Is Life a Game of Attrition?
Life often feels like a marathon rather than a sprint – a long, grinding process where perseverance and endurance matter as much as, if not more than, talent…
Eric Johnson
Is Life a Game of Inches? And What Role Do Plans Really Play?
In football, they say it’s a game of inches. A play can succeed or fail by the narrowest of margins, and the outcome of a game often hinges…
When Weaknesses Become Strengths: Why Our Flaws Can Be Our Greatest Assets
We’re often taught to hide or overcome our weaknesses, treating them as flaws to be fixed or obstacles to be conquered. But what if those very weaknesses are…
Everybody’s Got Something: Why It’s Okay to Not Be Perfect
It’s easy to look around and feel like everyone else has their life together, like they’re healthier, more successful, or less weighed down by life’s challenges. But here’s…
Are More Naps as We Age Normal, Beneficial, or a Cause for Concern?
As we get older, many of us find ourselves taking more naps. These midday rests might be a new development or an increasing habit that leaves us wondering:…
Predicting the Weather vs. Predicting Our Lives: Which Is Easier?
Both the weather and our daily lives are notoriously unpredictable, but which is harder to forecast? On the surface, it might seem like predicting the weather – a…
Sentimentality and Stuff: Are Hoarders More Sentimental, or Can Minimalists Be Sentimental Too?
Why do some people hold onto everything, while others seem content to let it all go? If you’ve ever watched a show about hoarding, you might think the…
The Cheat Sheet: A Tool for Cheating or a Gateway to Mastery?
When you hear the phrase “cheat sheet,” it might conjure images of furtive glances during a high school test or a student scribbling notes in tiny print on…
The Parable of the Planner and the Doer
In a small village nestled between rolling hills, there lived two friends, Eva the Planner and Max the Doer. Both were known for their ambition, but their approaches…
Just Hit Publish: Progress Over Perfection
Creating something – a blog post, a video, a presentation, a song – can feel like a deeply personal act. It’s your thoughts, your effort, your creativity, distilled…