Unsolicited Advice
Why wait for readers to ask questions before suggesting solutions? An advice column that cuts out the middleman.
It's okay to do something in a sub-optimal way
More importantly: it's okay for someone else to do something in a sub-optimal way.
Fidgeting is good for you
It annoys other people but they should learn to put up with it because It counteracts some of the negative effects of sitting and reduces stress.
Accepting invitations that are weeks or months in advance
When someone invites you to something in the distant future, ask: Would I say Yes to it if it was this weekend? That's the first method.
How to approach a potential mentor (if you want a mentor)
Step 1, how you've done the obvious things that would be on the front page of google.
Overreacting vs under-reacting vs being proactive
Without fully and completely understanding the situation, how can you know if someone is overreacting or under-reacting or just reacting?
Words don’t have meanings, they have uses
Don't ask "what does it mean?" but "what can you use it for?" This is fundamentally a much more true and useful way to think about words and definitions.
Don’t talk to the cops even if you’ve done nothing wrong: A lawyer explains every reason why it’s a terrible idea
You don’t know if you’re in trouble. You don't even know if you're lying or not. You can't even talk properly.
A lazy way to broaden your general knowledge
Every time you look up a fact, read the whole Wikipedia page. Do that for a year and you’ll end up with a vast shoreline of knowledge.
Expect a dopamine crash after an accomplishment
After high energy social engagement, especially one where youre performing, youll usually get a mood drop when coming "off stage" because of dropping adrenaline & dopamine levels.
Concept: Vulnerability hoarding
Using vulnerability, frailty, sensitivity, etc. to shut down or derail the conversation, or to make the person who’s upset with you start apologising and comforting you instead.