Katie Doll

Senior SEO Writer

Somehow, Katie was able to pull off her childhood dream of creating a career around books after graduating with a degree in English and a concentration in Creative Writing. Her preferred genre of books has changed drastically over the years, from fantasy/dystopian young-adult to moving novels and non-fiction books on the human experience. Katie especially enjoys reading and writing about all things television, good and bad.

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Bachelor of Arts in English With a Concentration in Creative Writing

What Drives Human Behavior? The 5 Motivational Factors

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What drives human behavior? How can you use someone’s motivations to better understand them as a person? Patrick King contends that to determine why a person behaves in a certain way, you must understand two aspects of their psyche: their motivations and personality. In Read People Like a Book, he examines each motivational factor a person has and their personality. Continue reading for a deeper exploration of the psychology behind a person’s behavior.

How to Be Financially Responsible: Leo Skepi on Mindful Spending

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Are you struggling to save money? What are good personal finance tips so you can be more responsible with money? The Aware & Aggravated podcast houses a striking conversation around mindful personal finance strategies. Leo Skepi emphasizes his own experience during the early stages of setting up his app, where he prioritized savings over leisure spending. Discover how to be financially responsible, according to Skepi’s tips.

Brittany Broski on World War I, Period Pieces, and Books

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Why does Brittany Broski have an interest in World War I? What are the effects of World War I on art? As mentioned in The Broski Report, Broski’s interest in World War I was reignited by her introspective thoughts on mortality, sparked by a TikTok age filter. This interest extends to its impact on art. Let’s explore Brittany Broski’s World War I fascination below.

What Are Elon Musk’s Political Beliefs? Breaking Them Down

What are Elon Musk’s political beliefs? Why does Musk criticize “woke culture”? On the Lex Fridman Podcast, Elon Musk discusses his views on modern politics and the current war between Ukraine and Russia. He also clarifies his political identity, citing both conservative and liberal views as inspiration. Continue reading to learn more about Musk’s views on important political topics in the world.

Tal Ben-Shahar: Happiness’s True Meaning & the Archetypes

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What is true happiness? How do you find pleasure and meaning in your life? Many of us make the mistake of thinking that happiness is life’s end goal. According to Tal Ben-Shahar, happiness isn’t a final destination, but rather an ongoing journey to find a balance of pleasure and meaning. Continue reading to learn why it’s hard to achieve Ben-Shahar’s version of happiness.

Current Pop Culture Trends Discussed on The Broski Report

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What are Brittany Broski’s favorite pop culture trends? What’s her opinion on using Tinder to find romantic partners? On The Broski Report, listeners and viewers get an in-depth look at mainstream culture through Brittany Broski’s lens. In different episodes, she dives into her favorite current pop culture trends to share with her audience. Let’s look at what Broski’s favorite trends are as of the episode “Episode 11: Hozier & Mortality.”

Carl Jung’s Shadow Theory: Where Our Deepest Urges Lie

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What’s Carl Jung’s shadow theory? How are we motivated by our subconscious urges? Patrick King says subconscious motivations come from the part of your psyche that psychologist Carl Jung called the shadow. This is the part we try to ignore, repress, and hide from others. Let’s explore the shadow theory in more depth.

How to Determine Authenticity in Relationships (Leo Skepi)

What’s the importance of authenticity in relationships? What types of people should you let in your life? In an episode of his podcast, Aware & Aggravated, Leo Skepi discusses building trust in relationships. He remarks about his particular selection process, which some listeners may disagree with. If you only want to build relationships with sincere and transparent people, read below.

Elon Musk on the Future: Free Speech and a New Twitter

What’s Elon Musk’s goal for the future? What are his plans for Twitter? Elon Musk is one of the biggest business leaders in the world, who has intentions to build a better future for humanity. To do so, he plans to make Twitter (now known as X) a platform for free speech. Read below for more about Elon Musk on the future, according to the Lex Fridman Podcast.

How to Be a Happier Person: 6 Valuable Ways to Spend Your Time

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Do you want to be happier? Is happiness predetermined? Research suggests that people’s happiness is influenced by a combination of three factors: genetics, life circumstances, and activities and habits. While we may not have much control over our genetics or life circumstances, we do have control over our activities and habits. Check out how to be a happier person by choosing how to spend your time.