A fact-check of the famous Harvard written-goals study, and a broader look at what writing goals down can and cannot prove.
Altruism: One of the Keys to Happiness
A look at altruism and happiness, and why helping other people can change the emotional shape of your own life too.
Personal Development Roadblocks – “The Situation”
A personal-development roadblock post about blaming the situation, and where responsibility begins when circumstances are real but not final.
A Christmas Story – A Tale of Craig’s List and Two Frying Pans
A Christmas story about generosity, uncertainty, and the strange little judgments we make when trying to do something kind.