Category Archives: Dissecting Problems

Bliss vs. Logic: Understanding Our Emotional Nature (Digest)

by Ari Koinuma Posted on September 12, 2008

Note: this is a condensed version of a longer essay. – So, the basis of all desires is to be Who-We-Are, the way we are meant to be.  Being Who-We-Are is the key to living a fulfilling life. That seems … Continue reading →

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7 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Set Goals (Digest)

by Ari Koinuma Posted on July 29, 2008

Note: This is a digest version of a longer essay on goal-setting.  If you agree with the points made here, read the original to understand all the whys and hows. – The common approach to setting and pursuing goals has … Continue reading →

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Path over Destination: A Little Known Secret to Satisfying Life

by Ari Koinuma Posted on July 22, 2008

We all know that we ought to “do what we love to do.” Yet, a common misunderstanding prevents us from actually implementing. This essay takes away the fluff and uncovers the essence, the real truth about what it is that … Continue reading →

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Low Self-Esteem Is the Root of All Problems (Digest)

by Ari Koinuma Posted on July 20, 2008

Note: this is the digest version of the extended essay analyzing how self-esteem is the root cause of all personal problems. All your personal struggles boil down to the single cause: a faulty self-esteem. The lower the esteem, the more … Continue reading →

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