Will Smith Smacking Chris Rock Taught Us All a Thing or Two
Will Smith did something I never have. He has slapped someone out of anger.
For years, Will Smith was idolized.
A net worth north of $300 million, and years of being an A-list celebrity, yet still, he could not control his anger when tested.
We learned that day that Will Smith is human like the rest of us.
Beyond Biases: How Self-Knowledge Shapes Your Life
A lack of self-knowledge is the curse most people suffer from.
If you don’t understand yourself before entering the world, you won’t understand it either.
Your upbringing, cultural background, religion, and every memory you have affect how you view the world, what you laugh at, enjoy, love, and how you make decisions.
Being self-aware of this is not enough.
Carlo Rovelli: The Theoretical Physicist Who Writes Like A Poet
What makes a writer exceptional? What separates the average from the memorable?
For me, it is when their writing guides me effortlessly into a flow state – where I end up reading through countless pages while losing track of the time.
It’s incredible when the way they word their sentences guides you through visual images that make you feel like you’re watching a movie instead of reading a book. The best writers will make a self-help book, or in Carlo’s case, a science book, feel like fiction.
Life Lesson #44: Nothing Is As Bad as It Seems if You Give It Some Time
If I had a penny for every time I overreacted, I would be rich enough to be living on a private island with a pet alpaca.
It’s far too easy for something unexpected to catch you off guard and result in you making a rash decision that you later regret.
I’m sure this has happened to you multiple times!
The Answer to Life’s Greatest Question
Since the beginning of human civilization, we have searched for the meaning of life.
Answers will vary depending on who you ask.
Your upbringing, environment, and meaningful life experiences, amongst numerous other factors, will impact your opinion.
But for some reason, regardless of the answer, it never satisfies you.
4 Ways That Playing 9000 Games of Chess Has Benefited My Life (and Why You Should Play Too)
I’ve now played over 9000 online games and it has benefited my life in many ways.
Before you scream, “NERD!”, let me explain how it can benefit your life too.