Act on What You Have, to Get What You Don’t
To some – this may be more along the lines of “appreciate what you have.” Good advice to “forge ahead.” An alternative way of relating to this is – always keep active. Do not...
Category: Critical Thinking Corner
Willpower – is it really that complicated?
This sounds mostly like excuse-making pseudo-science. We believe true willpower is a combination of one part of parental upbringing (i.e., good habits from a young age), one part internal dialogue and self-motivation. Procrastination and...
Good science?
People to this day still jump all over fads and trends – because they “sound good on paper.” Or were “endorsed” by someone that appeared trustworthy at some point in the past. But how...
Going for the Dopamine High: The Dynamics of Psychopathy
Human “self-interest” has always been a thing. However, we feel technology accelerates the negative aspects of those “dopamine highs,” and creates more obvious psychopaths than without. You cannot visit the Hoboken waterfront without witnessing...
Inflation Surge Will Be Driven By Fees, Tolls, And Taxes
This is why it’s important to identify all the places hidden or increasing fees that exist (like certain toll roads) – and find less costly alternatives. Not contributing to “the beast” is profoundly effective...
Coca-Cola Launches Obesity Subscription Service
This cracks us up. Anyone that orders a subscription to Coca-Cola is out of their mind. Coca-Cola Launches Obesity Subscription Service Story at-a-glance: Coca-Cola Co. has just launched its Insiders Club, a subscription service...
Complexity {organizations, organisms, etc.}
Food for thought – especially when it comes to how things that were once good, just “humming along,” only to get screwed up royally. Such as dopey governments like Hoboken and other shitshows. Complexity...
Believing In Illusions – Our Five Favorite Financial Myths
Something to consider – even if you have a “good job” that can afford you a “nice condo” with mortgage payments and quarterly property tax bills. Reducing and switching to a more minimalist lifestyle...
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