How to Form Habits in Real Life
“You must grow in patience when you meet with great wrongs.”
― Leonardo da Vinci
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Learning to be a loser: a philosopher’s case for doing nothing
by Costica Bradatan (7 mins)
Cioran’s Philosophy of Idleness: Emil Cioran rejected conventional work and ambition, embracing a life of idleness as a deliberate philosophical stance. He believed that doing nothing created space for contemplation, insight, and deeper meaning, opposing society's obsession with productivity and action.
Failure as a Path to Truth: Cioran saw failure not as a stepping stone to success, but as an essential truth of existence. He argued that truly understanding life means embracing failure, loss, and insignificance—concepts that modern culture tries to sanitize or ignore.
Critique of Modern Positivity: The essay critiques how society—driven by capitalism and productivity—suppresses darker, introspective thought through therapy, wellness culture, and sanitized narratives of failure. In contrast, Cioran’s “loserdom” confronts the void head-on, revealing uncomfortable but profound truths about the human condition.
How to Form Habits in Real Life
by Scott Young (4 mins)
Habits go beyond cue-response: While classical conditioning (cue → response) explains part of habit formation, real-life habits are rarely that simple due to unpredictable variables like travel, injuries, or schedule changes.
Habits require problem-solving and strategy: Forming lasting habits is more like developing expertise—it involves setting goals, consciously creating strategies, and solving daily challenges rather than just reinforcing a fixed routine.
Successful habits are flexible systems: True behavioral change is achieved by learning how to adapt to varied real-life situations, ultimately building a collection of strategies that form a personal system of expertise.
It took me 30+ years to realize what I'll tell you in 10 minutes...
by Maggie McCormack (12 mins)
Maggie reflects on her 30-year journey to realize that personal worth, love, and acceptance do not come from external achievements like fame, success, or physical appearance, but rather are inherent and available at any moment.
She shares insights gained from her experiences working with elderly patients, emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from personal growth, maintaining a positive mindset, and embracing life's changes rather than obsessing over superficial concerns.
The key message is that the journey itself is what brings joy and fulfillment, rather than reaching specific goals; individuals should focus on self-love and growth now, rather than waiting for external validation or achieving future successes.
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This was a refreshing take on habit formation—loved how Scott Young framed habits as flexible systems rather than rigid routines. The contrast with Cioran's philosophy of "loserdom" also added a thought-provoking layer. It's a great reminder that personal growth isn’t about perfection, but about adapting, reflecting, and sometimes even doing nothing with intention. Thanks for curating such rich, diverse pieces this week 🙌
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