Brenna
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Love, Work, and the Need to Know Yourself
Freud once said that “love and work” is the key to being a complete person. But what does that look like for each of us?
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You Should Not Be Careful Who You Love
“You should care about things in a way that makes it a possibility that tragedy will happen to you.”
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The 5 Traits of Enduring Friendships
There are five distinct traits I’ve learned are common across enduring friendships and most people seem to be unaware of them.
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The Lost Art of Radical Attention
“Attention” is in short supply these days. According to one researcher, in just twelve years we’ve gone from being able to focus on a task for two and a half minutes to a mere 40 seconds. Our modern world is flooded with ads, apps, endless infotainment, and “bite-sized” everything you can think of. On a…
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How Thinking About Death Can Make You Happier
“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.”
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The “Unnecessity” of Friendship
Close, sustaining friendships aren’t just a nice “bonus” in life. They help us reach goals, laugh more, and live longer.
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Don’t Let Down Future You
It’s easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of your dreams. Thinking about your future self will help you stay on track.
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Why Bronze Medalists Are Happier
Why downward counterfactual thinking is a fast track to the most creative kind of gratitude there is.
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Why Now Is Always the Right Time
Only through experimenting and failing do we actually get closer to figuring out what’s right for us.
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The Most Important Character Trait That No One Cares About
Our society today values hard work, success and efficiency but rarely do we talk about the importance of wisdom.
