PSYCHOLOGY
Here, we discuss the psychology and mindset of the flâneur and other 'practical flânerie' you can apply in your day-to-day life.
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How to Create a Personal Philosophy That Guides You Like a Lighthouse
It might not be easy to come up with your personal philosophy, but it will certainly be worth every minute you invest. Let’s explore how you can better understand your own internal compass and use it to your advantage. Here’s
21 Social Conditioning Quotes: Thoughts on How to Escape the Matrix
Imagine you could start new. Just wipe the slate clean and start living life on your own terms, free from the expectations of others or society. To do this, it’s important to understand social conditioning. We are all trapped in
Walking the Turtle (Or Slowing Down But Moving Faster)
There I was, cruising along the slippery neighbourhood sidewalks of the Canadian small town suburbs, trying to avoid face-planting into a patch of black ice. Pulling me along was my freak on a leash, Ginger: an uber happy, hyperdetermined golden
Security vs Freedom: Choosing What Matters Most in Life
As Benjamin Franklin once famously said: “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” The debate between security and freedom is certainly rampant in politics, but these values also influence
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Goals: What’s Pulling You Through Life?
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about goal setting and the different types of goals—especially since a flâneur is by definition without a set goal or aim. As a student, I spent time doing research on this topic and ultimately
Inception Tricks for Beating Procrastination With Your Subconscious Mind
Deep in your subconscious lie your: That’s why the psychology of procrastination is so complex, there’s a lot going on under the surface. I’m a fan of this quote from Antifragile: “Few understand that procrastination is our natural defense, letting
The Infinite Versions of You (and Everyone Around You)
1. Different Versions of You In the book “One, No One and One Hundred Thousand” (Original Italian: Uno, Nessuno e Centomila), the main character is struck with a sudden, haunting epiphany: Inside the imagination of every person he comes across
Down the Rabbit Hole: 16 Movies That Make You Question Reality
Perception is subjective. Everything we experience is reconstructed by our individual minds to create uniquely different versions of reality. We tell ourselves a story that dictates how we think, and over time, we become that story. If you’re going to
Time Machine Advice to My Younger Self
The chat that transpired took me on a brief trip down memory lane. That conversation stuck with me, as all good ones do. I decided to create this post as a running tab of the thoughts that come up as
