Self-Improvement Blog

Behind every book lies a huge jungle of knowledge, breathtaking excitement, confusing mystery, or captivating personal story.
The goal of this self-improvement blog is to filter unnecessary information and seek the gold nugget.

Become the Expert of Small Talk

Reading Time: 9 minutes

Small talk – is the most underestimated skill and at the same time the most powerful one. I cannot count how many times I got an advantage just by simply talking to strangers. And it makes me sad to see how many people underrate small talk. Unlike other posts that concentrate on business, I will concentrate on the general benefits of Small talk. Learn how you can become an expert on small talk.

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Why Timesavers are often Timewasters

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Within my field of expertise, many new technologies arrive on the market. It comes as small updates from the software you already use. Or it comes as new revolutionary software which helps developers. As a result, one of the main tasks of a developer is to be up to date. When I started to become a web developer, it was exciting. Learning new techniques and seeing their benefits, I was ignited to keep learning. But how much time do we have to invest? Is it worth the time? I will explain why timesavers are often timewasters.

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How to criticize diplomatically

Reading Time: 9 minutesPeople who say that they love hearing criticism lies. Of course, criticism should improve you, fix mistakes, and prevent repeating mistakes. However, hearing any kind of criticism does not make you feel good. Furthermore, it is all about your ego. The bigger the ego the less you will accept criticism. If you are dealing with someone with the slightest hint of ego, you need to learn how to criticize diplomatically.

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Regret makes us irrational

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Let’s assume you are looking for a house. Your dream house is at a lake and has a lot of rooms. After weeks of house-hunting, you finally find it. It is beautiful and it is exactly like in your imagination. After you make some calculations, you know you can’t afford it. The mortgage will cost a lot every month. The real estate agent tells you there are a lot of other interested parties. You want it even more! You fear that this house won’t be in your hands. This is the last chance!
The feeling of potential regret makes us irrational. Even when you realize it, you will lose a lot. You consider buying it. But why?

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The Swimmer’s Body Illusion

Reading Time: 5 minutesAll over the world, Asian parents tend to force their children to be in certain professions. Lawyer, Doctor, and Engineer are the most popular ones. So, this cultural cliché was picked up a lot from society. And be presented as a meme or a joke on TV. However, in Asia, this cultural tradition is more present than in Asian households in Western Countries. I am glad that my parents let me choose my way. Instead, my cousin does not have any choice. Many things in her life were set up by her mother. I know why this happens. Because these Asian parents are trapped by the Swimmer’s Body Illusion.

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