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July 5, 2021, Tabriz Airport

July 5, 2021, Tabriz Airport It’s been months since I last wrote something like this. Not that nothing has happened in my life, there simply wasn’t anything worth sharing. Other writings are still in progress and haven’t reached publication yet. I’m grateful to those who sent messages and emails ... Read all

04 July 2021


How to Live a Happy and Productive Life

The title is ambitious, isn’t it?But here’s the thing: the human mind and body, though complex, are programmable. With the right inputs, backed by modern science, we can expect predictable outcomes. That’s all you need to tweak your mind and body to achieve anything. Ready? Let’s start with the bas... Read all

29 June 2021


How to Break Free from a Toxic Relationship

A relationship should add to your life, not take away. It should bring joy, not weigh you down. If you’re feeling drained, manipulated, or undervalued, it’s time to admit something fundamental: this isn’t the relationship you deserve. Here’s a hard truth: your situation is not unique. Millions have... Read all

25 March 2021


The Future

Since we’ll most likely reach immortality (curing diseases and aging) in less than a hundred years, the psychology of people who are over 150 years old but physically young will be fascinating to see. In less than fifty years, we’ll probably be able to inject knowledge directly into the brain. A wor... Read all

05 February 2021


How to Plan Your Life

Friends Life feels complicated. But planning for it doesn’t have to be. Let’s break it down. All you need is a quiet space, some focus, and a willingness to ask yourself the right questions. Step 1: What Do You Want? Write a list. No limits, no filters, just answer the question:“What do... Read all

24 January 2021


Clear Your Lists - Reclaim Your Life

Think about your life. Right now, you probably have lists upon lists waiting for you: Work to-dos. Books you must read. A mountain of YouTube videos, bookmarked podcasts, and training courses you downloaded months ago. Songs, movies, full discographies collecting digital dust. A billion-... Read all

09 January 2021


What to Do With Happiness and the Fear of Losing It

Imagine this: you’re genuinely happy right now. But creeping in the background is a nagging worry, what if this happiness slips away? What if the things making you feel this good vanish? This fear isn’t cherophobia, the fear of being happy. No, it’s something different. You’re not avoiding happines... Read all

03 January 2021


Thus Spoke the Master (1)

One September evening, while walking along the Besiktas pier, I sat on a bench to rest and stared at the sea. After a while, an elderly man came and asked if he could sit. I nodded. His clean clothes and neat hair set him apart from others his age, though he wasn’t very old, maybe 60 or 70 at most. ... Read all

14 November 2020


The Essential Art of Walking

Walking is one of those things every human needs. For some, this need is hidden, they aren’t even aware of it. As a result, they don’t respond to it correctly or fulfill it. It’s like when you feel the urge to go to the bathroom, but in reality, your nerves are just messed up from sitting on a cold ... Read all

13 November 2020


Appendixology

The appendix is a body organ considered vestigial. Vestigial means something that used to be useful but isn’t anymore. Like a piece of clothing that once fit but no longer does, you either throw it away or give it to someone else. Or like selling fuel in winter. In life, many things become vestig... Read all

12 November 2020


September 22, 2020, Tabriz | The Beginning of Autumn

After five months since returning to Iran, and all the countless events that have happened during this time, I feel somewhat stable. I ended a tense relationship with the help of my mom and a dear friend, and I’ve regretted hundreds of times how such a long period of my life was influenced by that s... Read all

22 September 2020


Happy Thanksgiving! 8 Things to Be Grateful For (And One Bonus)

When life feels dull, overwhelming, or unsatisfying, here’s a powerful antidote: gratitude. But not just vague appreciation, focus on what you have that billions of others might lack. It’s a perspective shift that can bring instant clarity and contentment. Let’s break it down. 1. Health Think abou... Read all

19 August 2020

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