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Search Results for: self-manipulation
The power of the survival instinct
I recently wrote a story in The Economist about the influence of our genes on our political leanings. It turns out that genes do have something to do with them, and not just a little. Sometimes genes take 60% of the … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged motivation, self-manipulation toolbox, sources of motivation, survival
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A smart excuse to not put in the effort
At some point in our lives we seem to find ourselves in a kind of ‘flow’ where we find our work effortlessly enjoyable. All the knobs in our heads have been tuned just to the right extent allowing us to … Continue reading
Becoming a Strategic Self-Deceiver
A few weeks ago David Brooks of the New York Times asked his many readers for a gift, “If you are over 70, I’d like you to write a brief report on your life so far, an evaluation of what you … Continue reading
Choose a Better Belief System
I deeply care about how I can make the most out of what I have. I obsess about efficiency and I try my best to find the tools that can help me become more productive. This post is about belief systems and … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy
Tagged beliefs, decision making, god, productivity, self-manipulation toolbox
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