Stanford: Before I tell you, you have to promise not to judge. Carrie: Do I judge? Stanford: We all judge. That’s our hobby. Some people do arts and crafts; we judge. — Sex and the City If someone called you judgmental, you might reasonably infer they didn’t mean it as a compliment. But why? Definitions […]
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Words Matter — A Lesson on the Power of Speech
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7 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Commitment
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Where Does Discipline Come From?
The surprising source of discipline, and how you can get more of it.
The Most Powerful Word in the English Language
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Yūgen — A Feeling Beyond Happiness
While you’re caught in your pursuit of happiness, you might be missing out on a feeling so much more profound that English doesn’t even have a word for it. Welcome to Yūgen.