H ey there, you beautiful bastards. Today, we’re diving into the infinite complexities of the self. We’ll be exploring the concept of self at five different levels, from simple explanations to brain-melting ideas that’ll leave you questioning your very existence. Ready? Let’s do this. LEVEL 1: THE CHILD SELF — I CAN CONTROL MY HAND! At this level, the concept…

Ever find yourself drowning in a sea of negativity, wondering how you can escape the relentless tidal wave of self-doubt and judgment? Well, you’re not alone. We all suffer from negative thoughts, and it’s about time we learned how to deal with them effectively. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore…

S ome practical advice today. I read a shit-ton. And I occasionally get asked about it, particularly from college students. “How can I read more? How can I read faster? How can I remember and use more?” Although I’m technically a blogger, writer and internet marketer, I actually see my…

W e will remember this year for the rest of our lives. We will tell people decades from now, “This is what I did in 2020. This is who I was. This is what changed.” A couple weeks ago, I reached out to my email list and asked, “What have…

Hello there, friend. What’s that I hear? You’re pissed off at someone? Someone is pissed off at you? You have a fight in your life and you don’t know what to do? Well, you’ve come to the right place. …

T he proliferation of content in the internet age has turned our attention into a rare commodity. Every day, every hour, every minute, we are bombarded with information. This is not doing us any good. Earlier this year, I wrote an article exhorting us to reclaim our attention, to take…

E very day, we’re bombarded with messages telling us that we need to be happy all the time — and that, in order to be happy, we need the perfect job, the perfect partner, the perfect life. …

F ive hundred years ago cartographers believed California was an island. Doctors believed that slicing your arm open and bleeding everywhere could cure disease. Scientists believed fire was made out of something called phlogiston. Women believed rubbing dog urine on their face had anti-aging benefits. And astronomers believed the sun…

O n my 20th birthday, I got drunk and peed on some old ladies’ front lawn. A cop saw me and stopped me. Fortunately, I talked my way out of going to jail that night. I already had an arrest record, but he didn’t bother to check. …