ANDY MORT

We spend a lot of our lives reacting to impulses, offers, and opportunities. Our urges tell us to grab things before they disappear (scarcity). At this time of year we…

You experienced feelings of inferiority, from the moment you were born. They helped you grow and develop as a human. This is why a child strives to copy others. It…

It seems rare nowadays to disagree with someone without it descending into sweeping labels and name calling. Do you ever miss having grown up conversations about complex issues?

It’s a natural human instinct to protect stuff. It’s an intrinsic part of our historical survival strategy; to protect the source of basic needs like shelter, food, and family etc….

I recently finished reading, The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by Kishimi and Koga. It’s a great introduction to Adlerian psychology;…

In this week’s podcast I talk to Massimo Pigliucci, who is the author of How to Be a Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living. He unpacks the main principles of…

I just read a passage from The Courage to Be Disliked about value judgements. ‘The Philosopher’ says that feelings of inferiority arise when we compare ourselves to others. For example,”I’m…