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.

Overcoming Your Limitations: Unchain Your Mind

What’s one thing you want to do but are too afraid to take action on because you believe you’ll fail? Why do you believe that this endeavor is doomed to fail? People see their limitations as proof of their inability to succeed. But when you believe you can’t improve, it prevents you from even trying. Therefore, the first step to overcoming your limitations is to get yourself to believe that you can. In this article, we’ll explore three methods you can use to overcome your (often self-imposed) limitations.

How Does the Subconscious Mind Work?

How does the subconscious mind work? What information does it store and how does it interact with the conscious mind? Your subconscious mind is your passive mind. It’s always awake because it regulates all of your bodily functions, and it records and stores your every experience even when you’re not consciously paying attention. Over 90% of your brain’s activity takes place in your subconscious mind: It’s a reservoir of thoughts, feelings, and memories that lies beneath your conscious awareness. In this article, we’ll explore how the subconscious mind works, according to Joseph Murphy.

Success Programming: Condition Yourself for Success

Obsession with Success: The Key to Becoming Wealthy

Does your mind often sabotage you, preventing you from acting in alignment with your goals? Is there a way to program your mind to act in a more goal-oriented way? According to Maxwell Maltz, the author of Psycho-Cybernetics, the main reason people sabotage their own goals is that their internal programming (how they have been programmed to think throughout their lives) is in contradiction with their conscious goals. But even if you have been thinking and acting in a self-sabotaging way for your whole life, it doesn’t mean that you have to keep doing it: you can program it for

The 2 Types of Inequality: Static vs. Dynamic

What are the two types of inequality? How does the free market help reduce economic disparity between classes? According to Nassim Taleb, there are two types of wealth and two types of inequality: static and dynamic. Static inequality refers to the wealth disparity of a population at any given single point in time. On the other hand, dynamic inequality refers to the inability of a given individual to rise in economic class across a lifetime. In this article, we’ll explore the difference between Taleb’s two types of inequality. Then, we’ll examine Taleb’s argument that the free market does the most

The Slight Edge: Long-Term Success Philosophy

Are you frustrated with the results of your goals? Do you want to know what the secret is to achieving long-term success? You might be surprised to learn that the secret is, in fact, quite simple. In The Slight Edge, Jeff Olson teaches that success is built over time by committing to simple, small, daily disciplines. In this article, we’ll explore Jeff Olson’s success philosophy and how you can incorporate it into your own life.

How to Overcome Personal Inadequacy: Appeal to Faith

Is something deep inside you holding you back? Where do you think this particular lack of self-confidence stems from? No one is born with an inferiority complex. Our sense of personal inadequacy develops through life experience, especially our upbringing through childhood. Here is how appealing to faith can help you cope with a sense of personal inadequacy.

Psycho-Cybernetics: Quotes by Maxwell Maltz

Are you looking for Psycho-Cybernetics quotes by Maxwell Maltz? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz is a recognized classic in the field of self-help books. The book’s key premise is that you can program your mind to achieve success and happiness in the same way that you’d program a machine to achieve certain goals. Below is a selection of Psycho-Cybernetics quotes with explanations.

How to Stay Hungry for Success: Think of Your “Why”

Do you struggle to find the motivation to work on your goals? How can you get yourself to push forward when motivation runs low? Oftentimes, people think they want to achieve a certain goal, yet their behavior indicates otherwise. If you lack the drive and hunger to pursue a goal in spite of the obstacles, you must remind yourself on a regular basis why it’s worth persevering for. Here are some lessons on staying hungry for success.

Psycho-Cybernetics & Subconscious Mind Programming

How does the subconscious mind sabotage your behavior? Is it possible to reprogram your subconscious mind to make yourself act in a more goal-oriented way? Subconscious mind programming is rooted in the assumption that your mind can be programmed—just like a computer can be—to think in ways that are conducive to your goals. So, if your subconscious mind is working against you (preventing you from performing the behaviors needed to achieve your goals), you can reprogram it to be willing and able to perform those behaviors. In this article, we’ll discuss two ways your subconscious mind programming impacts how you

The Purpose of Religion Is to Mitigate Our Selfishness

What is the purpose of religion? How does religion differ from secular belief? According to Nassim Taleb, the author of Skin in the Game, the ultimate purpose of religion is to offset the risks of societal ruin caused by humans’ self-serving instincts. When conceptualized in this way, religion is not too different from secular beliefs. In this article, we’ll explore Taleb’s argument that the purpose of religion is to mitigate human selfishness.