A Week with the New Intellectuals
Here are three big takeaways I got from my week at the New Intellectuals Conference.
Thomas Walker-Werth Oct 1, 2024
Your Time Is Your Own
Your time is your life, in more ways than one. Here are three important applications of this principle to help you guard your time and put it to best use in support of your wellbeing.
The Problem with Mindfulness
Many popular figures tout mindfulness as a way to improve your happiness, calm your mind, and reach a state of focus. But is it really the best way to achieve those goals?
Dealing with Others’ Irrationality
I have made a list of a few practices that have helped me deal with irrational people and reduce how much their irrationality affects my ability to enjoy my life.
The Fundamental Flaw Undermining “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”
The book provides a standout example of the essential importance of being critical and paying close attention to the ideas implicit in books on self-improvement and good living, not just their surface-level advice.
How to Overcome the Dangers of Overthinking
Have you ever caught yourself thinking about an issue so much that it prevents you from pondering a topic you would really like to explore?
Cheap Productivity: Procrastination in Disguise
“Cheap productivity” is my term for when we do a task that—although useful and productive—enables us to put off some more important or daunting task.
Struggling with a Project? Try Going on a Retreat
I decided to go on a countryside retreat, and it’s one of the best decisions I ever made.
The Art of Breaking Rules | Hannah Frankman
We've published Hannah Frankman's talk from LevelUp 2024 on our YouTube channel!