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Why Gyms Get Abandoned in January: The Neurobiology of Habit and Three Actions to Sustain It

Personal Growth & Learning • Habits

Motivation doesn't work without the right mechanics: We're breaking down how the brain forms the habit of working out and what to do when the initial excitement wears off.

Kimura Takao Nov 18, 2025

The «Chain of Stories» Method: Can You Really Memorize 100 Words in a Row?

Personal Growth & Learning • Memory

Here, we explore the fascinating trick of memorizing long lists by weaving them into a story. We'll touch on the science behind why it works and share some simple life hacks you can try yourself.

Daniel Rain Nov 13, 2025

What Shapes Us More: The Wisdom of the Pages or the Lessons of Life

Personal Growth & Learning • Personal Growth

Let's explore what truly transforms us – ideas from books or hands-on experience – and why finding a harmony between the two is so essential for your growth.

Alice Weil Nov 7, 2025

Why Universities Are No Longer Just Buildings: My Journey to Seeing How Education Has Already Changed

Personal Growth & Learning • Education

Online courses are pushing universities to reinvent learning from the ground up. They're now searching for new ways to stay meaningful and relevant in our rapidly evolving digital age.

Kimura Takao Nov 1, 2025

Would today's kids be able to handle MS-DOS? (and what that says about us adults)

Personal Growth & Learning • Education

Let's talk about why the panic over «helpless digital kids» is mostly smoke and mirrors – and who the real dinosaurs in this story might be.

Daniel Rain Oct 26, 2025

Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? (And How to Find Your People)

Personal Growth & Learning • Developmental Psychology

Let's explore why making friends feels harder as we grow up, and discover gentle ways to build real connections, in spite of our busy lives and nagging fears.

Alice Weil Oct 20, 2025

From Boring to Beneficial: 5 Steps to Get Real Value from Any Course

Personal Growth & Learning • Education

Learn a practical method to extract real skills from even the most boring formal courses by shifting from passive listening to active engagement and immediate application.

Kimura Takao Oct 14, 2025

How to Turn Mistakes Into a Superpower (Without Masochism)

Personal Growth & Learning • Personal Growth

A hands-on guide to dealing with the fear of mistakes: from paralyzing shame to a healthier relationship with slip-ups and growth.

Daniel Rain Oct 8, 2025

How Perfectionism Turned from a Friend into an Enemy of Your Growth

Personal Growth & Learning • Personal Growth

Let's figure out why aiming for the ideal often slows down growth – and how to find the balance between quality and progress.

Alice Weil Oct 2, 2025

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