Dr. Eric Maisel
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Meaning as Nature’s Motivational Tool
Nature needs us to motivate ourselves if we are to survive, and the feeling of meaning is one of her tools. → Read More
On Craving the Feeling of Meaning
I need life to be more than just me existing, suffering, slaving, and then not existing. It can’t be just that! → Read More
A Street Like Herb's: A Story of Bad Luck
There is the occasional insane pain of an event that seems to have occurred only to mock you, that is proof of the existence of absurd, whimsical, malevolent gods who have targeted you as the object of their fun. → Read More
The Five Ordeals That Smart Teens Face at School
Tests. Crushes. Team spirit. Boredom. Homework. What a life! → Read More
Smart Teens and the Burden of Talent
Why being good at something creates harsh demands. → Read More
Why Alienated Teens Are Hungry for Escape
“I have to get out of here”. → Read More
Smart Teens, High Anxiety
What smart teen isn’t highly sensitive? This high anxiety plays itself out in all sorts of ways and one poignant way is in joylessness. → Read More
Why Smart Teens Hide Their Intelligence
Navigating the challenge of limited intellectual opportunities. → Read More
The Pain and Power of Teenage Idealism
When words like “fairness” and “justice” and “rights” and “equality” begin to percolate in a brain, it is a natural next step to think, “Yes, those are clearly righteous things,” followed by, “And I am for them and want them.” → Read More
When You Face Nothingness
It is a natural consequence of being smart to feel that life is missing something. → Read More
Why Teens Indict Themselves
How small criticisms can grow into painful negativity. → Read More
How Teens Experience Criticism
Does your teen really need more criticism? Think about it: do you? → Read More
Bailing at the First Sign of Difficulty
Why smart teens abandon hard work so easily. → Read More
Why Teens Crave Excellence
Don’t be fooled by the fact that your smart teen may be doing only mediocre work or doesn’t seem to really care about anything. → Read More
Understanding the Teenage Desire for Solitude
Bright teens can benefit from time spent with their thoughts, in moderation. → Read More
Absurd, Imperfect Rebellion
No one is in a perfect position to rebel. → Read More
Individuality Is Not Narcissism
Are you already your best you? That’s highly unlikely. → Read More
How to Stop Rushing
The sky won’t fall if you completely stop for a few seconds. Find the way to believe that. → Read More
Do You Want to Succeed?
Many people are in serious conflict about whether or not they really want to accomplish much. → Read More
Should a Productive Obsession Feel Easy?
Can you be passionate about something, obsessed with it, and still have to work hard at it? → Read More