New Year's Special Edition: Good Luck, Self-Sabotage, How To Think, & More
Article Round-Up: 1.1.22
Happy New Year! This week’s round-up is geared toward helping you make the most of this new beginning. We’re covering topics like good luck, decision making, how to think about how you think, and the science of self-sabotage.
Enjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, podcasts, and more from the web.
Takeaway: Even though the New Year is upon us, the topic of this article is worth reflecting on. Why do we feel better starting new goals at specific times like the start of a new year, month, week, etc?
What would happen if we simply made those changes now?
“The Science of Self-Sabotage”
Takeaway: This articles takes a dive into self-sabotage: why it happens, how to recognize it, and what to do about it. Relevant for this time of year as many of us begin the journey to new goals. How can you stay out of your own way. We are usually our biggest obstacles, after all.
Takeaway: If you’re like me, you’re curious about people—what they believe, how they act, and how their experiences shape who they are.
I found this article interesting, as it covers what the author believes to be the most universal factors that determine how we process the world. Many times throughout I had to sit back and think about his observations. I like things that make me think. You might enjoy it too.
Takeaway: Ever wonder why some people seem to have all the good luck while you’re left stubbing your toe, dropping your keys, and catching your pocket on the door handle all after a terribly stressful day at work?
It turns out, good luck isn’t as much about luck as you might think. Is it possible to engineer good fortune? Well, maybe. But not without some insights and willingness to put in the effort.