Araz Gholami

July 5, 2021, tabriz airport it’s been months since i last wrote something like this. not that nothing has happened in my life—there simply wasn’t anything worth sharing. other writings are still in progress and haven’t reached publication yet. i’m grateful to those who sent messages and emails a... Read All

The title is ambitious, isn’t it?but here’s the thing: the human mind and body, though complex, are programmable. with the right inputs—backed by modern science—we can expect predictable outcomes. that’s all you need to tweak your mind and body to achieve anything. ready? let’s start with the basic... Read All

Learn to forget. the only way to deal with unsolvable problems is to forget them. related:do nothing manual... Read All

A relationship should add to your life, not take away. it should bring joy, not weigh you down. if you’re feeling drained, manipulated, or undervalued, it’s time to admit something fundamental: this isn’t the relationship you deserve. here’s a hard truth: your situation is not unique. millions have... Read All

People can be divided into two groups based on their approach to life as a whole: thinkers and imitators. as their names suggest, thinkers use their reasoning for everything, while imitators choose imitation as their strategy in all matters. the problem arises from the very nature of these approa... Read All

A large part of your day is spending time at work or at your workplace. as a result, the feeling you get during these hours (and afterward) makes a significant contribution to your overall life experiences, and how you handle these hours determines your overall quality of life. in light of this, i w... Read All

Which of these lives would you prefer? a freelancer who, without being tied to a place or time, freely travels the world, works productively while having endless free time, reads books, and enjoys life? or a manager who looks extremely successful from the outside but is caught up in the stress and c... Read All

Since we’ll most likely reach immortality (curing diseases and aging) in less than a hundred years, the psychology of people who are over 150 years old but physically young will be fascinating to see. in less than fifty years, we’ll probably be able to inject knowledge directly into the brain. a wor... Read All

A relationship with a victim a friendship with a narcissist working at a company with a sadistic boss any one of these is enough to ruin your life. if you’re stuck in one of them, out of respect for yourself and for the health of your body and mind—run.... Read All

The reason books and reading have existed for 5,000 years without becoming obsolete is simple: because they work. reading makes you know more, understand more, make better decisions, and live better. reading is something everyone wants to do more of. if you don’t read at all, you want to read a few.... Read All

Picture someone on death row. their sentence is set for 5 am tomorrow. how do they see life? what do they suddenly crave doing? what becomes truly important — and what instantly loses all value? what promises do they whisper to themselves — if only they could escape the noose? maybe (okay, let’s ... Read All

Two shots of espresso, dark chocolate, instrumental music, talking with someone who inspires you. a walk with no destination, just to tire out your body and mind. meditation. a hot or ice-cold shower. changing the scent of your surroundings with an unfamiliar cologne.... Read All