An early ADHD diagnosis can be transformative , while a late one can have a detrimental impact on someone’s life. Prior to entering high school, Jesse Patel, the founder of Workflowy had been kicked out of multiple schools. His father had the foresight to recognize that his son might have…

Most people organize information with folders or hierarchies. Even in most note-taking apps, people use a folder-like structure. After you accumulate a critical mass of knowledge inside a note-taking app like Mem, the disadvantages of folders for personal knowledge management become clear. A world without folders will be the default…

A few weeks ago, a family friend whose son is starting college in the fall visited my parents’ house. My career and life are the opposite of Indian cultural expectations. I didn’t become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. I became a writer and podcast host and made up a job…

Luke Burgis is an entrepreneur, professor, and author of Wanting: The Power of Memetic Desire in Everyday Life. He worked as an investment banker and has successfully built and sold several businesses. However, regardless of what he accomplished as an entrepreneur, he found that he was extremely unhappy and…

Are you aiming for heightened productivity, efficiency, and success in your professional life? It’s time to focus on workflow optimization. The design of your workflow is crucial as it mirrors your capacity to transform knowledge into action. Whether you’re launching a podcast, crafting a blog post, dispatching an email newsletter…

Building strong relationships is essential for our well-being, but it’s not always easy. Whether you’re struggling to make new friends or deepen existing relationships, it helps to have some guidance from an expert. Lydia Denworth is a science journalist and the author of “Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power…

Are you looking for ways to improve your communication skills? Do you want to spread positivity and happiness in your personal and professional relationships? According to Michelle Gielan, author of Broadcasting Happiness, small changes in your communication style can have a significant impact on every aspect of your life. In…

If you’re looking for ways to live a more fulfilling life, Tal Ben-Shahar has valuable insights to share. From balancing present enjoyment with future benefits to experiencing the full range of emotions, here are some key takeaways on how to increase your happiness. Balancing Present Enjoyment and Future Benefits Happiness is about finding the right balance…

Are you a perfectionist? Do you feel like you constantly fall short of your own high expectations? You’re not alone. In a recent interview, Dr. Will Storr discussed the toxic nature of perfectionism and how it’s affecting our mental health. The Evolutionary Drive for Status According to Dr. Storr, humans are driven by a Darwinian…