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If we present different personae of ourselves depending on our audience, then who the hell are we?

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I think that in order to consistently write publicly, you need to develop an irrational sense of self-confidence - and you do this by doing forcing yourself to do things that you don’t want to do, which strengthens a part of the brain called the mid-cingulate cortex.

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Today marks my two year anniversary at the gym. I find it hard to overstate how much this place has taught me, and in this article, I’ll share some of the most important and impactful lessons that this place has taught me.

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I think I’ve found the secret to living a happy, fulfilled, and meaningful life. It’s all about self-actualisation, through introspection to find your personal principles, living true to yourself.

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The secret to outlier success is obsession. Motivation can and will waver - but obsession is long term, and compounds to reach incredible success. It feels like waking up, and having this incessant urge to work on this one thing. Like, you literally jolt out of bed and spend hours meditating on this one thing.

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Diving into how we can find meaning in a seemingly meaningless life. I write about the journey vs the destination, the ‘perfect life’, Viktor Frankl’s search for meaning through suffering, and Steve Jobs’ ideas on death.

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Many say that we should ‘never give up’. But I think that there are times where our struggle is counterproductive, and we should pivot to something more suited to us. Stay true to yourself, but the best version of yourself. I guess this is a more contrarian article :)

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What if success was measured subjectively and not objectively? We chase success every day, but how would we change our pursuit of it with the knowledge that it is self-defined?

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I graduate high school in around four days. Here are the things that I’ll miss, the things that I won’t miss, and my mindset moving forward as this chapter of my life comes to a close.

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Imposter syndrome and productivity dysmorphia were hidden speedbumps on my self-improvement journey. In this article, I try to rationalise and come to terms with the ‘voices in my head’ that arise as a result of ambition.

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Social media may be humanity’s worst invention. This article explores the ethical and personal implications of technology like social media, and advocates for mindfulness as an antidote to addiction.

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“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” - Seneca
Since you can’t control your life, you should stop trying. We control nothing in this world but our own thoughts, actions, and mindset in the current moment. If you can’t control it, don’t worry. If you can control it, do your absolute best, and don’t worry!

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I was lucky enough to bump heads with a lady with a PhD in Psychology a few weeks ago. Interesting topics that came up in our discussion: existence of free will, Descartes’ Mind-Body Distinction, and Objective Reality. Awesome brain candy!

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I’ve been blogging for about four months now, and journaling for nearly three years. Here’s what I’ve learnt about the process of reading and writing, framed expertly by Paul Graham (one of the co-founders of Y Combinator).

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I used to think happiness was this ever elusive concept which we, as humans, will only ever see glimpses of. Happiness is a choice, facilitated by a shift in how we perceive the world.

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I love reaching out to people for conversations. Every single person I talk to has a unique perspective and worldview that is shaped by their personal experiences.

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It was my birthday ten days ago. I journaled, went to the gym at night, and had a nice, quiet dinner with my family. Naval Ravikant’s article “Envy is the Enemy of Happiness” describes how we live in a single-player game.

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Think deeply and be intentional with what you do every day. Journaling, meditating, and going to the gym worked best for me. Sometimes, you just can’t afford to give a fuck and instead, it’s better to not dwell on it. You just gotta let it go.

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This might seem like a pretty stupid question. I dare you to read on. In my life, I’ve had my fair share of helping people; I think we all have some memory of our own altruistic endeavours.

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While in Year 12, I’m interning at a startup, serving as School Vice-Captain, working on personal projects, going to the gym, having a decent(ish) social life and maintaining my sanity. Learn how I manage my time.