Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

The Art of Accepting Change and Moving on

Do you have a hard time accepting change and moving forward to the next chapter in your life? How does refusing to embrace change prevent you from living to the fullest? In all aspects of life, there is only one thing that is certain, and that is change. Therefore, resisting change is resisting life itself. If you want to live a rich and fulfilling life, you need to work on accepting change—good and bad, big and small, expected or unexpected. Here’s a guide on how to accept change and move forward without regrets and resistance.

Tips for Building a Sustainable Competitive Advantage

What is a sustainable competitive advantage? What can you do to gain a competitive edge in your market? In essence, a sustainable competitive advantage is a long-term edge over competitors that you can exploit. For example, Tesla has derived a sustainable competitive advantage by producing its own car batteries, which consistently cuts costs while delivering higher-quality batteries than the competition. Here are some tips for building a sustainable competitive advantage.

How to Initiate Intimacy: Tips for Men

If the date is going well, how do you take things further physically? What are some things you should keep in mind when initiating intimacy with a woman? The most important thing to know when it comes to initiating physical intimacy is consent. You can start with slight touches that aren’t overtly sexual, and if she is receptive, escalate from there. Here are some tips on how to initiate intimacy without appearing pushy.

The Top 10 Self-Discipline Books

What role does self-discipline play in your life? Is discipline a fixed trait or is it something you can improve through practice? Most people think of discipline as a virtue, an admirable trait that we strive for but don’t always achieve. But science tells a different story: Discipline is like a muscle that can be trained with practice. In this article, we’ve rounded up the best self-discipline books to add to your reading list.

What Is a Limiting Factor? Definition + Examples

What is a limiting factor? What are some real-world examples of limiting factors? Everybody has limiting factors in their life, but they aren’t always obvious. For example, let’s say you want to quit smoking, but no matter how hard you try, your efforts fail. You blame yourself for this failure, but the real limiting factor is that you live with two smokers in the same apartment. Keep reading for the definition of a limiting factor.

Building an Effective Team: Tips From Pros

What are some things you should consider when hiring for your team? Should you only hire the best of the best? To build an effective team, recruiting only all-star employees won’t work, because Joy’s Law states that most of the smartest, highly talented people in the world always work for someone else. Since you can’t bank on everyone being a natural all-star, it’s crucial to instead harness your employees’ potential. Gabriel Weinberg and Lauren McCann offer some tips for building an effective team.

Mark Manson on Dating With Honesty

In the modern world, how can a heterosexual man successfully attract women? Should you be honest with women about your intentions? According to Mark Manson, the key to dating success is to communicate your objectives with honesty. If your objective matches your behavior, she’ll trust you and will be willing to explore further. But if there’s a mismatch, she’ll grow distrustful of you. With this in mind, here’s Mark Manson’s dating advice for attracting women through honesty.

The 3 Steps to Efficient Decision-Making

Do you take forever to make a decision? How do you stop overthinking and learn to make decisions more efficiently? Making the best decision is pointless if it takes an impractical amount of time. In their book Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models, Weinberg and McCann recommend three strategies for efficient decision-making. Below, we’ll examine each one.

Unexpected Consequences: Predicting the Unpredictable

Do your decisions often backfire because something unexpected comes up? How can you minimize unintended consequences from throwing off your plans? Life is unpredictable, and every decision or choice we make has the potential to backfire. According to Peter Bevelin, the author of Seeking Wisdom, we can minimize the unintended consequences of our decisions by engaging in systems thinking. Let’s explore two concepts from systems thinking that can help us avoid unexpected consequences.

How to Analyze People: A Guide to Judging Character

Are you a good judge of character? What are some things you should look out for when trying to size up what a person is all about? Knowing how to analyze people is an essential skill that will help you get ahead both in your personal and professional life. If you know how to judge someone’s character, you’ll be better at making friends, securing clients, and, generally, getting what you want. On the flip side, you’ll be harder to manipulate and take advantage of. Keep reading to learn how to analyze people so you can connect with them more effectively.