Stoics knew how to stay calm, even in the face of adversity — It’s no secret that the Stoic philosophy contains some of the most relevant thoughts and ideas for dealing with and accepting the ever-changing circumstances of our lives. And as hard as it may be to accept it, the only constant thing is change. The Stoics realized that a long time…

Books that had and continue to have a significant impact on us — There are books that I always return to and those that I think everyone should read at least once in their life, among which you can find some of the most read classics of all time, as well as some that have the potential to become so for future generations. …

Five simple ways to improve your stories — The Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges (1896–1986) made undoubtedly enormous changes in the form of the short story. His stories like Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius, The Aleph, and The Garden of Forking Paths demonstrate an astonishing combination of philosophical and Sci-Fi concepts with the tensions inherent in detective stories. Also…

These books can give you a new perspective and a deeper understanding — Considering all the things happening around us, the world we live in today is everything but sunshine and rainbows. On every corner, we stumble upon something that will challenge us either personally or as a society as a whole. Despite everything, it is crucial to keep your head up and…

Understanding the minimalistic nature of the Toki Pona language — Language is something that comes intuitively to us humans. As Noam Chomsky’s theory suggests, we are born ready to learn and understand languages. And while languages usually emerge naturally through people’s interactions in a particular community, some of them are created for specific purposes. The most famous examples include Esperanto…

How can the Pomodoro technique increase your productivity — Looking for a fun and effective way to make consistent progress on your projects and goals? Struggling with procrastination and avoiding getting started on that big task? If your answers are yes, then the Pomodoro technique may be a perfect fit for you. I’m sure most of you have heard…

Experiencing history through visual storytelling — There are countless resources to choose from if you’re interested in learning about history: from books and podcasts to documentaries, lectures, and many, many more. But we can all agree that not all options provide easily digestible information, especially if you lack the necessary knowledge or have an attention span…

+ additional tips and resources to boost your reading skills — With the rise of the digital era and the rapid development of new technologies, our perceptions, along with many other aspects of our lives (communication, habits, skills, etc.), have undergone a powerful transformation. Our new reality, interwoven with invisible threads of information flow, has taught us how to quickly and…

Busy Schedule? No Problem. — Do you hardly manage to carve out more than half an hour a day to study a language? Or maybe you are in a bad mood and don’t feel like doing anything? After all, we are humans and can only do so much with our limited time and energy. But…