Monthly Archives: August 2018

Presence

Posted on August 21, 2018 by admin

As far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted to leave the world better than I found it. When I found out how much suffering exists and how much has to change, it was easy for me to get downtrodden … Continue reading →

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How I Do Things I Don’t Want to Do

Posted on August 20, 2018 by admin

That may seem like a strange title, so I’ll explain what I mean by it. There are many times each day in which I have trouble finding the motivation to do things that I know are beneficial. Something that I’ve … Continue reading →

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My Biggest Moment of Serendipity This Year

Posted on August 19, 2018 by admin

I started off this year with a great sense of optimism and peace, but little to no direction. That all changed on one of my days off when I decided to start organizing my room. Having tried in the past to … Continue reading →

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Review of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Posted on August 18, 2018 by admin

I’ve read a handful of books that have blown my mind, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of those books. I thought it would be good but it’s incredible; I’ll go so far as to say … Continue reading →

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Irrational Decisions and Identifying with Ideologies

Posted on August 17, 2018 by admin

Have you ever seen (or participated in) an exchange in which two people with opposing views were convinced they were right and their opponents were wrong? Maybe they even cited studies that supported their respective sides. Looked at individually, it’s … Continue reading →

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Protecting Yourself Against Manipulation

Posted on August 16, 2018 by admin

In his book Influence, Robert Cialdini talks about six principles that increase the chances of successful persuasion. These principles help us navigate life without becoming overwhelmed by minute details, but they can be used against us by con men. Cialdini … Continue reading →

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How to Change Habits

Posted on August 15, 2018 by admin

The following is an excerpt from The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. It’s one of the most useful books I’ve ever read and I highly encourage you to check it out. Knowing how we’re wired gives us the power … Continue reading →

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Understanding Each Other

Posted on August 14, 2018 by admin

We have direct access to our thoughts, our experiences, and our entire backstories. Because of this, we know and understand views quite well. We know the ways we came upon those views; the reasons we believe in them; the reasons … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Tartt Take!

Posted on August 13, 2018 by admin

Hello and welcome to The Tartt Take! My name is Ian Tartt and this is where I’ll be sharing my ideas about the world. My interests include swing dancing, juggling, reading, writing, and personal development. I’ll be talking about each … Continue reading →

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