be more confusing, actually
most people are doing exactly the wrong thing to get others to pay attention
In Search of Cool - by Helena Aeberli
Discover the captivating story of the literary 'it girl' and what makes her so relatable and fascinating to readers.
Cities and Ambition
A thought-provoking essay on the contrasting experiences of living in cities and the pursuit of ambition, written by Paul Graham, the co-founder of Y Combinator.
Why Time Felt Slower When We Were Kids (And How to Get It Back)
Unravel the neural mysteries behind why childhood seemed to tick by slower and discover how to recapture that sense of timelessness in your adult life.
Easter in three places - Patti Smith
leaving Korea, entering Japan, thinking of home
Between Plath and Didion: the most important lesson I learned in my twenties
As I near my 30th birthday, I share the valuable lesson it took me a decade to grasp: embracing everyday moments and choosing a life of purpose, not just passion.