Author: Stephan Joppich
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Don’t Remember What You Read (In Praise of Forgetfulness)
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Advice on how to remember everything you read is plastered all over the internet. And to me — someone who juggles writing with studying languages and philosophy — this used to sound like the…
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The 3 Most Valuable Insights I Gained in 2022
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in PhilosophyIn the past year, I published 72 articles, sent out 21 newsletters, and generated roughly 1,000 ideas. I also built a website and started toying around with several book ideas.…
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Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: Top 5 Lessons
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One of the things I love most about this book is the author’s personal history. You see, long before publishing Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman wrote a weekly column on…
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McMinimalism Is Sabotaging Your Quest for a Simpler Life
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in MinimalismMinimalism has become mainstream. And honestly, it’s easy to see why: With thousands of ads, notifications, and inputs bombarding your brain every day, minimalism promises an effective antidote to chaos.…
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‘The Last Time:’ A Simple Idea to Savor Your Life
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in PhilosophyRecently, a relative told me a bizarre story. It all started like a typical day, he told me. He drove to work and did his job as usual. At lunch,…
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The Loneliness Formula Explains Why You Feel Lonely (And What to Do About It)
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in LonelinessLoneliness is a complex, confusing, and diverse sensation. Chances are, we’ll never be able to express it fully. But we can try. In fact, we should try because most people…