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 Have More Fun in Adulthood: Seek Real Joy

Do you feel like you could do with more fun in your life? What activities do you find fun anyway? Can you think of ways you could have more fun? In our busy, ambitious lives, it’s easy to either forget about play completely or only engage in play that feels productive in some way. While it’s great to combine productivity and leisure, it’s also important to have more purse fun. That means doing activities because you want to do them—not because of their “productive” factor, money-making potential, or prestige. In this article, we’ll focus first on seeking more pure fun,

Pinnacle Leadership: What Happens at the Top?

What is pinnacle leadership? What do you think a leader should do once they’ve reached the peak of their leadership journey? Pinnacle leadership is the highest level of leadership you can achieve. Leadership at this level lifts the entire organization and creates an environment that benefits everyone in it, contributing to its lasting success. Keep reading to learn about the pinnacle leadership, its pros and cons, plus some tips to help you make the most impact once you reach this level.

Women in Leadership Roles: Why So Few?

Why are there so few women in leadership roles? Is it a case of women not being ambitious enough? Or there something else behind it? According to Sheryl Sandberg, who is known for her efforts to empower working women, the biggest reason there are fewer women in leadership roles is because of the “leadership ambition gap.” As the name suggests, the leadership ambition gap is the disparity in aspiration to occupy leadership positions between genders. Keep reading to learn about the leadership ambition gap and how it contributes to fewer women aspiring to leadership roles.

The Western Diet: A Slow Weapon of Mass Destruction

What is the Western diet? What are the health implications of eating in the Western-style? A Western diet is characterized by a high intake of saturated fat and refined carbohydrates and a low intake of fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Researchers are finding that eating in the Western-style does more than just cause weight gain. It is also associated with a heightened risk of developing stroke, heart disease, type-II diabetes, and cancer. Continue reading to learn how we came to rely on the Western diet and, more importantly, what we can do to move away from it.

Great by Choice: Quotes From the Authors

Looking for Great by Choice quotes? What are some of the most noteworthy passages that highlight the author’s key ideas about running a business in times of crisis? In Great by Choice, authors Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen shed light on how some companies can weather great adversity better than others. The following Great by Choice quotes highlight some of the key ideas discussed in the book. Here are some quotes and passages from Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos and Luck – Why Some Thrive Despite Them All.

Forget About Willpower, It’s Time for “Why Power”

What is “why power”? How can defining the reasons and motives behind your goals help you change your life for the better? According to Darren Hardy, the author of The Compound Effect, changing your life through the force of willpower is a dead undertaking. Instead of willpower, Hardy suggests you draw upon what he calls “why power.” Here is how finding your “why power” can help you in your quest for success.

Find Your Passion—Then Commit to Pursuing It

How do you find your passion in life? Does everyone has a passion? And if so, how does one discover it? Everybody has a passion for something. According to Gretchen Rubin, the author of The Happiness Project, to find your passion, you must let go of the image of yourself you’re trying to project to others and consider what you actually like to do with your time. In this article, we’ll discuss how to find your passion, and then explore different ways to grow in your passion.

Group Madness Theory: Why Crowds Go Crazy

Who invented the group madness theory? Why do people behave irrationally—even violently—when in a crowd? Group madness is the idea that people lose their free will, reasoning, and restraint when in a crowd—everyone goes mad all at once and there’s no ideological motivation or justification involved. Group madness theory was invented by nineteenth-century French polymath Gustave LeBon. Keep reading to learn about Gustagrve LeBon’s group madness theory.

Plant-Based Eating: Why All the Hype?

What’s all the hype about plant-based eating? Are diets consisting primarily of plant-derived foods really better for you? What are the main benefits of plant-based eating? There are numerous health benefits to eating a plant-based diet. To name a few, plant-based foods contain more antioxidants (compounds that fight free radicals) and fewer calories. They are also lower in toxins. Learn about the benefits of plant-based eating.

Groupthink in the Workplace Hurts Creativity

What is the problem with groupthink in the workplace? What are some ways groupthink can affect an organization? Groupthink suppresses dissenting opinions for the sake of social harmony and conformity. In the workplace, groupthink can become especially toxic because it discourages people to voice their ideas out of fear of disrupting social harmony. New ideas should always surface, regardless of what a fraction of people believe in and how threatening it can be to any portion of the company. Keep reading to learn about the causes and consequences of groupthink in the workplace.