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In the hustle and bustle of the modern world, staying productive is a never-ending challenge. There is always more to do, always improvements to make and never ending demands on our time and energy, so the most ambitious among us tend to also stress themselves out the most. But rather than looking to the latest hack, app or trick, we can learn much from ancient wisdoms that hold the key to mastering our days. Seneca, the Roman Stoic philosopher, had his shit together. His let

Learn to recognize the Ad Hominem fallacy, an underhanded tactic where instead of addressing the argument itself, you attack the person making the argument.

Instead of resorting to extreme measures, we’re here to explore some offbeat productivity hacks that will have you working less while getting more done.

Let's imagine a future America where resistance evaporated and the far-right reshaped America in their twisted image.

The Barnum Effect is a fascinating psychological phenomenon that can explain why we believe vague and general statements about ourselves.

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Hindsight Bias We've all been there. You're watching the news, and some big event unfolds. Maybe it's a political scandal, a sporting...

Availability bias is a powerful cognitive distortion that can lead us to make poor decisions and develop irrational fears.

Understanding Sunk Cost Fallacy Hey there, and welcome back to the TaskMastery Guide to Logic, our series on logical fallacies and...

Self-Serving Bias is a natural human tendency, but it can have detrimental effects on our lives.

Unmasking Survivorship Bias In our quest for understanding and success, we often look to those who have "made it." We analyze their...

The Stoic practice of negative visualization has the power to motivate you like few other strategies.

Our lives happen outside of our phones. While digital tools can be helpful, they often pull us away from the present moment.

In the fast-paced environment of modern workplaces, stress can feel inevitable. Tight deadlines, challenging coworkers, and high...

By combining Stoicism with a positive mindset, you can navigate the ups and downs of life with clarity, strength and self-belief.

By distinguishing racism from ethnocentrism and addressing each appropriately, we can foster greater understanding, reduce division, and cre

Seneca’s philosophical insights continue to resonate because they tap into universal truths about human nature and the challenges we all fac

The wisdom of Epictetus offers invaluable guidance for navigating the complexities and uncertainties of modern life.