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.

Sexual Assault in Hollywood: Exposed by Ronan Farrow

Who is Ronan Farrow? How did he expose the biggest sexual assault case in Hollywood? In 2017, investigative reporter Ronan Farrow broke the story on the biggest sexual assault scandal to ever rock Hollywood. He exposed decades of sexual abuse allegations against Hollywood film producer and distributor Harvey Weinstein. Keep reading for more about Ronan Farrow and how he exposed the pattern of sexual assault by Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.

Alexandra Canosa & Weinstein: The Unsolicited Affair

How did Alexandra Canosa meet Weinstein? What happened between them? Alexandra Canosa met Weinstein met at an event she organized for his distribution company. Lured by the promises to help her make it in Hollywood as a producer, Canosa agreed to work for Weinstein as an event planner and everything changed. Read about what happened between Alexandra Canosa and Weinstein.

Mullainathan: Computers Are Better Judges of People

Who is Sendhil Mullainathan? What were his research findings regarding judges’ bail decisions? Sendhil Mullainathan is a professor of Computation and Behavioral Science at the University of Chicago. In 2017, Mullainathan and colleagues conducted a study about judges’ ability to predict defendants’ likelihood of committing another crime. What did they find out? Keep reading for more about the experiment Mullainathan ran and his findings.

Emotional Intelligence & Self-Awareness: The Basics

What is the relationship between emotional intelligence and self-awareness? What do people with high emotional self-awareness do differently? In Emotional Intelligence 2.0, self-awareness is defined as your ability to identify your emotions as they occur and recognize your tendencies during different scenarios. It is the first pillar of the emotional intelligence (EQ) construct. Keep reading for more about emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

Emotional Self-Awareness: Definition, Benefits, Tactics

What is emotional self-awareness? What can you do to bring your deep-seated emotions to the surface of your awareness? Emotional self-awareness is the ability to identify and understand both your moment-to-moment emotions as well as the tendencies that build up over time. Emotional self-awareness is the first pillar of the emotional intelligence (EQ) construct. Keep reading for more about emotional self-awareness.

Talking to Strangers Quotes: 4 Key Passages

What are some Talking to Strangers quotes by Malcolm Gladwell? What do these quotes teach us about human communication biases? Talking to Strangers is an eye-opening book about the impossibility of truly understanding a stranger. These Talking to Strangers quotes by Malcolm Gladwell encapsulate its key messages. Read these 5 Talking to Strangers quotes by Malcolm Gladwell.

Harvey Weinstein Scandal: Victims Share Their Stories

What was the Harvey Weinstein scandal? How did it break and who was involved? The Harvey Weinstein scandal was brought to light by Ronan Farrow, a former investigative reporter at NBC News. Farrow spoke to several of Harvey Weinstein’s victims, some of whom agreed to come forward and share their stories. Read more about the Harvey Weinstein scandal and his victims’ accounts of what happened behind the closed doors of his hotel suite.

Develop Emotional Intelligence: A Must-Have Skill

Harnessing the Force of Love to Change Your Life

What is emotional intelligence? Is EQ—akin to personality and cognitive IQ—a fixed characteristic? Or is it a trainable skill? Can anyone develop emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, interpret, and manage your own and others’ emotions. Unlike IQ , EQ is not a fixed characteristic. Much like any other skill, you can develop emotional intelligence through practice and persistence. Keep reading for more about how to develop emotional intelligence.

The Quadrant 2 Time Management Process

What is the quadrant 2 time management process? How can you implement it in your daily life? The quadrant 2 time management process is a weekly process for organizing your time based on your needs, goals, and principles. Its main aim is to maximize your time for the most meaningful quadrant 2 activities. Keep reading for more about the quadrant 2 time management process.

Talking to Strangers: 6 Book Club Questions

Are you looking for Talking to Strangers book club questions to help you understand the book’s key concepts and ideas? Talking to Strangers is a non-fiction book by Malcolm Gladwell about the biases that are inherent in our communication with strangers. These Talking to Strangers book club questions can help you reinforce your understanding of the book’s main concepts by reflecting on your own interactions with strangers. Try these Talking to Strangers book club questions and exercises.