We all know people who love gossiping. We all know people who love talking shit about others. In fact, most people do it when you’re not around — and you probably do it too. I know I used to. It gives you a rush of superiority, popularity, and importance when you give it out. But …
Introduction We all want to be successful in our own way. That’s why we watch self-help gurus online preaching about how to “make it.” It’s tempting to listen to them — after all, they are successful, and successful people should know how to predict what makes others successful, right? I used to believe that, but …
Introduction Social anxiety has been a crippling force in my life for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been terrified of socializing, largely due to negative social judgment. These thoughts would cycle endlessly through my brain, and as a result, I often avoided social interaction altogether. I was the guy who would isolate …
Introduction Have you ever come across someone who said their biggest strength was getting along with everyone, or that they were liked by everyone? As a child, do you remember being told to be friends with everyone? That when you went to school you would make so many great friends? That everyone would love you? …
What We Were Told When people get married, what do they say is the reason for the union? Love — that’s the answer 90% of the time. The concept of romantic love is a relatively recent idea, but it feels like it has always been this way if you grew up in modern society. At …
🧠 Intro: Back in the old days, most people experienced actual fear. We lived in tribes, worried about food and survival. We were constantly at death’s door if we didn’t find food and often we were also surrounded by war. Those were real dangers, centered on death. In modern society most people don’t face the …
Introduction A lot of us research life hacks, or productivity hacks, to find ways of doing more with the same amount of time. Most of us realize everyone has the same amount of time but for some reason some people are more successful than others. Hmmm….what could be the reason? Intelligence? Luck? Good genetics? They …
Just like money is the most useful resource to navigate the modern world, the body is your most prized asset with how you navigate the physical world. Without the body, your life would slow down dramatically, you would do less, experience less and even be painful on a day to day basis. Therefore, taking care …
Hey there, and welcome! My name is Tommy Wei, and I’m excited to have you here. I started this blog because, like many people, I’ve been on a journey—one filled with questions about life, work, purpose, and freedom. This blog is my open notebook—a place where I’ll share what I’m learning as I build a …