Sublime
An inspiration engine for ideas
Maria Popova • The Psychology of Your Future Self and How Your Present Illusions Hinder Your Future Happiness

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Gilbert.
Ferriss, Timothy • Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert insists that all of us are under the illusion that our personal history has just come to an end, that we've recently become the people we're always meant to be for the rest of our lives. ‘People underestimate change in their lives’ he says reminding us that the one constant in our life is, in fact, change. ‘Human be
... See moreWaqas Ahmed • The Polymath: Unlocking the Power of Human Versatility
“All of us,” he said, “are walking around with an illusion—an illusion that history, our personal history, has just come to an end, that we have just recently become the people that we were always meant to be and will be for the rest of our lives.” We tend to never learn this lesson. Gilbert’s research shows people from age 18 to 68 underestimate h
... See moreMorgan Housel • The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
I count myself among a growing number of scientists who believe that the construction of self identity is not much better than the Lo-fi representations of other people we hold in our heads.
Gregory Berns • The Self Delusion
Your elusive creative genius | Elizabeth Gilbert
youtube.com
