Darya Sinusoid, Author at Shortform Books

Team Purpose: The Glue That Holds It All Together

Do the members of your team have a clear purpose with regards to their roles and responsibilities within the organization? Why is it important to flesh out your team’s purpose? A shared team purpose allows for consistent decision-making, effective prioritizing, and elevated performance through interaction. Purpose answers the question: why do we do what we do? Read about the key attributes of shared team purpose, why it’s good for workplace culture, and the problems that could arise when it’s missing.

Perspective: What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way

Who said “What stands in the way becomes the way”? Do you agree with the statement? Why or why not? What do you think it means? The quote “What stands in the way becomes the way” is attributed to Roman Emperor and a die-hard Stoic Marcus Aurelius. It might sound paradoxical when you first hear it, but as you think about it more and more, the meaning will unfold before you; and it’s quite profound. Here are the meaning and a little backstory of Marcus Aurelius’ timeless quote “What stands in the way becomes the way.”

The Key Immigration Debates of the 21st Century

What makes it so hard to resolve matters concerning immigration? What immigration debates are currently on the global agenda? Immigration is difficult to resolve because it is nuanced—both sides have legitimate arguments. Difficult as it may be, each nation’s ability to reach an agreement on the pertinent immigration debates will be a major indicator of its potential to come together to address the looming challenges of the 21st century. Read about the key immigration debates of the 21st century.

Victor Frankl’s Logotherapy: Guiding Towards Meaning

What is logotherapy? What is the premise behind Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy approach to finding meaning? Logotherapy is a meaning-based and purpose-centered psychiatric therapy developed by neurologist and Holocaust survivor Victor Frankl. Logotherapy offers a highly specific understanding of “meaning.” It says we don’t create our life’s meaning. Instead, we discover it. Logotherapy says each person has a unique meaning, which evolves throughout life. Keep reading to learn about Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy approach to finding meaning in life.

Vulnerability Loop: Sharing Creates Bonding

What is a vulnerability loop? What happens when two or more people share their vulnerabilities with one another? A vulnerability loop is the exchange of sensitive and personal information between two or more parties. When people are vulnerable with each other, they create a strong bond of trust that changes the entire dynamics of their interaction. Keep reading to learn about the psychology behind the vulnerability loop phenomenon.

What Is Post-Truth? The Politics of Falsehood

What is post-truth? And when exactly did we transition to the post-truth era? The phenomenon of post-truth has a long history, but there isn’t really an accepted definition of the term. So, what exactly is post-truth? Essentially, it refers to a political phenomenon where political issues are framed in such a way so as to appeal to people’s emotions. According to Yuval Harari, people have always lived in the era of post-truth. Keep reading for the answer to the question “what is post-truth?”

What Does It Mean to Be a Stoic Person?

What does it mean to be a Stoic? What makes a Stoic different from an average person? Stoicism is an ancient Greek personal ethics philosophy that teaches the development of emotional self-control and mental toughness as a means of overcoming life’s trials and tribulations. But what does it mean to be a Stoic person? What personal qualities do Stoics embody? Keep reading for the answer to the question: what does it mean to be a Stoic.

Morality in a Secular Society: Is There Such a Thing?

What is secularism? What do people in a secular society think of morality? Secularism is the principle of separation of civic and political affairs from religious institutions. In a secular society, human affairs are conducted based on naturalistic considerations, but that doesn’t mean that there is no morality. In secularism, morality is considered to be a common human trait, regardless of faith or religious background. Keep reading to learn about morality in a secular society.

The Subtle Art of Being Present in the Moment

Do you have trouble being present in the moment? Do you often find yourself ruminating over the past or time-traveling into the future? It’s easy to get stuck going over past mistakes or to spend time worrying about the future. In both instances, you’re thinking about things you can’t control. But when you focus on being present in the moment, time seems to move more slowly, you’re more relaxed, and better able to concentrate. Here are some practical tips on how to get your mind to focus on being present in the moment.

Slow the Aging Process: 3 Pillars of Lifelong Vitality

Is there a natural way to slow the aging process? What determines the rate of aging? Many people think that aging is immutable and that there is no point in trying to slow the aging process. However, people age at very different rates and it can’t all be down to good genes. The rate at which you age is determined by a combination of both genetic and lifestyle factors. Here are three things that can help you slow the aging process to stay healthy and youthful throughout your entire lifespan.