Suhail Idrees

The (Real) Merits of Moving Abroad

"Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world" - Gustave Flaubert You'll be hard put to come across someone who doesn't list "travelling" as one of their hobbies, interests, or bucket list items. But I think there's more to travelling than just ticking

The Sunk Cost Fallacy

Have you ever sat through a movie even though you knew 10 minutes in that it was no good? You're here now and you've spent the time and money - might as well finish the movie, right? If so, you've been a victim to the sunk cost fallacy. "The sunk

The Past Doesn't Matter

I've long been a believer in determinism in some shape or form, the idea that all future events are completely determined by past events. On an emotional level, this means accepting that your current self is a product of the past events in your life.

The Strategy of Environment Design

How many times have you had the wish to start a positive habit but just lacked the motivation to sign up to a gym, or to start eating healthier? Or conversely, to stop a bad habit but found it just too hard? You might conclude that you just lack the

Why Audiobooks are a Game Changer

"I wish I read more books." "If only I had the time, I would love to read the [insert name] series." "It's just too much effort to read. I'd rather watch a show or a movie." If you're anything like me, you've had thoughts like these. How many people do

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