/feel good, so even though you’re working hard towards something, you can also have fun along the way. Continue reading

How Archimedes, Thomas Edison, and Elon Musk used First-Principles Thinking to Create World-Changing Technological Breakthroughs

Whether you are an ancient Greek scientist like Archimedes, an American tinkerer like Thomas Edison, or a CEO of a rocket ship firm like Elon Musk, first-principles thinking can help you overcome problems in a completely different way than those around you. Continue reading

Why Punishing Ourselves Never Works the Way We Want It To

Has someone ever told you you’re not allowed to feel what you’re feeling? Maybe. Have you ever told anyone they’re not allowed to feel what they’re feeling? Perhaps. Continue reading