mike

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Why Consuming Less Information Can Make You Smarter
We live in an age of endless information. Articles, videos, podcasts, posts, and opinions are available at all times. While access to knowledge is powerful, too much information can have the opposite effect—it can overwhelm rather than educate.
By mikeabout 8 hours ago in Humans
The Myth of “Having It All Figured Out”
Many people feel like they’re behind in life because they don’t have everything figured out. They see others who seem confident, successful, and certain about their future. This comparison creates pressure and anxiety, as if clarity is something everyone else has already achieved.
By mikeabout 8 hours ago in Humans
Why Being Bored Might Be the Best Thing for Your Brain
Boredom has a bad reputation. We treat it like something to avoid at all costs. The moment there’s silence or stillness, we reach for our phones, scroll endlessly, or look for stimulation. But what if boredom isn’t the enemy? What if it’s actually one of the most valuable mental states we’ve lost?
By mikeabout 8 hours ago in Humans
Why Storytelling Still Matters in a World Full of Content
Every day, millions of posts are uploaded online. Videos, articles, photos, opinions, and trends compete for attention. With so much content everywhere, it’s easy to think that nothing truly stands out anymore. Yet some stories still stop people mid-scroll. Some words still linger. That’s because storytelling hasn’t lost its power—it’s become more important than ever.
By mikea day ago in Humans
How to Use AI as a Tool Without Letting It Think for You
Artificial intelligence is everywhere now. It writes, summarizes, explains, generates ideas, and answers questions in seconds. For many people, AI feels either exciting or intimidating—sometimes both. The real question isn’t whether AI is good or bad. It’s how you use it.
By mikea day ago in Humans
The Quiet Power of Small Habits That Actually Change Your Life
Most people think life changes happen in big, dramatic moments. A sudden decision. A burst of motivation. A huge opportunity that flips everything upside down. In reality, life usually changes quietly—through small habits repeated over time.
By mikea day ago in Humans
Being Alone Isn’t the Same as Being Lonely (And It Took Me Too Long to Learn That)
For the longest time, I thought being alone was something to avoid. Silence made me uncomfortable. Empty rooms felt heavy. If there was no one around to distract me, my thoughts got louder—and not always kinder. So I filled every gap I could. With people. With noise. With scrolling, talking, staying busy enough to avoid sitting with myself.
By mike2 days ago in Humans
What They Don’t Tell You About Chasing a Dream
Everyone loves the idea of a dream. The concept of it, at least. Dreams sound beautiful when they’re still abstract—soft, glowing things you talk about late at night or write down in a notebook you swear you’ll come back to someday. Dreams feel safe when they’re distant.
By mike2 days ago in Humans
The Quiet Art of Starting Over When No One Is Watching
There’s something nobody really tells you about starting over: it’s rarely dramatic. There’s no movie montage, no applause, no satisfying moment where the universe nods and says, yes, this was the right call. Most of the time, starting over is quiet. Embarrassingly quiet. It happens at 2 a.m. when you’re lying in bed staring at the ceiling, realizing the life you’re living no longer fits the person you’re becoming.
By mike2 days ago in Humans
The Prison of Familiar Pain
Most people don’t stay stuck because they’re weak. They stay stuck because what they know feels safer than what they don’t.
By mike3 days ago in Humans
Living as a Version of Yourself
We don’t live just one life anymore. We live multiple versions of ourselves at the same time. There’s the person you are when you’re alone. The one with raw thoughts, unfiltered emotions, contradictions, doubts, and unfinished ideas. Then there’s the person you become online. The curated version. The edited one. The one that knows it’s being watched.
By mike3 days ago in Humans
The Illusion of Infinite Options
We’ve never had so many choices. What to watch. What to eat. Who to date. What career to pursue. What version of ourselves to become.
By mike3 days ago in Humans