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Personal Growth

The long project of becoming better at being you — mindset, habits, learning systems, relationships, and the honest acknowledgment that growth is rarely linear or comfortable.

13 Posts · May 6, 2013 – Dec 11, 2025
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Neuroscience· Dec 11, 2025 · 13 min read

The Speed Trap

W50 - They labeled it ADHD. But what if your rapid-fire mind isn't broken—just faster? Here's how the medical system mistakes cognitive speed for disorder, and the unsettling reason they need you to believe you're…

👁️ A Closer Look· Jul 31, 2025 · 12 min read

I Asked ChatGPT to Write My Anti-AI Op-Ed and the Results Will Shock You

W31 - My attempt to expose AI's dangers revealed my own dependency. Join my ironic journey navigating the blurry line between human thought and AI. With "occasional" help from ChatGPT, I'm losing the battle against…

👁️ A Closer Look· Jun 5, 2025 · 10 min read

The Last Human Standing and How We Learned to Stop Thinking

W23 -Welcome to the Great Human Cognitive Surrender where we trade thoughts for convenience, choices for efficiency, and essence for UI. AI isn't just rising—it's feasting on our discarded autonomy. We, the last Homo…

👁️ A Closer Look· May 31, 2025 · 8 min read

The Art of Productive Theft: Steve Jobs' Real Genius

W22 - Ever wondered if Steve Jobs' greatest innovation was... stealing? From his "borrowed" mouse to the iPhone's inspiration, discover how the maestro of tech didn't create—he curated. His genius wasn't invention, but…

👁️ A Closer Look· Oct 11, 2024 · 20 min read

Embracing Creativity: Your Gateway to Success in the Digital Landscape

W40 - Unleash your inner da Vinci in the digital age! From AI muses to metaverse masterpieces, creativity is getting a 21st century upgrade. Discover how to surf the waves of innovation, turn bureaucratic kryptonite…

👁️ A Closer Look· Aug 22, 2024 · 9 min read

Pixels and Perceptions: Unraveling AI's Influence on Children's Reality

W33 - AI's not just changing the game, it's rewriting the rulebook of reality for our kids. Buckle up as we dive into a world where pixels paint perceptions and algorithms architect understanding. It's childhood 2.0,…

👁️ A Closer Look· Aug 8, 2024 · 10 min read

Self-Introduction: A Critical Analysis of Contemporary Practices and Their Scientific Basis

W31 - The self-improvement industry isn't just misguided—it's toxic. We're breeding professional frauds, experts at performance but inept at genuine connection. It's corporate America's Instagram filter: flawless…

👁️ A Closer Look· Apr 14, 2024 · 11 min read

The Art of Persuasion: How Aristotle's Ancient Wisdom Still Shapes Our World

W14 - Discover how Aristotle's ancient wisdom still shapes our digital world. From viral TED Talks to political debates, learn how ethos, pathos, and logos remain essential in modern persuasion. Uncover the timeless art…

A Story to Tell· Dec 5, 2023 · 5 min read

Writing as a Process of Self-Discovery

How I overcame a paralyzing fear of sharing my inside voice 🔮 Writing isn’t just about the finished product, rather, it’s about the process in itself and the self-discovery found along the way. I guarantee what you…

Dear ______ Letters· Oct 11, 2015 · 3 min read

Thanks Be Given

A grateful approach 🙏 What am I thankful for?! For starters, just glad I woke up this morning. A few days in the year people take the time to give thanks?! This pains me to great extent. Valentine’s day is one of just a…

Lessons Learned· Jun 25, 2013 · 1 min read

Sometimes, Life Thrusts You Into What You Were Always Meant To Do

You might not enjoy how you get there, thing is, you get there 🔮 Today was one of those days, you know, wondering how you got where you are and contemplating the ideas of YOLO and FOMO :) On my birthday earlier this…

May 7, 2013 · 3 min read

My Love Affair with Ellipsis…

...and Conneting Dots 🔮 Something mysterious and alluring about the ellipsis. Yeah, that’s what it’s called. You know… that. The three little dots (not to be confused with the geometric figure known as the ellipse). In…

May 6, 2013 · 1 min read

The Five Things That Will Get You Nowhere Fast

Recommendations on how to conduct oneself when meeting new acquaintances or business folk.