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.

The Best Intermittent Fasting Schedules: TRE and ADF

What is the best intermittent fasting schedule? How should you time your fasts for maximum effectiveness? There are many things to factor in when deciding on which fasting schedule suits you best: your lifestyle, work schedule, how long you can go without food, etc. As a starting point, you may want to begin with time-restricted eating (TRE) and move to a more advanced alternate-day fasting (ADF) schedule once your body has acclimated to extended periods of not eating. Here’s how to time your fasting cycles using the TRE and the ADF approaches.

The Principle of Probability in Trading

Why is it important to consider probability in trading? How does taking probability into account help you gain an edge in trading? Most traders don’t use information from their market analyses in a sensible way. The reason for that is that they don’t understand probabilities. A knowledge of probabilities is essential to overcome the mental barriers that prevent us from achieving consistent trading success. Here’s how the nuances of probability affect trading.

Doughnut Economics Criticisms: Are They Founded?

Is Kate Raworth’s Doughnut Economics worth reading? What is Raworth arguing when invoking the concept of the doughnut economy? In Doughnut Economics, heterodox University of Oxford economist Kate Raworth proposes redefining how economics is taught and the role that economists play in shaping public policy, shifting from a growth-centered approach to a human-centered approach that harnesses the power of economics for the betterment of humanity. The premise is no doubt noble, but Raworth’s argument received heavy criticism. Keep reading for Doughnut Economics‘s criticisms.

Why You Need to Embrace Risk in Trading

Why Socioeconomic Status and Depression Are Linked

Are you an overly careful trader? Why is it important to embrace risk in trading? To achieve consistent profits in trading, it’s essential to embrace risk. According to Mark Douglas, the author of Trading in the Zone, you must be comfortable with risk to ward off irrational fears that corrode your trading mindset and your potential to profit. Let’s look at the factors that cause us to avoid risk and develop an unhealthy relationship with the market.

Gin Stephens: Clean Fast Guidelines

What is a clean fast? What foods do you need to avoid on a clean fast? To fast cleanly means to eat nothing that hinders the insulin-curbing and fat-burning effects of fasting. Depending on your health and fitness goals (fat-burning, muscle building, or general health), you may have more or less leeway in terms of what you can eat. In this article, we’ll explain the “clean fast”—Gin Stephens’s approach to fasting—and her “delay, don’t deny” approach to feasting.

Robert Sapolsky: What Is Reciprocal Altruism?

What is reciprocal altruism? Why do people feel compelled to reciprocate virtuous behavior? Humans are innately reciprocal creatures because reciprocity has survival value. Even hunter-gatherer humans helped each other to contribute to the survival of the group. According to Robert Sapolsky, the author of Behave, altruism is encoded in our genes. Keep reading to learn about reciprocal altruism and how this behavior evolved.

How to Become a Successful Trader: The 3 Ingredients

Do you want to know how to become a successful trader? What do all profitable traders have in common? Trading is extremely hard, which is why only a few traders become profitable. According to Mark Douglas, the author of Trading in the Zone, you need three ingredients to become a successful trader: 1) a clear goal, focused exclusively on winning consistently, 2) a system of rules and boundaries for making trades, and 3) disciplined follow-through. Let’s explore each ingredient in detail.

Why Dieting Doesn’t Work in the Long Term

Do any diets actually work? Why does food- or calorie-restrictive dieting not work in the long term? According to Gin Stephens, the author of Fast. Feast. Repeat., dieting for weight loss doesn’t work in the long term. However, decades of contradictory advice about how and what to eat for weight loss has created immense confusion, a tangle that she calls “diet brain”: When you no longer have any clue how to eat “properly.” Here’s why dieting doesn’t work in the long term, according to Stephens.

Pareto 80/20 Rule: How to Achieve More by Doing Less

What is the Pareto rule? How does applying the 80/20 rule help you increase your productivity and happiness? The Pareto 80/20 rule states that 80% of your outcomes result from just 20% of the effort you put in. According to Richard Koch, this principle is at work in every aspect of your life, including your career and relationships. Let’s examine what the Pareto 80/20 rule is and why it matters.

Environment and Behavior: The Undeniable Connection

What’s the connection between environment and behavior? Can environment override genetic influences? There’s no doubt that genes determine much of your personality and behavior. However, external influences—including how we’re raised, where we are at a given moment, and what’s happening around us—are even more important in determining how we act. Keep reading to learn how environment shapes human behavior, according to Sapolsky.