In our fast-paced digital world, I find myself spending long hours at my desk, whether it’s for work, studying, or pursuing personal projects. However, the sedentary nature of desk work began taking a toll on my physical and mental health. Determined to improve my well-being and productivity, I embarked to create a healthier workspace. In […]
I once had a weak mind. I don’t say that in a spirit of self-deprecation, but more because, time and time again, the resolutions I’ve set for myself have been impeded by my inability to bring them to fruition. You want certain grades in a class? You have to put in the hours studying for
Winter in Venice is just around the corner. Days of rain intermixed with weeks of soft gray skies, perhaps a few days of snow. And a sharp, ache-inducing cold. It reminded me of one of my old rituals from last winter. Like all my “habits of high performance”, this one is based on a very
Ep. 11 Running in the snow Read More »
Since the end of this hectic, crazy summer, I’ve noticed that my self-discipline is lacking tremendously. It’s not just that I’ve gotten out of the habit of waking up at 5:30 am or eating after 2:00 pm (two things that I did consistently this year until July and that had a huge impact on my
Ep. 10 “I Will…” – Always do what you say. Read More »
As more and more people have started reading this, I’ve had to constantly rethink and question what kind of content is truly coherent and authentic to me. The original idea behind this blog has always been that of pure self-expression, and I’ve come to see how the pressure of having people these posts has, in
Ep. 9 A slight change in plans Read More »
In the Phaedrus, Plato (through his mouthpiece, Socrates) shares the allegory of the chariot to explain the tripartite nature of the human soul or psyche. The chariot is pulled by two winged horses, one mortal and the other immortal. The mortal horse is deformed and obstinate. Plato describes the horse as a “crooked lumbering animal,
Ep. 8 Condition your subconscious mind – how to wake up at 5:00 am. Read More »
I’ve been working on this for the past few months. I had actually been planning to write a book on the subject, but, having the platform to immediately share and get feedback, I thought I’d give it a shot. So what is this “GAP System”? It’s a process that systematically takes you through all the
Ep. 7 GAP (goal achieving program) pt 1 Read More »
You are not the voice in your head. The system with which you make decisions is much more complex than that. And before you understand how to better discipline yourself, you should first know how you make decisions in the first place. You can think of the brain as an onion, with different layers that sit
Ep. 6 Self-discipline and How to Develop it Read More »
Continuing yesterday’s thoughts …Effort (or time, or attention) is a currency, and like any currency, if you spread it out over a wide area then you will get wide-spread, mediocre results. If you concentrate on one point, it will give you a better result in that place. It is better to own a beautiful apartment or
Ep. 5 Find Your Path pt 2 Read More »
When you start working towards your dreams, you need to expect that it will take a long time for you to see any objective progress. Sometimes a matter of months, sometimes years. 90% of people never master what they set out to do because they expected to make some immediate progress, and, when they didn’t
Ep. 4 It takes time Read More »