Antti VanhanenJul 7, 20202 minHappiness That LastsMan has searched for lasting happiness in vain since the dawn of time. That's because we're looking for it from without and not from within.
Antti VanhanenJun 8, 20204 minThe Curious Link Between Our Preferences and BoredomWe are taught to be individualistic and have clear preferences, but we fail to realize that preferences are the walls the build our prison.
Antti VanhanenJun 1, 20203 minHappiness and the Illusion of ControlControl is often seen as the way to happiness. But in reality, we have no control over anything, even ourselves. So what is happiness then?
Antti VanhanenApr 16, 20203 minTrying to Stay Positive During COVID-19 Is A Terrible IdeaDuring this pandemic, we are encouraged to be positive and resourceful, but we don't realize the massive hidden cost of doing so.
Antti VanhanenFeb 26, 20203 minThe Two Types of ConfidenceMost people don't understand that there are two types of confidence: Conventional and True Confidence. This is how to tell them apart.
Antti VanhanenFeb 10, 20205 minThe Complexity of Being a Person (And The Profound Simplicity of Being)Being a person in today's world is incredibly complicated. That's because we've forgotten the simplicity of just being.
Antti VanhanenFeb 3, 20202 minIdentity - The Human StoryYou think you are someone or something. Everyone does. And that's where the difficulty of being human begins.
Antti VanhanenJan 29, 20202 minThe Push and Pull of Motivation (or How to Develop a "Never Give Up Attitude" )Most people think of motivation as our ability to push ourselves, when in reality capacity to push is very limited.
Antti VanhanenJan 21, 20202 minThe Mysterious Dance of LifeWhat is the point of life? Is to try to get somewhere, or is its own reward? And if it is, what does that mean for us in our daily lives?
Antti VanhanenJul 9, 20194 minYOU DON'T NEED MORE F*#%ING DISCIPLINE The quest for more discipline is one of the biggest misunderstandings in the psychology of success. Here's why.
Antti VanhanenJun 17, 20192 minA Little Secret FBI Hostage Negotiators Know About ArguingLast year, a good friend of mine taught me a valuable lesson I will never forget. I know you're probably thinking "What?! Antti doesn't k...
Antti VanhanenJun 4, 20193 minThe Limits of Self-AwarenessHere’s a pattern I have observed with many people who wake up to the connection between their thoughts and their experience: At first, we...
Antti VanhanenMay 31, 20193 minWhat It Actually Means to be "The Best Version" of YouOne of the corner stones of the contemporary gazillion dollar self improvement movement is the idea of your best self. It's the idea of e...
Antti VanhanenMay 29, 20193 minYour Secret SuperpowerOne of the most common and least helpful "wisdoms" of our culture is the idea of self-discipline and hard work as the keys to success: Lo...
Antti VanhanenMay 10, 20194 minThe Secret to Changing BehaviorAlmost all of us want to change some aspect of our behavior, yet so few of us succeed. Here's why, and how we can make change effortless ...
Antti VanhanenMar 6, 201914 minOver 130 Sydney Banks QuotesSydney Banks (1931-2009) was an ordinary working man who experienced a sudden and profound spiritual enlightenment in 1973. In the 36 yea...
Antti VanhanenFeb 28, 20194 minThe Profound Simplicity of LifeLife is profoundly simple. It only becomes complex when we try to figure it out with words or numbers. Words, numbers, thoughts, concepts...
Antti VanhanenJan 14, 20194 minThe Ego Is Not The EnemyOne of the most misunderstood concepts of psychology is the concept of the ego. Ask 10 people what the ego is and you are likely to get 1...
Antti VanhanenDec 29, 20182 minHow I Improve MyselfWe are fast approaching January 1, a date on which millions of people make New Year's promises and begin rigorous self-improvement progra...
Antti VanhanenDec 26, 20184 minThe Role of Our Past in How We Experience LifeFor most people - including many psychologists - the human mind largely remains a mystery. After years of spiritual inquiry, here's how h...