Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

Understanding Gender Differences in Sports

What are the reasons for the gender performance gap in athletics? Can men and women compete equally in sports? According to David Epstein, the author of The Sports Gene, gender differences in sports are a decisive testament to the power of genes in determining athletic ability. Because athletic ability is at the mercy of genetics, Epstein argues, women are unlikely to surpass men in most sports. Here’s why men and women can’t compete in sports at the same level.

Personality: The Secret Sauce of Effective Teamwork

How does personality influence teamwork? How can you make use of personality typing to build an effective team? Personality complementarity is a key aspect of effective teamwork. If you want to assemble a successful team, you should identify the personality types of the contenders and match them according to how well they work together. Here is how personality typing can make help you assemble an A-star team.

Peter Drucker: Managing Oneself—Book Overview

What’s Peter Drucker’s Managing Oneself about? What’s the key message to take away from the book? Managing Oneself discusses how to take charge of your career to maneuver yourself into your ideal job. Peter Drucker, the author of many works on management theory, outlines the most important factors that he believes will help you succeed in your career efficiently. He asks that you manage yourself and take actions now that will lead to a flourishing career in the future. Here’s our review of Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker.

Speed in Sports: Nature or Nurture?

Is speed ability a matter of genetics or training? Which is more important when it comes to speed in sports? While it’s not a physical characteristic, speed is a necessary trait shared by athletes in many sports. Sports and science have yet to determine the exact recipe that makes an athlete fast. Here’s what research has to say on the matter.

Ray Dalio: The “Shaper” Archetype

What is the “shaper” personality type? What are the key traits of Dalio’s shaper archetype? According to Ray Dalio, “shaper” is a personality type characterized by a visionary outlook and critical thinking. The shaper comes up with unique and valuable visions and builds them out, despite the doubts of others. Keep reading to learn about the characteristics of shapers, according to Dalio.

Career Self-Management: Own Your Success

What does it mean to manage yourself? Why is it important to take responsibility for developing your own career? According to Peter Drucker, managing yourself is taking responsibility for yourself and your career development so that you can grow and learn throughout your working life. In other words, it means taking the initiative to develop your skills so that you maximize your chances of having a successful career. Keep reading to learn what career self-management is and why it’s a practice that Drucker believes you should engage in.

Baseball Vision: Do MLB Players Have 20/20 Eyesight?

What is the average vision of an MLB player? Is 20/20 vision a necessary prerequisite for a career in baseball? Testimony and measurements from optometrists and ophthalmologists reveals that professional baseball players have eyesight that far exceeds the average person’s. This makes sense, as keeping track of the ball is an integral part of the game. Keep reading to learn about elite baseball vision.

Orgasm Explained: Myth vs. Truth

What is an orgasm exactly? Does the experience of orgasm differ from person to person? Scientists define orgasm as the climactic release of built-up tension during a sexual experience. However, according to sex researcher Emily Nagoski, orgasms are much more complex than this definition allows for, and each individual experiences them in a unique way. Keep reading to learn about the most common misconceptions that frame our culture’s understanding of orgasms, explained and debunked.

Book Review of Principles by Ray Dalio

Is Ray Dalio’s Principles: Life and Work worth reading? What is the key message you can take away from the book? In his book Principles: Life and Work, billionaire Ray Dalio discusses the experiences, lessons, and practices that shaped the guiding principles powering his success. His book is a guide to rational thinking. The main theme is that finding the truth is the best way to make decisions, and that ego and emotion prevent you from discovering the truth. Dalio shares his major strategies to circumvent these weaknesses. In this article, we’ll review Ray Dalio’s Principles: Life and Work. We’ll

How to Build Trust in the Workplace

Why is it important to foster a culture of trust in the workplace? What does trust have to do with career success? Trust is an essential component of working effectively with others. Trust gives you credibility, creating a pool of people who know your skills and track record. Also, most jobs involve working with other people in some capacity—so, if you can’t foster trust and collaborate well, it will hinder your ability to advance. Here’s how to build trust in the workplace, according to Peter Drucker.