Project Armannd

As I promised in the two articles on the myths of pessimism (I and II), I’ll now tell you which one is better to be; an optimist or a pessimist.

And even though the above phrase might send out the impression that one of them is better than the other, the ’sweet spot’ is a mix [...]

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“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” - Steve Jobs

An innovative idea isn’t necessarily a completely new one, but rather an improved version of an old idea (improved by introducing something new). Think about it, the iPod wasn’t built from scratch; Apple simply made usual mp3-players appear simpler. The very first light [...]

Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life - Learn some [...]

Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of [...]

Anger is like those ruins which smash themselves on what they fall. - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Before I knew anything about it, I was attracted to the ideal of philosophy. I thought of it as a practical subject that could make a real difference, that might have wise things to say about everyday worries - like

failing [...]