Tag: Personal Development
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Psychological Manipulation-7: The Final / How to be a Free individual
When Benjamin Franklin conducted his first electricity experiments, people didn’t even know what electricity was, let alone how it was transmitted. They found it mystical. When he said that lightning was a kind of electricity, what do you think the crowd, who saw lightning as something divine, said? “Maaann you are crazy, get the fuck…
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Project Management-9: The Paradox of Freedom:
Free Slaves: The Paradox of Modern Work Life I titled this piece Free Slaves because we, the white-collar workers, are just that — free slaves. Or worse, we’re the tribe members who betrayed their own to ensure the efficient functioning of the system, believing ourselves to be masters. We call ourselves “free” because outside of…
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Project Management-4: Balancing Control and Empowerment
We’ve arrived at the heart of the action—the part the team loves the most: the execution phase. This is where confidence runs high and everyone starts working based on a shared understanding. For the project manager, this stage is both satisfying and, frankly, a bit painful. The joy lies in seeing the plan finally come…
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How to Know Yourself-75: Analyzing Your Goals and Patterns
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Goals, Lessons, and Reflections By now, after reflecting so much on yourself, you’ve probably noticed certain patterns and repetitions.These patterns are actually routines that can help increase your overall satisfaction.When it comes to your defined goals, these patterns act as measures of how suitable and realistic those goals are for you.…
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How to know yourself-74: Goals and Future
The Final Step in the Journey of Self-Discovery We have now reached the final step of our journey of self-discovery.Until today, we have reflected on how we feel about different subjects, what we do, analyzed ourselves extensively, and identified what is going right or wrong in our lives.We have tried not only to understand why…
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How to Know Yourself-68: The Impact of Relationships on Self-Image
Life’s Balance: How We Approach Problems and Their Impact on Daily Life Life has a strange balance—the problems we face and the connections between them. It’s part of life’s reality. Today, as always, we’ll continue with questions, reflecting on how we approach challenges and how they affect our everyday lives. With this, we’ll wrap up…
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How to Know Yourself-62: Navigating Curiosity and Experience
On the Desire for Novelty, Psychedelics, and the Search for Experience When it comes to exploring new things, do you see yourself as an extremist — someone who pushes all boundaries — or do you have certain limits and preconceptions that guide your actions? Have you ever seriously considered trying psychedelic substances? How did you…
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Break Free from Algorithmic Thinking
Sometimes, we expect too much from people who’ve spent most of their lives consuming information shaped by algorithms, click-driven news outlets, and ratings-hungry TV shows—without ever developing a reading habit. But here’s the truth:All content is designed to grab your attention and shape your thinking.And I don’t mean that in a conspiracy-theory way.Whether you realize…
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How to Know Yourself-50: Learning as a Path to Growth
Things don’t always go as planned. That’s life. So, ask yourself: What’s the connection between constant learning and constant growth in your life? And more importantly: What do you do each day to support your growth? Why We Drift Away from Our Goals We’ve touched on this in earlier posts. Whether it’s external obstacles, lack…
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How to Know Yourself-48: Overcoming Life’s Obstacles
We all encounter obstacles in every aspect of life—whether it’s relationships, career, or happiness. But do you have a special approach to navigating these challenges? One that helps you get better results across different areas of your life? Let’s pause for a moment and reflect: Understanding Our Obstacles Just like in every aspect of life,…
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