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.

How to Develop Good Habits: 3 Helpful Tips

Do you want to know how to develop good habits? More importantly, how do you make sure you don’t fall off track once a habit is successfully established? When it comes to developing good habits, consistency is key: You must show up enough times for your brain to internalize a behavior and make it near-automatic. Once the habit is established, the work is not over: Maintaining healthy habits is an ongoing effort. Here are a few tips for increasing your chances of successfully starting and maintaining habits.

The Problems With the Fiat Money System

What exactly is fiat currency? Where do fiat currencies derive their value? The fiat currency derives its value solely from government decree, like U.S. dollars, British Pounds, or most other national currencies in use today. Fiat currencies have no intrinsic value because they are not backed by any commodity (e.g. gold or silver). Saifedean Ammous discusses the social and economic problems with the fiat money system and how bitcoin could solve those problems.

Organize Tomorrow Today: Book Overview

What is Organize Tomorrow Today about? What is the key message to take away from the book? If you often find yourself overwhelmed by your task list and obligations, Organize Tomorrow Today can help. You’ll learn how to increase your productivity by prioritizing, preparing for, and executing your tasks every day. Below is a brief overview of the key takeaways from Organize Tomorrow Today: 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life.

How to Spend Less Money: Tips for Cutting Your Expenses

Guaranteed Basic Income: Creating A Better Tomorrow

Are you an irresponsible spender? Do you often find yourself wondering where your money actually goes? Does your credit card bill often come as a surprise? Many people are guilty of overspending and living beyond their means. When you spend all—or more than—the money that you earn, you damage your long-term financial prospects. You could have put that money to better use by saving or investing it. With this in mind, here are a few tips on how to spend less money and become financially responsible.

3 Bitcoin Characteristics That Make It Superior to Fiat Money

How to Create a Wealth Mindset to Change Your Reality

Is bitcoin a good substitute for fiat money? What are some bitcoin characteristics that make it superior to fiat money? In his book The Bitcoin Standard, economics professor Saifedean Ammous suggests that bitcoin has the necessary characteristics to become the global monetary standard. Specifically, bitcoin has what Ammous calls good “salability”—that is, the ability to transmit value. Let’s examine bitcoin’s salability across three dimensions: scale, space, and time.

The Best Books on Finding Your Purpose in Life

Do you lack a sense of purpose in your life? How does knowing your purpose lead to a more fulfilling life? And how does one discover their purpose? Many people feel as though they’re simply existing in life, going through the motions without understanding the purpose of it all. If that sounds like you, a good starting point is to explore different perspectives by reading books on the subject. With this in mind, here are our picks of the best books on finding your purpose.

The Psychology of Habit Formation: How to Train Your Brain

How do behaviors become habits? What can you do to make your brain internalize new habits faster? Habits are patterns of behavior that become more or less established in your daily life depending on how often you engage in the behavior. If you frequently reinforce a habit through your choices, it’ll get stronger. If you engage in the behavior less frequently, the habit will get weaker. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of habits.

The Social Problems With Fiat Currency

What’s the problem with fiat currency? What are the dangers of over-printing fiat money? One danger of fiat money is that it gives the government too much control of the nation’s resources. The government can just print more money whenever they want, which devalues the national currency. Dr. Saifedean Ammous explains the social problems with fiat currency.

The Top 10 Must-Read Books About Finding Yourself

What does it mean to “find yourself”? Is there such a thing as a true, immutable self? As your life unfolds, you remain the same person, yet you also change in response to your life experiences. Therefore, the journey of finding yourself is lifelong. To help you navigate this journey, we’ve compiled a roundup of the top 10 must-read books about finding yourself.

How to Overcome a Perfectionist Mindset

Are you a perfectionist? How does striving for perfection hinder your progress? A perfectionist mindset eats away at your self-esteem and productivity. To combat perfectionism, focus on what you are doing well and how you’re improving over time. Keep reading to learn about the dangers of perfectionism and how you can move toward overcoming perfectionist tendencies.