Explore the timeless struggle of procrastination, known as Akrasia, and delve into the fascinating world of Affective Forecasting and Delay Discounting. Discover why humans often prioritize instant gratification over long-term goals, and learn about the science behind our decision-making processes. Uncover the secrets of self-control and the impact of time inconsistency on our choices in this insightful article…

Discover how tackling the toughest challenges head-on can lead to extraordinary success. Read about my journey through the USMLE exams and why choosing the hardest route can be the key to long-term success…

Explore the transition from the DRIFT (Do it Right the First Time) approach to the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement. Learn how to balance perfectionism and progress in both professional and personal growth, avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism and embracing a mindset of gradual improvement…

Explore the unconventional avenues of scientific discovery beyond laboratory confines. Discover how chance encounters, social dynamics, and introspection have shaped groundbreaking revelations throughout history…

Explore the timeless struggle of procrastination, known as Akrasia, and delve into the fascinating world of Affective Forecasting and Delay Discounting. Discover why humans often prioritize instant gratification over long-term goals, and learn about the science behind our decision-making processes. Uncover the secrets of self-control and the impact of time inconsistency on our choices in this insightful article…

Cerebrate Weekly: The Power of Scheduling Thinking Time Professor Paul Dirac was a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who predicted antimatter before it was discovered experimentally. His discovery of the first anti-particle, the positron, revolutionized nuclear physics. Students were naturally interested to know how he arrived at this world-shaking discovery. His answer was that he did so…

Cerebrate Weekly: Burn the Boats and Re-Invent Yourself. Having a plan B is often seen as an advantage, but the ancients saw it differently. When Alexander the Great arrived on the shores of Persia, he realized that the Macedonians were greatly outnumbered. His solution: order his men to burn their boats. Worried that his soldiers…

Have you ever had great ideas or initiatives but been held back from starting them? This could be due to certain psychological blocks, such as the fear of failure, Imposter Syndrome, the Curse of knowledge, and the Abilene paradox. Well, You’re not alone. Psychologist and author Adam Grant in his book Originals cites some examples…