Psychology & Agency
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You have probably heard someone say that they or you need to "process your...
You have probably heard someone say that they or you need to "process your emotions." But has anyone ever actually explained to you what that means? Most of th...
Many young men fear marriage
Many young men fear marriage. Not only because they think they might get divorced. But because they think they might be stuck in a miserable marriage that slow...
Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance in Decision Making Having a wide set of choices...
Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance in Decision Making Having a wide set of choices creates the illusion of freedom. Yet when those choices are paired with uncerta...
In my circles, many men came from humble, hardworking backgrounds and are now...
In my circles, many men came from humble, hardworking backgrounds and are now wildly successful, whether through crypto, investments, business, or other venture...
Less YouTube and Video Games For Kids Most parents I speak with worry about how...
Less YouTube and Video Games For Kids Most parents I speak with worry about how their kids spend their summer holidays. Too often, the default is endless video...
Have you heard that women are “better communicators” than men?
Have you heard that women are “better communicators” than men? What if that was not true? What if believing it was true has quietly damaged your career, your co...
A few years back, I tore my hamstring
A few years back, I tore my hamstring. It did not go all the way through, but it hurt like hell, so I went to the ER. The doctor told me it would take 8–12 wee...
High IQ vs Smart vs Wise A high IQ is only potential
High IQ vs Smart vs Wise A high IQ is only potential. That is all it is. It means you could become smart and wise, but it does not mean you will. It is simply ...
Life improves in every dimension when you master something valuable
Life improves in every dimension when you master something valuable. When you become exceptional in even one or two domains, the shift is profound. Work become...
Many people still believe their worth is measured by the number of hours they...
Many people still believe their worth is measured by the number of hours they grind away. They boast about late nights, early mornings, and the sweat they shed,...
A Client Conversation on Anxiety and Purpose She said to me, "Noah, I feel...
A Client Conversation on Anxiety and Purpose She said to me, "Noah, I feel anxious about finding a boyfriend and getting married. I really want it to happen, b...
Sometimes people do not take your advice
Sometimes people do not take your advice. She was twenty-seven, intelligent, more than averagely attractive, and she wanted to marry and start a family. I met ...
There is an evil organized system preying on young women right now
There is an evil organized system preying on young women right now. It grooms them from childhood. It feeds them lies in schoolbooks, cartoons, classroom poste...
This is a cascading chain of errors, each one compounding the last
This is a cascading chain of errors, each one compounding the last. - This individual should not have been in Australia to begin with. - They should never have...
When we talk about impulse control, we almost always mean one thing: stopping
When we talk about impulse control, we almost always mean one thing: stopping. We praise the man who resists the urge to lash out, who bites his tongue, who de...
High-testosterone men conform to first principles
High-testosterone men conform to first principles. Low-testosterone men conform to group consensus. Now here is the problem: Modern AI is built on consensus mo...
In a homogeneous, high-trust society, breaking the rules is cheating, and it...
In a high-trust society, breaking rules is cheating. In the low-trust society we actually live in, it is strategy. You must consciously choose your own rules — or be devoured by those who already have.
When the sky contradicts the forecast, when your instincts recoil at the...
When the sky contradicts the forecast, when your instincts recoil at the smiling expert on screen, when they tell you a food is poison one day and the panacea f...
Have You Seen the Sydney Sweeney "Good Genes" Ad?
Have You Seen the Sydney Sweeney "Good Genes" Ad? And the Hilarious Overreactions? You've probably caught wind of American Eagle's cheeky ad featuring Sydney S...
Have you ever driven all the way home and realized you cannot remember a single...
Have you ever driven all the way home and realized you cannot remember a single turn? Have you ever stared at the ceiling for hours after a fight, unable to re...