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Hemingway, a Lost Suitcase, and the Recipe for Stupidity

Five takeaways:

1. This article argues that the best intentions are no match for the havoc caused by stress, tiredness, and unusual circumstances– that poor decision making is often intimately r

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The Difference Between Hope and Optimism

Four takeaways:

1. People tend to use hope and optimism as synonyms, but that isn’t accurate. A 2004 paper from The Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology determined that “hope focuses more d

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Habits vs. Goals: A Look at the Benefits of a Systematic Approach to Life

Five takeaways:

1. This article breaks down the important relationship between habits and goals.
2. It is important to note “the problems with goals” – goals have definitive ends, they a

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Retirement Is A Transition, Not A Destination

Five takeaways:

1. This article provides a useful reframe of the idea of retirement and retirement saving.
2. Life expectancy has never been higher, and thus retirement is now viewed more as a ̶

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