Bloom: An Animation About Depression & Paying It Forward
The following is a video made by Emily Johnstone portraying the depths of depression and the power of paying it forward:
Read MoreThe Biggest Cost Of A Hangover
The biggest cost of a hangover is not a lack of energy or headache…
Read MoreWhy Early Blindness Prevents Schizophrenia
The following is an excerpt from an article in Psychology Today discussing the link between early blindness, schizophrenia, and autism:
Read MoreIn With The Gym, Out With The Blow: Why Good Habit Forming Doesn't Rely On Willpower
We all know that going to the gym is god fo your health. Why do only some of us do it? Is it because some of us have a higher capacity for willpower than others? Do people that go to the gym possess inherently better mechanisms that battle the urges to stay on the couch?
Read MoreYouth Is Not An Indicator Of Startup Success
The following is from an AEA paper published by Pierre Azoulay, Benjamin F. Jones, J. Daniel Kim, and Javier Miranda titled ‘Age & High Growth Entrepreneurship.’ This abstract describes the mistaken perception that youth is an indicator of “starting a successful firm.”
Read MoreThe Not So Simple Life Of Sia (from Rolling Stone)
The following is an excerpt from a Rolling Stone article written by Hillel Aron describing Sia’s rise to fame and the story behind the wig. I discovered this article through Tim Ferriss’ weekly newsletter 5-Bullet Friday:
Read MoreThe Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck (from Mark Manson)
The following is an excerpt from an article written by Mark Manson about the art of not giving a fuck. Please enjoy:
Read MoreArtist Spotlight: Myles Cameron & Frankie Scoca
In the fall of 2017, I heard the song Caged Bird by Myles Cameron and produced by Frankie Scoca. After listening to it, I knew I had to talk to these guys. How could a song that good have only a few thousand streams? Two years later, ‘Caged Bird’ is well over 4 mill on Spotify and their just getting started.
Read MoreBodypaint Illusion: Butterfly by Johannes Stötter
The following is a bodypaint illusion brought to life by Johannes Stötter and his team. This is one of the most impressive things I’ve seen. Bravo, Johannes:
Read More100 Little Ideas To Explain How The World Works
The following is an excerpt from the article ‘100 Little Ideas’ by Morgan Housel which is exactly what it sounds like: “a list of ideas, in no particular order and from different fields, to help explain how the world works:
Read MoreThe Emma Stone Eye-Roll GIF & The Disintegration of Reasonable Disagreement
The following is an excerpt from the book The Problem With Everything by Meghan Daum describing the disintegration of reasonable disagreement on Twitter:
Read MoreOn The Importance Of Birthdays
The following is an excerpt on the importance of birthdays from Here and Now by Henri J. M. Nouwen. This post can also be found in You Are The Beloved: Daily Meditations For Spiritual Living:
Read MoreFix Housing, Fix Everything Else
The following is an excerpt from Conor Daugherty in the NYT analyzing California’s housing crisis. I discovered this excerpt via Marginal Revolution:
Read More1000 True Fans: How To Make A Living As Independent Creator (From Kevin Kelly)
The following is an excerpt from an essay written by Kevin Kelly titled 1000 True Fans where Kelly discusses how to build a sustainable fan base and making things happen as a creator:
Read MoreVanessa Bayer: Some Of My Favorite Comedic Moments
If you aren’t familiar with Vanessa Bayer, then you should check her out. And if already know who she is, then you know that she’s hilarious. She starred on Saturday Night Live from 2010-2017 and currently holds down a role on the show Brooklyn 99. In no particular order, here are some of my favorite comedic moments involving Vanessa Bayer:
Read MoreSociety Has Lost The Meaning Of Dance: From The Importance Of Dancing Like An Idiot
The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of The Book Of Life titled ‘The Importance Of Dancing Like An Idiot.’ It seems that our society has lost connection to the value in looking like a fool:
Read MoreThe Dangers Of Endless Ambition: From Ego Is The Enemy
The following is an excerpt from Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday discussing the dangers of the undisciplined pursuit of more:
Read MorePorn Consumption And Its Effect On Social Anxiety And Self-Esteem
The following is an excerpt from Your Brain On Porn by Gary Wilson discussing the connection between porn use and social anxiety:
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