psychology

Introduction Mottainai (もったいない) is a traditional Japanese concept that expresses a sense of regret over waste. It’s rooted in Buddhist philosophy and emphasizes appreciation for resources, mindfulness in consumption, and respect for the intrinsic value of all things. What Is Mottainai? Literally translated, “mottainai” means “what a waste!”—but its deeper meaning is about honoring the value…

Introduction Kintsugi (金継ぎ), meaning “golden joinery,” is a traditional Japanese art form that repairs broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Rather than hiding the cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, making the piece more beautiful and unique because of its imperfections, not in spite of them.…

Introduction The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga is based on the principles of Alfred Adler’s individual psychology. It presents its ideas through a dialogue between a philosopher and a young man. If you want to build the courage to be disliked, here are the key lessons and practical steps from…

Introduction In Steven Pressfield’s book The War of Art, the “war” refers to the inner battle every creative person must fight to produce meaningful work. The book is a motivational and philosophical exploration of the psychological and emotional resistance that artists, writers, entrepreneurs, and other creators face when trying to do their work. 1. Resistance The…

I remembered being so stuck in my self-development. I wanted to develop myself so desperately, but had no idea how to start. And although, I still don’t have all the answers, and I’ll never pretend I do, there are some tools that have helped my self-development. I Am The first app I started using is…

Tim Ferriss’s The 4-Hour Workweek is a guide to escaping the traditional 9–5 grind by designing a lifestyle centered around freedom, automation, and efficiency. The book promotes a framework that Tim calls DEAL, which stands for: D — Definition This step is about redefining your goals, mindset, and priorities. Challenge assumptions: Question the idea that…

‘No More Mr. Nice Guy’ by Robert Glover is a book about self-development that tackles people-pleasing to the core.

Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday is an incredible book on self-development. I would definitely recommend it. It shows the importance of humility, and explores how ego -defined as an unhealthy belief in out own importance- can sabotage our success, cloud, or judgement, and prevent personal growth. Ryan Holiday uses historical examples, stoic philosophy,…

This month I feel grateful for… • having caring friends. • living in a politically stable country. • never having faced the dangers of drugs.

Because again, when you’re building your self-worth, you’re able to hold the space for the thing that you want, meaning that your feminine dynamics are playing here.  Basically what I’m trying to say is make sure that you’re actually feeling your way into your manifestation. That’s the feminine.  But now the second caveat to this…