Self improvement

Reflections on Krishnamurti’s distinction between caring about the future and clinging to how it must unfold.

Oliver Burkeman’s reflections on imposter syndrome prompt thoughts about amateur creativity, expertise, and accepting uncertainty.

Reflections on David Cain’s case for personal rules and how deliberate limits can protect attention and support meaningful work.

Results from a month without news, reflecting on anger, attention, and the gap between concern and influence.

A year of monthly experiments in habits, language learning, exercise, and reduced technology use as an alternative to New Year’s resolutions.