As I laced up my trail running shoes and hit the woods, I couldn’t help but think about the what is stoicism question that has been on my mind lately. […]
No-nonsense Travel Safety Tips for Savvy Globetrotters
I still remember the night I found myself lost in a quiet alley of Tokyo, my phone dead and my Japanese phrases limited to konnichiwa and arigatou. It was a […]
The Man Who Fell to Earth: the Cultural Impact of David Bowie
I still remember the first time I heard David Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust – it was like a cultural bomb had dropped in my teenage world, […]
Where the Magic Happens: How to Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
I still remember the day I stumbled upon a worn-out park bench in a quiet alley, which became a turning point in my journey to understand how to get comfortable […]
The Science of Neuroplasticity: You Can Teach an Old Brain New Tricks
I still remember the frustration I felt when I first delved into the science of neuroplasticity. Everywhere I looked, there were claims of “rewiring your brain” and “unleashing your full […]
“royale With Cheese”: How Quentin Tarantino Uses Dialogue to Build Worlds
I still remember the first time I watched Pulp Fiction – the way Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue danced across the screen, a mesmerizing blend of wit and brutality that left me […]
Your Walls Have Ears: a Guide to Smart Home Privacy
I still remember the days when I was designing smart home devices, and the smart home privacy concerns were always an afterthought. We’d focus on making the devices sleek, user-friendly, […]
A Guide to Productivity Systems: Finding the Right Method for You
I still remember the day I realized that a guide to productivity systems wasn’t just about finding the perfect planner or app – it was about creating a tailored system […]
What Is Imposter Syndrome and How Can You Overcome It?
I still remember the feeling of being a total fake in my early days as a research scientist, wondering what is imposter syndrome and why it seemed to be haunting […]
An Unofficial Chronicle: the History of Memes
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon an image macro of Grumpy Cat – it was 2012, and I was immediately drawn into the quirky world of internet […]