Counterpoint: Building Good Habits Does Not Equal Building Perfect Habits

If there was one quote that sums up the process of building good habits it would be from Marcus Aurelius: …be satisfied with even the smallest progress Unquestionably, building good habits is an aspiration we all have.  However, sometimes just the thought of waking up every day at 4:00 am, running daily, or eating healthier […]

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Counterpoint: Yoda’s Famous “No Try” Quote is Garbage

There is nothing more cliché than sharing words of wisdom from a 1980s fictional movie character. Particularly, when those words of wisdom are a paradox of psychological self-help garbage. You probably know who I’m talking about at this point. Yes, everyone’s favorite fictional mentor from Star Wars, the loveable Yoda. The quote in question is […]

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Counterpoint: You Don’t Need Comfort to Be Happy, You Need Purpose

The basic definition of comfort is “a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint “. This definition reminds me of those moments lying comfortably in bed on a Saturday morning. However, being happy with this thought of lying comfortably in bed depends on the situation. Let me explain by starting with a […]

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