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The Paradox of Effort: Why You Shouldn't Try Harder

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If I had a ringgit for every cheesy “just try harder!” pep talk I’ve gotten since I could tie my shoes, I’d probably own a solid chunk of Amazon stock by now. Hustle culture eats that phrase for breakfast, spits it onto coffee mugs, and then slaps it across gym walls like it’s some kind of gospel. Yet somewhere between pulling an all-nighter and anxiously checking your email, you may have noticed a strange thing. Sometimes the more you push yourself, the less you actually get back. Welcome to the Paradox of Effort . Apparently “more” isn’t always “better.” Who knew? Think the last time you tried to force something that just wouldn’t happen? Sleep, a genius idea, maybe even getting your crush to text you back (yeah, we’ve all been there). The harder you force, the faster it slips. No one ever told us there’s an actual Goldilocks zone for effort: not too little (obviously), but definitely not too much.  In this guide, we’ll discover the paradox of effort and why sometimes, not trying...
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12 Tiny Steps to a Minimalist Lifestyle

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  Photo by Thanos Pal on Unsplash We live in a world where “more” is sold as the ultimate sign of success. More money, more followers, more clothes you’ll wear exactly once every summer. But here’s the thing: the more we chase, the heavier life starts to feel. That’s why the phrase “less is more” isn’t just a cliché—it’s a strategy for living a better life. Minimalism isn't about living in an empty white box; it’s about intentionality. It’s about clearing the clutter so you can finally focus on the things that make you feel human. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired of the "hustle," or just tired of cleaning your room, this guide is for you. Below, we’ll explore the top benefits of a minimalist lifestyle and 12 tiny steps you can take today to simplify your world.. 5 Benefits of Minimalism 1. More Time and Freedom When you own less, you spend less time cleaning, organizing, and stressing. Minimalism frees up hours you didn't know you had. Instead of asking, ...
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Why You Shouldn't Fear a Stock Market Crash

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  Photo by Maxim Hopman on Unsplash With 2026 approaching, the idea of the stock market dropping 30% can feel like the end of the world. When headlines scream about losses, it's easy to imagine the worst-case scenario and sell everything at the absolute worst time just to cut down on the losses. But what if I tell you a stock market crash, or a bear market, might actually be one of the best things for your investment journey? In this post, we’ll look at why crashes happen and how you can see them as opportunities rather than disasters. Why Do Stock Markets Crash? Stock market crashes usually happen when prices of stocks drop sharply in a very short period. One major reason is fear. When investors get nervous about the economy, company earnings, or global events, they start selling their stocks. This panic selling can snowball, pushing prices down even faster, which can make the situation feel much worse than it actually is. Another cause is overvaluation. Sometimes stocks becom...
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Why We Do Stupid Things For Love

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  Falling in love is wonderful, but it also makes us do the kind of things that would make our logical brain facepalm.  Suddenly, smart, rational people think it's perfectly fine to text someone at 2 a.m., spend hours overthinking about a reply, or spend their entire paycheck for overpriced gifts just to impress. Love makes us a little stupid, and honestly, kinda hilarious when you look back at those moments. In this post, we'll uncover the psychology of love and why we do stupid things for love. The Science of Love Have you ever heard someone say things like, “I have butterflies in my stomach” or “I’m falling head over heels” ? Yep, those are classic signs that your brain is telling you—you’re in love. Studies have shown that being in love activates the same areas of the brain linked to obsession, addiction, and reward, particularly the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA). Let's take a look at how hormones play a role in all this craziness. Dopamine When you're in love, you...
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How to Let Things Happen

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Ever want to get more done by doing less? Well, it is very possible if you have mastered the concept of Wu Wei ( 无为 ) . This is one of the most fascinating ideas of Taoism that makes you pause when things are messy. People call it “effortless action,” but it isn't what you might think at first glance. In this post, I’ll share the Taoist Principle of Wu Wei (effortless action) and how to let things happen.  Maybe you are in a tough social situation or just feeling mentally tired all the time. Either way, you might pick up a trick or two on how to master the art of not doing. What is Wu Wei? Wu Wei (无为) is often misunderstood and translated as "non-doing." At first, this idea might sound strange, like, "How can you act without effort?" Wu Wei is about effortless action, a way of living where your actions align with the natural rhythm of life so that they feel like flowing instead of forcing . In other words, Wu Wei is more like moving through life without feelin...
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The Art of Letting Go: Let Go of What No Longer Serves You

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  Photo by Paul Pastourmatzis on Unsplash Letting go is about wising up to stop dragging emotional junk everywhere you go. I mean, look around: everyone’s holding onto old stuff, ex-flings, and those cringe-worthy memories from 2012 you wish you could set on fire. The art of letting go teaches us to release the things that no longer serve our growth. True freedom comes not from holding on to the past but from accepting the ever-changing life. By choosing to finally drop all that dead weight, you get to exchange heaviness for lightness and fear for possibility. And, just to be clear, letting go isn’t an act of defeat but rather a step towards a better version of yourself. In this post, We’ll explore  the art of letting go and how to let go of what no longer serves you. Why You Should Let Go? Ever noticed how we humans are professional hoarders—not just of stuff, but of memories, grudges, and awkward text screenshots we’ll 100% never need again? “ Why You Should Let Go ” isn’t...
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10 Popular Facts People Still Believe Today

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Think you’ve got the world all figured out? Well, think again, because half the “facts” you’ve been learning since primary school are about as legit as cows flying in the air. Camels carrying water in their humps? Total garbage. Breakfast being the secret cheat code of your day? Not so much. Basically, we’ve all been fooled by stuff that sounds smart but falls apart faster than a one ringgit pasar malam (night market in Malaysia) T-shirt. It's bonkers how these so-called facts always keep popping up in our day-to day lives. Your grandma drops them over dinner, teacher toss them around like it's their slogan and even by that one friend who swears they know everything because they “read it online.” And after hearing them so often, it’s easy to accept them as fact without a second thought. In this post, i am going to debunk  10 popular “facts” people still believe today.  Some will make you LOL, others will make you groan, and, you might even have the urge to DM your secondary s...
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