How Thrive As An Adult
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.
— Albert Einstein
Mental Models to Understand Yourself
- You Are Special
- You Have Basic Needs
- You Need Attention
- You Need Validation
- You Need To Be Needed
- Your Negative Feelings Come From Unmet Needs
- You Are Responsible For Meeting Your Needs
- No One Knows What You’re Thinking
- Our Thoughts Shape Our Relationships
- Craving Never Stops, And My Potato Chip Addiction
- What’s The Purpose Of Your Life?
Be A Good Human
- Why People Behave Badly
- Want To Improve Your Relationships? “Chocolate And Flowers” Is Not The Answer! (The Separation Of Tasks Will Change Your Life)
- Validate Peoples’ Feelings
- Why I Named My Ego Taz
- Names Matter
- The Veto Strategy: How My Wife And I Make Decisions
Sleep Matters
How I Manage Anxiety
Disclaimer: I’m not an expert on anxiety. I didn’t study psychology in college, and I am not a licensed clinician. If you struggle with anxiety, seek professional help. If you’re not sure if you need it, seek professional help anyway.
- The Anxiety Jar - How I Think About The Intensity Of My Anxiety
- I “Look Forward And Reason Backward”
- I Limit Caffeine
- I Don’t Follow Sports
- I Don’t Watch Certain TV Shows
- I Limit Social Media
- I Avoid Fruitless Debates
Get Organized
Mental Models about Productivity
- 12 Practices That Keep Me In The Circle of Control
- Here’s What I Do When I Feel Stuck On A New Project
- The Questions I Ask When Starting New Project At Work