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  • Ideas And Showers

    “The reason people get good ideas in the shower is because it’s the only time during the day when most people are away from screens long enough to think clearly. The lesson is not to take more showers, but rather to make more time to think.”

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  • Things That Aren’t Doing The Thing

    Things That Aren’t Doing The Thing

    Preparing to do the thing isn’t doing the thing. Scheduling time to do the thing isn’t doing the thing. Making a to-do list for the thing isn’t doing the thing. Telling people you’re going to do the thing isn’t doing the thing. Messaging friends who may or may not be doing the thing isn’t doing…

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  • Transurfing of Reality: Goals and Doors

    Transurfing of Reality: Goals and Doors

    In the quest for happiness, many of us find ourselves entangled in the misconception that we must endure hardship, fight battles, and overcome numerous obstacles to claim our rightful place in the world. This belief, perpetuated by external influences—referred to as “pendulums” in the philosophy of Transurfing—can distort our understanding of happiness. Instead of seeing…

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  • Transurfing of Reality: Visualisation

    Imagine standing at the edge of a vast forest. You’ve heard stories about the wonders hidden within, yet you feel hesitant to step inside. Your comfort zone, represented by the familiar paths and open fields around you, feels safe. But what if you could expand that comfort zone? What if you could learn to navigate…

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  • Transurfing of Reality: Slides

    Life is a canvas, and we each hold a brush. What do you choose to paint? The concept of “Slides,” derived from Transurfing, serves as a powerful thought exercise, challenging you to rethink your perspective and the images you hold in your mind. These Slides aren’t tangible objects; rather, they are mental constructs that influence…

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  • Transurfing of Reality: The Current of Variations

    Imagine life as a river. You can either float along like a paper boat, tossed and turned by the waves with no direction, or you can exhaust yourself rowing furiously against the current, trying to bend the river to your will. Neither approach seems ideal, does it? This thought exercise, inspired by concepts from Transurfing,…

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  • Transurfing of Reality: The Space of Variations

    Have you ever wondered why some people seem to coast through life effortlessly, while others seem stuck in a constant struggle? According to the concept of Transurfing, reality might be more fluid than we think. This isn’t about promoting anything supernatural, but rather offering a new perspective, a thought experiment that may just shift the…

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  • The Disease Of More

    Success is often seen as the ultimate goal, something we strive for in every area of life. Yet, success can be deceptive. Sometimes, reaching the top is just the first step toward disaster. Why? Because the idea of progress—especially the pursuit of endless progress—can easily become the enemy of actual progress. I recently met a…

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  • The Red Queen Effect: Avoid Running Faster to Stay in the Same Place

    Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll, was not only a renowned author but also an insightful observer of human nature. Through his iconic works, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass, Carroll explored the absurdities and contradictions of life. One of the most enduring lessons from…

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  • Socratic Questioning

    Socratic questioning is a disciplined way of asking questions that helps uncover fundamental truths and challenge assumptions. It’s a technique that goes beyond regular conversation by systematically drawing out first principles—the core truths that underlie our beliefs. Socrates, the Greek philosopher, used this method to expose ignorance, reveal underlying assumptions, and guide people to deeper…

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