Jun 19What is a Soul?What is a soul? I’ve taken this word for granted all my life. I come from a Catholic upbringing and I have always believed the body and the soul to be two separate beings. The body is a vessel through which the soul can operate. Aristotle has his own ideas…Philosophy4 min read
May 29Lies My Doctor Told Me- Ken Berry, MD (Book Summary)What if you could cut through all of the contradictory health advice and figure out for yourself what’s best for your body? In Lies My Doctor Told Me, former Doctor Ken Berry exposes the myths perpetuated by mainstream medicine and shows readers how to take charge of their own health…Health7 min read
May 21Navigating the Markets during a Bear Market: Lessons from history.Today’s market looks similar to the market in 1929. Others have written about this similarity for a few years now. Knowing this, how can you invest to maximize your gains? Many investors are keeping a close watch on their portfolios. Some may even be withdrawing from securities and into money…2 min read
May 20Reasons to Read AristotleAristotle is a tough read. But is it worth it? Aristotle’s work serves as the foundation for many great thinkers. Thinkers like St. Thomas Aquinas and William Shakespeare. His works are dense and aren’t always the easiest to read. You can’t read Aristotle when you’re tired. You won’t get anything…1 min read
May 19How to Predict Human Behavior: Incentives Matter.It’s safe to say that human beings are creatures of habit. We tend to act in a certain way based on the incentives we receive. If you want to know how someone will behave, just look at the incentives they’re offered. Slow service at the DMV? Look at the incentives…1 min read
May 18Reading to Feed Your Writing: How to Overcome a SlumpIf you’re a writer, you know that reading is just as important as writing. In fact, sometimes reading can even help overcome a writing slump. When you’re feeling stuck and can’t seem to get the words on the page, reading can give you the boost you need to start writing…2 min read
May 17The Markets are a Bloodbath. This is the Best Time to Invest.The markets have been a bloodbath lately. This has caused a lot of people to panic and sell their stocks and crypto. However, this is actually the best time to invest! The prices are lower than they have been in a long time, so you can buy more shares or…2 min read
May 163 Lessons from Daily Publishing.Daily writing, especially this cohort, has taught me a lot about myself. Here are three things I’ve learned this cohort. 1. Routines over motivation. I’ve experienced a ton of writer’s block this cohort. This could be due to the amount of other stuff going on outside of writing. Despite the…1 min read
May 15A Decision Log. A Reflection of An Essay From Another Shipper.Big decisions are a part of life. Chances are, you’ve made good decisions and you’ve made bad decisions. Chances are, you’ll come across similar situations in the future. What if you could make better decisions faster? Alex Gutjhar (@heyalexgutjhar) recommends building a “Decision Log.” Here are the steps. 1. Go…1 min read
May 145 Lessons I’ve Learned from Tracking My Spending for the Last Two Years.I’ve been tracking my spending over the last two years. I use You Need A Budget (YNAB) on my phone and laptop. It’s a budgeting system that allows you to budget your money for the month, and then shows you where your money went. I’ve learned a lot about myself…1 min read