Search Results for: self-manipulation

The power of the survival instinct

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Akshat Rathi

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 →

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A smart excuse to not put in the effort

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Akshat Rathi

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 →

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Becoming a Strategic Self-Deceiver

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Akshat Rathi

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 →

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Choose a Better Belief System

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Akshat Rathi

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 →

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