Brenna
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Octavia Butler and the Power of “Positive Obsession”
Octavia Butler, one of the most successful and beloved science fiction writers of all-time, coined a valuable term: “positive obsession.”
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You Will Never “Find Yourself”
One of the philosopher Nietzsche’s most famous mantras is, “become who you are.” But how do we heed this paradoxical advice?
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A Philosopher’s Guide to Lasting Love
The philosopher Erich Fromm has given us a timeless, invaluable guide on how to find “true” love in our lives.
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Braving the Wilderness: How to Live to Yourself
To live to yourself means doing the hard but rewarding work of choosing your own values and then living consistently by them.
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What A Blind Painter Can Teach Us About Failure, Constraints, and Creativity
John Bramblitt didn’t become a world-class artist until after he went blind. Here are 3 important lessons we can learn.
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Charles Darwin and the Pros and Cons of Marriage
Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary theory, wrote in his notebook some timeless insights about the pros and cons of marriage.
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Why We Need Philosophy (More Than Ever)
Too many people think of philosophy as something esoteric. In reality, we need philosophy to deal with everyday questions and problems.
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The Biggest Regret in Life (For Most of Us)
For most of us, our biggest regret in life won’t be what we did, but what we failed to do.
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Boredom Is the Gateway to Good Things
Boredom and daydreaming might sound like a waste of time, but they are essential if you want a rich, creative life
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The Art of the Long-Distance Friendship
A long-distance friendship can be every bit as strong as a nearby one. The most important things endure across time and space.
