Quick Takes: Things I Changed My Mind About in 2025
Dec 28, 2025
I was wrong about some things this year. Here's what changed and why intellectual honesty matters more than being right.
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Personal Development
The Power of Quitting (Books, Projects, Habits, People)
Dec 17, 2025
Quitting isn't failure. It's the decision to stop wasting time on what doesn't matter so you can focus on what does.
Why Gratitude Journals Feel Cringe (And How to Make Them Not)
Dec 15, 2025
Gratitude journals sound nice until you actually do them. Here's why they feel fake, and how to use them without the soul-crushing performative positivity.
The Introvert's Networking Playbook
Dec 12, 2025
Networking doesn't require you to work a room or fake enthusiasm. Here's how to build genuine professional relationships on your own terms.
How to Finish the Year Strong When You've Already Given Up
Dec 11, 2025
It's December and you've abandoned every goal you set in January. You're not broken—you're just tired. Here's how to finish strong without pretending the last 11 months didn't happen.
Why I'm Not Setting New Year's Resolutions (And What I'm Doing Instead)
Dec 3, 2025
I've broken every resolution I've ever made. So this year, I'm trying something different — and it's embarrassingly simple.
The Year-End Review Template That Actually Works
Dec 1, 2025
Most year-end reviews are guilt trips in disguise. Here's one that actually helps you figure out what worked, what didn't, and what's next.
The Compounding Effect of Small Improvements (With Math)
Nov 28, 2025
Everyone talks about getting 1% better every day. But what does that actually look like when you run the numbers? More interesting than you'd think.
The Journaling Method I Actually Stuck With
Nov 24, 2025
I've tried morning pages, bullet journals, and gratitude logs. They all died within a month. This one didn't.
Books That Changed My Relationship With Failure
Nov 23, 2025
Failure isn't the opposite of success — it's the tuition. These books helped me stop running from it and start learning from it.
Why Most Goal-Setting Frameworks Are Backwards
Nov 18, 2025
Goal-setting frameworks promise clarity, but most start with the wrong question. Here's why working backward from outcomes changes everything.
Starter Pack: Public Speaking for People Who'd Rather Die
Nov 13, 2025
You don't need a TED Talk to get comfortable speaking up. Here's how to handle small stages without the existential dread.