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.

Identify Your Values for a More Fulfilled Life

Are you feeling stuck and aren’t sure what to do with your life? How do you identify your values and find clarity about who you are and what you want? In his book High Performance Habits, Brendon Burchard talks about the role of having clearly-defined values in one’s sense of fulfillment. He puts special emphasis on identifying your values in four domains of life: self, social, skills, and service. Keep reading for Brendon Burchard’s advice on how to identify your values.

3 High Performance Habits Quotes: Be Your Best Self

What are the most noteworthy High Performance Habits Quotes? What is the message behind each quote? These High Performance Habits quotes are taken from Brendon Burchard’s book about high-performing individuals. They encapsulate the author’s ideas and concepts about success and achievement. Read these three High Performance Habits quotes for motivation and inspiration.

Ambra Battilana Gutierrez, Harvey Weinstein, & Justice

What happened between Ambra Battilana Gutierrez and Harvey Weinstein at Tribeca Hotel? Were her allegations true? If so, why didn’t the police charge Weinstein? In 2015, Ambra Battilana Gutierrez reported Harvey Weinstein’s attempt to rape her at Tribeca Hotel. This had resulted in Weinstein being brought in for questioning by the detectives, but nothing ever came of the incident. Read more about Ambra Battilana Gutierrez’s encounter with Harvey Weinstein and what happened in its aftermath.

How to Learn a New Skill: Progressive Mastery Method

Do you want to know how to learn a new skill in the most effective and efficient way possible? Is there a method to make mastering skills easier? In his book High Performance Habits, Brendon Burchard discusses how to learn a new skill using the progressive mastery method. Progressive mastery relies on deliberate practice as opposed to mindless repetition. Here is how to learn a new skill with progressive mastery method.

5 Characteristics of Effective Goals You Can Achieve

Do you want to know how set goals to maximize your chances of achieving them? What are the characteristics of effective goals? According to Stephen Covey, goals can be counterproductive and even work against you if you don’t set or execute them properly. In his book First Things First, he describes five characteristics of effective goals. Read more to learn about characteristics of effective goals.

Stay Happy and Positive With 6 Simple Practices

Do you want to stay happy and positive no matter what? What are some things you can do to maintain a positive outlook 24/7? Let’s face it: it’s not possible to stay happy and positive all the time. However, there are some practices that can help you cultivate a headspace that promotes joy over negativity. Keep reading to find out how to stay happy and positive no matter what.

Characteristics of Confidence: Know the 3 C’s

How to Build Faith in Yourself and Change Your Life

What are the three characteristics of confidence? Do people who have these characteristics tend to perform better than those who don’t? According to Brendon Burchard, confidence is one of the must-have prerequisites for high performance. In his book High Performance Habits, he describes three characteristics of confidence and discusses their role in performance. Keep reading to learn about Brendon Burchard’s characteristics of confidence: competence, congruence, and connection.

Ronan Farrow: Harvey Weinstein Investigation

What caused Ronan Farrow to investigation into Harvey Weinstein? Who were his sources and what did he uncover? In 2017, Ronan Farrow exposed Harvey Weinstein in his investigative reporting piece published in The New Yorker. In it, he reported stories of 13 women who were sexually assaulted by the producer. Read more about Ronan Farrow, Harvey Weinstein, and how the story broke.

Four Human Endowments: The Gift of Consciousness

What are the four human endowments? How are they connected? How do you strengthen and use your endowments? The concept of the four human endowments is central to Steven Covey’s time management methodology laid out in his book First Things First. Covey believes that each of the endowments can be strengthened with consistent practice of four habits. Keep reading for more about Covey’s four human endowments and what you can do to strengthen them.

True North Principles: A Paradigm for Success

What are true north principles? How can these principles help you on your life journey? In his book First Things First, Steven Covey introduces the notion of true north principles. These principles—like true north—give you direction and context for where you are and how to reach your destination. Keep reading for more about Steven Covey’s true north principles.