Christians love to claim that God created us in His image, but is that true?
In His Image
Category: Psychology
Running Commentary
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The Myth of Meritocracy
Successful people often like to think they made it by virtue of their talents and hard work, choosing to ignore the huge contribution of luck and serendipity.
If you are interested in this topic, The Atlantic has an interesting article, Why Luck Matters More Than You Might Think, which includes a section where the author Michael Lewis describes the chance events that helped him become a famous author. If you are interested in the computer modeling that shows the importance of fortunate events, here is a video called A Shadow on Meritocracy.
True Priorities
Our true priorities are shown by what we do, not by what we say.
The Inevitability of Change
The only constant is change. You can’t step in the same river twice. You can’t go home again. We change as we age and the world changes around us. Change can be stressful, but resisting change can also be stressful.
Eine Kleine Schadenfreude
People love to take delight in other people’s misfortune. Sometimes this delight can be a big motivator.
Wanting to Want
Sometimes we are envious not of what another person is doing, but that they know what they want to do.
Always the Next Book
We are always looking for the answer to our problems. The answer will be found in the next book.
Age Quod Agis
Focus on the task at hand. Don’t get distracted. In particular, give your full attention to Cat World comics.
The Genius of Social Media
The genius of social media is that when we post something, we feel we are actually doing something.
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