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How did Warren Buffett get rich? What’s the secret to his success? Warren Buffett is one of the richest people in the world, but that wasn’t always the case. The Snowball by Alice Schroeder details Buffet’s childhood love of finance all the way up to when his success started taking off. Continue reading to learn how Warren Buffett got rich from investing.
Want to know how to increase your stress tolerance? How can you better cope with daily stressors and high-stress situations alike? As a former special agent in the U.S. Secret Service, Evy Poumpouras has extensive knowledge of controlling fear and dealing with stressful situations. In Becoming Bulletproof, she explains three ways she recommends you can increase stress tolerance in your daily life. Read on to learn three ways to increase your stress tolerance, according to Poumpouras.
Want to know how to save money during the holidays? How can you stop overspending on gifts? With inflation cutting into Christmas budgets and a recession possible next year, shoppers in many countries are checking their Christmas lists twice—and crossing off a few things. But rather than ruining the holiday, experts say saving money during the holidays can be good for you. Keep reading to learn how to save money during the holidays and avoid overspending.
What causes alcoholism? Is alcoholism psychological or genetic? Many people assume that alcoholism is a biological disease, but that’s simply not the case. As Holly Whitaker’s book Quit Like a Woman suggests, alcoholism can also stem from psychological factors such as trauma and mental health issues. Keep reading to learn what causes alcoholism and the first step to treating it.
How can exaggerations keep you from being happy? How can you bring your perceptions into better alignment with reality? An exaggeration is a distorted perception of reality. This distortion causes you to have unrealistic expectations. When those expectations aren’t met, you suffer. Keep reading to discover how exaggerating interferes with your happiness.
What does it mean to be in alignment with yourself? How can you tell if you’re misaligned? How does misalignment impact your happiness? Martha Beck argues that misalignment with your true self is the source of most—if not all—chronic psychological misery in our lives. It’s very hard to find happiness if you’re not connecting and listening to your personal nature—the part of yourself that knows what would make you happy. Keep reading to understand Beck’s theory about happiness and see whether you might find joy by following her advice.
How trustless is bitcoin, really? How are trustless transactions executed on the bitcoin network? The bitcoin network is designed in such a way that it makes it possible to complete financial transactions without the need for trust. The payee can’t default on the payment because the transaction is verified by the whole network—a large number of independently-operated servers all over the world. Here’s how bitcoin makes trustless transactions possible.
How do you maintain healthy habits? What are the main reasons people fall off track with new habits? Once you’ve formed a new habit, you may feel like the hard part is over. However, you should still be aware of factors that might tempt you to break your habit. When you recognize your personal set of challenges to your good habits, you can better address them as they appear. Here are some common circumstances that make maintaining healthy habits difficult.
What are the basic assumptions of science? What has been confirmed through experiments and observations? Neil deGrasse Tyson explains that science is universal: we can depend on the laws of nature. Science relies on certain assumptions that we’ve made after sufficient experimentation and observation. Still, there’s room for mystery and discovery. Read more to learn the basic assumptions of science that undergird our understanding of the universe.
What do you want out of life? What should you pursue—and how should you pursue it? These days, many people chase after fame or fortune in an effort to find joy and peace. Philosophy professor William B. Irvine issues a warning for this way of thinking and recommends that Stoicism is a better path to true happiness. Read more to learn about the benefits of Stoicism and see how this ancient philosophy can help you successfully navigate life.