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Maslow 2.0

It’s interesting to me that people so commonly relay Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the form of a pyramid! Especially considering that Maslow himself (and many others) thought they were more nebulous and less linear at the time, let alone what it’s...

Envy vs Covet

I find etymology and linguistics fascinating, primarily because it provides subtle details and delineation on words. Which leads to increased quality and quantity of communication. A great example of this effect is the delineation of “envy” and...

Defensible vs Indefensible

Very often, we maintain mental beliefs and ideas, or take certain actions that when examined are completely indefensible. But beforehand seemed extremely defensible. This is especially true when it comes to excuses. Almost always, excuses are not dependable, hence...

Contrast

Imagine for a moment you read a book a month. Since the average American reads very few books a year — if any — you consider yourself a heavy reader. And that’s completely fine! The majority of people don’t read much, especially anything valuable, so 12...